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  • #1

    Blackstar selection dilemma

    Assume that neither the price differential nor the space is a concern. Also assume that none of the options is likely to get gigged. Which would you pick just for the hell of it?
    17
    Blackstar HT-20 plus HTV112
    23.53%
    4
    Blackstar HT-20H plus HTV212
    47.06%
    8
    Blackstar HT-20H plus HTV412a
    23.53%
    4
    Rob option....
    5.88%
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    Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

    I always prefer head and cab. And I'm not sure anything over a 2x12 is really necessary. I think the 4x12 could be cool, but I also think it's probably overkill.

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      Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

      Originally posted by misterwhizzy View Post
      but I also think it's probably overkill.
      Me too, but that doesn't stop me wanting one
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      • #4
        Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

        I own the head, you will love it! But if you don't plan on gigging, get the head + 2x12 cab, that way you have a little extra dough if you end up wanting to swap the speakers.

        4x12 is fun, but it's unnecessary unless you gig to moderately large crowds. I have a 4x12, but a downside is that is really difficult to transport without a truck.
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        • #5
          Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

          Not gigging? Just the combo.
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          • #6
            Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

            I voted for the head and combo, but I recommend getting the head with reverb.
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            • #7
              Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

              Don't all the HT-20 heads have reverb? I thought it was just the HT-5 that had the option to go without.

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              • #8
                Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

                Originally posted by misterwhizzy View Post
                Don't all the HT-20 heads have reverb? I thought it was just the HT-5 that had the option to go without.
                You are correct sir.
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                Originally posted by kevlar3000
                The smoker is great at adding a few decades, kinda like having Keith Richards breathe on yer guitar for a few hours...
                Originally posted by CTN
                I will kill you. Then I will resuscitate you, so you can watch me steal your new Tokai and play some horrible sounding ultra-dissonant death metal on it, then I will kill you again.
                FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! DC RESISTANCE DOES NOT DETERMINE ACTUAL OUTPUT OF A PICKUP.

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                • #9
                  Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

                  I'm all about overkill. You know I'd have the 4x12. Right now my main practice rig is an HT-5 combo through a Marshall 1960A.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

                    Originally posted by JOLLY View Post
                    I'm all about overkill. You know I'd have the 4x12. Right now my main practice rig is an HT-5 combo through a Marshall 1960A.
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                    • #11
                      Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

                      If not gigging, I would opt for the combo with no extension cab.

                      If gigging, I would opt for the combo with the 1x12 extension cab. It's the best option the way I see it, because you can choose to leave the separate cab at home if you want. Or you can use it with any extension cab along with the external speaker, or even unhook the internal speaker and use it as if it was a head in some cases.
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                      • #12
                        Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

                        I feel the same as you Chris...for the sake of harmony in the house and being sensible I'd go for the head and 2x12...

                        Why do I keep looking at 4x12 cabs for my JTM45???


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                        • #13
                          Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

                          I own the HT20 combo and I love it. But sometimes I wish I bought the head plus cab instead of the combo.

                          I think the head + 212 cab is a better option. Just get better speakers for it and a tube swap when the stock tubes fail.
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                          • #14
                            Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

                            Originally posted by stevie_bees View Post
                            Why do I keep looking at 4x12 cabs for my JTM45???
                            Because that's awesome.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Blackstar selection dilemma

                              I'd go 4 x 12... I use one with my Tiny Terror... but it's there if my mates or I need another 4 x 12.

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