Blackstar HT-20r MK3 20w Guitar Tube Amplifier Combo

The Blackstar HT-20R MK III combo amplifier represents some real twenty-first century technological and musical boundary-pushing. Blackstar, known for their mastery of high-gain heads and combos alike, brings to life a new kind of interactivity with this HT-20R MKIII amplifier. Two EL84 tubes in the power section of this combo summon a hefty dose of volume and distortion, depending on how one wants to crank it. Separate overdrive and clean channels on the amp allow for easy tapping into “boutique” cleans, mild overdrive and authentic distortion across a lush spectrum of amplified tonality. A 12-inch Blackstar-designed speaker produces all this excellent sound with great projection.

Interactivity of the HT-20R MK III goes another step further for players seeking more modern modes of playing. An onboard Blackstar CabRig output accessible via USB-C and balanced XLR opens the field to accessing authentic amplifier and cabinet tones for silent practice and recording. Output the HT20R MK III to a DAW and have the impulse-response based CabRig speaker simulator technology wash over you with in-depth options for delivering on your own perfect simulated Blackstar sound without the need for an interface. This technology also goes along with performance as an XLR output can feed directly to a mixer or soundboard for live performance.

Additional features on this combo include an effects loop for incorporating all sorts of effect pedals, a power reduction switch to reduce the amp’s natural twenty-watt power to two watts for more intimate playing settings, and an onboard reverb. Fully, this Blackstar works as another entry in Blackstar’s long lineage of high-powered, technologically equipped amplifiers perfect for the modern player. Playing power and accessibility have never been more in reach than with this HT-20R MK III combo.