An old-school inspired all-tube combo.

The Blackheart Little Giant BH5-112 is a combo amp that serves up powerful boutique tube guitar amp tone in a robust, stylish package. This 5W, single-ended, Class A combo is powered by an EL84 and voiced through a 12AX7 preamp tube. With a switchable pentode/triode selector and 3-band EQ controls, you get the only amp in its class to deliver true tonal range, from instantaneous punch to deliciously greasy overdrive, and with precise control over output volume.

Every feature of the Blackheart Little Giant BH5-112 represents zealous dedication to true quality in tone, looks and ruggedness. The open back tuned design and (blue frame) Blackheart model 1216A Speaker by Eminence is the fruit of extensive research involving Crate and Eminence. The result is a very musical and responsive combo. Under its sexy exterior you'll find a 16 gauge, folded and welded steel chassis, 1/2" corner radiuses, 15 ply, void-free birch cabinetry and meticulous tolex work insuring years of reliable performance.

Blackheart BH5-112 5W 1x12 Little Giant Tube Combo Amp Features:

• 5W Single-Ended, Class A amplifier
• 4, 8 and 16 ohm Speaker outs
• Solid State Rectifier
• Volume with 3-Band EQ
• Pentode (5W)/Triode (3W) Switch
• 12" Blackheart Model 1216A Speaker by Eminence with American Voicing and optimized for open back cabinet
• DC Power to filaments for super quiet operation
• 15-ply (18mm) thick. void-free Plywood Construction
• 1W resistors in signal path, 2W & 5W resistors in power supply

Blackheart is gonna leave its mark on you - and you'll never play the same again. Order today.

Blackheart BH5-112 5W 1x12 Little Giant Tube Combo Amp

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Perfect Combo Amp

Posted by DTJ77 from GA on Sep 8, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, alternative, Christian rock

This amp is a good solution to the volume issue in terms of playing at home without sacraficing your tone. You can get a lot of mileage out of lower powered amps like this. This amp has some realy good features but I did convert the P/T switch into a stand by switch. I consider this an unavoidable change if you're realy looking to get years of use out of it. The 3-band tone stack is a blessig and it has good cabinetry to as well. And the options for a speaker upgrade is unlimmited. This amp is a no-brainer at this price point.

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Can't ask for anything better

Posted by me on Apr 22, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: rock, blues

I've been playing this for about 6 months and the Bottom line is that I love this amp and couldn't ask for anything better. Turn this all the way up and the natural tube break up sounds awsome; I don't event want to use pedals with it. Plus, when it distorts, it responds exceptionally well to changes in picking, pickups, and guitar volume so you can leave it cranked and go from a roaring overdrive to a cleaned up tone just by picking lighter. If you don't believe me, check out some clips on youtube and compare this amps overdrive with any other tube amp out there. Has plenty of head room and gets very, very loud. I live in a pretty small apartment and have to run it through an attenuator so I don't get arrested. Plus, if you do need pedals, it takes them very well. I'm a fan and would recommend it to anyone.

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Good as Original Great with JJ tubes!

Posted by Carlsbad Man from Carlsbad, CA on Mar 1, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, Classic Rock

I bought this amp and was very satisfied with the purchase until the tubes went out one day. But wait that is the good news. I popped a JJ EL84 and a EH preamp tube and this thing is now AWESOME. Don't even want to use my pedals now. Sounds like an amp worth fives the price. Change the tubes and this is the best amp for the money. I'm just a real normal play for fun guitarist here but trust me.

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This amp rocks!

Posted by SWGuitarist on Nov 26, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Local musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues-rock, punk

I have to say, this amp is overall pretty amazing. After using this amp, I've never wanted to go back to a solid state amp. The tube sound is so warm and because of the low wattage, you can also get awesome overdrive without too much volume. It would be nice to have multiple lines in and it would be even better to get a line out for those times when you can't mic the amp. But overall, it's a great buy. The only negative comment I have is that I recieved this amp a few months back from a friend who had replaced the tube. I got an amazing deal on it because he kept it in such good condition and because it had been cheaper at the time. While prices do change over time, for the extra $$ I'd recommend upgrading to the Blackheart Handsome Devil.

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O.K. but not Great

Posted by joesl8 on Oct 22, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Alternative, Blues, Rock

Overall this is a decent amp and I would recommend it as a good buy under $300. If you are a novice, like the Crate type stringy dirt sound, you'll be in happy. To me however, the amp sounds a bit thin, the quality of the cabinet is a little cheap and the cleans were lacking sparkle. It is a cheap amp. Although it wasn't my cup of tea it may be yours so I'd recommend trying it first. I purchased this amp and returned it prior to 30 days.

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