Guitar combo amplifier Blackstar HT-20R MKIII

The Blackstar HT-20R MKIII is a versatile tube amp designed for professional performance, recording, and home practice. At its core are legendary EL84 tubes that deliver iconic British tones — from sparkling clean sounds to rich distortion, easily controlled via the guitar’s volume knob.

With a power reduction feature down to 2W, you can achieve full tube tone at a comfortable volume, ideal for studio or home use. At full 20W, the amp is stage-ready and pairs perfectly with the XLR D.I. output and CabRig™ cabinet simulator for direct connection to a sound engineer.

CabRig™ is an advanced IR-based speaker simulation system offering hundreds of cabinet, mic, and room combinations. Store up to three favorite presets directly on the amp for instant access.

For modern recording, the amp includes a USB-C output that sends stereo signal directly to your DAW, removing the need for an external interface. Thanks to built-in load protection, the HT-20R MKIII can be used without a speaker cabinet — perfect for silent practice and recording with headphones.

The HT-20R MKIII features 2 channels with switchable voicings for clean and overdriven tones, 2 ECC83 preamp tubes, 2 EL84 power tubes, a custom-designed 12" speaker, studio-quality reverb, and a 2-button footswitch included.

Features

• 20W of tube power with switchable 2W mode
• 2 channels with switchable voicings for Clean and Overdrive
• 2 ECC83 preamp tubes and 2 EL84 power tubes
• 12" Blackstar custom-designed speaker
• USB-C audio output for direct DAW recording
• XLR D.I. output with CabRig™ IR-based cabinet simulator
• Can be used without a speaker cabinet (built-in load protection)
• Enhanced studio-quality reverb
• 3 CabRig™ presets for fast access to tones
• 2-button footswitch included