That BIG 80s Rock Sound… Without Expensive Gear

Can you really get huge 80s rock tone from a budget guitar modeller, or do you still need expensive amps to sound like a stadium rock guitarist? In this video, I put the Blackstar ID:X Floor Two and the Blackstar Artist FR Special to the test to see if a cheap setup can deliver that big, polished arena rock guitar sound. I build three essential tones every rock player needs, including a clean chorus tone with compression, a big overdriven rhythm tone, and a singing lead tone with delay and chorus. Along the way, I break down how to dial in a guitar modeller properly, avoid common mistakes like too much gain and fizzy top end, and shape your EQ so your tone actually works in a mix instead of just sounding good on its own. If you’re chasing that classic 80s sound inspired by Def Leppard, Van Halen, or Whitesnake, this video will show you how to get a massive rock guitar tone using affordable gear. #blackstaramps #guitartone #tonetips Check out the BLACKSTAR ID:X FLOOR TWO: ► UK/EU: https://thmn.to/thoprod/634701?offid=... ► US: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/B55zyy Check out the BLACKSTAR ARTIST FR SPECIAL: ► UK/EU: https://thmn.to/thoprod/634806?offid=... ► US: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/E00ze2 🎸 SIGN UP FOR MY FREE BEGINNERS GUITAR COURSE: https://www.rightnotesmusictuition.co... 🎸 FREE TRIAL OF ALL MY GUITAR COURSES: https://www.rightnotesmusictuition.com GEAR USED Affiliate Links – All the gear used in this video (Please note, I will receive a small commission for any purchases made through these links – at no extra cost to you) GUITARS ► US – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/vNL3P3 ► EU/UK – https://redir.love/thocf/5avcyhkyyx AMPS ► US – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Y95GRe ► EU/UK – https://redir.love/thocf/c7sxu8yv8g PEDALS / SOFTWARE ► US – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/PyL9zj ► EU/UK – https://redir.love/thocf/9n6g7lj38i STUDIO GEAR / MICS ► US – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DKEgy5 ► EU/UK – https://redir.love/thocf/6pn92c4k66 ACCESSORIES ► US – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/LXvqKV ► EU/UK – https://redir.love/thocf/ytlvtv831u Intro 00:00 Intro Jam 01:47 What is the Blackstar ID:X Floor Two? 02:34 Creating an 80s Clean Tone 04:40 Acoustic Simulator 10:10 Creating an 80s Rhythm Tone 10:42 Creating an 80s Lead Tone 15:23 Final Thoughts 17:26 Hope you like it! Don’t forget to subscribe and like the video! --------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook:   / leighfugeguitar   Instagram:   / leighfugeguitar