Blackstar HT Stage 100 Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)

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Powered by EL34 tubes, this 100-watt head has 3 footswitchable channels, Blackstar's Infinity Shape control, and even a line output with speaker emulation!

The HT Stage 100 uses a quartet of selected EL34 power valves to deliver 100W of British dynamics, with 3 channels delivering 6 modes for amazing tonal versatility. The boutique-style clean channel has two modes: British Class A and Dynamic US. Each of the two ISF-equipped overdrive channels accesses a further two modes.

The Blackstar HT Stage 100's ISF: Infinite Shape Feature

This fully interactive control allows you to infinitely adjust the response of the tone control network between any of the traditional voicings. In this way. you can design your own sound and truly find the sound in your head. ISF works in conjunction with the Bass, Middle and Treble controls to give you access to infinite sound possibilities. To get the tone you want from the Blackster HT Stage 100, start with the ISF set to halfway, then adjust the bass, mids, and treble to taste. Then, adjust ISF to find your sound. The more you lower the mid setting, the more of an effect you'll notice.

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Features:

- 100 Watt valve head 2xECC83, 1xECC82, 2xEL34
- Three footswitchable channels
- Enhanced tone controls with Patent-Applied-For Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
- Voice switching on Overdrive 1, Overdrive 2 and Clean channels
- Presence, Resonance and Master volume controls
- Digital reverb with dark/bright switch
- Speaker emulated output with 1x12/4x12 voicing
- Effects loop with effects level switch
- 4-way read more footswitch included

Part of the HT Venue Series

A design to inspire working musicians, HT Venue Series provides valve amplification to support every performance situation. Authentic boutique cleans and super high gain overdrives are combined, in this innovative, highly portable amp line.
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- 100 Watt valve head
- 2xECC83, 1xECC82, 4xEL34 tubes
- Three footswitchable channels
- Enhanced tone controls
- Patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
- Clean voice switch
- Overdrive voice switch 2
- Overdrive voice switch 2
- Controls: Resonance, Presence, Master volume
- Digital reverb with dark/bright switch
- Speaker emulated output with 1x12/4x12 voicing
- Effects loop with effects level switch
- 4-way footswitch included

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-390-8737
Email: enquiries@blackstaramps.com
Web: https://blackstaramps.com/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (18 ratings)
Submitted November 7, 2010 by a customer from roadrunner.com

"Metal/Rock machine!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Sounds great! Cutting tone- very loud and made to play live. You can still get some good tones with this amp on low volume using the master volume but really shines when cranked. I have recently used a Mesa Triple Rec, Peavey XXX, Mesa Nomad, Marshall TSL and a Line 6 Spider Valve and I would take this amp over all of them. I am playing in a pro level Metal/Hard Rock cover band and this amp gets me from AC/DC to old school Metallica no problem. I am using this head with a Mesa oversized 4x12 and it moves a lot of air!
Features
3 channels (really 3 and a half) I use clean for cleans, OD1 for AC/DC or Cult type tones- OD2 is my main hi gain channel and you should really look at getting an additional latching footswitch to activate the boost on OD2 which I use as my lead channel. The reverb is awesome, I like the dark/bright switch feature.....mostly use the dark setting. This would be a ten rating if I didn't have to buy the extra switch- this really should be on the provided footswitch.
Ease of Use
About as straight forward as you can get. Take your time to get your tone. This amp is kind of between a Marshall and and 5150 to my ears...
Quality
Very early but initial impressions are that this thing is built very well. As with all tube amps, know your maintenance and care.
Value
I think the price is fantastic- I got this from ZZ as a blem but even their current price is great. This head rivals ones costing twice as much.
Manufacturer Support
Not sure yet.

Musical Background:

Pro

Musical Style:

Metal/Rock
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