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Blackstar DA5 Ruby 5-watt 1 x 12-inch Tube Combo Amplifier - Ruby Red
Blackstar DA5 Ruby 5-watt 1 x 12-inch Tube Combo Amplifier - Ruby Red
Blackstar DA5 Ruby 5-watt 1 x 12-inch Tube Combo Amplifier - Ruby Red
Blackstar DA5 Ruby 5-watt 1 x 12-inch Tube Combo Amplifier - Ruby Red
Blackstar DA5 Ruby 5-watt 1 x 12-inch Tube Combo Amplifier - Ruby Red

Blackstar DA5 Ruby 5-watt 1 x 12-inch Tube Combo Amplifier - Ruby Red

by Blackstar
SKU DA5RBY
$849.99 - $849.99
$849.99
$849.99 - $849.99
$849.99
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DA5 Ruby — Doug Aldrich Signature Combo

Doug's Pursuit of Tone

“I’ve always believed that great tone shouldn’t be reserved for the big stage. The DA5 Ruby changed everything for me — all the character, all the punch, all the attitude of my live rig, but something I can plug in at home and just play.”

— Doug Aldrich

Big Rig Energy. Five Watts.

The DA100 Ruby turned heads across the world. Developed over months of close collaboration with Doug Aldrich (The Dead Daisies, Whitesnake, Dio), it delivered a stage-ready tone that players everywhere wanted to get their hands on. The DA5 Ruby gives you exactly that. Same DNA. Same Ruby finish. Same legendary Aldrich character. All in a compact valve amp that fits your home, your studio and your life.

The Speaker Changes Everything

The custom Aldrich 50 loudspeaker was built with Doug, voiced by Doug, and it’s the reason this amp sounds like nothing else in its class. A 50 Watt speaker in a 5W combo has more headroom, responds with more authority and fills the room in a way that hits you on the first note.

“The speaker is the secret weapon. It just has this size and weight to the sound that you don’t expect. That’s the magic.” — Doug Aldrich

All the Tones from the DA100 Ruby

“It’s killer. It’s got the tones from the original DA100 Ruby but in a 5 Watt combo and I love it so much.” — Doug Aldrich

Two channels. Four voices. Clean or driven, American or British, vast tonal range is there. Set it up your way.

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 12″ 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 hand-signed signed certificate of authenticity.
  • 1x ECC83 preamp valve, 1x 12BH7 power valve.
  • 2 Channels, 4 Voices (2 per channel).
  • 5W / 0.5W Power Reduction.
  • Studio quality Reverb built-in.
  • 2-button footswitch included.

1 – All claims require a purchase receipt. It is the customer's responsibility to present it when making a claim.


2 – Except as stated below, in-store sales are final and items purchased may not be returned. By completing their transaction, the customer acknowledges that they have taken the item(s) in optimal condition.


3 – Guitars, basses, pedals, amplifiers, accessories, and tubes are not returnable. By paying for the item, the customer acknowledges that: (i) they inspected it and found it to be in optimal aesthetic condition without defects; and (ii) they tested it and it was functioning properly.


4 – All claims due to defects are subject to the manufacturer’s terms and conditions.


5 – Guitars, basses, pedals, and amplifiers will have a 30-day warranty. The electronics of guitars and basses will have a 90-day warranty. Guitars Boutique, at its sole discretion, will decide whether to repair, replace parts or components (with identical ones), and/or replace the item with an identical one.


6 – At the store's discretion, defective items may be exchanged for an identical item SUBJECT to the defective item being in the same condition as when it was acquired, including its original packaging with all its accessories. This will be done as store credit only. The credit does not apply to special orders or lay-away.


7 – All merchandise leaving the store will be considered as used in the future.


8 – No refunds will be given, regardless of the person.


9 – Special, clearance, or discounted items are not returnable.

Puerto Rico only.

In case of a return, the shipping cost will be deducted from the refund.

Guitars Boutique ships to PR via federal mail USPS, UVA, and iWide.

Estimated delivery time once the order has been shipped:

  • Lightweight items, less than 14 pounds are shipped via USPS.
  • Heavier items are shipped via iWide and UVA.
  • No shipments are made on Sundays.

Guitars Boutique is not responsible for delays caused by shipping companies.

  • The buyer is responsible for the care of their instrument/equipment against changes in temperature, humidity, and unstable current.
    All guitars, basses, pedals, and amplifiers will have a 30-day warranty.
  • The electronics of guitars and basses will have an extended warranty of 90 days.
  • Suppliers, who generally reserve the right to decide whether to repair, replace parts or components (with identical ones), and/or substitute the item with an identical one, at their sole discretion.
  • Exchanges, if warranted (at the store's discretion) and if the product is in optimal condition (including its packaging), are for store credit only.
  • Credits do not apply to special orders or lay-away.

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