quapman Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Pretty pumped about this purchase. Needed something with a little more oomph than my Boogie Studio 22 was able to offer. Have been practicing with a new group of guys for the past 5 weeks and it's going pretty well so I decided to step up and get something that was more practical for what I'm doing now. Prior to calling up my favorite local shop I had no knowledge of Blackstar amps. After they told me what they had,, I read up on them and saw plenty of fine reviews. I didn't want anything too huge. I have no need for a 100w or even a 60w amp. And I didn't want anything that was 70 or 80 lbs. I didn't want to break the bank, or my back. So they let me take this HT Club 40 out on approval to try out before I bought it. Played around with it for a week at home(quietly) and then took it to practice last night to try out in a jam setting. Damn!!! This thing is all they crack it up to be. I am duly impressed. All the band mates were also very impressed by it's sound. It was the amp,, certainly not my playing..lol I'm not much of a pedal guy so I won't be putting much through this thing and I don't need to. The distortion variables on this thing is amazing. No plans for any distortion pedals of any kind. It sounds fantastic on it's own. The clean channel is very sweet. I picked up a Zoom G1Xon that I will use for some of the chorus, flange and maybe a delay or 2. No need for any of the amp models or the distortions on the Zoom. I can't say enough about this amp. It's pretty amazing and for the price it just knocks it out of the park. When I got it home last night I peeled off the price tags knowing I was not taking this one back to the store. It's a keeper. Can't imagine needing anything else. Will be plenty big for any venue we will play. OK,, I will shut up now. Blackstar HT Club 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 woohoo indeed sir! very nice - congrats on the purchase. Just got a new (secondhand.. at least) rig together myself this week, and the feeling of something being much better than you expect is a real buzz aint it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dog Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Congrats on the new amp..... [thumbup] I have the little brother and am still very happy with it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Nice!! [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Nice, congrats! I also have the little brother head version. Greats amps AFAIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Sweet ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Seems like a great combo that can do a lot. Blackstar is making really great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vangoghsear Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 One of the music stores I shop at always sets me up on that same type Blackstar amp to try out guitars. Very nice amp and reasonably priced for what you get. Enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Good Deal Dude <throws crossed arms Double Devil Horns>! rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I've been considering one of those myself.......glad to hear you like it. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Slick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Sounds like you are very happy… Congrats… Oh no!!! Amp GAS… Pewh…! I'm wiffin it strong. I'm real happy with my Rebel 30 but a combo would sure save me some set up time…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingPongBob Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Nice score quapman!!! Mikey likes it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thanks Guys... Much appreciated. the feeling of something being much better than you expect is a real buzz aint it. Hell ya.. I usually only use reviews as a guideline until I can for my own opinion. The tell tale for me was the ratio of positive to negative that drew me to the amp. Sometimes that can work against things when your expectations are set high it's easy to be disappointed. Not the case with this one. I've been considering one of those myself.......glad to hear you like it. NHTom If you are considering one and you have the ability to take it and try it before you buy it you should take one home and try it out. I really didn't get to appreciate it until I could use it in a jam where it was in a mix of sound. It was really clear and cut through well. Sounds like you are very happy… Congrats… Oh no!!! Amp GAS… Pewh…! I'm wiffin it strong. I'm real happy with my Rebel 30 but a combo would sure save me some set up time…. And it's only 53 lbs Dave ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Top Dan Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I've got a Blackstar HT5-R mini stack for home and it's superb. Blackstar make quality gear and are getting more and more popular. I've been told that Blackstar was started by a group of ex-Marshall employees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dog Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I've got a Blackstar HT5-R mini stack for home and it's superb. Blackstar make quality gear and are getting more and more popular. I've been told that Blackstar was started by a group of ex-Marshall employees? Marshall engineers to be exact..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 I've been told that Blackstar was started by a group of ex-Marshall employees? Yep! Marshall engineers to be exact..... And yep! Never heard of these amps before last week. Pretty happy I did. Are you quick to suggest that any sport with a puck has to be about the best as you jab your elbow in her! Lol!! Not many will have a clue what the hell you are talking about. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Congratulations! I was considering a HT60 lately, but - due to lack of founds - decided to upgrade my current amps. I am glad to hear You like Your new amp. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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