The Blackstar HT-5RH MkIII is the latest incarnation of Blackstar's ever popular 5-watt valve guitar head. This latest version delivers great valve tone, tonal versatility and a compact design, but now also features an upgraded modern look and access to the CabRig - Blackstar's worldclass IR-based DSP speaker simulator. The HT5RH MkIII is a great little valve amp, making for a superb practice amp or studio tool.

The HT-5RH MkIII is a 2-channel affair, with foot switchable voices on both the Clean and Overdrive channels, giving you access to a wide range of tones.

The Clean channel features two voices. Voice 1 delivers that "American" classic bright tone with solid bass response, whilst Voice 2 target the "British" sound with a responsive chime, looser low end and ability to drive when pushed hard. The single tone control allows you to tweak the final sound.

The Overdrive section also features two voices. Voice 1, Classic Overdrive, is all about the classic "British" Blackstar overdrive, taking you from a rich natural drive to a super crunch, all whilst being able to clean up when you back off the volume. Voice 2, Modern Overdrive, is all about the "High Gain" - get aggressive high end with a tight, compact yet resonant low end.

You can tweak your tone with on-board ISF filter, Blackstar's unique design that'll give you infinite adjustment over the characteristics of each voice.

When you want valve tone but without the volume engage the handy Power Reduction. The switchable power reduction circuit gives reliable, transparent attenuation down to 10% of the amps rated power.

The HT5R MkIII comes loaded with an ECC83 preamp valve, an ECC82 power valve. Utilizing Blackstar's push-pull valve power amp design, the HT5RH MkIII delivers all the dynamics and response of a 100W stack but in the ultra-portable package.

Blackstar have given the HT MK III Series has a modern new look with a classy, boutique-like styling. The new panel has a clean look, with classic chickenhead knobs and a new paper fret. Blackstar have upgraded too high quality mini toggle switches, updated the LED colours and added a metal plate logo. 

The onboard CabRig technology is Blackstar's world-class DSP speaker simulation, which allows guitarists to choose between 100s of different cabinet, mic, mic placement and room settings. These settings can be saved and stored into 3 presets which can be recalled directly from the amplifier - great for live and studio settings!

With its selection of new features, fresh modern design and great valve tone, the Blackstar HT-5RH MkIII is a welcome update to the classic 5-watt valve amp head.

• Innovative 5 Watt valve head
• ECC83 preamp, ECC82 push-pull power amp
• Two footswitchable channels: boutique clean, high gain overdrive
• Four footswitchable voices: American Clean, British Clean, Classic Overdrive, Modern Overdrive
• Patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
• Studio quality reverb adjustable in Architect
• USB-C for recording and connecting toArchitect and CabRig IR-based technology
• CabRig outputs (1/4" stereo, XLR Balanced andUSB-C)
• Stereo Line input
• Power Reduction down to 0.5 Watt
• Stereo mini-jack output for headphones and silent practising
• Compatible with FS-22/FS-16 2-way footswitch