Experts recommend EVH 5150III 50W EL34 more than Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer EVH 5150III 50W EL34 over Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII, but both Guitar Amps have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, EVH 5150III 50W EL34 received 2 recommendations: from Music Radar (19 Jul 2023) and Loud Beats. By contrast, Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII received only 1 recommendation from Loud Beats.
| Rank | Change | Price | Guitar Amp | Gearank  | GuitarPlayer  | BestReviews  | Music Radar  | Guitar World  | BestCovery  | Ledger Note  | Music Critic  | Loud Beats  | audiosorcerer.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | - | $2600 |  EVH 5150III 50W EL34 The EVH 5150III 50W EL34 guitar amplifier head is a highly versatile and praised amp, perfect for metal players and lead guitarists, with its high-gain sound, EL34 tubes, three channels, and 50 watts of power. | - | - | - | 15 | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| 43 | N/A | $895 |  Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- Loud Beats ranked EVH 5150III 50W EL34 as #5 and Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII as #6
Rank Guitar Amp ... ... #5 out of 9 EVH 5150III 50W EL34 #6 out of 9 Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII ... ... Source: loudbeats.org - On 19 Jul 2023 Music Radar ranked EVH 5150III 50W EL34 as #15
Rank Guitar Amp Comment ... ... ... #15 out of 22 EVH 5150III 50W EL34 The best valve head for hard rock and metal... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com
After counting and adding up the 103 expert endorsements of the January rankings, EVH 5150III 50W EL34 outranks Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII. This is not to say that Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII is a bad option. Like EVH 5150III 50W EL34, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, EVH 5150III 50W EL34 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Guitar Amp | Gearank | GuitarPlayer | BestReviews | Music Radar | Guitar World
| BestCovery | Ledger Note | Music Critic | Loud Beats | audiosorcerer.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $169 |  Orange Crush 20 The Orange Crush 20 guitar amplifier is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, versatility, power, and durability, making it a reliable choice for guitarists in various use cases. | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | - |
| 2 | - | $249 |  Positive Grid Spark The Positive Grid Spark is a versatile and portable digital guitar amplifier with customizable sound options, Bluetooth connectivity, and a companion app, making it ideal for practice sessions and small performances. | - | 1 | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Marshall MG50CFX | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Marshall DSL100H | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 5 | - | - | 1 |
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Expert reviews [2]
Total expert reviews: 2
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 2
Expert reviews [3]
Total expert reviews: 3
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by musicaroo.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 3 reviews | 100 |
| Lowest score by musicaroo.com | 100 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Features: Equipped with 2 channels and 4 modes, the Blackstar HT Club 40 is the ideal gigging valve amp for club-sized venues. The 40-Watt EL34 driven power amplifier has amazing punch and dynamics that will easily cut through in a full band situation. Switching to the ISF-equipped overdrive channel accesses a further two modes classic crunch and super-saturated lead
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From Seller:
- 100-watt 3-channel All-tube Guitar Amplifier Head with EL34 Power Tubes
- External Bias Adjustment
- Resonance Control
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