Blackstar DA 100 RUBY Doug Aldrich Signature

Name: DA 100 RUBY Doug Aldrich Signature
Brand: Blackstar
SKU: 407161
Price: 1490.00 EUR
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EAN : 0845644009121

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Information

Essential Information About the Blackstar DA100 RUBY Amp
• 100W All-Tube Head (4 x EL34) designed for modern rock and hard rock tones, with an ideal power reserve for the stage.
• 3 Channels and 6 Voicings to cover everything from American/British cleans to Classic and Modern saturations, with two variations per overdrive family.
• CabRig DSP + USB Audio + XLR Output : a direct solution for recording and live performance without sacrificing tonal signature.
• Power Reduction to 10W, built-in reverb, series effects loop, and 5-way FS-14-DA footswitch included for full control.

DA 100 RUBY Doug Aldrich Signature

1.490,00 €VAT incl.

3,10 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The DA100 RUBY marks a special milestone: it is Doug Aldrich's first venture into the world of signature amplifiers, in collaboration with Blackstar. Designed as a high-end head focused on performance, it is positioned within the brand's family of powerful and versatile stage amps, emphasizing usable cleans, punchy crunches, and very singing lead saturations. Its Ruby Red covering and "pro ready" approach (XLR, USB, CabRig, dedicated footswitch) clearly place it among tools crafted for demanding guitarists, from studio to tour.

Who This Amp Is For

The Blackstar DA100 RUBY is aimed at intermediate to professional guitarists seeking an all-tube head capable of performing well both in rehearsal and live, while remaining practical for recording. Its 100 Watt power is perfectly suited for bands with energetic drummers and stages where headroom and authority in the low end are needed. Style-wise, it excels in rock, hard rock, modern metal, and all aesthetics where precise rhythm and lead tones that cut through the mix are desired, without losing the dynamics of pick attack.

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb	Attenuator	Yes
Category	Guitar amp head	Category	Amplifier
Technology	Tubes	Number of channels	3
Effects loop	Yes	EQ	3 channels
Amp tubes	4 x EL34	Color	Red
Pre-amp tubes	2 x ECC83	Power output	100 W

Questions frequently asked

Can the Blackstar DA100 RUBY be used at 10 W?

Reducing the power to 10 W provides more natural compression and harmonics at a controlled volume, while retaining the character of this 100 W head.

How many channels and voicings are available?

The three channels include six voicings: American Clean, British Clean, two Classic Overdrive, and two Modern Overdrive.

Is it possible to record or play live without a microphone in front of the cabinet?

The CabRig DSP section offers a dedicated XLR output for front-of-house or in-ear monitor systems. USB audio allows for computer recording. A cabinet tone suitable for live use is thus available without microphone placement.

What is the tube configuration of the DA100 RUBY?

The all-tube design pairs 2 ECC83 tubes in the preamp with 4 EL34 tubes in the power stage. This setup delivers a punchy attack and saturation suited for rock, hard rock, and modern metal.