HT-20R MKII

Replacing Blackstar’s HT Studio 20, this 1x12 combo carries a handful of features over from its predecessor – then adds quite a few more in the shape of footswitchable alternative voicings for each channel, emulated USB, headphone and XLR outputs, plus a switchable power output to facilitate driving the twin-EL84 power section hard at sociable volumes.

Along with its facelifted retro-British styling, the control panel has been relocated to the top of the cabinet for easier access when