Blackstar HT-Blackfire – Gus G Signature Distortion Pedal
Description
Blackstar HT-Blackfire – Gus G Signature Distortion Pedal
Mint Condition – Year of Manufacture: 2004
The Blackstar HT-Blackfire is the first artist signature pedal from Blackstar, developed in collaboration with Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind). Designed to deliver “the ultimate heavy metal distortion,” this valve-driven, two-channel pedal offers versatile high-gain tones perfect for classic distortion or screaming lead sounds. Its build, features, and signature design make it a standout collector’s item and a powerful tool for modern metal guitarists.
Specifications
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Model: Blackstar HT-Blackfire – Gus G Signature
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Type: Valve-Driven Distortion Pedal
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Year of Manufacture: 2004
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Channels: Fire (classic high-gain distortion), Fury (lead distortion)
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Controls: Gain and Volume for each channel, ISF (patent-pending), Tone shaping
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Valve: ECC83
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Output: Speaker-emulated out
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Bypass: True bypass
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LEDs: Orange and red for channel status
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Construction: Rugged metal enclosure with black grille and Gus G logo
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Country of Manufacture: [Insert Country]
Tone & Use
The HT-Blackfire excels in heavy metal and hard rock tones:
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Fire Channel: High-gain classic distortion for rhythm and crunch.
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Fury Channel: Screaming lead distortion for solos.
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ISF Control: Shapes tonal character to suit UK or US style gain textures.
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Speaker-Emulated Out: Perfect for direct recording or connecting to headphones.
Valve-driven design ensures dynamic response and rich harmonic content, making it suitable for both studio and stage use. A must-have for collectors and fans of Gus G’s signature sound.
Condition:
Mint condition, fully functional, pristine cosmetic state.



