Description
Experience the next generation of tone and style with the Blackstar HT Venue MK III. Renowned for delivering industry-leading clean and overdrive sounds, this amplifier offers premium boutique looks combined with versatile gig and studio-ready performance.
The HT Venue MK III features a refined, modern aesthetic with crisp panel design, smooth cornerless covering, classic chickenhead knobs, and a metal logo plate, ensuring it stands out on stage as much as in your setup.
Main Features
- Powerful 40 Watt valve combo with 2 x ECC83 and 2 x EL34 valves for rich, dynamic tonal response
- Two footswitchable channels with 2 distinct voices on each channel, including boutique American and classic British-style cleans plus versatile overdrive options
- Patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) lets you sculpt your tone from sharp American to warm British sonic characters
- Ground-breaking clean channel with Bass, Treble and Voice switch for ultimate tonal flexibility
- Responsive high-gain overdrive voices for tight, focused distortion
- Switchable power reduction down to 10% for low-volume practice without tone loss
- Digital reverb with Dark/Light toggle and adjustable settings via Architect software
- CabRig DSP speaker simulation technology offers 100s of cabinet, microphone, mic placement and room settings
- Store up to 3 presets directly on the amplifier for quick recall during performance
- Professional USB-C recording output for seamless direct valve tone capture
- Effects loop with adjustable effects level
- Includes 1x12” Celestion speaker and 2-way footcontroller for full tone and channel control
- Compact, portable design with premium boutique styling
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What valves does the HT Venue MK III use?
The amplifier uses 2 x ECC83 preamp valves and 2 x EL34 power valves, delivering classic valve warmth and dynamic response.
➤ How can I reduce the amp’s volume without losing tone quality?
The HT Venue MK III includes a power reduction circuit which transparently attenuates output power down to 10% while maintaining the valve tone.
➤ What is the Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)?
ISF is Blackstar’s patented tone control that lets you smoothly shift your overdrive sound between American-style brightness and British-style warmth.
➤ Can the amplifier be used for direct recording?
Yes, it features a professional USB-C output that allows you to connect directly to your computer for high-quality valve tone recording.
➤ What is CabRig and how does it work?
CabRig is Blackstar’s advanced DSP speaker simulation software. It offers hundreds of microphone and cabinet combinations which can be customised and saved into three presets selectable on the amp.
Delivery
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £60
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout). Please see our international delivery page or contact us for details.
Warranty Information
Blackstar Warranty Information: 1 Year extendable to 3 years except for valves which are 90 days
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
