Blackstar HT-1R MKIII Combo
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Blackstar
HT-1R MKIII Combo
Product Info
Article Number:
590136
Brand:
Blackstar
Model:
HT-1R MKIII Combo
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$454.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The HT-1R MKIII is a fantastic little practice amp – seriously impressive for its size. The overdrive channel is gritty and responsive, while the clean is usable with a bit of EQ tweaking. It’s ideal for bedroom players or those needing a portable amp with genuine tube warmth and a surprising amount of versatility.
Product Description
- Blackstar HT-1R MKIII Combo
- Tube Combo for Electric Guitar
- Power: 1 Watt
- Channels: Clean and Overdrive
- Equipped with: 1 x 8" speaker
- Preamp tube: 1 x ECC83
- Power amp tube: 1x ECC82
- Controls: Gain
- Volume
- EQ / ISF
- Reverb
- Instrument input
- Line input
- Line output / headphone output
- USB-C
- Speaker output: 4 - 16 Ohm
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Excellent clean headroom for a 1-watt amp, surprisingly articulate.
- • The ISF control offers a wide range of tonal shaping possibilities.
- • Compact size and lightweight design make it incredibly portable.
- • Blackstar's ECC83/ECC82 tube combination delivers genuine warmth and character.
CONS
- • 8” speaker limits low-end extension, especially at higher volumes.
- • Line output lacks sufficient headroom for recording serious tracks.
- • Clean channel can become brittle with excessive gain settings.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
1
Tubes
1 x ECC83 (Preamp), 1 x ECC82 (Power)
Speaker
1 x 8” Blackstar Speaker
Channels
Clean & Overdrive
Effects
Reverb (digital)
Weight
7.7 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ISF sweeps between US and UK voicing, subtly altering mid-range frequencies to shape the overall character – a clever way to dial in different amp tones.
It's a digital reverb, so it's more suited for practice or home recording; it won't fill a large room but adds pleasant ambience.
The Blackstar offers a more aggressive overdrive character and a wider range of tonal options with the ISF, while the Fender leans towards a more classic, cleaner sound.
