Description
Experience unparalleled tone and style with the Blackstar HT Venue MK III, the latest evolution in Blackstar’s acclaimed HT Venue series. Renowned for exceptional clean and overdrive tones in a gig-ready, studio-friendly amp, the MK III delivers professional valve performance wrapped in a sleek boutique design.
The HT Venue MK III features a refined aesthetic with clean lines, cornerless covering, classic chickenhead knobs and a premium metal logo plate, combining timeless style with robust build quality. Every detail is engineered for excellence, including high-quality toggle switches and vibrant LED indicators.
Main Features
- Powerful 60 Watt valve combo with 2 x ECC83 and 2 x EL34 valves
- Three footswitchable channels with six selectable voices for tonal versatility
- Boutique clean channel offering expanded tone control and two distinct clean voices
- Dual overdrive channels featuring rich, responsive high gain tones
- Patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) for seamless transition from classic British to American tone characteristics
- Power reduction down to 10% for volume flexibility without compromising tone
- Presence, resonance and master volume controls for precise tonal shaping
- Digital reverb with dark/light switch and adjustable reverb time via Architect software
- CabRig DSP speaker simulation with hundreds of cabinet, microphone and room settings
- Multiple direct outputs including 1/4” unbalanced, XLR balanced and USB-C for professional recording
- Effects loop with adjustable effects level
- Compact, portable design with modern boutique style
- Includes 1x12” Celestion speaker and 2-way footcontroller for ultimate stage control
Professional USB-C Recording and Software Integration
Record authentic valve tones effortlessly with the updated USB-C output. Use Blackstar’s intuitive Architect & CabRig software to explore and save your preferred cabinet and mic configurations. Store up to three presets directly into the amplifier for quick recall during performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What types of valves does the HT Venue MK III use?
The amplifier uses 2 x ECC83 and 2 x EL34 valves, delivering rich valve-driven tones and dynamic response.
➤ Can I reduce the power output for low-volume playing?
Yes, the HT Venue MK III features a power reduction circuit allowing reliable attenuation down to 10% of full wattage without tone loss.
➤ What is the Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)?
The ISF control adjusts the tone character from an American-style clean and overdrive to a classic British amplifier sound, giving you broad sonic versatility.
➤ How does the CabRig speaker simulation work?
CabRig is Blackstar’s DSP-based speaker simulation software offering hundreds of cabinet, mic and room combinations that can be saved and recalled via the amp, ideal for direct recording and live performance.
➤ What footswitch options are available?
The amp can be controlled by the included 2-way footcontroller, with optional upgrade to the 5-way FS-14 footcontroller giving full access to all channels and voices.
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 £12.99
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
