Detail 01
2 x Blackstar 6.5-inch speakers
The combo uses two 6.5-inch speakers for its Super Wide Stereo design.
Product detailSKU #1500000418761
BlackstarID:CORE V4 Stereo 40 40W Guitar Combo Amp Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The ID:CORE V4 Stereo 40 pairs a dual 6.5-inch-speaker layout with Blackstar’s Super Wide Stereo approach in a guitar combo format. Its six amp voices move from clean sounds through crunch and overdrive, with effects, ISF shaping, and six patch locations available for organizing sounds. For direct work, it offers CabRig Lite speaker simulation, USB-C recording, and Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone streaming via a TRRS cable. Onboard controls cover core settings, while the free editing software adds deeper control over patches, effects, playback volume, USB recording levels, and CabRig Lite options.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rehearsal or performance setups that need a footswitchable combo with stored patch locations.
- Computer recording with USB-C connectivity, CabRig Lite simulation, and adjustable USB recording levels.
- Livestreaming from a smartphone through the amp’s Wi-Fi and TRRS streaming connection.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require Bluetooth connectivity.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
6 patch locations
Six custom sounds can be stored for recall.
Detail 03
Power reduction down to 1W
Output can be reduced to 1W.
Detail 04
Footswitchable
The amp supports footswitch operation.
Detail 05
CabRig speaker simulator and headphone output
CabRig Lite simulation and a headphone output are provided.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Smartphone livestreaming uses a TRRS cable.
- 02Bluetooth connectivity is listed as unavailable.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it record directly to a computer?
Yes. USB-C connectivity supports direct recording to a computer DAW.
02How many amp voices does it have?
It has six: Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD1, and OD2.
03Can I use a footswitch?
Yes. The specifications list the amp as footswitchable.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Voices
- Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD1, OD2
- Speaker
- 2x Blackstar 6.5 inch
- Power
- 20W (2x20W Super Wide Stereo)
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Footswitchable
- Y
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Cabrig Speaker Simulator and Headphone Output
- Y
- Power Reduction Down to 1w
- Y
6 detailsOther
- Patch Locations
- 6 patches
- Tap Tempo
- Y
- Tuner
- Y
- Line in Streaming
- Y
- USB C
- Y
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- N
