Description
The Blackstar HT-1R MkIII 1W Valve Combo is a compact all valve guitar amplifier designed for players who want genuine valve feel and character at home friendly volumes. It suits beginners stepping up from basic practice amps, students who need inspiring tone to develop technique, and songwriters or teachers who value a responsive, musical platform. With its straightforward layout and two versatile channels, it delivers everything from chimey cleans to rich, singing overdrive, all while keeping the volume manageable for flats and late night sessions. Add in a quality onboard reverb and practical connectivity, and you have a small combo with a surprisingly big, expressive sound.
Features
Authentic valve tone at any volume
With a genuine all valve design and a carefully voiced low power output, the HT-1R MkIII captures the touch sensitivity, harmonic bloom and dynamic response players love, without needing stage levels. Clean picking stays articulate, while digging in rewards you with natural drive and compression that feel alive under the fingers.
Two channels with ISF tone shaping
Switch between a clear, open clean and a focused overdrive, then fine tune the overall character with Blackstar’s ISF control. Glide from a bright, punchy American style response to a warm, mid rich British flavour, finding the sweet spot for your guitar, pedals and playing style in seconds.
Ready for modern practice and recording
The HT-1R MkIII is built for real world use, featuring an emulated headphone/line output for silent practice and direct feeds, plus USB audio for straightforward recording without extra interfaces. A musical digital reverb adds space without clutter, while an Aux in lets you play along with tracks or lesson material.
Compact, robust and classroom friendly
A sturdy cabinet, quality speaker and sensible control layout make this combo easy to use and dependable day to day. It is ideal for UK tuition and school practice rooms where controlled volume, quick setup and consistent results matter. Students benefit from inspiring valve feel, teachers get reliable performance, and everyone enjoys excellent value.
