Blackstar HT-5 - The Perfect Guitar

James demos the Blackstar HT-5 Mini-Stack.

For more info on the Blackstar HT-5 Mini-Stack:

[theperfectguitar]

@gunsnflamethrowers The cabinets are HT-110's with Celestion-designed 10" speakers.

[eric]

I don't know where you live, but I definitely can't rock this thing at full volume in my house. (or at least not without upsetting some people)

[richiesambora]

That's really the perfect amp !!!!
And it is not too expensive

[theperfectguitar]

@macboar Yes both cabs are running in the video, but we only have one cab mic'd. You can run the HT5 head with one or 2 cabinets.... Peace! TPG

[MrExiztence]

Thanks for this nice demo!
It's a great little amp.

[soultenebrae]

@ArizonaMMJ I have a Music Man silhouette special and I must say that I'm in love!! Never tried Charvel though...

[guitarplayer]

Tone preference is subjective. People that say other amps are better is simply their own opinion. I bought this stack back in 2009 on impulse while picking up an LP I had ordered. I've been playing for 35 years and I have a lot more guitars and amps than I need. IThe HT-5 is definitely one of my better purchases. It's perfect for home use but it will rattle wall hangings when cranked up. Unlike most if the other low-wattage amps, it doesn't sound thin or cheap. It doesn't sound 'thin' like most of the other low wattage amps on the market. Also, the two HT110 cabs with Celestion 70/80's sound much better than the newer HTV112 cabs they came out with later.

[BrunoCostaMusicChannel]

I've already played on one of those Blackstar amps, exactly the same model.. well when I firt looked at it, I tought.. hmm.. no, it doesn't seem so good, and I tough it was not loud too.. but when I tryed it, hell yeah I was wrong, that amp put all the music store vibrating, for it's size it's an amazing sounding amp, and the price it's more than good, so I'll buy it for sure someday! :)

[theperfectguitar]

@youngstardj123 Yes, and it's very good one at that. It has a switch to allow for an emulated 4x12" cabinet or a 1x12" cabinet as well. Though, personally, I don't think you can't beat the sound of a real cabinet and mic, especially with this amp. Being only 5 watts, you can crank it further than you would be able to a higher wattage amp on stage allowing you to really drive the tubes and get a great sound out of it.

[theperfectguitar]

@Pipley100 We really like both amps here at TPG and we stock them both... It's more about what tone are YOU going for, features of the amp and what fits your budget. Personal preference...but both are excellent amps! Thanks for the post! TPG

[theperfectguitar]

@jphirdx The HT5 really likes to be cranked up! The beauty of the amp though is that it's not so loud it will hurt your ears, even at full volume. Personally I turn master volume all the way up and use my guitar volume and amp gain to control the tone. It is loud enough for a full band, assuming your mates are not rediculously loud... :) Most of us that gig, will be using a PA system for larger gigs, so this amp will work for a LOT of situations!

[theperfectguitar]

@jphirdx Yes, if your drummer is not really loud. It's good for anything you want to play through it...! ;)

[theperfectguitar]

@Uzamaki1995 No. But it does have an effects loop and footswitch input...

[theperfectguitar]

@topdog2328 Not incredibly loud, but they are giggable. Especially if you have sound reinforcement. That's the beauty of the amp... You can get a great tone at low volume! Even a 15 watt tube amp is pretty dang loud...and most of us don't need that much volume... ;)

[theperfectguitar]

@Uzamaki1995 Yes, the 2 speaker cabinets are separate from the head.

[pbest]

Best amp ive had in 25 years of playing! Ran thru a 2x12 cab you wont need another amp

[TheSeanpk]

@Vicarouse its super loud. I play it in my basement and can only have it under 2. when its at 8 or 9 it can overpower anything

[velixo]

@Rhaabjorn Because it sounds awesome. :)

[skillzdatkillz]

@theperfectguitar yeh i think i will soon. thanks :)

[codybell]

@hobosunited247 It would be louder since its all tube. And the VT is hybrid.