Blackstar HT Venue 100H MKIII Doug Aldrich Ruby Signature Head 100W

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, he’s also been a key member of the all-star rock supergroup, The Dead Daisies, all while releasing several solo albums. Doug is known for his signature drive tones and our R&D team have worked with him to create a new OD Voice – when you engage the switch it delivers a vintage, hot-rodded Plexi-style punch instead. We also tweaked the midrange to give the amp a chest-thumping experience when striking a power chord. We upgraded the Effects Loop to be foot switchable via the included 5-way foot controller and added software customization. This allows players to adjust the effect “tails” after the loop is disengaged. Using our free Architect software, you can set the tail length and store it in the amp for seamless transitions. As part of Doug’s signature setup, we’ve incorporated his long-standing preference for cabinets loaded with iconic Celestion Vintage 30s. The striking red looks are a tribute to Doug’s daughter, Ruby. The design is completed with color-matched knobs, a sleek brushed aluminum panel and vintage black Artisan fret cloth, giving the DA100 a timeless yet bold look.

• Loaded with Vintage 30s: The DA412B has a significant artist-requested upgrade of Celestion Vintage 30 speakers – an iconic British powerhouse loudspeaker.
• Footswitchable Effects Loop: The Effects Loop is footswitchable via the included 5-way FS-14 DA
• Footcontroller with tail lengths adjustable via Architect for seamless switching.
• Valve Driven Power: At the heart of this amplifier lies the classic British amplifier setup of 4x EL34s and 3x ECC83s to achieve that iconic rock ’n’ roll growl. Power Reduction: A switchable power reduction circuit is included giving reliable, transparent reduction down to 10% of the amp’s rated power, making it easy to switch between the stage, rehearsals, studio or home.