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This pre loved Blackstar HT-5R guitar amplifier is in excellent condition, with some light marks on the control panel and a small tear in the fabric of the handle, but this does not impact on the handles strength or functionality.
The Blackstar HT-5R takes everything players loved about the original HT-5 and adds key upgrades, most notably studio-quality digital reverb. It’s still a 5-watt all-tube amplifier, designed to deliver real valve tone at home, in the studio, or on stage with the right cab. With its dual channels, ISF voicing, and practical features, the HT-5R is one of the most versatile low-watt tube amps on the market.
All-Tube Power
12AX7 preamp tube + 12BH7 power tube for authentic valve tone and dynamics.
Two Versatile Channels
Clean Channel: Sparkly, responsive cleans with headroom.
Overdrive Channel: Classic crunch through to modern high-gain.
ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)
Unique tone-shaping control that moves between American-style scooped mids and British-style mid-focused growl.
Digital Reverb
Built-in studio-quality reverb, adjustable from subtle ambience to spacious depth.
Speaker-Emulated Output
Allows for silent practice or direct recording, emulating the sound of a miked-up cabinet.
Effects Loop
Buffered loop for clean integration of pedals such as delay, chorus, and reverb.
Format
The HT-5R combo is paired with 2x10" speakers
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Power | 5 watts (all-tube) |
| Preamp Tubes | 1 × 12AX7 |
| Power Tubes | 1 × 12BH7 |
| Channels | Clean and Overdrive |
| EQ | 3-band EQ + ISF control |
| Reverb | Digital, studio quality |
| Outputs | Speaker outs (various ohms), Emulated Line/Headphone Out |
| Effects Loop | Yes (series, buffered) |
| Speaker | 2 × 10" Celestion |
| Format | 2x10 combo |
Clean: Glassy and dynamic, can push into edge-of-breakup.
Overdrive: Wide gain range, from classic rock crunch to modern saturated tones.
Reverb: Adds dimension and atmosphere without muddying the tone.
ISF Control: Makes it possible to shift from Fender-like cleans to Marshall-style roar.
Low Wattage Sweet Spot: Designed to deliver cranked tube amp tones at manageable volumes.
Recording-Friendly: The emulated output is ideal for direct-to-DAW use.
Bedroom/home practice with real tube response.
Recording musicians who want flexible direct-out tones.
Small gigs and rehearsals (especially when paired with an external cab).
Players who want British and American tones in one amp, plus built-in reverb.
The HT-5R refines the original HT-5 formula with built-in reverb and a 2x10" speakers, making it an even more versatile tool for practice, recording, and performance.
