The Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII is a Blackstar amplifier, currently around $366.17. Close alternatives include the Blackstar 1RH MK 3 and the Blackstar HT-1R MkIII. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-OD and the Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp.
Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII
Blackstar · amplifier
The Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII is the head-chassis version of the HT-1R MkIII, delivering 1 watt of all-tube power through a 12AX7 preamp tube and ECC82 power tube in a compact head format. Separating amplifier from cabinet allows players to pair it with their own speaker choice. The MkIII revision adds USB audio output, CabRig speaker simulation for silent recording, reverb, and a headphone output. It retains the same circuit and tonal character as the combo counterpart, with cabinet flexibility as the primary differentiator.
- usb
- tube
- practice
- recording
- headphone
- response
- clean
- silent
Good for
- Practice
- Studio
- Silent Recording
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII is commonly used in
- Blues
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Acoustic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII
Friedman BE-OD
Friedman
23% matchBlackstar HT-1RH MkIII leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Friedman BE-OD wants
Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp
Beetronics
21% matchInto Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII, Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Colorsound Overdriver
pedal
20% matchColorsound Overdriver's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII delivers it
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
13% matchKeep Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress after Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII in the signal chain, clear of Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII's own gain stage
TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay
TC Electronic
12% matchRun TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay in Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII's effects loop, clear of Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor
Warm Audio
12% matchWarm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Keeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay
Keeley
12% matchKeep Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII's transparent voice out front: Keeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay goes in Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII's effects loop so its dark voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Laney TI-Boost
Laney
tonal matchInto Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII, Laney TI-Boost is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Blackstar 1RH MK 3
Blackstar
60% similarityShared character: recording, amp, room
Blackstar HT-1R MkIII
Blackstar
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Marshall DSL1CR 1x8 1-Watt Combo
Marshall
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar 1RH MKII
Blackstar
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar HT-5R Series HT-5R 5W 1x12
Blackstar
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Marshall DSL1H 1W Head
Marshall
94% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII?+
The closest matches in character are the Blackstar 1RH MK 3, the Blackstar HT-1R MkIII, the Marshall DSL1CR 1x8 1-Watt Combo. Budget picks: Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18. Boutique upgrades: ENGL E725 Ravager IR, Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head, Bad Cat Ocelot 20 Watt Tube.
What pairs well with the Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-OD, Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp, Colorsound Overdriver — Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Friedman BE-OD wants.
How much does the Blackstar HT-1RH MkIII cost?+
Around $366.17 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).