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Arran Day - ThisCity

There is no other word for the HT-Dual pedal other than "RAD". It can be used on any amp for a great heavy as F*ck sound! Wouldn't play a show without it.


Big Jim Sullivan

I'm back where I started, Pure Amplification, Pure Tone" It's the sound I started with 50 odd years ago but better.


Andy Cairns - Therapy?

I'm totally blown away by the HT-Pedals. The sound is amazing and the tone is very versatile indeed. Also loving the design and build. I'll be making the most of these in the studio and live!


Simon Bloor - Rosie Oddie & The Odd Squad

The HT series are solid robust pedals and simple to use. I've been using the HT-Boost to access that breaking up tone from my tube amp with great results both live and in the studio. The HT-Dist offers a very useable and flexible tone that doesn't get lost in the mix. Blackstar's HT pedals are superlative contenders for even the most scrupulous of tone purists.


Reuben Gotto - Johnny Truant

I just got back from playing Wacken, and the HT-DistX sounded absolutely killer - I didn't even bother setting up a distorted channel on the amp! The emulated output feature is f*cking awesome for recording too, and perfect for writing at home between tours. It's the heaviest sounding pedal I've ever played through bar none.


Rich Jones - Amen, The Loyalties

WOW! The HT-DIST is unbelievable. I ended up with a Pe*vey amp 'cough' so I just dialed it in clean and used the pedal and it sounded amazing! Seriously. I totally love it!


Hugh Harris - The Kooks

The HT-BOOST is authentic, Warm, with Valvey Tones, a sterling addition to our collection. A small pedal with a big sound


Aziz - Solo, Ex-Stone Roses, Ian Brown

Dear Blackstar, thanks for the preview. Maybe you should change the name to 'BADASS!!'


Ian Love - Rival Schools

The HT-BOOST is exactly what I've been looking for!


Jolyon Dixon – Amy McDonald

These Artisan 15 amps are just awesome! The kind of amps that simply make you play better, and give you a quality of tone that just shouldn’t be possible from a 1x12 combo! Amazing! As for the HT DUAL pedal, well, you need never be without that great sound wherever you go…bloody brilliant!


Boz Boorer - Morrissey

It's nice to see the reliability and class of British engineering and design is alive and living under the banner of 'Blackstar Amplification'


Steve Cradock – Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Scene

The Artisan 30 has great tone! I’ve got three of the little f*ckers in a line!


Scott Middleton – Cancer Bats

I use the HT-DISTX so much more than my T**e Scr***er ‘cos it sounds better! It’s perfect for a solo boost or to beef up my tone a little bit when the engineers make me turn down my volume.


Tom Lilleywhite - Targets

The HT-Drive pedal brings a new level of depth, tone and gain to my guitar sound


Jake Dunkley – Targets

The HT Boost pedal finally gives me that extra edge when I need it, without compromising on my amps tone.


Dan P. Carter - Hexes & BBC Radio One Rock Show Presenter

I can honestly say the Artisan 100 is genius! Tried it with both the HT-DUAL and the HT-DIST pedals... Wicked! The sound of the amp being driven is awesome, and VERY loud! It scared the rest of the band.


Tim Boardman - Saving Aimee

I’ve got the HT-DUAL first channel set up as a bluesy crunch, but with the volume on the guitar, it cleans up really nicely - it's so versatile. The second channel is just pure beefy dirt, and makes open chords ring out forever!


Randy Bachman - Bachman-Turner Overdrive

“The Blackstar HT-DUAL pedal has become my “go to” pedal. Its fatness, depth of sound and tonal variations are incredible. As a touring and recording artist playing music from the past four decades that have to recreate the sounds on the hits that I play from The Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, and my own recordings the HT-DUAL gets all the solo tones I need. At half the size and twice the tone of my precious twin overdrive it has become irreplaceable in my rig.”


Sergeant Stax - The Communicators

The Blackstar Artisan 100 Watt head and HT Dual pedal gives me the flexibility and tone of a 3 Channel boutique amp 3 times the price! Amazing!


Simon Humphries - Failsafe

The Artisan 30 blew me away as soon as I switched it on. It gave me the clean sound I'd wanted to hear for ages, warm yet clear with just the right amount of breakup. The other thing about this amp is the volume, I had it on 10 watts and it’s still definitely one of the loudest amps I’ve ever played!


Ross - The Ghost Frequency

I've been using the HT-DISTX both live and in the studio and it sounds sick! I love the versatile range of the distortion and how thick and warm it sounds. It's definitely the best distortion pedal I've heard and the fact that its built like a tank is a huge bonus too!


Murphy - THe Ghost Frequency

The HT-DUAL is outstanding! I used the built-in distortion on my USA combo for about a year but was never completely happy with it as it lacked any real bottom end or aggressive mids. The HT-Dual has it all, very very happy with it!


Banks - Haunts

I've used every amplifier under the sun trying to find that elusive 'clean yet dirty' sound. The Artisan 30 is the sound I've been searching for, a perfect blend of vintage and modern.. warm, punchy, tight, and unforgiving. The pedals have been great in the studio, not just for tracking but for adding layers of filth in the mix too. The flexible EQ makes them useful on anything from drums right through to vocals.


Alex Woodcock - Haunts

The Artisan 30 is ridiculous, its bang on the sound we're after...! It’s so clear with just the right amount of break up with that vintage sound, but hifi enough to keep a really tight bottom end. So responsive and punchy. We really weren't expecting to be so impressed!


Griff - The Quireboys

Blackstar gives me the best pure overdriven sound with a sturdy design that will last the distance on the road. The HT-DUAL pedal helps me push and control the sound the way I need. It really is 'the sound in your head'. Cheers to Blackstar!”


Al Reilly - Logan

Blackstar Pedals are right up there with the best. The HT_DIST Distortion is going straight on my pedalboard, It Rocks!


Sven Atle Kopperud - Dimmu Borgir

The HT-DISTX tone cuts through like a hot knife in butter, or like a shovel through cement. In other words its killer!


Dai Pritchard- Rose Tattoo

Blackstar are the holy grail of tone!, this is what a handwired head should sound like. Big, loud and a beautiful definition in the low end. The ISF function is a great innovation and shows that these guys are serious about pushing boundaries. I recently acquired a HT-DUAL pedal and was totally blown away! The versatility of this thing is amazing, it can turn any amp into a three channel tone machine, in conjunction with the artisan 100, that’s it.......I'm done....search over......mission accomplished!


Nelsta – High Society

I just love the Blackstar sound. It’s mean and precise. There was a hole in the market and Blackstar filled it!


Jay Mehler - Kasabian

The HT-DUAL is the base of my live sound. I have been searching for something this good to build on. It's Empire!


Stu Gili-Ross - Gallows

there's no substitute for my HT-DUAL blackstar. I've used alot of pedals in my quest for the dirtiest, heaviest bass tone but nothing compares. This valve in a box gives me that dirty heavy tone without losing any clarity. I love it!


James Mastro – Ian Hunter Band

The HT-BOOST is a great pedal that lets me control my tone and boost stage exactly where I want it, instead of being at the mercy of the pedal itself. Having those tone controls allows you to dial in just what you want to hear. And the switching was whisper quiet, which is key for a boost pedal. The HT-DIST not only sounds good on its own, but more importantly, sounds GREAT in a band context, which many pedals can't pull off. You will be heard with this pedal, loud and clear!


Stewart Mac

I played through the HT-DISTX pedal in rehearsals and it's insane! The low end is amazing!


Ray Hatfield - Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash

I was looking for one of the old American two channel pedals when our studio engineer suggested the “Blackstar HT-Dual”. Straight from opening the box it’s been fantastic. It seems very sturdy and well made with silent switching and controls that do exactly what they say, transparent boost to insane drive, the tone and the way it reacts with the guitar and amp is awesome. On top of all that for recording demo’s to p.c. the speaker emulated output knocks the spots of any of the software amps I own


Paul Mahon – The Answer

The HT-DIST was the missing weapon in my tone arsenal. But now the search is over, anytime I need some boost, crunch or fluid sustain I just step on the HT!


Dave ‘Bucket’ Colwell

Having worked with all the guys at Blackstar and knowing their passion & pedigree, I was excited to try these new handwired amps as soon as... My expectations were realised AND SOME! the clarity of sound, and at no compromise in terms of warmth, is incredible. The all valve gain of the 30 watt & sheer VOLUME of the 100 watt head make a guitar sound like a guitar. And I can see the wide variation of tone being of great value for all styles of player. A bonus is the fantastic selection of gain pedals, my favourite being the HT-DUAL enabling me to get a big, pure rock sound out of virtually any amp on fly dates. See you on tour!


Kirk McKim - The Pat Travers Band

The amps are like the best of the best. the voice switch is amazing, allowing you to dial the exact tone you want. It really is the sound in your head..


Mickey Waters - The Answer

The HT-DRIVE gives me incredible boost, but with a solid and warm tone that I have never achieved with any other stomp pedal. It's a monster! It sometimes frightens when I switch it on.


Pat Travers

Thanks for the use of the best amps I have ever plugged a guitar into


Steve Conte – New York Dolls

HT-DRIVE: Beautiful and creamy tube saturation! it beats the shit out of the big name overdrive pedals i've been using for years... HT-DUAL: What a pleasure...crunch and/or more crunch - it's like having two great independent tube amps on stage w/ you - and you can carry it in a backpack


Nikki Murray – (Unklejam, Celine Dion, Backstreet Boys)

Blackstar amps have the modern touch with the vintage tone


Dean Roberts – Stewart Mac and MIQ

The 4/12 kicks ass and the pedals are a must for every pedalboard freak! Keep up the f in great work and show the big boys that you lot are banging on the back door with wicked equipment!


Ed Harcourt

The HT-DUAL is quite easily the most savage, brilliant distortion pedal I've ever used. The layout is classy, it's simple to use and obviously having a valve gives it the edge over other pedals. I won't ever look back now, it's perfection personified in its style, durability and grittiness. Thanks Blackstar, here's to the future of rock!


Karl Kingman - The Scarlet Street Resistance

Nothing before has given me the control I need to produce filthy pumpin bass lines one minute and the next a more subtle distorted sound with such warmth and clarity – its dirtier than my fiancé


Kav - Happy Mondays

Blackstar pedals are by far the best guitar foot pedals I’ve used to date. Live or in the studio the power is gigantic! The sound is big and whether you are playing to 70,000 people or 500 they have the same impact. I have used the pedal all over my new solo album and found myself unable to use my other pedals. Whether you want a Stones crunch a funky twang or a big wall of nose this is it! My Telecaster my Gretch or my Les Paul with my blackstar driven through my amps deliver nothing short of a killer sound!


Adam Evans - Just Jack

The HT-DUAL will be the basis of my new board as it will make any rental amp when traveling sound great - I have looked a long time to find distorted tones like that, thanks!


Gareth Davies – Funeral For A Friend

Blackstar pedals are the most solid, versatile and ballsy effects I have ever put in front of my rig. Big sounds from Little boxes.


Gil Norton – Producer – FFAF, Foo Fighters, Pixies etc…

I have tried a set of the Blackstar HT pedals. I’m using them in the studio and they’re amazing. The tone they produce through any amp is exceptional and the ISF control lets you pinpoint the exact sound you want. The speaker emulated output is the best I’ve heard and is great for direct recording and re-voicing guitar tracks for mixing. They are a production dream


Jimi – Quireboys

All the power I need under my belt


Nikko James – Spike and Friends

The search is over.....I’ve found the Holy Grail of Overdrive pedals!


Jim Davies – Victory Pill

The HT-DISTX is pure value filth pedal is the pedal I’ve been waiting for, a quite unique distortion which sounds unlike any of the other distortion pedals vie tried, I managed to get some fantastic un- guitar like and frankly un-god like sounds from it!!!-I’m in. The HT-DISTX filth pedal sounds amazing, I’ve recorded with it straight from the pedal into the desk and got great results, it filthier than a Blackpool hen party


Gaz Smith – Raging Speedhorn

This little box transformed our sound! It's like having a little amp at your feet. And not only do they sound amazing, they look ace too...


Jay Thompson – Raging Speedhorn

The pure valve filth HT-DISTX pedal is the heaviest sounding pedal I’ve ever used...can't recommend it highly enough!!!

If you need an awesomely heavy valve tone, the pure valve filth is the pedal for you...essential stuff.


Roddy Stone – Viking Skull

This amp's so sexy it'll put the porn industry in chaos...

This amps tone is spot on and the power that comes out of it is so dense it could crush a planet.


Todd Marriot – I was a cub Scout

I am pleased to be using Blackstar. The pedals and amps offer a variation of sounds I love to play with and listen to.


Dave Leslie – Baby Animals

I am really excited to be a part of the Blackstar revolution. If you're looking for guitar sounds that are organic, 3-dimensional and you can feel thru your fingertips, then you need to check these pedals out ASAP. Your ears will love you for it.


Pete Bagnall - 1000 Hertz

The valve in my 'Pure Valve Filth' pedal gives that extra layer of power, whilst the ISF dial offers such a broad spectrum of tone it not only gets that perfect sound, it makes you wonder why you were ever happy before!


Paul Guerin – Quireboys

The Artisan sounds like a valve amp should sound, the clarity, warmth and above all the TONE is outstanding, this amp isn’t hiding behind a wall of fizz, it’s pure valve tone all the way


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