Detail 01
1W valve head; 1x ECC83 and 1x ECC82
A compact 1-watt head using the listed two valves.
Product detailSKU #1500000431663
BlackstarHT-1RH MK III 1W Tube Guitar Amp Head Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
HT-1RH MK III puts a 1-watt valve head format at the center of a separate-cabinet setup. One ECC83 and one ECC82 valve power its two footswitchable channels, each with two footswitchable voices, while ISF and digital reverb provide further sound-shaping control. Connect a 4- to 16-ohm speaker cabinet, or use CabRig-emulated headphone and USB outputs when you need a direct practice or recording route. A stereo line input and Architect-based deeper reverb and CabRig editing extend the setup options.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Home practice or recording with CabRig-emulated headphone and USB outputs.
- Building a compact head-and-cabinet setup using a 4- to 16-ohm speaker output.
- Moving between channel or voice settings during a song with footswitchable controls.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Speaker cabinets outside the listed 4- to 16-ohm output range.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Two footswitchable channels, each with two footswitchable voices
Provides selectable channel and voice options from a footswitchable control scheme.
Detail 03
CabRig outputs to stereo headphones and USB
Offers direct headphone and USB connections with a three-way preset selector.
Detail 04
ISF
The patented Infinite Shape Feature is included for tone shaping.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A separate speaker cabinet is needed when using the speaker output.
- 02For deeper reverb and CabRig editing, use Blackstar Architect software.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What speaker cabinets can the HT-1RH MK III drive?
Its speaker output is specified for cabinets from 4 to 16 ohms.
02Can I record directly over USB?
Yes. It has IR-based CabRig-emulated USB output, with a three-way preset selection switch.
03Does it have reverb?
Yes. Digital reverb is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Speaker Compatibility
- Speaker output for 4 ohm to 16 ohm
- Effect
- Digital reverb
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Control
- Master volume
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- 1W valve head
2 detailsConnections & power
- Outputs
- IR-based CabRig emulated outputs to stereo headphones and USB, with 3-way preset selection switch
- Input
- Stereo line input
4 detailsOther
- Software
- Reverb and CabRig deeper editing available using our proprietary Architect software
- Feature
- Patented infinite shape feature (ISF)
- Channels
- Two footswitchable channels, each with two footswitchable "voices"
- Valves
- 1x ECC83, 1x ECC82
