Detail 01
Power reduction
The rated 100W output can be scaled down to 10W.
Product detailSKU #1500000455080
BlackstarDA100 Doug Aldrich Ruby 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 100W Doug Aldrich signature tube head pairing British EL34 power with a hot-rodded plexi-style OD voice, footswitchable effects loop, and adjustable power reduction.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking Doug Aldrich’s tonal vision
- Guitarists who want hot-rodded plexi-style overdrive
- Live and studio players who need power reduction and a footswitchable effects loop
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a compact low-watt amp head
- Players who do not want a tube amplifier
- Players looking for a combo amplifier
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
OD voice switch
It changes the overdrive channel to a hot-rodded plexi-style configuration.
Detail 03
Effects-loop tails
The loop can be switched off while tails are adjusted through Architect software.
Detail 04
CabRig speaker simulator
Three custom patches are included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It is a 100W tube amp head with power reduction to 10W.
- 02The included FS-14 DA controller operates the footswitchable effects loop.
- 03Effects-loop tail lengths are adjusted in Blackstar Architect software.
- 04It has 4/8/16-ohm speaker outputs; pair it with a compatible cabinet.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who developed the DA100 Ruby?
Blackstar developed it in collaboration with Doug Aldrich.
02What tubes does it use?
It uses four EL34 power tubes and three ECC83 preamp tubes.
03Is a foot controller included?
Yes. It includes the 5-way FS-14 DA foot controller.
04Can the effects loop be controlled during a performance?
Yes. The effects loop is footswitchable, and its tails can be adjusted with Blackstar Architect software.
Reference
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