Blackstar HT-20R MKIII Valve Combo
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Blackstar
HT-20R MKIII Valve Combo
Product Info
Article Number:
590336
Brand:
Blackstar
Model:
HT-20R MKIII Valve Combo
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$944.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The HT-20R MKIII is a seriously impressive little amp. It nails that British valve tone – think classic Marshall – in a manageable, affordable package. Perfect for gigging musicians or home recordists who want authentic tube warmth and versatility without the massive wattage or expense.
Product Description
- Blackstar HT-20R MKIII Valve Combo
- All Tube Combo for Electric Guitar
- Power: 20 Watts
- Channels: Clean and Overdrive
- Equipped with: 1 x 12" speaker
- Preamp tubes: 2 x ECC83
- Power amp valves: 2 x EL84
- Controls: Clean Volume
- Clean Tone
- Overdrive Gain
- Overdrive Volume
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Reverb Level
- Master
- Colour: Black
- *Connectors: *
- Instrument input
- Line input
- Line output / headphone output
- USB C
- Foot switch
- 3 Speaker outputs: 8-16 Ohm
- Effect loop
- XLR output
PROS
- • Excellent clean channel clarity, surprisingly dynamic for 20 watts
- • ISF control offers broad tonal shaping without harshness
- • EL84 power tubes deliver a warm, harmonically rich overdrive
- • Compact size and combo design make it stage-ready and convenient
CONS
- • Reverb is serviceable, but lacks the depth of higher-end units
- • Limited headroom on the clean channel at higher volumes
- • The black finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts
20
Tubes
2 x ECC83 (preamp), 2 x EL84 (power amp)
Speaker
1 x 12 in
Channels
Clean and Overdrive
Effects
Reverb, Effect Loop
Weight
25 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ISF sweeps through a range of mid-frequencies, offering a more organic tonal shift than precise EQ adjustments; it’s about finding a ‘sweet spot’ rather than sculpting specific frequencies.
While technically possible, it’s not recommended; the amp's circuit is designed around the EL84’s characteristics, and 6L6s would likely result in a significantly different, potentially unbalanced, tone.
The USB connection facilitates direct recording to a computer and access to Blackstar’s Simulating software for amp modeling and effects, expanding tonal possibilities.
