{"product_id":"blackstar-da5-ruby-doug-aldrich-signature-5w-guitar-combo","title":"Blackstar DA5 RUBY Doug Aldrich Signature 5w Guitar Combo","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in close collaboration with legendary guitarist Doug Aldrich, the DA5 Ruby captures the feel, response, and unmistakable character of Doug’s acclaimed stage rig in a compact 5 Watt valve combo designed for home, studio, and recording use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around a genuine push-pull valve power stage featuring an ECC83 preamp valve and 12BH7 power valve, DA5 Ruby delivers the dynamics, compression, and touch sensitivity of a driven valve amplifier at practical volumes. Blackstar’s advanced power reduction system lowers output to 0.5W (10% of the rated power) while preserving the character and response of the amp, making it ideal for everything from late-night practice to studio recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the DA5 Ruby is the custom-designed 12” Aldrich 50 loudspeaker. Developed specifically with Doug Aldrich for this amplifier, the 50 Watt speaker delivers the authority, punch and room-filling response of a much larger rig, giving the DA5 Ruby a uniquely big, expressive feel that stands apart from traditional low-powered combos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo footswitchable channels and four distinct voices provide a wide tonal range, from articulate American-style cleans to rich British overdrive and high-gain lead tones inspired by Doug’s world-renowned live sound. A choice of dark or light reverb voicings allows players to further shape the amp’s ambience and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDA5 Ruby also features Blackstar’s advanced CabRig™ IR-based DSP speaker simulation technology, delivering professional direct tones for recording, monitoring, headphones, and live applications. Three user-configurable CabRig presets can be accessed directly from the amplifier, with hundreds of cabinet, microphone and room combinations available via Blackstar Architect software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive connectivity includes XLR CabRig output, USB-C audio output, stereo headphone output and included FS-16 2-way footswitch. Integrated load protection enables silent operation without a speaker connected, making DA5 Ruby equally at home in recording environments as it is for home practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in Doug Aldrich’s signature Ruby aesthetic with premium covering, high-quality toggle switches, and a cast alloy metal plate logo, DA5 Ruby combines boutique-inspired styling with professional performance and authentic valve tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Output – 5W \/ 0.5W (power reduction)\u003cbr\u003ePower Stage – Valve Push-Pull\u003cbr\u003eValves – 1 x ECC83 (Preamp), 1 x 12BH7 (Power)\u003cbr\u003eChannels – 2 (Clean \/ Overdrive)\u003cbr\u003eVoices – 4 (2 per channel)\u003cbr\u003ePatented ISF – Yes\u003cbr\u003eSpeaker – Custom Aldrich 50 (co-developed with Doug Aldrich)\u003cbr\u003eSpeaker Power Rating – 50W\u003cbr\u003eSpeaker Size – 12”\u003cbr\u003eCabRig™ – IR-based speaker simulator (cab, mic, room)\u003cbr\u003eCabRig™ Presets – 3 user slots onboard\u003cbr\u003eUSB – USB-C stereo audio output (direct to DAW)\u003cbr\u003eXLR Output – CabRig™ DI output\u003cbr\u003eHeadphone Output – 1\/4” TRS stereo CabRig™ output\u003cbr\u003eReverb – Dark \/ Light\u003cbr\u003eFootswitch – FS-16 2-Way Footswitch Included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49802489954546,"sku":"BM845644009367","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6363\/5698\/files\/DA5-RUBY-3-4R.jpg?v=1784092393","url":"https:\/\/www.bettermusic.com.au\/products\/blackstar-da5-ruby-doug-aldrich-signature-5w-guitar-combo","provider":"Better Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}