Description
Blackstar HT Club 40 40-watt 1×12” Valve Combo with Overdrive and Reverb. Includes original foot switch. $699!
The Blackstar HT Club 40 MkI is a 40-watt valve combo amplifier introduced in the early 2010s as part of Blackstar’s HT Venue series. Designed for gigging musicians, it offers versatility and robust performance suitable for club-sized venues. The amplifier features two channels—Clean and Overdrive—each with selectable voicings, allowing players to achieve a wide range of tones from pristine cleans to saturated overdrives.
Type: Valve Combo Amplifier
Power Output: 40 Watts
Preamp Valves: 2 x ECC83
Power Amp Valves: 2 x EL34
Speaker: 1 x 12″ Celestion
Channels: 2 (Clean and Overdrive)
Voices: 4 footswitchable options
EQ Controls: Clean Channel: Tone; Overdrive Channel: Bass, Middle, Treble, ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)
Reverb: Digital
Effects Loop: Yes, with level switch
Footswitch: Included
Functionality: The HT Club 40 MkI’s Clean channel offers a single Tone control with a voice switch, providing options for ’boutique’ and ‘modern’ voicings. The Overdrive channel includes a three-band EQ and Blackstar’s patented ISF control, enabling players to shape their overdrive tones between American and British characteristics. The amplifier is equipped with a digital reverb, an effects loop with a level switch, and a speaker-emulated output for direct recording or PA connection.
Notable Features:
- ISF Control: Allows continuous adjustment between American and British tonal characteristics.
- Footswitchable Channels and Voices: Provides flexibility for live performance with seamless switching between clean and overdrive settings.
- Speaker-Emulated Output: Facilitates direct recording or connection to a PA system without the need for miking the amplifier.
