Blackstar HT-5R MkII tube guitar amplifier

FEATURES :

• 2-channel 5 watt tube amplifier
• Unique push-pull design with 1x 12BH7
• Ultimate studio and practice amp with huge tone at any volume
• Extremely versatile thanks to 2 switchable voices per channel
• Clean channel with two switchable voices (American/British)
• American Clean: clear and warm tone with strong bass response
• British Clean: Looser bottom end, can be shifted into midrange overdrive
• Overdrive channel with two switchable voices (Classic / High Gain)
• Classic: British overdrive, goes all the way to 'Super Crunch'
• High Gain: Aggressive high-end with tight resonant low-end
• Proprietary ISF control and 3-band EQ for Overdrive channel
• Power reduction from 5 to 0.5 watts
• Integrated USB audio output with 4 channels
• Newly recorded, studio-quality reverb
• XLR DI output
• Simple controls for boutique tone
• Post-power stage speaker emulated output (1x 12 or 4x 12 sim)
• Series effects loop
• 3.5mm stereo MP3/line input
• Includes 2-button foot switch
• 1x 12” speaker
• Top loading panel with stage-friendly chicken head buttons

The multi-award winning HT-5R is one of Blackstar's best-selling tube amplifiers of all time. After more than two years of intensive R&D, the all-new HT-5R MK II will raise the benchmark again - this isn't just a facelift!

Killer tones and innovative features make the HT-5R MkII the ultimate studio and practice valve amp. Adding the features guitarists have been asking for, plus stunning new boutique cosmetics, the new HT-5R MkII redefines the compact tube amplifier. Thanks to its unique 5W push-pull design using the 12BH7 valve, it delivers huge tone at any volume.

The best clean tones

The HT-5R comes with two footswitchable voices in the Clean Channel. One with an "American" character and the other with a Grade A "British" sound - both are 100% Blackstar.

Voice 1 'American' - A pure, clear and tight sound with a strong bass response for a refined American sound.

Voice 2 "British" - A very responsive "chime" with a looser bottom end for the British tone that can be pushed into a mid-range overdrive when driven hard.

The best overdrives

The two footswitchable Overdrive voices feature a high-gain tone, but avoid the loose top-end 'fi zz' often found in other designs.

Voice 1 'Classic' - This is the classic 'British' Blackstar overdrive. Rich and natural, it goes all the way to Super Crunch gains, but cleanses beautifully.

Voice 2 'High Gain' - Inspired by the acclaimed HT Venue MkII high gain sounds, this overdrive has extra aggression in the high end with a tight resonant low end.

The best features

In addition to Blackstar's proprietary ISF tone controls are USB and balanced

The best looks

Now even more sophisticated and boutique with top loading panel and stage-friendly chicken head knobs.

• Standard 2 year Round music warranty
• 30 days reflection period
• Free return