
Get Big, Inspiring Tone From the Blackstar DA5 RUBY Doug Aldrich Signature 5w Guitar Combo – 5 W
The Blackstar DA5 RUBY Doug Aldrich Signature 5w Guitar Combo is an amplifier built to help you get the tone you hear in your head — supplied as genuine Australian stock with local warranty. At the heart of the DA5 Ruby is the custom-designed 12” Aldrich 50 loudspeaker.
Why You’ll Love It
- Get the tone you hear in your head — developed in close collaboration with legendary guitarist Doug Aldrich, the DA5 Ruby captures the feel, response, and unmistakable character of Doug's acclaimed…
- Play at the right volume — built around a genuine push-pull valve power stage featuring an ECC83 preamp valve and 12BH7 power valve, DA5 Ruby delivers the dynamics…
- Shape your sound easily — blackstar's advanced power reduction system lowers output to 0.5W (10% of the rated power) while preserving the character and response of the…
- Built for gigs and practice — developed specifically with Doug Aldrich for this amplifier, the 50 Watt speaker delivers the authority, punch and room-filling response of a much…
Key Features
Design & Materials
Developed 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…
Performance Specs
- Built around a genuine push-pull valve power stage featuring an ECC83 preamp valve and 12BH7 power valve, DA5 Ruby delivers the dynamics, compression, and…
- 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…
- 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…
- Two 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…
- 5 W
What’s Included
The Blackstar DA5 RUBY Doug Aldrich Signature 5w Guitar Combo as listed in the product name, with the manufacturer’s standard accessories. Ask our team if you need the exact box contents before ordering.
Perfect For
- Gigging guitarists and bassists
- Home and studio players
- Students and teachers
How It Stands Out
Power, speakers and channels are listed so you can match it to the rooms you play. Unlike grey imports, every amplifier we sell is genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty, priced in AUD including GST. It is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it loud enough for gigs?
See the wattage and speaker details in Performance Specs.
Can I use headphones?
If a headphone output is listed in the specs, yes.
Is the Blackstar DA5 RUBY Doug Aldrich Signature 5w Guitar Combo genuine Australian stock?
Yes. Every product is 100% genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty.
How long does delivery take?
This item is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse and ships with StarTrack Express — free on orders over $500 AUD.
Technical Specifications
Need the full manufacturer specification sheet for this model? Ask our Melbourne gear desk on 0489 989 442 and we will send it through.
Australian Warranty & Support
Blackstar warranty terms differ by region. The linked page shows Blackstar’s UK policy for reference only. Contact us for the Australian terms for this model before you order.
These benefits are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Accessories and consumable parts can carry different terms, and manufacturer terms can change, so check the official terms for your purchase date.
Blackstar warranty policy (UK page, for reference)- Full official Australian manufacturer warranty with local repair centers.
- Australian Consumer Law (ACL) consumer guarantees apply to all purchases.
- Complimentary technical setup assistance via Melbourne gear desk.
Estimated Delivery
- Melbourne Metro
- 1 business day (same-day courier available)
- Sydney, Canberra & Brisbane Metro
- 1 – 2 business days (StarTrack Overnight)
- Adelaide & Hobart Metro
- 1 – 2 business days
- Perth & Darwin Metro
- 2 – 3 business days
- Regional & Remote Australia
- 2 – 4 business days
- New Zealand
- 3 – 7 business days
- Asia (selected countries)
- 5 – 10 business days
- Europe & United Kingdom
- 7 – 14 business days
- North & South America
- 7 – 14 business days
- Africa
- 10 – 20 business days
Orders placed before 2:00 PM AEST on business days are normally dispatched the same day. International delivery times are estimates from dispatch, and we confirm the international shipping cost before you pay. Import duties, taxes and customs fees charged by the destination country are the buyer’s responsibility. Some products, such as drones, radios and lithium batteries, have export or carrier restrictions; we confirm any restriction before you pay.
We cannot ship to: North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions. See the full delivery & shipping policy.