Blackstar ID:CORE V4 Stereo 10 Bluetooth Guitar Amp (IDC:10V4BT)

Blackstar ID:CORE V4 Stereo 10 Bluetooth

This is one of those amps that punches well above its size. Designed by the same R&D team responsible for Blackstar's professional amplifiers, the ID:CORE V4 brings genuine playing-experience innovation down to a compact, affordable practice amp — whether you're picking up guitar for the first time or you're a working player who needs something flexible at home.

The standout feature is the Super Wide Stereo sound. With two 3" Blackstar speakers working together, the ID:CORE V4 produces a genuinely immersive width to its tone that you simply don't get from a single-speaker practice amp — it sounds bigger and more spacious than its 10W output and compact size would suggest.

Six Voices, Real Versatility

The ID:CORE V4 gives you six distinct voices to work with — Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD1 and OD2 — covering everything from pristine clean tones through to genuine high gain. Combined with Blackstar's patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature), which lets you continuously sweep the amp's voicing between US and UK tonal characteristics, you've got a genuinely versatile tonal palette in a small footprint. Guitarist-friendly controls keep it intuitive to use, while the underlying programmability gives you room to dig deeper if you want to.

Twelve onboard effects are built in — four delays, four modulation effects and four reverbs — so you can shape your sound further without needing a single pedal.

Practice Without Disturbing the House

Power reduction down to 1 Watt means you can get genuine amp character and tone at a volume that won't upset the neighbours or the rest of the household. It's a particularly useful feature for late-night practice sessions or smaller living spaces where a full-volume amp simply isn't practical.

Connectivity

A common TRRS cable lets you stream backing tracks or songs from your smartphone straight through the amp, so you can play along easily. Built-in USB-C connectivity allows direct recording into your computer — handy for capturing ideas or practice sessions without extra interfaces or cables. And on this Bluetooth model specifically, you also get wireless music playback, letting you stream your favourite tracks straight to the amp without any cables at all.

Blackstar's free Architect software unlocks even more from the amp, including the CabRig Lite advanced cabinet simulator, along with deep editing and patch management — useful if you want to fine-tune your tones and save your own custom setups.

Who Is It For?

This is an excellent choice for beginners who want an amp that genuinely sounds good and grows with them as their playing develops, as well as more experienced players who want a compact, versatile practice or bedroom amp without compromising on tone. The Bluetooth streaming and stereo sound also make it a strong option for anyone who likes to play along to tracks regularly.

Key Features

• 10W output — 2 x 5W Super Wide Stereo configuration
• 6 amp voices: Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD1, OD2
• 2 x Blackstar 3" speakers
• 12 built-in effects: 4 Delay, 4 Modulation, 4 Reverb
• Patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) tonal control
• Power reduction down to 1 Watt
• Bluetooth connectivity for wireless music streaming
• TRRS input for streaming from smartphone
• USB-C connectivity for direct recording
• Free Architect software with CabRig Lite cabinet simulator
• Designed by Blackstar's professional amp R&D team
• Not footswitchable
• SKU: IDC:10V4BT

Specifications

What's Included

• Blackstar ID:CORE V4 Stereo 10 Bluetooth Amplifier

Not Sure If This Is the Right Amp for You?

If you need more power for gigging or rehearsal use, the ID:CORE V4 range also includes larger wattage models. If you'd like help comparing options or deciding which suits your needs, get in touch and we'll talk you through it.