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Description
The Blackstar HT-5R MkII 5W 1x12 limited-edition tube guitar combo is a go-to studio and practice amp, packed with great valve tone and new innovative features. Thanks to the unique 5W push-pull design utilizing the 12BH7 valve, it delivers huge tone at any volume. The HT-5R MkII features Blackstar's best Clean and Overdrive tones, including sounds inspired by classic American and British amplifiers, from clear and punchy cleans to searing overdrive. Additional components include USB and balanced XLR outputs for pro recording, studio-quality reverb, power reduction and updated aesthetics, plus each channel is now equipped with a footswitchable voice mode, allowing for increased tonal flexibility.
Blackstar HT-5R MkII 5W 1x12 Limited-Edition Tube Guitar Combo Amp Baby Blue
Blackstar HT-5R MkII 5W 1x12 Limited-Edition Tube Guitar Combo Amp Baby Blue
Blackstar HT-5R MkII 5W 1x12 Limited-Edition Tube Guitar Combo Amp Baby Blue
Features
  • 5W, all-tube combo amp with reverb
  • Two distinct channels (Clean and Overdrive) with footswitchable voices
  • Studio quality reverb and effects loop
  • USB audio out; XLR D.I. out
  • Power reduction to 0.5W
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde (gas), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Reviews

5

3 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Initial thoughts
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Best Uses
  1. Amateur Recording1
  2. Home Studio1
  3. Professional Recording1
  4. Awesome for practicing1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced2
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Easy To Use2
  2. Excellent Sound2
  3. Good Power Output2
  4. Portable2
  5. Warm / Comfy2

Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Initial thoughts

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byChristopher

    fromCleveland, OH

    I bought one last night. That's either a strength or a weakness of my review! It has every ounce of tone you could ask for. OD channel with the gain low is so soulful. Sounds brilliant with a light touch or a heavy hand. Very impressed. Got it for recording, but will gig with it.

  • Blackstar really nailed it with this one!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    bySlo

    fromColorado

    This little guy sounds like a Hiwatt or Matchless. It does not sound like a "little" amp. Very reliable crunch and distortion. There are a miriad of sounds in there. The sound is just amazing! Add to that all the connectivity and you have the ultimate studio guitar amp! Ultimate rehearsal amp...small gig amp...just hard to stop playing this beauty!

  • Little tone Monster

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byRandy Rhythm

    fromTampa ,Fl

    This litttle amp is a powerhouse, compact size with 12" speaker has awesome tone, great reverb, I am totally impressed with it.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byBob

    fromReno, NV

    Can you plug in headphones for quite play

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the HT-5R accepts headphones.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byBob

    fromReno

    Can you plug in headphones

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the Blackstar HT-5R has no headphone jack.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byCoop

    fromundisclosed

    How much does it weigh

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    27 lbs

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byMax

    fromLos Angeles C.A.

    I tried to find the tubes, but I could only find circuitry that seemed better fit for a solid state amp. In which part of the amp are the tubes?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see....................https://blackstaramps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ht5r-mkii-handbook.pdf