RAT HotRod Blackheart BH5H Modified Head

Hi there.

The head is modified by Andy Talbot (search for andydokken user on uk ebay).
He has done a fantastic job, this amp has one of the best rock tones I ever heard.
Due to Power Scale that is installed, you can get pure output valve distortion at bedroom levels.
This thing rocks big time.

I have the basic version (no fx loop, no tube rectifier, no boost etc).
More info on setup (guitar etc) on intro of video.

You can't go any better even for 4 times the money it costs.
Pure creamy british output valve distortion at its best.
Notice at 1:20 how it sounds when I crank the master volume (2nd control left to right). The output valve at full blast, and yet due to power scaling, you can talk over it...

I hope this video gives you a slight idea of what this thing really is.
HIGHLY recommended

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• Blackheart
• BH5H
• RAT
• Electronics
• HotRod
• Tube
• Guitar
• Amp

[mytoobusr]

Nice work..

I,m still on the learning curve with electric guitars and amps... maybe you can answer a couple of Q,s

Are the Humbuckers PAF?

Does it really matter not having an "Effects Loop" in one of these modded amps by Andy.

I have the Dual Output model with line out and no room to put in an Effects Loop..

Thanks

[dmihos]

The pups are stock Gibson SG humbuckers, 490, 498. The effects loop, as already mentioned, is necessary only if you need a time effect (reverb, delay etc)

[Fiarzen]

how much is it for one of these?

[dmihos]

About 250GBP off ebay

[puch625]

Hi, thanks for quick response.

I'm using humbuckers and PS1 mode.

I have altered between standard neck humbucker

at an Ibanez RG150, and bridge humbucker Seymour Duncan Invader.

Did you use any effect/pedal in front of amp?

[dmihos]

No, just the guitar through the RC2 through the amp, no effects.

[jsrnash12]

@dmihos Often they work fine though. Reverb can be in normal loop and it will usually sound great.

[mansonmb1]

Thanks for the demo, I got a Rat BH15 this week, can't believe how good it is, lovely little amp

[BenditlikeBecker]

A few leads would of been nice :D Good demo dude, it sounds great.

[mytoobusr]

Hey, Thanks for the help guys.

Okay, i have a Verb rack unit this is why i asked. It sounds sort of okay in front but its designed to put in the loop.

I do have a Crate Powerblock with an effects loop but of course thats SS not valve. Is there any way to place the verb rack in between the two amps. Is this a viable option?.. if so what would the signal flow be

Should add that i have a Palmer pd-03 powersoak too.

With my inexperience i dont like to just hook things up, without knowing its okay.

[Fiarzen]

effects loop only matters if you want to use it lots of effects like reverb and delay, but most of the time they can go in front of the amp no problem anyway.

[itsonlyrcknroll]

puch625, with London Power Scaling you SHOULD reduce the gain, or on this amp the volume setting, to preserve your tone as you make use of the power scaling feature. Demos and literature of the Suhr Badger 18 explain this. Since you are essentially reducing the power of your amp, it will break up much sooner...that's the whole idea behind power scaling...great tube breakup at low volumes. The power scaling and gain controls, or on this amp the volume, SHOULD be used together.