The Blackstar 1RH MK 3 is a Blackstar amplifier. Close alternatives include the Blackstar 1RH MK III 2-Channel 1-Watt and the Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII. It pairs well with the Carl Martin PlexiTone and the Colorsound Overdriver.
Blackstar 1RH MK 3
Blackstar · amplifier
The Blackstar HT-1RH MK III is a 1-watt all-tube guitar amplifier head with two independent channels, each offering two selectable voice modes that alter gain, tonal character, and power amp damping. The MK III generation adds Blackstar's CabRig IR speaker simulation with three preset positions, USB-C audio output, and built-in reverb. It operates at 1 watt and can drive an external cabinet for stage use or output through CabRig for silent recording and direct performance. The combination of four-voice versatility, CabRig DI, headphone output, and USB-C audio makes it a fully self-contained recording and practice solution.
- gain
- recording
- usb
- drive
- british
- american
- four voice versatility
- silent recording
Good for
- Practice
- Studio
- Silent Recording
Genres the Blackstar 1RH MK 3 is commonly used in
- Acoustic
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Blackstar 1RH MK 3
Carl Martin PlexiTone
Carl Martin
23% matchStack Carl Martin PlexiTone on top and a crunchy tone tightens toward clean boost
Colorsound Overdriver
pedal
21% matchColorsound Overdriver takes that crunchy character and pushes it toward clean boost
Friedman BE-OD
Friedman
20% matchBlackstar 1RH MK 3 leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Friedman BE-OD wants
Orange Series Phaser
Orange
9% matchOrange Series Phaser's dynamic voice goes after Blackstar 1RH MK 3 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Blackstar 1RH MK 3's own transparent character
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro
Pigtronix
8% matchPigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro leans toward sustaining, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
MXR Analog Delay
MXR
6% matchRun MXR Analog Delay in Blackstar 1RH MK 3's effects loop, clear of Blackstar 1RH MK 3's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
5% matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath in Blackstar 1RH MK 3's effects loop, clear of Blackstar 1RH MK 3's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
J. Rockett The Dude V2
J Rockett
tonal matchInto Blackstar 1RH MK 3, J. Rockett The Dude V2 is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Blackstar 1RH MK III 2-Channel 1-Watt
Blackstar
63% similarityShared character: two_channels, practice, middle
Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII
Blackstar
60% similarityShared character: recording, amp, room
Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition
Blackstar
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar HT Stage 100 MK III Head
Blackstar
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar HT-20RH MkIII
Blackstar
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar HT Club 50H MkIII
Blackstar
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MKIII
Blackstar
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar HTV40MK3 40 Watt
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92% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar HT-1R MkIII
Blackstar
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar HT Stage 60 112 MkII
Blackstar
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar HT-20R MkII
Blackstar
92% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Blackstar 1RH MK 3 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Blackstar 1RH MK 3?+
The closest matches in character are the Blackstar 1RH MK III 2-Channel 1-Watt, the Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII, the Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition.
What pairs well with the Blackstar 1RH MK 3?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Carl Martin PlexiTone, Colorsound Overdriver, Friedman BE-OD — Stack Carl Martin PlexiTone on top and a crunchy tone tightens toward clean boost.
Compare
- vs Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition
- vs Blackstar HT Stage 100 MK III Head
- vs Blackstar HT-20RH MkIII