{"product_id":"blackstar-da5-ruby-5-watt-1-x-12-inch-tube-combo-amplifier-ruby-red","title":"Blackstar DA5 Ruby 5-watt 1 x 12-inch Tube Combo Amplifier - Ruby Red","description":"\u003csection class=\"general-content entry-content\" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container container-size--normal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"generalContent--inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW257731551 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"general-content entry-content\" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container container-size--normal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"generalContent--inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDA5 Ruby\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Doug Aldrich Signature Combo\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-over-image\n text-over-image--position-right\" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/blackstaramps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DA5-Banner-HOMEa.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"text-over-image__image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__content\" id=\"text-over-image-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-over-image__headline\"\u003eDoug's Pursuit of Tone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Doug Aldrich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-over-image\n text-over-image--position-left\" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/blackstaramps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DA5-Banner-Heroa.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"text-over-image__image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__content\" id=\"text-over-image-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-over-image__headline\"\u003eBig Rig Energy. Five Watts.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-over-image\n text-over-image--position-right\" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/blackstaramps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DA5-Banner-Speaker.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"text-over-image__image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__content\" id=\"text-over-image-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-over-image__headline\"\u003eThe Speaker Changes Everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-over-image\n text-over-image--position-left\" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/blackstaramps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DA5-Banner-DA100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"text-over-image__image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-over-image__content\" id=\"text-over-image-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-over-image__headline\"\u003eAll the Tones from the DA100 Ruby\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo channels. Four voices. Clean or driven, American or British, vast tonal range is there. Set it up your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoug 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoug Aldrich signature combo built on the award-winning HT-5R MK III platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Aldrich 50 12″ loudspeaker, developed with Doug, delivers exceptional depth and projection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the tone of the DA100 Ruby at home and studio volumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique push-pull valve power stage for authentic valve feel at any volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabRig™ IR-based speaker simulation built in with 3 user presets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C direct recording, XLR output, load protection for silent recording and practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic Ruby finish with cast alloy plate logo and premium toggle switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach DA5 comes with some of Doug Aldrich’s Dunlop plectrums and a hand-signed signed certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x ECC83 preamp valve, 1x 12BH7 power valve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Channels, 4 Voices (2 per channel).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5W \/ 0.5W Power Reduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio quality Reverb built-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-button footswitch included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Blackstar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025846169659,"sku":"DA5RBY","price":849.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/4041\/3499\/files\/DA5-RUBY-FRONT.jpg?v=1787342249","url":"https:\/\/www.guitarspr.com\/products\/blackstar-da5-ruby-5-watt-1-x-12-inch-tube-combo-amplifier-ruby-red","provider":"Guitars Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}