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mikeluke

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Blackstar HT-1
« on: October 15, 2010, 12:12:47 PM »
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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2010, 12:36:47 PM »
did he say 1watt !?
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Afghan Dave

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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2010, 12:41:33 PM »
Been thinking about this for weeks... I want the head version with reverb so much!
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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2010, 01:03:40 PM »
£170 for that head with reverb - great price!
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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2010, 01:36:04 PM »
Whoa, that sounded really nice.

These little amps are really getting great tools.

I've also read about the new ENGL gigmaster, which can be reduced to 1 Watt with the built-in power soak. Also very tasty:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMgsWJ8n0uM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byq-edKvDpY
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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2010, 02:10:23 PM »
They are pre-order only at present - due out mid-November apparently - very nice though aren't they? Going on my Xmas list!  Question is combo or head...???

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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2010, 04:02:16 PM »
Yep - just called into Project Music in Exeter - they are due in mid-November. They have ordered the reverb models only (head & combo) as they think they are better value. Would definitely consider putting one on my Christmas list subject to having a try on one. Would go for the reverb combo for ease of mobilty - and use a Cornford 1x12 cab when I want a bit more oomph.
« Last Edit: October 15, 2010, 04:04:52 PM by Tellboy »
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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2010, 05:44:44 PM »
One thing that I have noted is that there is no (obvious) 8 ohm cab from Blackstar - bit of an oversight me thinks...
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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2010, 07:44:21 PM »
"full valve amp"? Is that the term they're using now? :lol: EDIT: that sounded pretty good, it's their marketing I don't like.   :? EDIT #2: Not too fussed on the higher gain tone, but the cleaner tones were pretty nice.
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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2011, 01:46:56 PM »
Blackstar now launched a 4 x 8" cab to go with this amp - £160 from Andertons - looks nice but I would still prefer a solid 1x12" cab

http://www.blackstaramps.co.uk/products/ht-1/ht-408.html

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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2011, 02:26:47 PM »
Well that's a very impressive little box of tricks and no mistake. The clean sound is terrific, nice tight bass, the overdrive is a bit fizzy but significantly better through the 4x12.

For £200 you can't argue, they'll sell like hot cakes.
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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2011, 02:49:51 PM »
Ive been looking at these. They look brilliant in the flesh. The head is 'cute'.
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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2011, 09:25:08 PM »
Very nice for recording.
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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2011, 10:13:21 PM »
I like it!  As always, small, simple amps appeal to me.
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Re: Blackstar HT-1
« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2011, 10:50:39 PM »
I like it - need something more portable for when the twins arrive so may go for something like this or, shudder, a self build WF55 model from ampmaker.
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