Ive been researching the blackstar ht 5 for awhile and have read about a lot of the issues folks have had with it, such as. I recently bought a used blackstar ht 5 head, on the day i got it i didnt have a cab so i tried the emulated out with headphones and the gain all the. The ht5th both pays tribute to their ht5 amplifier, and commemorates the 5th anniversary of the blackstar amp company. Besides, there might be times when you need to crank it and the ht1 isnt loud enough. My goal is to find a high gain tube amp for home recording. Blackstar ht5 classic retro 12bh7a upgrade kit blackstar full revalve kits this classic retro upgrade kit covers the blackstar ht5c, ht5r,ht5rc,ht5 210 and ht 5 112 heads and combos and is. It does have a few more features than the ht 1, including an effects send and return, and a foot pedal for switching between clean and overdrive channels. Blackstar ht5 amp settings justin guitar community. I have a blackstar ht5rh 5 watt 2 channel tube head. Ideal for the studio, this guitar amplifier from blackstar brings the noise while offering incredible tone control. Since several of us now own or will soon own one of these beauties, i thought we should start a thread that contains settings we like. Blackstar artist 15 classic 6l6gc retro kit blackstar full revalve kits 10% discount. The blackstar ht5r is simply a stunning guitar amp for the money.
Blackstar has nailed the lowwattage tube market with the 5 watt ht5rh. Contact details for all uk blackstar dealers can be found here. Ive tried to record using the modeling output of the ht5. Blackstar ht 5 for sale in uk 54 used blackstar ht 5. Dont remember if you have to remove the lower mesh screen at the bottom on the back side of the cabinet. Yeah i have made my decision, i am ordering the ht20h with two blackstar 1x12tv cabs.
With a bright and cutting sound, this 5 watt amp is surprisingly loud and best for room practises, whilst giving you clarity in sound even at the lowest db. Using the dualtriode 12bh7, wired in a pushpull circuit, produces the crunch and breakup. Though the companys highestprofile amps to date have primarily been mid to highpower amps with a distinctly british flavor, blackstar has more recently ventured into smallamp territory to give lowwattloving studio artists and bedroom players access to blackstar tones. Musikmesse 2007 saw the launch of blackstar amplification. Blackstar ht5 w mods by mathieu savage free listening on. Blackstar ht5r tube swap and custom head cabinet youtube. I wont list the tech spec as you can see that on the website.
Now i could go into mathematics and explain to you logarithms and how volume is measured, but lets just says that from volume 1, i can get a nice soft bedroom level of playing, but i can start playing with a drummer low practice volume at 5, and at 10 i can rock the house. It features stereo reverb, dedicated tone control on the clean channel and all the other features available across the ht5 range. If you had the equipment and skill to bias the amp, you wouldnt need to ask. The ht 5 power amplifier is a low powered pushpull design which produces the crunch and breakup characteristics of a traditional 100w output stage, but at a much lower volume. Products full revalve kits blackstar full revalve kits. Any suggestions as to how best i can approximate van halens 1984 guitaramp sound with it. Well let me say, this is the loudest 5 watts i have ever heard. Besides, there might be times when you need to crank it and the ht 1 isnt loud enough. I am also using a mim humbucker strat with locking tremolo. Buy blackstar ht5r 5watt 1x12inch guitar combo amp with reverb.
Blackstar ht5th limited edition 2x10 combo blackstar. The blackstar ht5r is a small 5 watt amp, recently upgraded to a 12 speaker from 10. The tonal deficits of the 1 watt device eg lack of brilliance made me try the ht 5r amp head along with a 1x12 box of harley benton. Please help this amp find a new home, where it will get more playtime and love than i can currently provide. I really love it, though ive had a lot of frustration regarding its gain structure. Blackstar ht5r 5watt 1x12inch guitar combo amp with reverb. The ht1r, which is essentially the ht1 plus reverb theres also an ht1rh head, is a closedback combo that houses an 8inch speaker and a twochannel tube circuit that uses an ecc83 and an ecc82 to push that deceptively potent single watt. The innovative ht5r combo offers unbelievable tube sound in a compact format. Because the ideal electricguitar sound varies from uses to user, there is no best or worst, just something you like or you dont. A list of blackstar distributors can be found here. Blackstar ht5 w mods by mathieu savage free listening. Blackstar ht5r series ht5rs 5w guitar mini stack w reverb. The ht5 is the ultimate studio and practice amp, packing all the great tone and. Signal in from the return jack would not pass through it.
I also built a custom head cabinet for the amp itself. The blackstar ht5 th guitar combo amplifier is a 5 watt amp that will deliver true tube tone without the floorshaking. With the ht 5rh, you can gets those same ballsy tube tones in your bedroom or office as what you would only get on stage. The only differences i see are reverb, and a 12 speaker. I mostly play classicarena rock, but also a lot of thrash and stoner, so the gain range this amp gives was pretty interesting. I should have known earlier when i found signal coming out the send jack, but inserting signal into the return jack did nothing. Blackstar ht1r this is the audio clip marshall class 5 mkii 5 watts alltube combo. Always replace damaged fuses with the correct rating and type. This is a rather new product on the market having only been introduced in late 2008 and was designed in the uk by blackstar, a company started by exmarshall engineers and manufactured in korea. Sep 20, 2011 though the companys highestprofile amps to date have primarily been mid to highpower amps with a distinctly british flavor, blackstar has more recently ventured into smallamp territory to give lowwattloving studio artists and bedroom players access to blackstar tones. Blackstar who are a relatively new company is pushing out one interesting product after another. This blackstar ht 5r mk2 is literally a jack of all trades. This is a rather new product on the market having only been introduced in late 2008 and was designed in the uk by blackstar, a company started by. Repairing a common failure causes the amp to choke then cut off the output.
Cause i happen to play with an extremely loud drummer. If you are a customer from outside the uk, please contact your local distributor with regard to spare parts and accessories. This item blackstar ht5r 5watt 1x12inch guitar combo amp with reverb monoprice 611705 5watt 1x8 guitar combo tube amplifier tanbeige with celestion super 8 inch speaker, 12ax7 preamp, versatile and durable for all electric guitars. It sounds like his amp is on the verge of blowing up when i listen to the album. Van halen 1984 sound w blackstar ht5rh 5 watt tube head. Aug 29, 2011 settings are at 12 o clock, just adjusting the gain and isf at the end, using a marshall 1936 2 x 12 cab with eminence wizard and manowar, gibson les paul studio with burstbucker pro. Looking for a nice sounding practice amp for home i had purchased the blackstar ht 1 combo a while ago. Gear turn your blackstar ht5 into a classic rock monster. The ht5rs mini stack combines the ht5rh head with two 1x12 blackstar voiced speaker cabinets. Ive been working a few upgrades for my blackstar ht 5 and thought you might be interested in the results. Based on the award winning ht5r, the ht5th has the same patented features but with a unique cosmetic cream covering, anniversary weave fret cloth and limited edition front panel. Combo amps free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Alternatively you can order them directly from blackstar via our online web store here. Unscrew the nut holding the stomp button is that the word for it. Blackstar has nailed the lowwattage tube market with the 5 watt ht 5rh. Well, im excited about what a great sound you get out of this reasonably cheap combination. Tube combo guitar amplifier with reverb black featuring 5w tube combo amplifier, 2x footswitchable channels. Whats the difference between the old ht5 and the new updated ht5r, besides the obvious. The ht5 power amplifier is a low powered pushpull design which produces the crunch and breakup characteristics of a traditional 100w output stage, but at a much lower volume. Blackstar ht1r 1 watt alltube combo with reverb the clip was done with a fender strat in the first half and a gibson les paul in the second half. You will not get biasing information from blackstar because they take the view of no user parts inside. Gear turn your blackstar ht5 into a classic rock monster ive had my ht5 for about 2 years now. In fact some retailers say they have been their biggest selling small combos of all, so clearly the blackstar team got a lot right with the original 5ht design. Watford valves full revalve kits blackstar full revalve kits.
Not to be confused with the ht5 which proceeded it, or the ht5r mkii. Hey all, ive been researching the blackstar ht 5 for awhile and have read about a lot of the issues folks have had with it, such as farty palm muting. The ht 5 does have a magical thing called a volume control ok if youre wanting power amp gain then the ht 1 might be a better option but if its pre amp gain youre wanting then theres no difference imo. The ht5 does have a magical thing called a volume control ok if youre wanting power amp gain then the ht1 might be a better option but if its pre amp gain youre wanting then theres no difference imo. Comparing this to the tweaker and the class 5, i walked out with the ht 5. With this in mind the blackstar design team developed a brand new valve power amplifier topology. Theres a bit of white paint pen markings on the back see photo to show the various sockets as you cant see them unless you look from under the amp, it just makes it easier to set up. You cant beat blackstars distortion, and the clean tone is amazing, im not sure about the ht5 but i know the ht20 has full eq which is fantastic as well as this isf knob thats supposed to make it sound more like mesa boogie when turned all the way one way, and more like a marshall when turned the other. Frequently asked questions blackstar amplification. The ht5r combo is among the newest of these smaller offerings. I am seriously considering the blackstar ht metal 5 watt amp for purchase.
Blackstar ht5r mkii guitar amp combo andertons music co. Marshall class5 vs blackstar ht1r vs blackheart killer. Along with the ht5r head, the amp includes two 1x12 blackstar cabinets for maximum ampness and bragging rights. The class 5 was limited in features, while the tweaker had tons of features but wasnt footswitchable and sounded boxy. Since this amp is only 5 watts i find that when i take the amp out i play with the volume almost full up, power tube territiory. I was in the same boat as you deciding between the blackstar ht 1 and ht 1r. May 23, 2011 the ht1r, which is essentially the ht1 plus reverb theres also an ht1rh head, is a closedback combo that houses an 8inch speaker and a twochannel tube circuit that uses an ecc83 and an ecc82 to push that deceptively potent single watt. Difference between the blackstar ht5 and ht5r ultimate. I have owned and played through many guitar amps, both small and large and for the money and size, this is the best. The amps in the blackstar range that can be used without a speaker cab connected when the emulated output is used in the way described above include.
Hd500x four cable method with blackstar ht5 pod hd line 6. Blackstar ht5 guitar amplifier introducing ht5 the ht5 is the ultimate studio and practice amp, packing great valve tone and innovative features into a two channel, footswitchable format. Blackstar ht5r replacement discussion in amps and cabs started by. Blackstar ht5r series ht5rs 5w guitar mini stack w. Discussion in amps and cabs started by smithtp, apr 10, 2012. Maybe its possible to make a ht5rh metal from the standard one by replacing some parts and. Blackstar artist 15 6l6gc jj full revalve kit blackstar full revalve kits our jj revalve kits consist of a specially selected set of jj ecc83s preamp valves combined with selected and matched. I have purchased a second hand blackstar ht 5 wich sounds realy nice i have this problem when switching from the od channel to the clean there s a delay,means the effect comin from the od channel and effects loop delay, verb play over and pretty loud in the clean channel for few seconds when switchinno pedal involved in the amp front here. No other company has brought out a small tube amp that provides the eargasmic qualities of a full size stack. The ht 5rs mini stack combines the ht 5rh head with two 1x12 blackstar voiced speaker cabinets. Discussion in other amps started by ed hunter, aug 26, 2012.
I dont have mine to hand, but i will post what ive got dialled in on mine currently, once i get home. Their series of pedals seem to be great ones and also their handwired artisan series of 15, 30 and 100 watt amps. The amps controls are very simplejust four knobs for gain, volume, isf and reverb. Ok, so since ive seen you guys talk about recording in this thread i have a question on that. It features stereo reverb, dedicated tone control on the clean channel and all the other features available across the ht 5 range. Comparing this to the tweaker and the class 5, i walked out with the ht5. At five watts, its the quintessential lowwatt practice amp. The idea is that the combination circuit lets you push the valves hard to get that sweet tone but without having to blow the windows out. I was in the same boat as you deciding between the blackstar ht1 and ht1r. This award winning guitar amp and cabinet combination is fully equipped for studio use or for practice at home. I think i read somewhere that marcmaiden commented it had high enough gain, but not high enough clean to be heard, is this correct. I guess if i didnt have that unit though i would be using the 1rs reverb. Amp 5w any lamp, a power and a ecc83 in preamp 12bh7 from what i read.
Stream blackstar ht5 w mods, a playlist by mathieu savage from desktop or your mobile device. To celebrate blackstars 5th anniversary we launched a special, limited edition ht5 2x10 combo. International shipping we post all over the world every single day. The short and thick of it is that it sounds and plays like a fullyfledged all valve amp. They are releaseing a contender in the 5 watt segment, and what a beauty she is. Instead i have been using the reverb on my pod hd300 as it is more versatile. I think this is one of the better low watt tube practice amps out there. With the ht5rh, you can gets those same ballsy tube tones in your bedroom or office as what you would only get on stage. Buy blackstar ht 5r 5 watt 1x12inch guitar combo amp with reverb. After much searching, i found that the op amp on the back board, next to the sendreturn jacks, was bad. The ht1r seems happiest when recreating classic rock and pop sounds and records as well as many larger amplifiers, yet costs little more than a decent overdrive pedal.
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