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Blackstar HT Club 40

Item ID: HTCLUB40C

2-channel, 40W Tube Amplifier Combo with Infinite Shape Feature, Overdrive and Clean Voice Switches, Reverb, and 1 x 12" Speaker

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Perfect Stage Tube Combo

Take the stage with Blackstar's versatile HT Club 40 tube combo amp and you have all the tones you need, right at hand. This amazing portable powerhouse pumps 40 watts of EL34-fired power through a great-sounding 12" Celestion speaker. The HT Club 40 gives you two footswitchable channels, so you can dial in everything from glassy cleans to saturated overdrive tones. Onboard reverb lets you add depth to your sound, while a speaker-emulated output makes it easy to record direct. This amp's wattage is perfect for the player who wants to take full advantage of the power tubes. Blackstar packed big-time performance into the compact and surprisingly affordable HT Club 40.



Blackstar HT Club 40 Tube Combo Amplifier Features:
  • 40 watts
  • 2 x ECC83, 2 x EL34
  • 2 footswitchable channels
  • 12" Celestion speaker
  • Enhanced tone controls
  • Patent-applied-for Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
  • Clean voice switch
  • Overdrive voice switch
  • Master volume
  • Digital reverb with dark/bright switch
  • Speaker emulated output

Blackstar's HT Club 40 combo gives you all the great tones you love, from one very portable tube amp!

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Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2 (4 modes)
Power 40W
Speakers 1 x 12" Celestion
Effects No
Reverb Yes (Digital)
EQ Treble, Middle, Bass, ISF
Amp Modeling No
Number of Models No Models
Preamp Tubes 2 x ECC83
Power Tubes 2 x EL34
Inputs 1 x 1/4"
Outputs 3 x 1/4" (Speaker Outs), 1 x 1/4" (DI)
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Height 22.3inches
Width 24.4 inches
Depth 11.7 inches
Weight 53.8 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number HTCLUB40C

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based on 11 reviews

It really is the sound in your head

by Charlie O'Brien from Severna Park, MD
February 20, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist, Student
I have owned this amp for about 3 days now and it is just incredible. This amp is a real tone monster. I play a lot of different genres and this amp just keeps amazing me with how versatile it is. The... read more [+]re is only one thing about this amp that is not great. It is hard to get a good "crunch" sound. But then again, I have only had the amp for 3 days and I haven't even scratched the surface of the tonal capabilities of this amp. The highlight of this amp is definitely the overdrive channel. The range of tones on the overdrive channel is awesome. The ISF feature really helps you find that tone you are looking for. Another great feature is the voice button. it make is so easy for me to nail the right sound every time. The response on this amp is great which really makes those solos sound so good. 6-string chords are clearly defined. The clarity of each note is incredible. The reverb is also great. This amp can easily compete with the big boys. I chose this over a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe. This sounds much better. In my honest opinion that is. For me this amp has been the biggest bang for my buck. 5 stars. Cant wait to take this thing on a gig. close [-]

Amazing Value/Sound

by Kevin Roeder from Orchard Park,N.Y.
December 7, 2011
Music Background: pro musician
Pulled this baby out of the box(nice packaging)when I got home from work,and could not stop playing through it! After 5-10 minutes of tinkering- dialed it right in,yet there is so much more this amp c... read more [+]an do.First-very quiet,even when wound up.Initial inspection tells me this think is built like a tank.Fit,finish is superb,dials tight,precise-appears very rugged-time will tell.The cleans are chimey,clear,and bell like if desired-with the ISF control(awesome feature)Fender like or Vox/Brit type tone,or dial in the ISF somewhere in between for a unique blend of both.Like most players it is a constant chase for the ultimate sound/tone.You would easily have to pay 2-3 times more for a boutique type amp that does what this amp does.And I'm saying that based on actually playing a bunch of them.As far as I'm concerned this has got to be THE BEST BARGAIN on the market right now.To get to the overdrive channel:Driving metal tones,smooth creamy sustain,(again the ISF dial),Marshallesque,Mesa type,and pretty much anywhere in between-I was hard pressed to find any limitations.Reverb:not a huge fan of reverb in general-reverb sounded fine.I would love to hear this amp plugged into a 2x12/4x12 or even a single 12 extension cab. I am of the opinion "less is more"as to dials,buttons,this and that.All controls are functional,precise,tight and useable(did I mention the ISF control!!!),just an awesome,innovative feature-that does what it claims.I tried this beast with a Les Paul Custom and an Fender Tele.Both sounded great,the Les Paul seemed a bit more vibrant,but just being very picky on this.All and all just unbelievable sound for an amp in this price range-The folks at Blackstar are completely in touch with what is expected of great tube tone,and for a newer Co. I can't wait to see future products,innovations they come up with.YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT THIS AMP!!! close [-]

Great AMP at a great price

by Tim Peters from AZ
November 9, 2011
Music Background: Hobby Musician
I love the versatility of this AMP. I can dial in just about any tone that I want. From clean crisp to fat and chunky. If you are looking for an all around great AMP at a great price then you need to ... read more [+]try the HT Club 40! It is everything I need from the studio to the stage. close [-]

This Hot Rod can hang with the Boutique Boys

by Matt Gonzales from San Antonio, TX
October 29, 2011
Music Background: Pro Musician
I played a 1971 Marshall 100 watt for years. It was my "go to," and like all 40 year old amps, it started to fade on me, and was becoming expensive to keep up. I was blown away by the Blackstar HT-5,... read more [+] and used it in the studio. When my Marshall went down at a gig, I plugged the little HT5 into my 4x12 and had great tone all night!

I stepped up to the Club 40 a week later and I am never disappointed by this fantastic amp, nor does it ever cease to surprise me with what it can do. It is the perfect size and volume for just about every gig I've done - from dive bar to festival stage - and drives a 4x12 like a rodeo bull! I can dial in my old "Marshall" sound, straight up Brit rock, full on metal, or dirty blues with ease! The clean channel is wonderful and when used "Class A" and dimed, is nasty and gritty with plenty of tone!

The ISF feature is a Godsend. You can really shape your tone and get some great tone that cuts through a loud band. The secret weapon in this already killer rig is the emulated line out. You run the amp on Standby and right into your recording gear for silent recording at any hour, and the tone is unbelievable. I have not recorded a miked guitar since!! The emulated tone is lively and vibrant, and sounds like you're recording a wall of cabs!!

I have been playing guitar for three decades, and I have yet to see a company as innovative as Blackstar, nor have I ever owned such a wonderful amp. I can't believe what you get for your buck with this little gem. By far the coolest amp I have ever owned!! close [-]

Best amp I've ever owned

by Justin Farley from Huntington, WV
August 2, 2011
Music Background: Semi-Pro Musician, Live Sound Engineer, Recording Engineer
Saying this amp is the best amp I've ever owned is a huge understatement. My previous amps have been a Carvin V3, Marshall JCM 800, Peavey 5150, Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, and a Mesa Boogie Stiletto ... read more [+]Deuce. This amp outshines all of the others, by far. The tone is great from bedroom levels, all the way to stage volume. I was skeptical at first of the single Tone control on the clean channel, but it proves to be the single most effective knob ever placed on an amplifier. The ISF feature is incredible, and I'm asking myself how I ever lived without it. I play in a Rock/Blues jam type band and this amp can cover anything and everything. I will be purchasing the HT 100 head within the next month. I'm now strictly a Blackstar player for life. close [-]
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