The Blackstar HT-5R 1x12" 5-Watt Valve Combo Amplifier with Reverb is your ultimate studio companion, delivering powerful tube-driven tones in a compact package. This all-tube 5-watt amplifier, paired with a custom-designed 12" Blackbird 50 speaker, produces high-gain sounds without overwhelming volume, making it perfect for studio recording or home practice.
Blackstar’s patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) sets the HT-5R apart, allowing you to seamlessly shift between American and British tonal characteristics. Dial counterclockwise for a tight bottom end and aggressive mids typical of American amps, or turn it clockwise for the woodier, less aggressive British sound. This versatility ensures you can achieve everything from glassy cleans to crunchy overdrive and heavy distortion.
The HT-5R is packed with player-friendly features to enhance your playing experience. Its speaker-emulated output lets you record directly or connect to a PA system, delivering the rich sound of a miked-up cabinet. The MP3/line input makes it easy to jam along with your favorite tracks, while the digital reverb adds lush ambience without overpowering your performance. An effects loop with a Loop Level switch simplifies integration with your pedalboard, and an external speaker output allows you to connect an extension cabinet for added versatility.
With two channels, the HT-5R offers a boutique-style clean channel with sparkling highs and lucid lows, while the overdrive channel provides enough gain for blues, classic rock, and hard rock. Since 2007, Blackstar has been a trusted name in guitar amplification, and the HT-5R continues this legacy with its award-winning design and innovative features, making it a cornerstone for any guitarist’s rig.
