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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Amplification |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Ian Robinson, Bruce Keir |
| Headquarters | , United Kingdom |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Ian Robinson (Managing Director); Bruce Keir (former Technical Director) |
| Products | Amplifiers, effect pedals, accessories |
| Services | Manufacturing |
| Owner | Blackstar Amplification plc |
| Website | www |
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Blackstar Amplification is a British company that produces and manufacturers guitar amplifiers and effects units. The company was founded by a group of ex-Marshall employees, most notably Bruce Keir, who became technical Director at Blackstar, and former Chief Design Engineer at Marshall, Ian Robinson.[1][2] In 2009 the company began operations in the United States.[3] The majority of the research and development for Blackstar is carried out in the UK. Blackstar is endorsed by major artists like Ozzy Osbourne,[4][5] Neal Schon, Opeth, and Richie Sambora[5] of Bon Jovi. Blackstar has been consistently ranked amongst the best amplification brands by leading guitarists.[6][7] Bruce Keir died in September 2021 at the age of 60.[8]
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- ^ "Bruce Keir, co-founder and Technical Director of Blackstar Amplification, dies at 60". 21 September 2021.