Mine just arrived, best amp ever, the very finest amp I've ever owned. This thing rocks.

Thank you so much! I already have this amp, but wanted look look back to realize all of the features. Now I'm gonna start recording with this little powerhouse!

This is the HT-5R review I was looking for! Actually the best review I saw. THANK YOU. You answered all my questions and smashed all my doubts! You convinced me ... I'll get one :)

That clean tone OMG, I will definitely look into that amp! Thanks again for such an awesome recommendation!

Nice!! Overdrive setting sounds awesome!! Keep up good work

Great review Dan, thanks, this'll be an amp I'll be considering for the future.

Great review as always Dan! I've been looking into a tube amp. I think you've sold me on this one. It's just packed with too many features to pass on it. Thanks for doing what you do. 🤘😎🤘

Thanks for the honest review man, hope to see some more of these types of reviews

Great vid Dan! I had no idea 5W put out so much! Looks like a sweet amp!

That overdrive tone is the best you have sounded playing guitar on youtube yet! Great tone, great amp!

Thanks for a great review. It helped me make up my mind to order one!

Yesssss. Love watching your videos. Litterally get stoked every week when i see a new posted vide

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for hanging out with me every week!

Nice amp with nice features. Thanks for the video Dan!!

I’ve been subbed since before 8k and I’m so proud of Dan, he’s come so far and is doing great!

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m pretty proud of this video, I worked really hard on it

I've been looking for an amp for home studio, I'll be checking this one out. Nice video ~Thank you!

I have the HT60 Mark 2 and absolutely love it. But, I needed something smaller to take to jam with friends, play small gigs where I have to travel. So I bought this amp. Amazed by the tone and features this little 5 watt amp offers. Great tone! I am completely blown away by how great this little amp sounds!!

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more. I really didn’t expect it from this thing, it’s so rad.

Let’s build a Guitar! Fender Mustang with Jazzmaster Tremolo.

@jrtill5585

5 жыл бұрын

@tad He can mod mine!! I dont have an electric that works. I have a cheap 100$ peavy raptor from when I was 16. My parents bought it for me for a gift. They both passed away last February and May respectively so now its very sentimental even though its a cheap guitar. I tried to find like some mod pickups n redo everything but have no clue what im doing or looking at...dont know whats what to be honest. But i love the guitar build vids, cool to watch! Best to you

@userfixit

5 жыл бұрын

MudToeTX Thefretwiredotcom has one kit that is close to it called the offset 2 single coil. I did not see one at bargain musiciandot com There is another vendor with one that has tremolo- I can’t recall that vendors name

@userfixit

5 жыл бұрын

BYOGuitar has a Mustang kit with tremolo bar

Good stuff here Dan . Love the chan glad u upgraded

I’ve been very interested in this amp for a while, thanks for breaking it down to the nitty-gritty.

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Great video bud! Yeah, just ordered it two days ago!!! I'm coming off a Katana 50 so yeah, it will be another world for me!!

I actually REALLY love the two critisim point!!! the ackward position of cable is nice for keeping it plugged and put the amp close to a wall without kinking those cable

I've owned this little amp for a couple of months, and couldn't be happier. '65 year old geezer, mainly Fender Vibroverb which is too loud for home. Can get a great Fender clean tone and also a fabulous Marshall tone! And it is loud enough for gigging! I'm playing a Strat and an SG into it and haven't even plugged in a pedal! Sounds really nice through headphones too, if you're a night owl. ;-)

Great review, Dan. I think I definitely heard an improvement in your tone during this review. That Blackstar is a keeper.

Damn that is a good deal and feature packed!! Nice finding!

I am new to your channel.Just wanna say that was very well presented and I agree with everything you said

Time to update my wishlist! Thanks Dan!

I really love that you put so much effort into your videos, it's always fun and easy to watch! Also a great sounding amp but i'm a bassist so what i know!

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing! I did put a ton of effort into this video, I’m really proud of it. You can always tell how much I like a piece of gear by how much effort I put into the video 😂

@juusokovala45

5 жыл бұрын

@@GunsandGuitars it's nice to see that something can inspire to make great things! It is also really nice that you respond to comments :D

Great video as always.Thanks a lot, Dan. Now I have amp lust.

Have one on order. Big fan of the clean channel and particularly that I can put modulation effects in the loop. Getting a bit deep on ambient guitar stuff. To dirty up the clean - not a problem to throw a blues driver in the path before the amp

I have the HT5 Head and it's been a great daily driver for several years now .

Great Demo explaining all the features, thank you. I´m sold, i will get one.

Can't wait to see the rest!!

Hi Dan, Excellent video, Thank you 👍👍👍. Melbourne, Australia.

To me it's really good for what it offers. And also your playing it's improving a lot dude, keep it with the good job

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Love me some Blackstar! Had a ht5 head a while back, was great but just wasnt me. So i traded it in for a tvp260. Absolutely love this amp... So many features.

I have the original HT-5R (the metal variant) and it's so awesome!

Man... This amp looks and sounds so amazing! I currently have the Katana MKII 50. Do not really like it and was going to replace it for the new Fender Mustang GTX50. Glad I started looking around and stumbled upon Blackstar and your amazing video explaining this amp. It might be missing delay and chorus like the Katana and Mustang, but that is what pedals are for :) Thanks for this very detailed video man!

@syduzzamansyd4530

Жыл бұрын

holyshit, my Katana 50 is on the way, and I just discovered this amp, not sure should I cancel the order.

@alexdenton6586

Жыл бұрын

@@syduzzamansyd4530 you should yes

you have a top notch editor, or if yo do it yourself wich is even more awesome, great video.

Awesome review! And nice to see your wife make a cameo in your vid 😎👍

Ooo this is tempting. I'm still pretty content with my boss katana 50 for gigging though. Maybe in the future

@davidmerlin3344

5 жыл бұрын

Razman This is far superior in tone than a Katana. I’ve played them side by side

I upgraded to this sweetie from the old one and this MKII is worth every penny! Really shines on both clean and of course overdrive...Surprise is how good a Celestion 70/80 sounds in this amp. Usually not my favorite speaker, but was bored one day and had one I pulled from my Marshall DSL 20 I use a Greenback in, sounds so much better than the stock speaker in this amp. Night and day better! Only time I have heard a 70/80 sound this good...

Also, for a practice amp, I use a Blackstar BEAM (Bass Electric Acoustic Music) and absolutely adore it. I take it with me for gigs to tune up backstage and it sounds amazing at home or especially mic’d up since it’s stereo. Bluetooth straight to it and play along with no cords. It’s perfect for practicing with my Taylor or my bass or my LP. Best of all... cheap!!

I have the Blackstar bass amp. I really enjoy it. This little guitar amp has such great sound.

You really convinced me, I want this amp!

Great a review man, was on the fence about which way to go, HT-5R or the HT-5RH, the issues that you have were the same as what I was thinking, so... I'll go with the Head. Cheers for the vid

Im actually surprised to see you using a production guitar. Thanks for the demo.

Great video Dan!!

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt!

I love this channel. I'm slowly gaining a gear addiction.

Would really like a video on how to do binding. Great amp 👍🏻

What I love about the small balckstars is (as you said) a solidstate TL072 OpAmp being used for both distorting and also pushing the valves into saturation. Essentially kind of how a tubescreamer is working (These use a similar OpAmp).

@SuizidKorken

5 жыл бұрын

Or more like a Tubescreamer into a Valve into another Tubescreamer (This time clean, non distorting) into another powervalve.

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah man! Like I said, wizard magic! Haha

Both clean voices with the neck coil split and both OD voices with the bridge humbucker sound amazing!

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

I agree, those are my favorite tones as well

I've been debating on purchasing a Blackstar amp but wasn't sure what model to get. It's not a need just a want since I don't own a Blackstar. Lol. Thanks now you've given me something to think about.

From Leo: I agree with you, that is a great amp. I have the older model head. I run it into a 2 X 12 with Eminence Cannibus Rex speakers. I get great, full cleans out of it. Gain channel gets pretty loud but it is not powerful enough for gigs if you are running clean, It gets used at home and band practice almost all the time. It is the lowest background noise amp I own, even quieter than the solid state ones. If I could get the exact amp in 30-35 watts I would buy that one too.

Hey, I like that. Could you possibly try plugging a bass into it and show us the results? Sure, the speaker might not do it and the cab sims might hurt the low end, but a clean direct out would be appreciated

This sounds amazing

Nice little amp. Your playing gets better every time too!👍😎🎸🎶

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks dart man!

@74dartman13

5 жыл бұрын

@@GunsandGuitars yep!☺

Sounds great! A lot of people don't realise that watts are on a logarithmic scale therefore to double the perceived volume of a 10 watt amp you actually need a 100 watt amp.

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

That’s interesting, thanks for sharing!

Wishing I had those guitar skills, this amp looks awesome!!!!!!

@jayz6008

5 жыл бұрын

You got some poor skills if you think hes actually good. Lol

Blackstars are great! That clean tone is fantastic!

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Right? I didn’t expect that when I first plugged it in!

This is great! It's nice to see something like a Kitana but with a few more whistles. If you haven't tried a Helix product, you absolutely should.

You can tame the clean channel volume by putting a pedal in the loop. I used a ehx soul food with the drive fully down and the volume pretty low. Then wind the amp clean channel to get a nice sweet drive. It seems to do the trick. You could use a graphic eq too instead. Most have a volume slider. I do agree the controls and back panel are a bit of an ergonomic pain. Nice video. Thanks

Love the wife cameos :) Some good sounding licks, I think trying to copy them will be my biggest takeaway from this video (I already have too many amps to even think about getting one of those)

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m flattered! Copying is the highest for of flattery. Thanks for making my day with that comment!

YOUR AWESOME BRO!!! I LOVE YOUR VIDS!!!!

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Yes, I had commented about ordering this precise amp 4- months ago I believe. Well, I got it and I have been playing this thing ever since. I love it, I thought 5watts was not going to be enough, but this is frigen INCREDIBLE!! Totally versatile, fantabulous sounding amp!! Direct out feature is great, I play a Stratocaster and a L.P. through this baby and it sings!!! Totally worth every penny!!! I don't even mind about the rear inputs, I get just walk around the back and crouch down, no big deal for me as I'm not messing with the back too much, The amp as it comes for that money, which by the way was a tad steep for me was absolutely worth it! The only thing I found in all honesty was... I don't feel comfortable using angled plug guitar cords at the amp top side, because of the recessed input area, so I use straight guitar cords as I don't have to worry about the cord being 100% seated and plugged in to the input of this amp. AND I might add, if you spend your hard earned cash on a top end guitar cord, you will definitely notice it! I would highly recommend this amp. But best thing to do is go to your closest guitar shop, try one of these out and start saving that cash cause in the end, it totally worth it!!!! Nice video bud :-) thx bro

@jrsoper6524

2 жыл бұрын

They make cords with 1 angled end for the guitar.

@leftymadrid

2 жыл бұрын

@@jrsoper6524 Hi there, yeah I usually wear a Stratocaster and straight end is the route to go. But funny enough I get the one sided angled cords for the amp so they don't stick up when using an amp cover...

@jrsoper6524

2 жыл бұрын

@@leftymadrid Yeah, totally understand, but I love that angle when I'm playing if I'm sitting, when I am standing straight is fine. Those amps are the coolest amps out there, I just love that crunch tone , if a amp dosen't have it, it's worthless, I love that classic rock tone and those blackstar amps you can't beat them, happy jamming brother.

Dan, are you doing a Gun video and Guitar video in the same week? My life is complete

This is an awesome amp, especially for the price. It still seems up there to me for being budget though. I have sold most of my gear and run a multi-effects pedal set up. I would like your take on those if your interested. I use the Line 6 Firehawk FX, and my friend uses the Line 6 Helix. What do you think of the sounds they produce?

Nice amp! Btw never minded the tube simulator, nice vid Dan! How is that semi hollow bass coming up?

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Still got big plans for that bass!

I just bought the old version - used luckily - and I absolutely love it. Once there are the first used mk ll on the market,I might switch for the conveniences this version provides. For bedroom practice I bought the vox mini modeling amp for about 59 bucks used and I have to say, I'm not missing much compared to the big blackstar. Do for those looking for quiet, but good sound on a budget, get the vox instead. It's really awesome - and you can spend more money on your other gear ;-)

I own the HT club 40 MKII and I love it

G&G Thanks for doing this video! I believe these are awesome amp. I own the first (Mk I) version of this in a head (HT5RH), and that is a great amp. I run it through a 2x12 and totally agree it's gig worthy. The wife is constantly telling me to turn it down, I don't know if that sounds familiar? With the addition of the second voice on this version, WOW, it really opens up so many tones and could really be an all purpose amp. Currently our Church building is projected to start construction soon and we are looking to run "real" amps in a worship setting, and I will be recommending this to our Worship Leader for sure. At this price point, running 2 in a wet dry rig, would be very doable. The head version is easier to reach the back inputs and outputs, by far.

Excellent video man. Have You consider, down the road, upgrading the amp,? Like at least that one tube for better gain or a better speaker? Would be really interesting to hear the difference

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I’ll probably swap out the speaker and tubes at some point. You know me...if it can be modded, I have to try it.

That Blackstar sounds great, but what about your BASS demos? I love those!

I've got the early non reverb HT-1 and that's a useful little amp too. I'd be interested in this HT-5R II if I didn't already have a Laney HRT Studio and a Bassbreaker 15.

Great vid, man! I pulled the trigger on a HT Club40 MK2 several months ago...Now, I'm def a big Blackstar fan! great stuff!

Sounds to me like that criticism could be solved by getting the head version on top of a 1x12 cab. Actually I think this is what I'm looking for. Makes things really versatile. Sometimes you get to rehearsal or a gig and they already have the big 2x12 or 4x12 cabs. All you need to bring is your handy amp head. Great video by the way, I really want to try one now.

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on all points. I actually tried really hard to get Blackstar to send me the head/cab version, they opted for the combo unfortunately.

Excellent video brother. Sounds great, very versatile. What guitar where you playing? Loved the shape. Have you played the Boss Katana? I know it isn't a tube amp but I have a 100w version and it has a similar load out to the Blackstar. Editing on this was great too. Just solid all around.

Can't wait for the Joyo Atomic review (sneaked a peek at it in the background) I'm thinking about getting that one, but now that I know you'll be looking at it, I'll decide after your vid

@valkyriesaddlebreds2806

5 жыл бұрын

Raymond Davis I have a Joyo Atmoic. It as amazing for travel. If you can find on clearance for under $150 go for it. I got mine in Dubai @ Sadek Music on clearance for 366 AED ($100 at the time). The Bluetooth feature is awesome for jamming to practice amps, and for guys like me who travel it is awesome because you can run it off 110V or 220V no step down needed. Oh, and they have an effects loop!!! The only draw backs in my opinion are: that you don’t have a ton of control over the treb, mid, or bass, and the antenna is kinda flimsy for the blue tooth. I’ll leave the recording pros and cons to Dan. I just know that for me, I found my new deployment amp, and when I’m passing back through Dubai, if it is still there, I might pick up the Jackman or Zombie (because my main amp at home is a JCM900 - dual reverb and I always wanted to try a Mesa Boogie).

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m pretty stoked for these Joyo amps, the vox AC and Mesa boogie amps are my favorite sounds, so I’m excited to have an atomic and zombie. Of course the ht-5r mkii wins over both because to me it sounds like both mixed together between the 4 channels, plus all the other features. But you could buy both the atomic and zombie and probably the ht-1R for about the same price as the 5r

These are the greatest amps ever. Love them.

Thanks for the vid. Good stuff. IMO the original HT-5 with the 10” speaker sounds great (not necessarily better but I like the voicing better…or maybe it’s just the speaker).

As an overview assessment of the amp goes, this was a good and insightful demo/review, no doubt. And as I would only be interested in the head version of the amp, interestingly, you two discounts upon the amp are moot. So, good job with the sort of critique you provided although that is still in debate within my mind as I struggle between this and a Marshall Origin-20 keeping in mind the flexibility of tone is paramount. And I do have my few tone shaping options available via a few preamp options. So, unfortunately, I would still be unsure until I get the amp in house to try for myself, which has become necessary due to even the local GC stores not stocking in house as they once die and the small local shops not being able to stock up beyond a point either, etc. Nonetheless, insightful your review was.

Man, that amp is killer, i tried it once and it was amazing

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

It really is. I can’t say enough good things about it.

I've bought this amp based on this review as well as a few others. Just waiting for it to be delivered now...

@leftymadrid

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! I just ordered two days ago!!! Geez, can't wait, I'm coming off a Katana 50, so I'm sure this is just another world!

Nice little amp Dan. Love the riff and the white geetar, brand and model of that geetar please? Thank you!

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

It’s an old schecter tempest custom. The only factory guitar I own

Black star is so underrated. Seems like a legit deal

@KozmykJ

5 жыл бұрын

Their designers are ex Marshall so they do know what they're doing. They're pretty well respected here in Britain, maybe the news is taking a little time to cross the water.

@chrisl6989

5 жыл бұрын

@@KozmykJ I'm getting a 5r head today along with the cab. Sounds amazing.

@sergioalvarez5949

4 жыл бұрын

I have the ht 5r first edition. It was expensive for me but i don't regret getting it. It is great with my tele and les paul, and to add icing on the cake it makes my acoustic/electric sound awesome. Once in a while I will run a boss me 80 through the back just for fun and it doesnt disappoint.

@guitarplayer2846

4 жыл бұрын

I bought the original HT5 stack 11 years ago and I would buy another one if something happened to it. Over the past 35 years, I've played through Marshalls, Fenders, Oranges, and a Mesa.

@mattgilbert7347

3 жыл бұрын

They really are underrated. I use a Mk.1 HT20 head into a Bassbreaker 112 cab (stock V-Type Celestion) and it's a great platform amp.

Another fantastic review, Dan! An additional feature your amp suggestion is that it has reverb as well! My question is have you ever worked with the Monoprice 15-Watt? Doesn't have as many of the bells and whistles but seems to be a great amp with basic needs for gigging.

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah a lot of youtubers have been raving about that amp lately. I really want to try the 5w version. I have a 15w diy kit to build that I think will be pretty much the same thing. I’m excited about it.

@musicfreak3536

5 жыл бұрын

@@GunsandGuitars Awesome! Looking forward to seeing that!

If you’re stood up and your amp is on the floor, top mounted controls are much more useful. If you want them front facing you can get the head version.

I really like the Monoprice 15-Watt, 1x12 Guitar Combo. $200 Blues Jr clone. Tube. Spring Reverb. Sounds great.

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

That is a great amp too! I want to try the 5w version as well.

Not the best amp ever but, it sounds killer for the price and much better than logic. Good purchase!👍 it's nice to hear you properly now

Awesome Men!! It Will be awesome if make a bass amp review

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Which amps would you like to see?

@srcze

5 жыл бұрын

@@GunsandGuitars I'm pretty sure all of us would like to see the one you'd choose for you. The best deal, like in this video. Please.

@rafamichel5541

5 жыл бұрын

@@GunsandGuitars yeah it Will be better if you choose one!!

Phillip McKnight did a series about gigging with low watt tube amps and the Blackstar ht1c was louder than a 40 watt solid state in a band.

I noticed how you’ve really sharpened the edges on your ax Dan. Your chops are sounding great 👍🏻. Love the cameos of your wife. As a 55 year old guy that’s been married for some 30 years, what she thinks of your playing now is what she’ll think in 20 years. LOL but that’s what keeps my marriage young. 🥴

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

Haha I’m sure that’s so true! To be fair, my wife loved my loud playing...until we had kids. Life is different now, but totally worth it.

Hi Dan, this amp seems very appealing. Do you think it could be loud enough not only for bedroom practice but also for small gigs? It is hard to find a all in one amp with such a powerful and round marshally sound. Cheers

I think the overdrive works like a solid state op amp that overdrives the preamp

I own this amp just bought it and I love it so far also I bought a HX effects to go with it but that isn’t working out very well for me so I’m probably going to get true pedals and build a board

@shorty1073

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I've got a helix floor and was thinking of getting this amp and downgrading the floor to a HX effects. What is it that's not working out (if you could pinpoint it) ? Are you using the send/return?

THAT AMP IS PURE KILLER

I have an original HT-5 combo and it's a great amp. So I went and bought an HT-1 mkII and then an HT-20 mkII combo. I think the mkII versions are definitely more versatile and give you more tonal options.

@paulchoate1

Жыл бұрын

Probably but the original HT-5 with the 10" speaker sounds so good!

@steverherb

Жыл бұрын

@@paulchoate1 It does, but I'm pretty sure mine has a 12" speaker.

Have you seen the new Suhr PT15 IR? I think they hit it out of the park with this one. It has so many features for recording coupled with the high quality you'd expect from Suhr. Plus, Pete Thorn is amazing. I recently tried out a Suhr Bella, which is a 6L6 Fender based circuit, and was really impressed just plugging straight in. I've been looking for a good pedal platform with the headroom to allow pedals to do their thing and have an old school Fender clean. I have a Top Hat Club Royale 2x12 and a 1970 superlead, so the British voicing is pretty much covered. Everytime I try one of the lower wattage amps, I always want more. This Blackstar looks great. Your demo is excellent. I'm amazed at the amount of features available at that price point. I just don't know if I can get over the 5 watt limit. Decisions decisions. What a great problem to have, lol.

@GunsandGuitars

5 жыл бұрын

If you want a pedal platform, the clean channel voice 1 is about all you can use. All the other settings get too crunchy. But still, I’m shocked at how loud this thing can get and stay clean. There’s tons of headroom on that one clean/voice channel.

@travelinman482

3 жыл бұрын

@@GunsandGuitars Great review! BTW, your Tempest sounds good. What kind of pickups does it have in it? And who makes that “hole-y” bass guitar behind you? It looks bad ass and light weight. Also, is the redhead your wife? Red’s my favorite color. Alright...alright. 😁 No offense but I’ve never heard of a “church musician” going on gigs outside of the church. Please, elaborate more on this. Furthermore, how can you be a Christian artist when Christ was against guns (swords) and body markings (tattoos)? Just asking from a philosophical perspective.

@Quispel

2 жыл бұрын

If 5 Watts is not enough you can go for the HT20 that has err....20 watts.

Hey Dan, thanks for doing the review on the Blackstar. I really want to like it, but still not sold. Everytime I hear it, to me I hear a little grunge sound on the clean channel. Just about every vid I've watched has that sound. Maybe I'm too "Fendery". I could almost pull the plug on buying it though, and I almost did on a 20 watt model. I finally decided I didn't want an amp built in China, or Mexico. And 'bout the only way I could afford a hand wired amp would be to build it myself. So that's on my agenda. I've sold enough old gear to finance one now, and have enough knowledge of tubes to be dangerous, LOL. I do repair my own amps though, so a kit sounds like fun. Enjoy yours man, and you'll be playing behind Kim Walker Smith before you know it.

Badass amp. I still don’t have a tube amp. May look into this one

@3joewj

5 жыл бұрын

I got it...can play crunchy metal...and you can get that joe Walsh eagles sound...down to twangy country if needed.. pretty loud too.

Nice review/demo as always. Not my personal cup of tea, but it is hard to beat an old (1980's) Peavey for me. Keep up the good work.

@willbond1431

5 жыл бұрын

Abraham Watson imo, nothing beats 70s/80s peavey amps! Maybe not the best tone, but built like tanks!

@riffsnoleads

5 жыл бұрын

@@willbond1431 I agree and disagree. I love the tone.

@Tangman4209

11 ай бұрын

So you would rather have a more robust amp with highly questionable tone than............@@willbond1431