Blackstar Artist FR Special ART-FR-SPCL

• Blackstar Artist FR Special

• Blackstar Artist FR Special FRFR Cabinet

  Series: Artist FR Series
  Type: FRFR Active Speaker Cabinet
  Power Output: 100W
  Speaker: 1 × 12” Full Range Flat Response (custom design)
  Weight: 13.5 kg

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  Overview

  The Blackstar Artist FR Special is a powered FRFR (Full Range Flat Response) guitar cabinet designed for modern digital rigs and amp modelers. It is built to reproduce your amp simulations and IRs with high clarity while still feeling like a traditional guitar cabinet under the hands.

  Unlike typical PA-style FRFR speakers, it is voiced specifically for guitar, giving a more natural, “amp-in-the-room” response with added punch and dynamic feel.

  It is the higher-powered sibling in the Artist FR range, offering more headroom and stage-ready performance for louder environments and live use.

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  Key Features

  Sound and Feel
  Designed to deliver full-range, flat-response accuracy for modelers and multi-effects
  Voiced for a more amp-like playing experience rather than sterile PA sound
  Dynamic response that reacts naturally to picking intensity

  Tone Shaping Controls
  Active 3-band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble) for quick room adjustment
  Dedicated Presence control for high-end clarity and cut
  Front-panel controls for fast live tweaking

  Design and Performance
  Custom 12” FRFR speaker with extended frequency response
  100W power output for stage and rehearsal use
  Integrated kickstand for tilted monitoring position
  Compact guitar-cab style enclosure for familiar feel

  Build and Practical Use
  Rugged Blackstar cabinet construction for touring reliability
  Lightweight format for its power class (13.5 kg)
  Optimised for floor use or angled monitoring setups

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  Specifications

  Category	Detail
  Type	Active FRFR Cabinet
  Power	100W
  Speaker	1 × 12” Full Range Flat Response
  EQ	3-Band Active EQ + Presence
  Controls	Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence
  Weight	13.5 kg
  Format	Guitar-style cabinet with kickstand
  Use Case	Amp modelers, digital rigs, pedal platforms

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  Why Choose This Cabinet?

  The Blackstar Artist FR Special is ideal for players who want:
  A loud, clear FRFR solution for live performance
  A more natural, amp-like feel than typical PA speakers
  Simple onboard EQ control for quick tone adjustment
  A compact yet powerful monitoring cabinet for modern digital rigs

Decades of Musical Expertise

Established in 1936, Matchetts Music has spent nearly a century supporting musicians across the UK and Ireland. We are a team of passionate players and specialists who curate our inventory to ensure every instrument and accessory meets the highest standards for quality and performance.

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