Blackstar HT-5R MKIII Combo
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Blackstar
HT-5R MKIII Combo
Product Info
Article Number:
590140
Brand:
Blackstar
Model:
HT-5R MKIII Combo
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The HT-5R MKIII is a seriously cool little amp. It nails that classic British amp vibe, with a surprisingly good clean channel and a warm, creamy overdrive. Perfect for bedroom players or anyone wanting a portable amp with a genuine tube feel – it's a real workhorse for blues, rock, and even some jazzy tones.
Product Description
- Blackstar HT-5R MKIII Combo
- Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- Power: 5 Watts
- Channels: Clean and Overdrive
- Speaker: 1 x 12"
- Preamp tube: 1 x ECC83
- Power tube: 1 x 12BH7
- Controls: Clean Volume
- Clean Tone
- Overdrive Gain
- Overdrive Volume
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Reverb Level
- Instrument input
- Line input
- Line output / headphone output
- USB C
- Foot switch
- 3 Speaker outputs: 8-16 Ohm
- Effect loop
- XLR output
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Excellent clean channel clarity, surprisingly responsive for 5 watts.
- • ISF control provides a wide tonal palette, avoiding harshness.
- • The ECC83/12BH7 tube combination delivers a warm, vintage-inspired tone.
- • Compact size and multiple speaker outputs offer surprising versatility.
CONS
- • Limited headroom at higher volumes; best suited for practice or small rooms.
- • The overdrive channel, while good, lacks the extreme saturation of higher-wattage amps.
- • Relatively heavy for a 5-watt combo; portability is somewhat compromised.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
5
Tubes
1 x ECC83 (Preamp), 1 x 12BH7 (Power)
Speaker
1 x 12"
Channels
Clean & Overdrive
Effects
Reverb, Effect Loop, USB C
Weight
19.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ISF provides a broader, more gradual shift in the overall EQ, softening harsh frequencies and offering a more modern, 'smoothed' tone compared to a traditional, more focused tone stack.
While technically possible, the HT-5R MKIII is designed for guitar. The speaker and preamp aren't optimized for bass frequencies, so you’ll likely experience a thin, underwhelming tone.
The USB connection is primarily for connecting to a computer for recording and utilizing Blackstar's Simulators software for amp modeling and other features.
