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Electric guitar amp head
The HT-20RH MKIII HEAD 20W is an electric guitar amp from Blackstar.
The award-winning HT MK III series is the epitome of tube amp excellence. Designed by Blackstar, this series offers guitarists a rich, authentic sound palette in a compact format, making it an essential choice for both enthusiastic beginners and professional studio musicians. The fruit of decades of expertise from Blackstar's R&D team, the HT MK III series represents the pinnacle of innovation and sound quality.
HT MK III Series know-how
- The HT-1R MK III, HT-5R MK III and HT-20R MK III models continue the heritage of the HT MKII series, while incorporating revolutionary new features.
- Featuring CabRig, the first IR-based DSP speaker simulator, the amp offers guitarists unprecedented creative freedom.
- With hundreds of speaker configurations, pickups and mic placements available, the sonic possibilities are endless, whether for live performance or recording.
Elegant design, exceptional performance
- The HT-20RH MKIII HEAD 20W is distinguished by its refined aesthetics, inspired by high-end boutique amplifiers.
- Featuring a sleek control panel, classic 'chicken head' knobs and new edging, these amplifiers embody the perfect blend of functionality and elegance.
- New high-quality mini-switches, updated LED colors and the addition of a metal logo add a touch of sophistication to their design.
HT-20RH MKIII Key Features
Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) control
Patented by Blackstar, offering the possibility of switching from an 'American' to a classic 'British' sound.
Power reduction
allowing transparent attenuation down to just 10% of amplifier power rating on HT-5R MK III and HT-20R MK III models.
CabRig:
IR-based DSP simulator, offering hundreds of mic and speaker combinations and up to 3 CabRig presets.
Connectivity
Professional recording via USB-C output, simplifying the integration of tube amp sounds into your recordings.
Clean and Overdrive channels
offering exceptional sonic versatility, with American Clean, British Clean, Classic Overdrive and Modern Overdrive voice options.
Four switchable voices
For a wide choice of tube sounds. Line in and line out for convenient use in the studio or at home.
HT' sign
Stands for 'High Tension', guaranteeing optimum sound potential thanks to the high voltage required for the tubes.
Our experts' opinion:
Blackstar HT MK III amps push the boundaries of musical creativity, offering an unrivalled sonic experience for discerning guitarists.
Technical sheet
- Power in watts 20 watts
- Power of the guitar amplifier 0 to 29 watts
- Technology Tubes
- Innovative 20-watt tube head
- 2x ECC83 preamp tubes, 2x EL84 amplifier tubes
- Switchable channels
- Two footswitch-switchable channels: boutique clean, high-gain overdrive
- Switchable voices
- Four footswitchable voices: American Clean, British Clean, Classic Overdrive, Modern Overdrive
- ISF control
- Patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) control
- Reverb
- Studio quality reverb adjustable in Architect
- Power reduction
- Power reduction to 2 watts
- Connectivity
- USB-C for recording and connection to Architect and IR-based CabRig technology
- Outputs
- 1/4' stereo CabRig, balanced XLR and USB-C outputs
- Effects loop
- Effects loop with effects level selector
- Line input
- Stereo line input
- Included accessories
- FS-16 dual footswitch included, FS-22 compatible