Blackstar HT-5R MK III 5W Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black

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Blackstar HT-5R MK III 5W Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black

Name: Blackstar HT-5R MK III 5W Tube Guitar Combo Amp
Brand: Blackstar
SKU: M12508000001000
Price: 679.99 USD
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Overview

Nuanced tube tones and smart features in a gig-ready 5-watt combo amp.

The Blackstar HT-5R MK III combo amp delivers boutique tube tone in a portable package. Designed for practicing and gigging musicians, this 5W amp lets you achieve iconic valve overdrive and a shimmering clean channel. Its 12" speaker provides full low end, while the ECC83 and 12BH7 preamp and power tubes saturate your sound with harmonic richness.

Dial in Your Sound With Infinite Shape Feature

The HT-5R MK III's overdrive channel features Blackstar's Infinite Shape Feature, which lets you blend American and British tones to forge your signature sound. Turn the ISF control to the left for a tight, focused overdrive reminiscent of a boutique British stack. Turn it right for a looser, more mid-heavy sound in the style of a vintage American combo. The overdrive channel also provides a separate tone control to shape high end.

Gig or Practice With CabRig and Power Scaling

The HT-5R MK III is ideal for both rehearsing at home and performing live. Its CabRig impulse response technology emulates the sound of playing through a 4x12 cabinet, allowing direct recording or playing through a PA. For quiet practice, the power scaling feature reduces the amp's output to just .5W without changing the tone. The digital reverb adds ambience to both the clean and overdrive channels.

Edit and Store Tones With Blackstar Architect Software

Connect the HT-5R MK III to your computer using its USB output and Blackstar's free Architect software. Architect provides an interface to adjust amp parameters and save channel presets for quick recall. It also includes tools for updating the amp's firmware. With Architect, you can craft the perfect clean and overdrive tones, store them as presets and load them instantly at your next rehearsal or show.

Premium Design and Components

From its rugged plywood cabinet to its premium ECC83 and 12BH7 valves, the HT-5R MKIII is built to withstand years of regular use. It provides the lowest noise and most consistent tone possible thanks to selected audiophile-grade components. The amp's simple yet elegant control layout gives you instant access to its versatile features. For boutique tube tone at an affordable price, plug into the Blackstar HT-5R MKIII.

Features

5W tube combo with 12" speaker for practice and small gigs
Clean and overdrive channels with ISF for tone shaping
CabRig DSP and reverb for recording and performance
Power reduction to .5W without losing tone

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Specs

HT-5R MK III 5W Tube Guitar Combo Amp Specifications:

Type: 5-watt valve combo
Speaker size: 1x 12" speaker
Valves: 1x ECC83, 1x 12BH7
Channels: Two footswitchable channels, each with two footswitchable "voices"
Feature: Enhanced tone control on Clean channel
Feature: Patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) on Overdrive (OD) channel
Effect: Digital reverb
Control: Power reduction switch for .5-watt operation
Outputs: IR-based CabRig emulated outputs to balanced XLR, stereo headphones, and USB with 3-way preset selection switch
Software: Reverb and CabRig deeper editing available using our proprietary Architect software
Effects: Effects loop with level switch for +4dBu/-10dBV
Input: Stereo line input
Speaker compatibility: Speaker outputs for 2x 8 ohm and 1x 16 ohm

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