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Description
Bring the warmth and character of vintage tube amps to your bass sound with the Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes. This bass preamp pedal is your ticket to the legendary rock tones of yesteryears. The Vintage Microtubes offers a natural dynamic response, mimicking the organic compression of vintage tube amplifiers and old-school reel-to-reel tape machines.
Control your tone with precision using the Level, Drive, and Blend knobs to adjust the volume, saturation, and the perfect ratio between clean and overdriven signals. The Era knob sets this pedal apart, allowing you to traverse through time, from '70s midrange warmth to the punchy metallic tones of modern rock. It's not just about the sound; it's about the feel. Playing through the Vintage Microtubes gives you a tactile experience that's just as warm and natural as the tones it produces.
Key Features:
- Bass preamp pedal with overdrive
- Level knob sets the volume of your overdriven signal
- Drive knob controls the amount of saturation in your overdriven signal
- Blend knob adjusts the ratio between clean and overdriven signals
- Era knob serves up everything from '70s midrange warmth to modern metallic punch
- Original Hybrid FET/CMOS gain stages
- Operates on 9V DC power supply (not included)
- Made in Finland
Owner's manual
Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier User ManualProduct specs
| Type | Bass Preamp pedal |
| Form Factor | Pedal |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (sold separately) |
| Height | 1.75" |
| Width | 3" |
| Depth | 4.25" |
| Weight | 0.55 lbs. |
FAQs
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What kind of tones can I expect from the Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Bass Preamp Pedal?
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The Vintage Microtubes Bass Preamp Pedal offers a warm, tube-like overdrive with a wide range of tonal options, from subtle grit to aggressive distortion, making it ideal for rock, metal, and other genres requiring rich harmonic content.
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Does the Darkglass Vintage Microtubes work well with active basses?
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Yes, the Vintage Microtubes is designed to work effectively with both active and passive basses, providing versatility and maintaining clarity across different bass electronics.
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Is the Darkglass Vintage Microtubes suitable for live performances?
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Absolutely, the Vintage Microtubes is well-suited for live performances, offering robust construction and a dynamic range that ensures your bass tone cuts through in a band setting.
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What power supply does the Darkglass Vintage Microtubes require?
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The Vintage Microtubes requires a 9V DC power supply, which is sold separately, to operate effectively.
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How does the Darkglass Vintage Microtubes differ from other Darkglass pedals?
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The Vintage Microtubes is known for its warm, vintage-inspired overdrive, whereas other Darkglass pedals, like the B3K or Alpha Omega, offer more modern, aggressive distortion tones.
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PROS
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Versatile tone with blend and era knobs
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Natural warm-tube like sound without losing low-end
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Capable of both subtle overdrive and high gain sounds
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Quality build and materials ensure durability
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Reacts well to playing dynamics
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Maintains personal playing nuances, not overly coloring sound
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Provides warmth and fat low end reminiscent of valve tube heads
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Soft touch switch for silent operation
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Effective in dense band mixes
CONS
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Power supply jack placement inconvenient for some
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LED is excessively bright
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier.
Features and functionality
Use cases and applications
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Owners find the Deluxe's preamp useful for home recording, allowing direct DI recording into a computer.
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The Vintage Microtubes is favored by a user who transitioned from a clean signal with just a compressor, highlighting its appeal for those seeking more dynamic tones.
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The combination of Vintage Microtubes with a Peterson tuner and metronome is praised for precise sound management in a compact setup.
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The attack and grunt switches on the Deluxe provide similar tonal options to the era knob on the VMT, with added tonal flexibility.
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A user is considering switching from the pedal version to the preamp version for increased tonal flexibility with its 4-band EQ, despite the absence of an Era knob.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 0 Reviews and 18 Ratings
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In this Instagram post on the 5th image, this pedal can be seen on his board. This pedal was also used in his signature plugin by JST.
At 0:33 during Pebblebrain Rhythm guitar sound check, you can spot a microtubes vintage pedal
Bassist Paul Turner uses the Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes to add an amp-like warmth to his notes, as featured on the Darkglass Electronics artist page.
mentioned in this article :
"..and the Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes as my fourth overdrive.."
Alex posted a photo about all of his pedals and there you can find the Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes pedal
New pedal acquisition! Tracking a new Haken song today with the @darkglasselectronics Vintage Microtubes! #bass
Mentioned in this March 8, 2017 Reddit post for the Young the Giant AMA.
yeedawg: I saw you guys live a few years ago and hearing Payam's bass tone was a life changing moment for me.
Being a bassist myself, I would love to know what he uses to make his sounds so big!
YoungTheGiantBand: haha thanks ! nothing too crazy to be honest, usually just a fender bass (or my lakland short scale) through an ampeg SVT-VR and an 8x10. a couple pedals here and there that i like using.. dark glass vintage micro tubes, TWA great divide 2.0 for synth bass sounds. play finger style mainly but use a pick for certain songs that call for it. cheers! -p
"The bass in Katatonia is far too important to just be something that rumbles in the background. The Darkglass pedals allow me to be heard!”.
“I want something that gets the voice of my bass to integrate with the drums, as much as it cuts through the mix to not get drown in the heavy distorted guitars”
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