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Before dispatch, your instrument will be treated to a full setup. That's not a quick tweak, but a full multi-point setup by an experienced guitar technician who will check and adjust every single thing on your guitar, bass, ukulele or banjo to ensure it is performing at its absolute best.

This is not a quick process but we believe every instrument should go through our process to acheive an exacting standard of playability.

Frets

We start with the frets on your instrument. All guitar necks move and change over time so we will make sure that your frets are nice and flat as we go up the neck. We don't want any high or low spots as this will mean your guitar will need a higher than optimum action and potentially suffer with fret buzz.

We check and properly profile the playing surface of the frets and then make sure the fret ends are finished off properly. The fret is then polished to ensure smooth string bending.

Truss Rod

Then it's on to the truss rod. This metal rod differs from guitar to guitar (some guitars such as classical guitars don't usually have a truss rod!) and basically controls the "relief" or curve of the neck. Not enough relief and your strings won't have enough clearance over the other frets when playing. Too much relief and you'll have a high action which gets worse as you go up the neck.

The heavier the strings then the more the truss rod needs to work. Proper adjustment in the workshop means that the action will be just right for the strings fitted to your guitar.

Top Nut

The top nut is super important and is one of the two open contact points of your guitar. The technician will check and cut each slot to make sure the strings both run freely but are not sitting in a slot that's too big.

The top nut also plays a big part in the action of your guitar so we'll hit that sweet spot between too low and too high.

Saddle(s)

Another really important part of your guitar!

On an acoustic, the saddle is cut to the correct height making sure the bottom is 100% flat and straight. This means the string can transfer its vibration properly into the body of your guitar.

For electric guitars, the saddles are adjusted to ensure your intonation is perfect. We will also match the saddles to the radius of your fretboard.

Bridge / Tremolo

The bridge affects the break angle and string height of your guitar and is also responsible for holding your saddles.

For a guitar with a Floyd Rose tremolo system or similar, the spring tension has to be just right to allow the tremolo to return to its "zero point" and keep everything in tune.

For guitars with standard tremolos, we can set it to float and be used both up or down like a true tremolo or we can lock the trem block back so the tremolo will only go downwards.... the choice is yours!

Intonation

Intonation is the measure of how in-tune the guitar string is across the length of the fretboard and a guitar with badly set intonation will get more and more out of tune as the string is shortened when you play.

Tiny adjustments are made to each string where applicable to adjust its length and ensure that the intonation is set just right.

Overall Action

Once all the above has been completed, the guitar is checked for playability and fine adjustments are made. This step brings everything together and means your guitar will be set up optimally.

Machine Heads

Every machine head is operated and checked for function. We need to ensure that the machine heads operate smoothly.

Electrics

All the functions of your guitar are checked to ensure everything is working as intended.

For acoustic guitars we will check the functions of the EQ system and controls as well as check the internal cabling and jack socket.

For electric guitars, all the pickups are checked for function and tonal response. All controls and switches are operated to ensure they are functioning properly. The jack socket is checked.

Other Parts

All other parts such as strap pins, bushings, tuning buttons etc are fully checked.

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Blackstar Fly 3 High Gain Mini Guitar Amplifier

Blackstar Fly 3 High Gain Mini Guitar Amplifier

Name: Blackstar Fly 3 High Gain Mini Guitar Amplifier
Brand: Blackstar
SKU: BA102111H
Price: 84.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Full-throttle distortion in an ultra-portable format

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Get crushing, full-throttle distortion in an ultra-portable format with the Blackstar FLY 3 High Gain Mini Combo Practice Amp.

Building on the foundation of Blackstar's globally acclaimed mini amplifier family, this heavily upgraded 3-watt combo is purpose-built for metal, hard rock, and punk guitarists who refuse to compromise on tone when travelling light. Stripped-back and aggressive, its cabinet design takes visual cues from Blackstar's legendary Series One MK II flagship, featuring a dark front grille and an aluminium-style control panel that looks as heavy as it sounds.

This travel-friendly mini combo is ideal for guitarists who need a dependable rig for desktop practice, backstage warm-ups, or impromptu writing sessions on the road. Because it fits comfortably into a backpack or gig bag, it functions as a go-anywhere tone station, allowing you to transition from crystal-clear clean chords to saturated lead work the second inspiration strikes.

Crushing Three-Channel Versatility and Nitro Mode

The FLY 3 High Gain expands on traditional mini-amp limits by introducing an all-new three-channel architecture.

Alongside the familiar, pristine Clean and classic Overdrive settings, a stomp of the dedicated Nitro button engages a high-gain preamp stage tuned specifically for contemporary heavy styles. This mode serves up immense saturation, responsive feel, and thunderous distortion while maintaining incredible note separation. To prevent your signal from dissolving into unwanted hiss under high gain, Blackstar has integrated a smart noise gate directly into the Nitro circuit, ensuring your staccato chugs and complex chord voicings remain beautifully tight, focused, and controlled.

Patented ISF Tone Shaping and Tape Delay

Finding your perfect heavy voice is effortless thanks to Blackstar’s patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) control. This single-knob EQ system completely bypasses the limitations of traditional tone stacks, allowing you to shift the entire character of the amplifier with a quick turn. Sweeping the knob fully counter-clockwise dials in an aggressive American voice with scooped mid-frequencies and a tight, punchy bottom end—perfect for modern metal rhythms. Turning it fully clockwise delivers a warmer, more mid-forward British crunch that sings with traditional hard-rock character.

Complementing this flexible EQ is a built-in analogue-style digital delay, complete with dedicated Time and Level controls to add spacious depth, atmosphere, and organic slapback to your solos.

Acoustically Tuned Sealed Cabinet

Despite its pocket-sized dimensions, this amplifier delivers a full-bodied sound with genuine low-end presence that defies its size. This is achieved through a custom-designed 3" full-range speaker housed inside an acoustically tuned, sealed enclosure. By mimicking the airflow characteristics of larger stage cabinets, this closed-back design prevents thin, boxy resonances and ensures your riffs carry punch, weight, and satisfying projection whether you are practising at a desk or jamming in a hotel room.

Off-Grid Power and Expanded Connectivity

Engineered for maximum physical mobility, the FLY 3 High Gain runs reliably on 6 x AA batteries, freeing you completely from mains sockets for outdoor sessions or backstage warm-ups. For permanent home placement, it can also be powered via an optional DC power supply. The top panel offers brilliant connectivity, featuring a dedicated auxiliary input to stream backing tracks from a phone or laptop, alongside a speaker-emulated headphone output that provides authentic mic'd-cabinet tones for quiet late-night sessions or direct recording interfaces.

If you want a larger setup, the built-in extension jack allows you to link the unit with an optional Blackstar FLY 103 cabinet, instantly transforming it into an expanded 6-watt stereo rig.

Blackstar FLY 3 High Gain Mini Combo Practice Amp Specifications

Power Output - 3 watts.
Amplifier Type - solid-state mini combo.
Channels - three channels (Clean, Overdrive, Nitro).
Speaker Configuration - 1x 3" custom-designed full-range speaker.
Cabinet Construction - acoustically tuned sealed enclosure.
Tone Control - patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) EQ.
Onboard Effects - digital analogue-style delay.
Noise Gate - integrated circuit on Nitro channel.
Inputs - 1/4" guitar jack, 3.5mm AUX input.
Outputs - 3.5mm emulated headphone/line out, FLY 103 extension speaker jack.
Power Source - 6x AA batteries (not included) or optional DC power supply.
Dimensions (cm) - 17.0 L x 12.8 W x 10.2 D
Weight (Kg) - 0.87

The Blackstar FLY 3 High Gain Mini Combo Practice Amp packs a massive, unrelenting tonal foundation into a pocket-sized footprint. Merging an innovative high-gain channel and integrated noise gate with legendary ISF shaping and total battery-powered freedom, this compact workhorse stands ready to command your mobile practice sessions.

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