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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 Manual

Product 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

What kind of tones can I expect from the Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Bass Preamp Pedal?

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.

Does the Darkglass Vintage Microtubes work well with active basses?

Yes, the Vintage Microtubes is designed to work effectively with both active and passive basses, providing versatility and maintaining clarity across different bass electronics.

Is the Darkglass Vintage Microtubes suitable for live performances?

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.

What power supply does the Darkglass Vintage Microtubes require?

The Vintage Microtubes requires a 9V DC power supply, which is sold separately, to operate effectively.

How does the Darkglass Vintage Microtubes differ from other Darkglass pedals?

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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Reviews

PROS

  • Versatile tone with blend and era knobs

  • Natural warm-tube like sound without losing low-end

  • Capable of both subtle overdrive and high gain sounds

  • Quality build and materials ensure durability

  • Reacts well to playing dynamics

  • Maintains personal playing nuances, not overly coloring sound

  • Provides warmth and fat low end reminiscent of valve tube heads

  • Soft touch switch for silent operation

  • Effective in dense band mixes

CONS

  • Power supply jack placement inconvenient for some

  • 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

  • The Deluxe model lacks an era knob but compensates with low and high mids knobs, offering more tonal variance.

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  • The Vintage Microtubes offers a versatile range of grit, allowing users to achieve both subtle old-school overdrive and aggressive, gnarly tones.

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Use cases and applications

  • 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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Comparisons

  • 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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User experience

  • Users appreciate the Deluxe for its flexibility, offering both clean and distorted tones, and more tone-shaping capabilities.

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  • One user prefers the VMT's overdrive over the built-in gain of an Orange Crush amp, citing better control and nuance.

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See how Rex Brown uses Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier

Rex Brown

Bassist

Pantera

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Verified via Photo

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.

See how Alex Webster uses Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier

Alex Webster

Bassist

Cannibal Corpse

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Verified via Photo

Vintage Microtubes pedal shown on his pedalboard in this instagram post.

See how Wilbur Soot uses Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier

Wilbur Soot

Singer, Guitarist

Lovejoy

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Verified via YouTube

At 0:33 during Pebblebrain Rhythm guitar sound check, you can spot a microtubes vintage pedal

See how Adam Neely uses Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier

Adam Neely

Bassist, Keyboardist

Sungazer

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Verified via YouTube

Adam can be seen setting up his pedalboard for a gig at 0:34

See how Paul Turner uses Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier

Paul Turner

Bassist

Jamiroquai

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Verified via Darkglass

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.

See how Ash Kabosu uses Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier

Ash Kabosu

Bassist

Lovejoy

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Verified via YouTube

In this video, you can see this along with other pedals being used at 1:38

See how Bryan Beller uses Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier

Bryan Beller

Bassist

Dethklok

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Verified via No Treble

mentioned in this article :

"..and the Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes as my fourth overdrive.."

See how Alex Milovic uses Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier

Alex Milovic

Bassist

Northlane

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Verified via Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Alex posted a photo about all of his pedals and there you can find the Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes pedal

See how Conner Green uses Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier

Conner Green

Bassist

Haken

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Verified via Photo

New pedal acquisition! Tracking a new Haken song today with the @darkglasselectronics Vintage Microtubes! #bass

See how Payam Doostzadeh uses Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier

Payam Doostzadeh

Bassist

Young the Giant

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Verified via reddit

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

See how Niklas Sandin uses Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier

Niklas Sandin

Bassist

Katatonia

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Verified via Darkglass

"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”

See how David González (Berri Txarrak) uses Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes Preamplifier

David González (Berri Txarrak)

Bassist

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Verified via Facebook

David González of Berri Txarrak has recently added the Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes to his gear, as seen in his latest Facebook post.

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