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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Blackstar Artist FR Special is a compact, powered FRFR cabinet designed to deliver full-range, flat-response sound with the familiar feel and response of a traditional guitar amplifier. Built for players using digital modellers, floorboards and multi-effects units, it provides an accurate yet musical platform that translates amp models and effects clearly without sounding sterile or clinical.
Unlike many FRFR solutions that are oversized or aimed primarily at PA use, the Artist FR Standard is voiced specifically for guitar. Its custom-designed 12-inch flat-response speaker and guitar-focused power amp deliver clarity, punch and dynamic response, while maintaining the physical interaction players expect from a real cabinet. With intuitive front-panel controls, robust Blackstar construction and an integrated kickstand for monitoring, the Artist FR Special is ideal for home use, studio work and smaller live performances where portability and feel matter just as much as accuracy.
Product Ref: 364144
The Artist FR Special is designed to deliver true full-range, flat-response performance while retaining the physical feel and immediacy of a traditional guitar cabinet. Rather than behaving like a neutral PA speaker, it responds dynamically to picking attack and playing nuance, helping amp models feel more natural and interactive. This approach allows digital modellers and floorboards to translate accurately while still providing the tactile feedback guitarists rely on when playing, rehearsing or performing live. The result is a more engaging experience that avoids the detached feel often associated with conventional FRFR solutions.
At the core of the Artist FR Special is a custom-designed 12-inch flat-response speaker developed specifically for guitar applications. Unlike generic FRFR drivers intended for full-range audio playback, this speaker is voiced to handle the complex midrange content and transient response of electric guitar tones. An integrated whizzer cone supports extended high frequencies, ensuring clarity and definition across clean, driven and heavily effected sounds. This design preserves the character of amp models and impulse responses without introducing harshness, fizz or loss of detail at higher volumes.
The front panel features intuitive controls designed for fast, practical adjustment in real-world playing environments. A master volume control is paired with a three-band active EQ that is voiced specifically for guitar frequencies, making it easy to adapt your sound for different rooms, stages or monitoring positions. The active EQ provides greater control range than passive designs, allowing meaningful tonal changes without drastic settings. A dedicated Presence control fine-tunes the high end, helping tones cut through a mix while remaining smooth and controlled.
The Artist FR Special is housed in a compact cabinet format that is easy to transport, position and integrate into existing rigs. Built using Blackstar’s proven cabinet construction and power amp technology, it delivers reliable performance and durability for regular use. An integrated kickstand allows the cabinet to be tilted back for improved monitoring, directing sound towards the player rather than their legs. This makes it equally effective on the floor, in a studio environment or as a personal stage monitor, ensuring consistent sound wherever it is used.
