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21 Mar 2010

Blackstar HT-40 or HT-60 stage 2 x 12 combo

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Posted By : Eclectica | Comments : 3

Thinking of buying one, anybody know how good this amp is?

After buying a Blackstar HT-40 or HT-60 stage 2 x 12 combo

Does anybody have one for sale or does anybody know how good these are?

Tried out the HT-20 studio and it was great sound but not loud enough for stage use

Cant afford the 100 or 200 Head and cab at mo and need somethin more portable

Comments

# Posted by HARD TO HANDLE - 21/03/2010, 22:06 (GMT)

Hi,
Got my Club HT40 9 days ago and its brilliant (but heavy).
I opted for the HT40 as we mic up on stage. If you dont mic up
you might want to try HT60 (which has few more features) for that
extra head room. I've gigged twice and whilst its still early
days I think he clean channel on the vintage setting and wound up gives a fantastic crunch/rhythym tone. The overdrive channel is to die for. So much so I thinking leaving the pedal board at home.
Great array of tones. Its heavy though, so the HT-60 2 x 12 would be a ball breaker!
Martin

# Posted by Eclectica - 21/03/2010, 22:13 (GMT)

Thank's Martin, We always Mic up, is the level loud enough on stage? does the overdrive channel need extra distortion pedal or is adequete? Pete

# Posted by HARD TO HANDLE - 23/03/2010, 13:58 (GMT)

Plenty load enough if you mic up.
I play fairly clean with gain on about 50% - but I do use a Boss Super Overdrive for a bit more drive. If the wick is turned up the overdrive does go into heavy distortion - depends how 'hot' you like it! I live in Altrincham - if you're local you're welcome to come and have try.
Martin

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