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Blackstar HT-5R (Limited - Arctic White)

Item ID: HT5RW

2-channel, 5-watt Tube Amplifier Combo with Infinite Shape Feature, Effects Loop, Reverb, and Speaker-emulated Line Output

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Limited - Arctic White  -  $499.99

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Your Tube-fired Studio Amp Solution

Blackstar's limited-edition, all-tube HT-5R guitar amplifier combo is the amp you need when you want to get killer guitar tones in the studio. This amazing little 5-watt combo guitar amp, decked out in an Arctic White finish, lets you dial in that magical "cooking power section" sound, without frying your eardrums. A single 12" Blackbird speaker gives your amp larger-than-life sound. The HT-5R gives you the ability to dial in a range of great tones, thanks to Blackstar's stellar Infinite Shape Feature (IFS) tone-shaping control. The Blackstar HT-5R's 2-channel design takes you from glassy cleans to down-and-dirty crunch in no time!

Blackstar Limited-edition HT-5R Combo Guitar Amplifier at a Glance:
  • All-tube design for classic tube tone
  • A chameleon of tone perfect for any style
  • 12" speaker for big sound

All-tube design for classic tube tone
The Blackstar HT-5R combo guitar amplifier gives you killer all-tube guitar tone at non-lethal levels. Push the power section to get that sought-after overdrive sound, without your significant other yelling at you to turn it down. Designed to bring you the best of both worlds, the HT-5R's unique ISF control can dial in British and American tones. The unique push-pull amp design uses two tubes, a 12AX7 and a 12BH7. Get the real tube tones you want with the Blackstar HT-5R Combo!

A chameleon of tone perfect for any style
Looking for even more tonal flexibility? Blackstar also gave the HT-5R combo their exclusive ISF control. Using it in conjunction with your bass, middle, and treble controls, you can nail the exact tonal signature you want. When turned fully counterclockwise, you'll have more of an American characteristic to your voice, with a tight bottom end and aggressive middle. Turned all the way to the right, you'll enjoy a more British vibe, with a woodier sound that's less aggressive. However you dial in the Blackstar HT-5R between the two, you'll enjoy a musical response that just asks to be taken onstage or into the studio.

12" speaker for big sound
Push some serious air with the HT-5R's 12" Blackbird speaker! From smooth and sultry cleans to screaming, unbridled distortion, the Blackbird speaker will give you the best sound you can get from the HT-5R combo.

Blackstar Limited-edition HT-5R Combo Guitar Amplifier Features:
  • Killer guitar tone at lower volumes
  • All-tube head for classic guitar tones
  • Limited-edition white cosmetics
  • Single 12" Blackbird speaker
  • Innovative ISF control to change amp voicing
  • Effects loop for adding your favorite stompboxes
  • Onboard speaker-emulated output for silent recording

Blackstar's HT-5R combo guitar amp makes a perfect tube amp for the studio or the practice room!
Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 5W push-pull
Speakers 1 x 12" Blackbird 50 Custom
Effects No
Reverb Yes
EQ Treble, Middle, Bass, ISF
Amp Modeling No
Number of Models 0
Preamp Tubes 1 x ECC83
Power Tubes 1 x 12BH7
Inputs 1 x Instrument
Outputs 1 x TS speaker output, 1 x TRS speaker emulated output
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Height 8.78"
Width 17.4"
Depth 8.89"
Weight 23.38 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number HT5RW

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