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Blackstar FLY 3 BLUETOOTH CHARGE

Description

Essential Information About the Blackstar FLY 3 Charge Amp

  • Ultra-portable 3W mini guitar amp, designed for practicing anywhere without compromising on sound
  • Built-in rechargeable battery via USB-C with up to 18 hours of autonomy for playing, improvising, and recording on the go
  • Bluetooth + wired MP3 input to play along with backing tracks and also use it as a compact speaker
  • Compatible with the FLY 103 cabinet to create a very immersive 6W stereo setup

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The FLY 3 Charge carries on the spirit that made Blackstar's FLY series successful: offering a compact practice amp with a true "amp" feel, featuring very musical tone control. This "Charge" version retains the philosophy and key features of the FLY format while adding a decisive point for mobile musicians: a built-in rechargeable battery (USB-C) that frees you from batteries and external power supplies when on the move. Within the lineup, it stands as the most practical solution for those seeking a rechargeable Bluetooth mini amp, ready to play at home, backstage, in a hotel room, or outdoors.

Who This Amp Is For

The Blackstar FLY 3 Charge is aimed at guitarists from beginner to advanced levels looking for a simple, immediate, and inspiring amp for practice. It is ideal for daily use (warm-ups, setup, metronome work), travel (journeys, backstage), and home studio thanks to the emulated line output that allows recording without a microphone. Style-wise, it covers pop, rock, blues, funk, indie very well and anything requiring a clear clean or dynamic crunch, with a compact saturation suited for riffs and leads at reasonable volume.

Features and New Additions

The FLY 3 Charge offers two channels (Clean and Overdrive) to switch from a clear sound to a more pronounced saturation, with direct and effective controls. The ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) EQ is a highlight: rather than a complex EQ, it allows shifting the overall tonal character between more "American" and more "British" signatures, handy for quickly adapting the amp to your guitar and style. To add depth, a tape-style digital delay is integrated, perfect for thickening a solo or adding a sense of space in clean playing. Connectivity is designed for modern practice: Bluetooth for wireless streaming of your tracks, wired MP3 input for simple connection, and an emulated line output for silent headphone playing or recording.

Sound

Despite its miniature size, the FLY 3 Charge aims for a true Blackstar identity: a transistor amp that is responsive, with precise attack and surprising dynamics at low volume. The Clean channel remains clear and usable for rhythm parts, while the Overdrive ranges from crunch to denser saturation, ideal for rock riffs and leads at home volume. The ISF is especially useful for "recalibrating" the mids and grain texture according to your pickups (single-coil or humbucker) and the mix of your backing track. Within the FLY family, this format has also been seen as a practical solution in real contexts (rehearsals, backstage, home studio) among various musicians and artists, illustrating its positioning well: a compact, serious, and inspiring tool to play often, anywhere.

Technical Specifications

Power and Architecture

  • Power: 3 W
  • Type: transistor mini guitar amp

Channels, Controls, and Effects

  • Channels: 2 (Clean, Overdrive)
  • Controls: Gain, Volume
  • Equalization: ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)
  • Selector: Overdrive (OD)
  • Built-in effect: digital tape-style delay (Delay Level and Delay Time controls)

Speaker

  • Speaker: 1 x 3-inch

Connectivity

  • Instrument input: 6.35mm Jack
  • MP3 / Line In input: mini-jack (stereo connection)
  • Emulated line / headphone output: mini-jack (for practice and silent recording)
  • Bluetooth: yes (wireless audio streaming)
  • Extension speaker output: yes (for FLY 103)

Power Supply and Battery Life

  • Battery: built-in rechargeable
  • Charging: USB-C
  • Battery life: up to 18 hours

Compatibility and Expansion

  • Compatibility: Blackstar FLY 103
  • Possible setup: 6W stereo with a FLY 103 (sold separately)

Finish

  • Finish: matte black, soft-touch feel
  • Design: compact format, designed for transport and practice

Included Accessories

  • Blackstar FLY 3 Charge amplifier
Brand reference number: 669433
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