Blackstar DA100 Ruby - Doug Aldrich Signature

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, he’s also been a key member of the all-star rock supergroup, The Dead Daisies, all while releasing several solo albums.

Since February 2023, Doug has been performing with the HT Stage 100 MK III valve amp, paired with a modified HTV-412B MK III cabinet loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s. Doug loves the amp, quoting “it can cover anything from buttery clean tones to the ballsiest sound you have ever heard!” and asked Blackstar to make some key tweaks, to make it his dream amplifier.

Blackstar worked closely with Doug to develop the DA100. They made a series of functional and sonic adjustments, resulting in an amp that is nothing short of extraordinary.

Doug’s signature drive tones are legendary, and the R&D team partnered with him to craft a new OD Voice. This feature delivers a vintage, hot-rodded Plexi-style punch with the flick of a switch. Additionally, they fine-tuned the midrange to provide a chest-thumping resonance that makes every power chord hit with authority.

The upgraded Effects Loop is now fully footswitchable, controlled by the included 5-way footcontroller. They also added software customization, giving players precise control over effect “tails” when the loop is disengaged. Using the free Architect software, you can adjust tail length and store your settings directly in the amp, enabling seamless transitions during performances.

Specifications:

• Design: Innovative 100 Watt valve head designed in collaboration with Doug Aldrich
• Valves: 3 x ECC83 and 4 x EL34
• Channels: Three footswitchable channels
• Voices: Six footswitchable voices
• Effects Loop: Footswitchable with adjustable tail lengths
• Clean Channel: Boutique clean channel with expanded tone controls
• Overdrive Channels: Two hot-rodded ‘Plexi’ style overdrive channels
• Cabinet Simulation: CabRig with 3x Doug Aldrich presets
• Tone Control: Patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
• Power Reduction: Down to 10 percent of full Wattage
• Master Controls: Presence, Resonance, Master Volume
• Reverb: Digital Reverb with Dark/Light switch
• Outputs: Speaker Emulated output with 1×12/4×12 voicing
• Recording: USB for recording
• Footcontroller: 5-way Footcontroller included
• Design Finish: ‘Ruby’ red styling

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