Blackstar DA5 Ruby Doug Aldrich Signature Combo Valve Amp

Doug Aldrich is widely regarded as one of the most respected guitarists in the world, boasting an impressive career with legendary bands such as Whitesnake, Dio, Burning Rain, Lion, Hurricane, House of Lords, Bad Moon Rising, and Revolution Saints. Since 2016, Doug has also been a key member of the all-star rock supergroup, The Dead Daisies, all while releasing several solo albums.

The DA100 Ruby turned heads and won awards across the world. Developed in close collaboration with Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies and Whitesnake, it delivered a stage-ready tone that players everywhere wanted. The DA5 Ruby gives you exactly that. Same DNA. Same Ruby finish. Same legendary Aldrich character. Now in a form that fits your home and your studio.

• Doug Aldrich signature combo built on the award-winning HT-5R MK III platform.
• Custom Aldrich 50 loudspeaker, developed with Doug, delivers exceptional depth and projection.
• All the tone of the DA100 Ruby at home and studio volumes.
• Unique push-pull valve power stage for authentic valve feel at any volume.
• CabRig™ IR-based speaker simulation built in with 3 user presets.
• USB-C direct recording, XLR output, load protection for silent recording and practice.
• Iconic Ruby finish with cast alloy plate logo and premium toggle switches.
• Each DA5 comes with some of Doug Aldrich’s Dunlop plectrums and a signed certificate of authenticity.
• Includes FS-22 – 2 way footswitch to change channels and voices.
• Although the DA5 has less controls compared to the DA100, the basic internal electronic building blocks of the signal paths are largely the same. Not just ‘based on’ but ‘derived from’.
• Unlike most other low power valve amps which are single-ended, this is a genuine push-pull design using a 12BH7 valve that delivers the feel and character of 100W valve amp.
• Authentic big-rig valve tone in a 5 Watt combo, with power reduction down to 0.5 Watt for any playing situation.
• Custom Aldrich 50 loudspeaker co-developed with Doug Aldrich for more headroom, more authority and more presence.
• Doug’s signature looks with Ruby finish and cast alloy Blackstar logo, built for players who refuse to compromise.