The Blackstar Amplification design team is based in Northampton, England, and the amps and pedals are hand-wired in Korea. The four founding directors are all musicians and have over 50 years combined experience in guitar amplification design and production. As a team they are extremely passionate about guitar amplifier design and absolutely committed to providing guitarists with the best possible tools for self expression. As a company Blackstar are strongly independent and this spirit is reflected in their design philosophy. Rather than restricting guitarists to the signature sounds of the established brands, Blackstar Amplification products allow tonal flexibility far beyond that of existing equipment. Through unique and patented innovations you will, for the very first time, be able to discover the ‘sound in your head’. The HT Range of award-winning Blackstar valve pedals feature true high voltage (300V) circuitry and are packed with innovations and tone. The revolutionary, patent-applied-for tone shaping feature ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) will redefine the tonal expectations of guitarists.