In pictures: Blackstar Fly 3 unboxed
Blackstar Fly 3
The humble mini amp continues to dominate desks worldwide, so when Blackstar sprung a whole new take on the concept with the Fly 3, it piqued TG's collective interest.
Click through the gallery above to see what makes the Fly 3 so damn fly, and check out our first look demo below to hear the amp in action.
Blackstar Fly 3
Measuring just 136x171x101mm and packing a three-inch speaker, the Fly 3 fits comfortably on a desk or in a bag…
Blackstar Fly 3
…but it's loaded with serious tonal potential, thanks to clean and overdriven channels, plus Blackstar's ISF control
Blackstar Fly 3
There's also a built-in digital 'tape' delay, as well as a line in to listen to music via the full-range speaker, plus an emulated line out for recording and headphone use
Blackstar Fly 3
The Fly is powered by six AA batteries, and you can even run it in stereo via the Fly 103 extension cab (sold separately)
Blackstar Fly 3
And finally, just to give you a sense of scale, here's the Fly 3 next to a phone – it's tiny!