Description

The Blackstar Artist FR Standard is a compact 50W FRFR (Full Range, Flat Response) powered cabinet designed to give modern guitar modellers and floorboards the response and feel of playing through a real guitar amplifier. Developed by Blackstar's experienced amplifier engineering team, it combines accurate full-range reproduction with natural dynamics in a compact format that's ideal for home, studio and smaller live setups.

At the heart of the Artist FR Standard is a custom-designed 12" flat-response speaker featuring a whizzer cone for extended high-frequency clarity without an overly harsh or clinical character. A rear bass port provides tight, controlled low-end response, allowing detailed amp models, cabinet simulations and effects to be reproduced with clarity and definition.

Straightforward front-panel controls make it easy to adapt the cabinet to different guitars, patches and playing environments. Volume is joined by an active 3-band EQ and Presence control, providing useful global tone shaping without having to alter individual presets within your modeller.

With 50 watts of power, proven Blackstar cabinet construction, a transparent XLR output and integrated kick-back stand, the Artist FR Standard provides a practical and portable solution for practising, recording, rehearsing and smaller live performances.

Highlights

• 50W powered FRFR guitar cabinet
• Designed for guitar modellers and floorboards
• Full Range, Flat Response design
• Custom-designed 12" speaker
• Whizzer cone for extended high-frequency clarity
• Natural, responsive amp-like playing feel
• Rear bass port for tight, controlled low-end response
• Active 3-band EQ
• Dedicated Presence control
• Transparent XLR output
• Integrated kick-back stand
• Proven Blackstar cabinet and power amp technology
• Compact and portable design
• Suitable for home, studio, rehearsals and smaller gigs
• Excellent partner for modern floor-based amp modellers

Why Choose the Blackstar Artist FR Standard?

The Artist FR Standard is designed for guitarists who want the flexibility of a modern modelling setup while retaining the familiar experience of having a real amplifier behind them. Its full-range design allows the character of your chosen amp, cabinet and effects models to come through clearly rather than being heavily coloured by a conventional guitar speaker.

With 50 watts of power and a full-size 12" speaker, the Artist FR Standard strikes a useful balance between performance and portability. It's particularly well suited to home use, recording, rehearsals and smaller performances where the additional output of a larger FRFR system isn't required.

The integrated kick-back stand also allows the cabinet to be angled towards the player for convenient monitoring, while the transparent XLR output provides straightforward integration with PA and recording systems.

Sound & Speaker

• Cabinet Type: Powered FRFR
• FRFR: Full Range, Flat Response
• Speaker: 1 x 12"
• Custom Flat-Response Speaker: Yes
• Whizzer Cone: Yes
• Rear Bass Port: Yes

Power

• Power Output: 50 Watts RMS

Controls

• Volume
• Bass
• Middle
• Treble
• Presence
• Active 3-Band EQ

Connectivity

• Transparent XLR Output: Yes

Design

• Integrated Kick-Back Stand: Yes
• Compact Cabinet Construction
• Suitable for Tilt-Back Monitoring: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

• Width: 461 mm
• Height: 387 mm
• Depth: 230 mm
• Weight: 10.72 kg

Visit Our Exeter Showroom

We welcome customers to visit our Exeter showroom to explore our Blackstar amplification and modelling range in person. Whether you're building your first modelling rig, looking for a dedicated FRFR cabinet or comparing the Artist FR Standard and Artist FR Special, our experienced team will be happy to help you find the right setup for your playing requirements.