In Northampton, UK, Blackstar is proud to have some of the most experienced valve amp designers in the world. They have brought those decades of knowledge and learning to create the latest incarnation of our award-winning HT valve amps – the MK III Series.
The HT line quickly became established as the best-in-class for compact valve amplifiers and for over a decade has given guitarists the best solution for getting big valve amp tones onto recordings and for home practice in a small, portable format.
The MK III builds on the revered history and success of the prior HT iterations, elevating them to a new level of sound quality, features, and performance. Four incredible voices from chiming cleans to soaring high gains and our patented Infinite Shape Feature. Power Reduction down to 10% of the amps rated power features on the HT-5R MK III and the HT-20R MK III models.
A game-changing addition is our advanced IR-based CabRigTM DSP technology, an embodiment of our latest innovations in speaker, cab, mic, and room emulation. This technology, originally featured in our St. James and AMPED products, represents our commitment to making Blackstar the ultimate tools for self- expression. Coupled with 4-channel audio via the USB-C, capturing professional quality valve tone in your DAW is simple.
The CabRig outs (XLR, Stereo Line Out and USB) can also be used in Standby Mode making it ideal for both recording and silent stages too.
Upgraded circuit board components and an all-new digital reverb with adjustable parameters further enhance the tone and performance.
All this comes in a stunning new livery using materials normally found on boutique amps; premium tolex and fret, mini-toggle switches and a metal plate logo.
Our new HT MK III Series of guitar heads, combos and cabinets are the culmination of decades of design experience and innovation; delivering “the sound in your head” with absolutely no compromises in tone, feel or performance.
Models in the range: HT-1R MK III combo, HT-1RH MK III head, HT-5R MK III combo, HT-5RH MK III head, HT-20R MK III combo, HT-20RH MK III head, HT-212VOC MK III cabinet, HT-112OC MK III cabinet.
Patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)
On the HT MK III amplifiers is Blackstar’s patented ISF. ISF stands for ‘Infinite Shape Feature’. Unique to Blackstar products, this control can take you from a more ‘American’ sounding amp all the way through to a classic ‘British’ amplifier and anywhere inbetween.
What does HT stand for?
‘HT’ stands for High Tension meaning the high voltage internal circuits needed to push valves to their full tonal potential. The HT name goes back to the very beginning of Blackstar and our first products: the HT valve pedals.
About Blackstar
At Blackstar, we are all musicians and understand the importance of great tone, whether for practicing at home or on stage in a live environment. Based in Northampton, England, with over 100 years combined experience in guitar amplification design and production, we are totally committed to providing you with the ultimate tools for self-expression. We hope our unique and patented innovations will take you a step closer to realising the ‘sound in your head’.
