Blackstar Flies Higher
High gain model of Blackstar's Fly series mini amps
1 July 2026
Building on the success of the original Blackstar Fly 3, the Fly High Gain expands the platform with a three-channel design, introducing an all-new Nitro channel voiced for modern high-gain performance. Designed with metal, hard rock and punk players in mind, the Nitro channel delivers aggressive saturation while a built-in noise gate keeps tones tight and controlled.
At the core of Fly High Gain is the same specially tuned sealed cabinet design and custom 3” speaker that helped make the original Fly a global success. The familiar Clean and Overdrive channels deliver the tones players already know from the Fly platform, while the Nitro channel introduces a significantly higher gain structure tailored for modern rock and metal styles.
Fly High Gain can be powered by batteries for true portability, making it ideal for use at home, backstage, on tour or anywhere inspiration strikes. For an even bigger sound, the amp can also be paired with the optional Blackstar FLY 103 extension cabinet to create a larger stereo mini rig.
Features
3 Watt compact guitar amp – battery or DC-powered
Three channels: Clean, Overdrive and Nitro
New Nitro high-gain channel adds an extra gain stage for modern heavy tones
ISF (Infinite Shape Feature): patented tone control that moves from tight, scooped US sounds to warm, British drive
Built-in digital delay for added ambience and depth
AUX Input to jam along with music or use as a portable speaker
Emulated Line Out/Headphone Out for silent practice or recording
New Series One Mk II inspired styling
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