Blackstar HT-5R MkII

The multi award-winning HT-5R is one of Blackstar’s best-selling valve amps of all time. Following over two years of intensive R&D the all new HT-5R MK II is set to raise the benchmark again – this is not just a facelift!

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

The best clean tones

HT-5R comes with two footswitchable Voices in the Clean Channel. One with an “American” character and the other with a Class A “British” sound – both are 100% Blackstar.

• Voice 1 “American” – A clean, bright and tight tone with a solid bass response for a refined American tone.

• Voice 2 “British” – A highly responsive “chime” with looser bottom for the British tone that can be pushed into a mid-range overdrive when driven hard.

The best overdrives

The two footswitchable Overdrive Voices are characterised by a tone which is high in gain, but avoids any of the detached top-end “fizz” 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 gain but cleans up beautifully.

• Voice 2 “High Gain” – Inspired by the critically acclaimed HT Venue MkII high gain sounds, this overdrive has additional aggression in the high end with a tight resonant low-end.

The best features

Joining Blackstar’s patented ISF tone control are USB and balanced XLR outputs for more recording flexibility, plus a power reduction switch taking you down to 10% power and a newly voiced studio quality reverb.

The best looks

Now even more refined and boutique with top-loader panel and stage-friendly chickenhead knobs.

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