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Blackstar HT-1R

Item ID: HT1R

1-watt 1 x 8" Combo Tube Amp with Reverb

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1 Watt of Serious Amp Power!

What can a single watt do for you? A whole lot, if it's coming out of the Blackstar HT-1R tube combo amp! Whether you're seeking a great-sounding practice amp or want to be able to saturate that tube power section in the studio, you'll love what this mighty little 1 x 8" combo amp with reverb does for you. You get Blackstar's ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) tone control network, which lets you take the HT-1R to both sides of the tonal pond (both American and British-style voicings). Dual channels give you even more sonic options on the fly, while a speaker-emulated output makes recording incredibly easy. The HT-1R shines as a practice amp; it even includes a handy MP3/Line input, so you can jam along with your favorite tunes.



Blackstar HT-1R Tube Combo Amp Features:
  • Innovative 1 Watt valve combo
  • 1xECC83 and 1xECC82 tube complement
  • Unique push-pull power amp design
  • Based on award-winning HT-5
  • Two channels
  • Reverb
  • 8" speaker
  • Patent-Applied-For Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
  • Perfect for studio or practice
  • Speaker emulated output
  • Stereo MP3 / Line input
  • External speaker output

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Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 1W
Speakers 8"
Effects No
Reverb Yes
EQ ISF Tone Shaping
Amp Modeling No
Number of Models No models
Preamp Tubes 1 x ECC83
Power Tubes 1 x ECC82
Inputs 1 x 1/4" (Instrument), 1 x 1/4" TRS (Line In/MP3)
Outputs 1 x 1/4" TRS (DI/Headphone Out), 1 x 1/4" (Speaker)
Footswitch I/O No
Effects Loop No
Height 7.3 inches
Width 12.2 inches
Depth 6.8 inches
Weight 13.2 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number HT1R

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based on 4 reviews

great little amp

by Wes Keown from Chicago IL.
October 31, 2011
Music Background: Recording, Pro Musisian
This is the thrid amp I have bought in the last 9 months and is now the only one I use. Its great for practice, recording and I mic it up and use it for band practice. The direct out into my recording... read more [+] mixer sounds great. Can't wait too try out a larger Blackstar I've used Mashalls all my life, now I think I'm hooked on Blackstar close [-]

Great amp

by Tom from Austin, TX
September 13, 2011
Music Background: music anarchist.
This is a great amp. Not a great "gig at a club" amp but a great practice and recording amp. If you play in a 3 piece combo that is quiet (jazz/blues - drummer w/brushes or rods) the clean channel doe... read more [+]s the perfect amount of breakup when cranked. Or if you need just a little more, plug it in to a 1x12 speaker cab and enjoy low volume power-tube goodness. It records fantastically either with a mic or the speaker sim. Simplicity is it's greatest strength and the ISF gives you lots of variation. Expect your modeler to start collecting dust. The digital reverb is nice too. This is probably the most enjoyable, practical, musical anything I've bought in a long time. I have several other tube amps, some vintage, but this one is the first to blend modern and traditional sounds and really get it right. As always, actual mileage may vary but I am very pleased and impressed. close [-]

Don't let the 1w fool you!

by Doug H. from Quincy, IL
April 28, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist, Student
This amp is very impressive for its size! It is very ideal for practicing in small spaces where a larger valve amplifier may not be suitable. Also, it is very compact and portable. There are many d... read more [+]emo videos available on the Internet that demonstrate this amp quite well. This amp has a far better sound quality than a couple of the higher wattage solid-state amps that I have owned. It still sounds great with the volume cranked! close [-]

Most fun I've had in years

by McConnelicious from Mass
January 14, 2012
Music Background: 25 years playing and recording
I've had this amp for about three months now, and have experimented with it a ton. Here are some observations:

+ Gets a great range of high gain hard rock and metal tones, but it also does ... read more [+]the in-between semi-distorted classic rock type of tones real well.

+ I wouldn't buy this for clean. The clean is nice, but not very loud.

+ It's surprisingly loud. Loud enough to get sweet singing feedback. Loud enough to feel it and get into it. Certainly loud enough to mic up and get a killer tone. But not loud enough to jam with a drummer.

+ The digital reverb sounds nice. Just one sound, designed to emulate tank verb, but it's musical, clean and pretty wet if you want it to be.

+ Pretty quiet. I mean, when you have it flat out maxed, there's some hiss, but nothing out of the ordinary for tube amps.

+ Sounds great recorded. That's where I am enjoying the heck out of this. I like to record and experiment with placement. So the fact that this little guy is so small and light, you can stick it in a weird spot in your house, or in a stairwell, and experiment with acoustic reactions.

+ The emulated headphone/line sounds really legit. Very usable.

+ The one-knob EQ control (or infinite shape thingee) works well. There are a ton of tones you can get, just by spinning that knob around. It feels basically like a mid shape control.

+ One channel, not footswitchable

+ Has worked flawlessly for me with no issues. Seems sturdy enough and well built. Looks like quality.

+ It's small and light. Like a lunchbox.

Overall, I love this little amp and have been having a ton of fun with it, just messing around and recording at home. Really happy with the tones that it produces. close [-]

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