From founding his band Burning Rain to rocking the stage with Whitesnake and Dio, Doug Aldrich’s résumé reads like a who’s who list of hard-rock history. Now, Doug officially enters the Blackstar family with the DA100 Ruby — a twist on the HT Stage 100 MK III that Doug’s toured with for years. This 100-watt, 3-channel amplifier boasts a quartet of EL34s and three ECC83s, spitting out everything from screaming rock ’n’ roll saturation to clear and complex clean tones. Each channel sports two distinct voices to swap between, tweaking the original HT Stage per Doug’s request with additional midrange heft and a voice that captures the arena-shaking roar of an iconic plexiglass-laden vintage head. Next, a robust EQ section puts a comprehensive range of tone-shaping tools and switches at your command, including Blackstar’s patented transatlantic ISF tone-shaping knob. You also get a handy power reduction switch to run the amp at 10% power, a dual-voice digital reverb, and the ability to cop ultra-authentic CabRig speaker-simulated tones via the USB and XLR outs. To seal the deal, the DA100 Ruby comes complete with a footswitchable effects loop and a 5-way controller that can be tweaked using Blackstar’s Architect software.

So, what sets the DA100 Ruby apart from Doug’s standard and stage-proven HT Stage 100 MK III setup? First up, the amp now features a completely redesigned aesthetic, sporting a distinctive red profile in tribute to Doug’s daughter, Ruby. On the sonic side of things, Doug requested that the DA100 be outfitted with a classic plexiglass-style amplifier voice that replicates one of rock’s most iconic vintage tones. Furthermore, the amp’s midrange response has also been tweaked to result in a chest-thumping roar when dishing out power chords and rocking riffs.

HT Stage 100H MKII Doug Aldrich Signature 100 Watt Valve Head Amplifier Ruby Color from Blackstar is 100% original and brand new. We, at Melody House take pride in our after sales service and support. For further details on the HT Stage 100H MKII Doug Aldrich Signature 100 Watt Valve Head Amplifier Ruby Color, Blackstar, simply write to us to consult an expert or order online and we will take care of the rest. Happy Shopping!