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.

While Doug has numerous signature products to his name, he has never before ventured into the world of signature amplifiers, until now.

The 60 Second Story

 

  • Custom voiced to Doug’s specification and road tested to ensure these amps sound incredible and perform night after night in the most challenging environments.
  • Featuring a footswitchable effects loop with tail lengths adjustable via Architect software for seamless switching.
  • At the heart of this amplifier lies the classic British amplifier setup of 4x EL34s and 2x ECC83s to achieve that iconic rock ’n’ roll growl.
  • The DA412B has a significant artist-requested upgrade of Celestion Vintage 30 speakers – an iconic British powerhouse loudspeaker.
  • A switchable power reduction circuit is included giving reliable, transparent reduction down to 10% of the amplifiers rated power, making it easy to switch between the stage, rehearsals, studio or home.
  • Pro connectivity and integration into your setup using low latency USB audio as a valve interface for recording, and XLR D.I. for live use.
  • ISF stands for ‘Infinite Shape Feature’. Unique to Blackstar products, this control can take you from a more ‘American’ sounding amp all the way through to a classic ‘British’ amplifier and anywhere inbetween.
  • CabRig IR-based speaker simulator technology built in and loaded with three custom artist CabRig patches that we have developed with Doug: Doug’s Ruby Reds, Doug’s Classic Cabs and Doug’s L.A. Studio.

A Message from Doug…

 

“It feels like I’ve spent my entire life chasing the perfect tone. Over the years, I’ve owned dozens of amps—from modern to boutique, modded to vintage classics. Most of them were tube amps, and each had something special, but I was always searching for more.

I’ve been lucky to build great relationships with many amp companies and received several offers to create a signature amp. Yet, I never fully committed. I just wasn’t 100% sure... until now.

Blackstar and I are pleased to present the DA100 RUBY. A huge shoutout to their R&D team—these guys absolutely nailed every detail I was looking for and then some. Blackstar has always been a trailblazer in the amp world, carving out a reputation for innovation, and this amp is, without a doubt, the most perfect live and recording amp I’ve ever played.

It brings all the sounds in my head to life. From the very first playthrough, I was blown away—this amp delivers everything, from lush, warm cleans to the most aggressive, ripping leads I’ve ever felt or heard. And though I’ve found my go-to settings, the tonal possibilities are endless—seriously, this amp goes places I never imagined.

What struck me first was the amp’s incredible responsiveness— it immediately reacts to every nuance of my playing. We tweaked the midrange EQ, and it just feels amazing. Whether you’re playing blues or metal, the DA100 RUBY has that perfect “sticky” bark that rips right out of the speakers.

It’s a very confident amp with very strong personality. Get ready to soar!”

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

DA100

Power:100W

Valves: 2 x ECC83, 4 x EL34

Channels: 3

Voices: 6 Voices; American Clean, British Clean, Classic Overdrive x2, Modern Overdrive x2

EQ: ISF, Treble, Middle, Bass

Power Reduction:100W, 10W

Reverb:Y

Cab Rig DSP: Y

USB Audio: Y

XLR CabRig Output: Y

Series Effects Loop: Y (with level switch and adjustable tail lengths via free Architect software)

Footswitchable:Y (Included 5-Way FS-14-DA foot controller)

Weight (kg): 17.8

Dimensions (mm): 591 x 245 x 225

DA412B

Power: 240 Watts

Speakers: 4 x 12" Celestion Vintage 30s

Impedance: Stereo – 2 x 8 Ohms. Mono – 4 or 16 Ohms. Selectable by input jack

Closed back

Weight (kg): 43.4

Dimensions (mm): 751 x 756 x 358

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