Blackstar HT-20RH MK III 20W Tube Guitar Amp Head Black

The Blackstar HT-20RH MK III offers 20W of tube-powered tone in a compact head format. Perfect for serious guitarists seeking a versatile amplifier for both recording and live performance, it gives you robust British valve sound with innovative features that blend vintage and modern styles. Two footswitchable channels provide clean and overdrive tones with digital reverb, while the patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) allows you to shape your tone from British to American styles. The CabRig outputs, including USB, let you easily capture your sound for recording or playing through house systems.

Iconic Tone From EL84 Power and 12AX7 Preamp Tubes

The EL84 power tubes and 12AX7 preamp tubes at the heart of the HT-20RH MK III deliver the warm, harmonically rich tone that has defined British rock for decades. From glassy cleans to saturated overdrive, the 20-watt power section provides ample volume for small- to mid-sized venues while retaining touch-sensitive dynamic response. The three-band EQ, including a midrange boost/cut, gives you control over the overall timbre of your sound.

Two Footswitchable Channels With Digital Reverb

The HT-20RH MK III’s clean and overdrive channels can be selected via the included footswitch for easy transitions on stage. The clean channel offers pristine tones with subtle breakup at higher volumes, providing an excellent platform for pedals. Switch to the dedicated overdrive channel for sustaining lead tones, from bluesy to hard rock. Add depth to either channel with the onboard digital reverb, adjustable from subtle ambiance to cavernous wash.

Shape Your Tone With the ISF and CabRig

Blackstar’s Infinite Shape Feature allows you to craft your own signature sound by blending between British and American amplifier voicings. Subtly tweak the drive and response characteristics or dramatically transform the tone with the turn of a knob. The CabRig outputs, including emulated cabinets for recording, let you capture the sound of your HT-20RH MK III for use with professional PA systems. USB connectivity provides a direct interface for recording in your DAW.

Record and Practice Anywhere With CabRig and Power Scaling

The HT-20RH MK III is equipped with Blackstar’s CabRig technology, which digitally emulates the sound of playing through a guitar speaker cabinet. You can connect the amp directly to recording equipment or headphones and get authentic miked-up cabinet tone suitable for tracking or silent practicing. The CabRig includes emulations of four popular cabinets. An additional power scaling feature reduces the amp’s output from 20 watts to 2 watts, perfect for rehearsing and recording at lower volumes without compromising the valve-driven sound.