Blackstar Metal Amp HT-5 METAL

The Blackstar HT‑5 Metal is a 5‑Watt all‑valve guitar combo amplifier engineered specifically for high‑gain and modern metal tones. Built with Blackstar’s HT (High‑Tension) valve design, it delivers aggressive distortion, tight low‑end response, and articulate clarity at low power levels—making it suitable for home practice, studio tracking, and small live performance. Featuring two footswitchable channels, dedicated EQ controls, and powerful gain circuitry, the HT‑5 Metal offers professional‑level metal tones in a compact format.

Key Features

• Amplifier Type: All‑Valve Guitar Combo

• Output Power: 5 W RMS

• Valves:

  • 1 × ECC83 (12AX7) Preamp Tube

  • 1 × EL84 Power Tube

• Channels: 2 (Clean / Metal)

• Metal Channel: High‑gain distortion optimized for modern metal styles

• Tone Control: Independent EQ per channel (Bass, Middle, Treble)

• ISF (Infinite Shape Feature): Adjustable tone shaping

• Reverb: Built‑in Reverb

• Inputs: 1 × 1/4″ Guitar Input

• Outputs:

  • Speaker Output

  • Speaker‑Emulated Line/Headphone Output

• Construction: Rugged chassis with metal grille

• Applications: Metal, hard rock, rehearsal, practice, studio