Blackstar HT-Metal-5H 5-Watt Guitar Amp Head
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Blackstar HT-Metal-5H — a compact high-gain tube monster built for modern players
When it comes to powerful tone in a compact format, Blackstar continues to lead the way. The Blackstar HT-Metal-5H is a purpose-built high-gain amp head designed for guitarists who demand aggressive tone, flexibility, and studio-ready performance.
🔹 Built on an award-winning platform
This model is based on the acclaimed Blackstar HT-5R, a widely respected amplifier known for its tone and versatility.
🎯 The Metal version delivers:
- tighter, more aggressive gain
- refreshed modern design
- improved response for contemporary styles
👉 Engineered with real-world players in mind.
🔸 5 Watts that feel much bigger
Don’t be fooled by the wattage — this amp can easily drive a 4x12 cabinet.
⚡ Thanks to its push-pull design:
- rich harmonic content
- tight low end
- full-bodied tone at low volumes
👉 Perfect for home, studio, and live use.
🔹 🎛️ Two channels — from clean to crushing gain
The amp features two channels:
🎸 Clean — from pristine tones to light crunch
🎸 Overdrive — from mild breakup to saturated high gain
👉 Simple controls (Gain & Volume) make dialing tones quick and intuitive.
🔸 Stereo MP3/Line input for practice
🎧 Connect external audio sources and play along with backing tracks.
👉 Ideal for practice and skill development.
🔹 Unique tube architecture
The amp uses:
- ECC83 (preamp)
- 12BH7 (power section)
⚡ The power stage uses a dual-triode design across separate gain stages, creating a distinctive tonal response.
👉 Not a traditional Class A — a signature Blackstar design.
🔸 ISF — shape your tone globally
The patented Blackstar ISF works alongside a 3-band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble) to deliver:
🎛️
- British-style crunch
- American high-gain tone
- infinite tonal possibilities
👉 A powerful tone-shaping tool.
🔹 🎯 ISF advantages
- Passive, musical response
- Affects the entire frequency range
- Fully interactive tone controls
- Endless tonal variations
- Exclusive Blackstar technology
🔸 Studio-ready features
The amp includes everything you need:
🎧 Emulated output (1x12 / 4x12)
🎛️ Effects loop
🎚️ Stereo reverb
🎛️ Footswitch included
👉 Ready for recording and live performance.
🔧 Specifications
• 5-Watt tube amplifier
• Designed for heavy music styles
• High-gain amplifier
• Tubes: 1 x ECC83 and 1 x 12BH7
• Unique push-pull power amp design
• Based on HT-1R
• 2 channels
• Stylish modern design
• Patented ISF system
• Ideal for studio and home use
• Emulated output with 1x12 and 4x12 cabinet simulation
• Stereo MP3/Line input
• Speaker output
• Stereo reverb
• Effects loop
• Footswitch included
• Metal grille
Review of Blackstar HT-Metal-5H 5-Watt Guitar Amp Head
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