The innovative ht 5r combo offers unbelievable tube sound in a compact format. You dont want to blow the windows or your audiences ears but the main issue is really tone. I put it through a custom made 2x12 cabinet made of 9 ply birch. Isf is subtle and acts to my ear as an eq function more than a british vs american amp. The blackstar sounded good out of the box but there was definitely some background hiss. The first is reduced to its simplest form with one volume and one tone, the second offers a 3band eq, volume, gain setting and the famous isf.
Unfortunately the vids i could find on the ht 20 were probably recorded in a terrible room. It seems that blackstar have come up with a winning formula with the ht 5. Hello, i have a blackstar ht5rh 5 watt 2 channel tube head. The blackstar ht5r is a small 5 watt amp, recently upgraded to a 12 speaker from 10. View and download blackstar ht5c owners manual online. Video i played it straight out of the box and it buzzed like crazy, but i did a bit of searching on the internet and people suggested it just needed to be worn in. Also, just like the old ht5, when you use the footswitch to change channels, you better not have any sound coming out of it. Sep 20, 2011 i gave the blackstar ht5r a workout with my fender stratocaster, and started out on the more aggressive end of the amps tonal spectrum. Well let me say, this is the loudest 5 watts i have ever heard. Blackstar ht5r mkii guitar amplifier combo reverb 1x12 5 watts. I gave the blackstar ht5r a workout with my fender stratocaster, and started out on the more aggressive end of the amps tonal spectrum.
The latest incarnation of the ht5, a modern classic, the ht5r mkii gives you pure valve tones. The clean channel drops in volume and crackles when boosted. In amps with a solid state power section, you can, but tubes, absolutely not. Tube noise such as sputtering, hissing, popping can be tougher to find in a guitar amplifier. Blackstar ht5 amp settings justin guitar community. The ht5 power amplifier is a low powered pushpull design which. It looks like the ht5 is tube, so unless it has some very fancy circuitry, im going to say no. I recently bought a used blackstar ht5 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. This amp is exactly the same amp as the famous combo ht 5. The ht 5 is the ultimate studio and practice amp, packing great valve tone and innovative features into a two channel, footswitchable format. Well, im excited about what a great sound you get out of this reasonably cheap combination. Epiphone les paul std with dimarzio air classics xotic sp comp xotic sl drive trex reverb blackstar ht 5.
Ive been working a few upgrades for my blackstar ht5 and thought you might be interested in the results. Im a newbie and have been playing for two years and bought my first tube amp. If you play music that primarily uses a dirty channel, the ht5 teamed up with the right speaker combo will serve you well for gigs, as. Blackstar ht5r mkii guitar amp combo andertons music co. In making the ht5 ideally suited to home and studio use, the aim was to develop a valve amp which sounded full and toneful even at the lowest volume level. Blackstar ht 5 with mxr108 in the effects loop metal sound duration. They have been really pumping the market with their products with artists jumping on for endorsements all the time. This one is just a head version and you will need an extra speaker cabinet to go along with this amp. So since for me the ht5 had waaaaaayyyy too much gain, and the fact that i used the gain around 9 oclock most of the time, i chose the lowest gain tube that was avaialble, the 12au7. The popular small tube head, the blackstar ht 5h, gets an update to the blackstar ht 5rh. Van halen 1984 sound w blackstar ht5rh 5 watt tube head. The ht5c is a 5w all tube with headphone support, very good for home and studio. 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.
Unfollow blackstar ht 1 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Complete with a channelswitching footswitch the ht 5rh is the small tube amp that sounds huge. Handle openings are reinforced with a vinyl facing and. The blackstar introduced isf infinite shape feature is control also installed in ht5r. Blackstar ht5r mkii 1x12 5watt tube combo amp with reverb. Epiphone les paul std with dimarzio air classics xotic sp comp xotic sl drive trex reverb blackstar ht5. Tungsol replacement tubes kit for the blackstar ht5. The ht 5 power amplifier is a low powered pushpull design which. Help me troubleshoot my blackstar s1 50watt amp volume drop. The ht5 takes the concepts of the ht1 and adds yet more functionality to the already brilliant feature set. I have chased a nice marshall crunch without the ear splitting volumes for years without the use of outboard gear. Stream blackstar ht5 w mods, a playlist by mathieu savage from desktop or your mobile device. Discussion in pro audio and musicians forum started by swall101, jan 2, 2011. Blackstar ht5r mkii 5watt 1x12 tube combo amp with.
With this in mind the blackstar design team designed a brand new valve power amplifier topology. 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. This provides excellent protection for your amp or cab. Jun 06, 2009 blackstar ht 5 with mxr108 in the effects loop metal sound duration. I have heard 2 youtube vids of the ht 5 that i really like. American musical supply is excited to be your stop for blackstar amp heads, speaker cabinets, and combo amps for guitar and bass. In making the ht metal 5 ideally suited to home and studio use, the aim was to develop a valve amp which sounded full and toneful even at low volume levels. A nasty, ear pinching fuzz might sound horrible for gilmour, hendrix and classic. A 12bh7, another dual triode valve, is used as the final pushpull power amp stage. As far as i know i dont own a bs ht 5 the 12ax7 is used in the preamp section, both triodes in cascade. This amp is exactly the same amp as the famous combo ht5. After checking cables and replacing the preamp and power tubes, i still noticed it. We offer true 0% interest payment plans applying is easy. It can easily be tightened up with the proprietary isf knob.
Blackstar is one of the best amplifier companies in the world right now. This amazing blackstar head now has reverb, a clean channel tone control, state of the art speaker emulated output and an mp3 line in socket for jamming. Ht5 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. Any suggestions as to how best i can approximate van halens 1984 guitaramp sound with it hello, i have a blackstar ht5rh 5 watt 2 channel tube head. The patented isf circuit gives you infinite adjustment over the characteristics of the tone control network and takes you from the usa to the uk and anywhere in between. Nice ragz the clean very neutral though not that there is anything wrong with that. The blackstar ht5r is a 1x12 5watt tube amplifier capable of british and american tones.
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. After dialing up some mediumhigh gain, adding a slight boost to the treble and isf controls, and engaging the 4x12 cabinet emulation, i was treated to a whiplash tone with a nasty bite that was more than a. 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. The tones from it are huge, and the effects loop, gain levels, and speaker emulator really put it ahead of the low wattage small tube amp pack. Small head tube amp, the blackstar ht5rh is given for a power of 5w. Blackstar ht 5 w mods by mathieu savage published on 20140331t01. It features two footswitchable channels, clean and overdrive, along with a 3band eq and additional reverb.
Gentlemen, i purchased a blackstar ht 5r combo, my first ever tube amplifier. The innovative ht5r combo offers unbelievable tube sound in a compact format. Since the preamp is basically a ht pedal, i read on a couple forums that using a preamp tube with less gain could make it a more usable amp. Electro harmonix replacement tubes kit for the blackstar ht5. The patented isf circuit gives you infinite adjustment over the characteristics of the tone control network and takes you from the. Two footswitchable channels and blackstars patented infinite shape function run the sonic gamut, going from powerful cleans to classic britishstyle crunch to modern american drive. 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. Can i use a blackstar ht5 amp head with earphones and no. Besides, there might be times when you need to crank it and the ht1 isnt loud enough. Knowing which pedals to choose for your amp gilmourish. Official blackstar ht 5r mki combo padded cover description.
The blackstar ht 5rh is a 5 watt amp head with tons of tonal possibilities and a luscious reverb. Use your own debit or credit card, enjoy fast and free shipping, and add products from blackstar amplification to your creative setup. After much searching, i found that the op amp on the back board, next to the sendreturn jacks, was bad. You dont want to hear the crackle but rather feel that its there. Gear turn your blackstar ht5 into a classic rock monster. I have a blackstar ht stage 100 and when im on distortion mode at low volume it sound ok. In making the ht 5 ideally suited to home and studio use, the aim was to develop a valve amp which sounded full and toneful even at the lowest volume level. No crackles, very soft hiss with increased volume, no buzz no pops. Sep, 2009 these issues are all minuscule once you warm up the tubes and hook up your guitar. The blackstar ht 1rh is a brilliant allpurpose practice and recording amp. Killer tones and innovative features make the ht5r mkii the ultimate studio and practice valve amp. Blackstar ht5r mkii 5watt 1x12 tube combo amp with reverb.
Two footswitchable channels and blackstar s patented infinite shape function run the sonic gamut, going from powerful cleans to classic britishstyle crunch to modern american drive. Hey all, ive been researching the blackstar ht5 for awhile and have read about a lot of the issues folks have had with it, such as farty palm muting. Just bought a blackstar ht club 40 vintage pro amp and its buzzing and crackling like crazy. Im getting the same crackling sound i got out of the older ht5, and the ht20.
Looking for a nice sounding practice amp for home i had purchased the blackstar ht 1 combo a while ago. Just a sound comparison between a good and a bad preamp tube when the crackle effect appears. Discussion in amps and cabs started by smithtp, apr 10, 2012. View and download blackstar ht 5c owners manual online. The blackstar ht 5r is a 1x12 5 watt tube amplifier capable of british and american tones. Blackstar ht5 w mods by mathieu savage published on 20140331t01. The amps controls are very simplejust four knobs for gain, volume, isf and reverb. 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, volume loss, noise and hiss, and other issues. 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. For such a small amp, it is jam packed full of innovative features not found on most other amps. Hi, i have a blackstar ht5 head and i like the sound i am getting out of it but someone told me that the amp sounded much better with an overdrive pe. It will be here in about 23 days about my electric playing i would say.
The blackstar ht5rh is a 5watt amp head with tons of tonal possibilities and a luscious reverb. Unfollow blackstar ht5 head to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This is from a fender hot rod deluxe whose first stage preamp tube have gone bad and it crackles. Thanks to the unique 5w pushpull design utilizing the. I have a similar crackling and volume drops in my ht5. Blackstar head played thru a custom made 212 celestion g12t75 loaded cabinet. Playing with the amp at extremely low volumes the ht 5 sounds a little muddy, but there is still a great tone there. Shop sweetwater insync sweetcare events careers used gear marketplace 800 2224700 talk to an expert. Blackstar ht5 with mxr108 in the effects loop metal sound duration. Blackstar ht5 w mods by mathieu savage free listening. The ht5 is the ultimate studio and practice amp, packing great valve tone and innovative features into a two channel, footswitchable format. The official blackstar covers are made using a very durable, 600 denier canvas outer and a black velcrotex backed foam inner. The ht5th power amplifieris a low powered pushpull design which.
Blackstar ht5 w mods by mathieu savage free listening on. Small head tube amp, the blackstar ht 5rh is given for a power of 5w. This latest offering comes with a push pull power amp, a dedicated tone control on the clean channel, a 12 inch blackbird 50 speaker mounted in an open back cab, a stereo mp3 line in input and a digital. I can truly say i plugged straight in and there it was. The ht5r, just arrived in stores, is the improved version of the ht5c with stereo reverb and a bunch of other little improvements. I should have known earlier when i found signal coming out the send jack, but inserting signal into the return jack did nothing. It looks like the ht 5 is tube, so unless it has some very fancy circuitry, im going to say no.
Using the dualtriode 12bh7, wired in a pushpull circuit, produces the crunch and breakup characteristics of a traditional 100 watt amp, delivering a sound rich in tube harmonics and compression even at the lowest volume levels. Ruby tubes replacement tubes kit for the blackstar ht5. View and download blackstar ht5 owners manual online. Ht 5 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download.
View and download blackstar ht 5 owners manual online. Feb 12, 2011 gibson les paul standard plugged straight in to a blackstar ht 5 head 5 watts killer little tube amp for sure. Signal in from the return jack would not pass through it. 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. Since i dont see a headphone jack on it anywhere, im going to wager further that you cant. 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. In summary the blackstar ht5 is an amazing amp at a low price. Unfollow blackstar ht 5 head to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. With this in mind the ht metal 5 power amplifier is a low powered pushpull design which produces the crunch and breakup characteristics of a traditional.