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Description
Reviving the spirit of the first Darkglass design, the Darkglass Electronics Harmonic Booster is a clean bass preamp that masterfully manipulates harmonics and filtering. Its unique ability to sculpt the character and texture of a bass tone makes it an essential tool for any bassist.
This preamp is more than just a revival, it is a reinvention. Darkglass has infused this model with a decade's worth of experience and innovation, resulting in improvements in noise performance, headroom, and EQ flexibility. The Harmonic Booster is known for enhancing attack and presence, while shaping the mids for a percussive and aggressive character. This pedal can add life to your bass tone without losing punch or definition.
What sets this preamp apart is its unique tone-shaping Character control. At its minimum, it leaves your signal completely flat, giving you absolute control from subtle to extreme enhancement. Paired with a 3-band active EQ with a semi-parametric mid control, this pedal offers unparalleled tone shaping ability. While it is designed to perfectly complement Darkglass' distortion circuits, its flexibility and portability make it a one-stop solution for gigging musicians in search of a harmonically rich clean preamplifier.
Key Features:
- Low-gain preamplifier pedal for electric bass
- Enhances attack and presence
- Unique tone-shaping Character knob
- 3-band EQ with semi-parametric midband for versatile tone shaping
- Clean headroom and ultra-low-noise design
- Suitable as a supplement to distortion pedals as well as a stand-alone bass preamplifier
- Controls: Boost, Character, Mid Gain, Mid Freq, Bass, Treble
- LED: Effect On
- Foot-switch: Bypass effect
- Input: 6.3 mm Jack
- Output: 6.3 mm Jack
- Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (not included)
- Made in Finland
Owner's manual
Darkglass Electronics Harmonic Booster User ManualProduct specs
| Type | Bass Preamp with Boost |
| Form Factor | Pedal |
| Analog/Digital | Digital |
| EQ | Mid Gain, Mid Frequency, Bass, Treble |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Bypass Switching | Buffered |
| Power Source | 9-18V DC center negative power supply (sold separately) |
| Power Usage | 30mA |
| Height | 1.77" |
| Width | 2.95" |
| Depth | 4.37" |
| Weight | 0.55 lbs. |
FAQs
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What type of power supply is required for the Darkglass Electronics Harmonic Booster?
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The Darkglass Electronics Harmonic Booster requires a 9-18V DC center negative power supply, which is sold separately.
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Does the Darkglass Harmonic Booster work well with active bass pickups?
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Yes, the Darkglass Harmonic Booster is designed to enhance your bass tone and works effectively with both active and passive bass pickups.
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Can the Darkglass Harmonic Booster be used with a guitar?
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While primarily designed for bass, the Darkglass Harmonic Booster can also be used with a guitar to add clarity and presence to your tone.
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What kind of EQ controls does the Darkglass Harmonic Booster offer?
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The Darkglass Harmonic Booster features a parametric midband EQ with controls for Mid Gain, Mid Frequency, Bass, and Treble, allowing for detailed tone shaping.
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Is the Darkglass Harmonic Booster suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Darkglass Harmonic Booster is suitable for live performances, offering a clean boost with enhanced clarity and punch, ideal for cutting through a mix.
Videos
Darkglass Electronics
Harmonic Booster Demo by Amos Heller
Reviews
PROS
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Adds unparalleled clarity and tone shaping to bass
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Works well as both an "always on" pedal and EQ'able solo boost
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Enhances sound quality across various basses, including 5-string and older models
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Offers excellent control over midrange frequencies critical for bass tone
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Robust build quality, easy to use, with rock-solid pots
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Improves connection to mixers for direct input without altering instrument's sound
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Focused on enhancing natural sound without introducing distortion
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Compatible with other pedals for further tone sculpting
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Renews interest in playing with a variety of basses
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Environmental consideration in its design (no disposable battery option)
CONS
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Expensive relative to the features it offers
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Some units may have quality control issues upon delivery
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Specific character knob adjustments not universally applicable
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Color scheme could be improved for better visibility in low light
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Darkglass Electronics Harmonic Booster.
Features and functionality
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The Harmonic Booster provides a clean EQ with effective mid-control, essential for achieving a warm tone akin to the Sansamp.
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The Darkglass includes a "character" knob said to enhance harmonics, distinct from the Spark Booster's overdrive feature.
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The Harmonic Booster's "Character" dial provides a notable tonal enhancement, which users enjoy turning up to its maximum setting for a richer sound.
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User experience
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Owners note minimal ground noise, especially with a clean power supply, enhancing the pedal's usability in various setups.
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Despite not currently using a booster, a past owner would choose the Darkglass Harmonic Booster again for its unique sound.
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Owners describe the Harmonic Booster as a tool that adds refinement to their sound, often leading to a desire to explore more Darkglass gear.
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Setup and maintenance
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Some users place delay pedals before drive pedals to prevent accidental deactivation during live performances, contrary to traditional pedal order advice.
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Concerns about noise from daisy-chaining power supplies are mitigated by using isolated power points, ensuring quiet operation in setups with digital pedals.
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Use cases and applications
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 4 Ratings
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Subtle, but better than changing pickups
In the 2000s I went through every set of EMG pickups to find ‘my tone’. £1k later I wasn’t satisfied. While expensive, this pedal lets you tweak the tone in a very usable way that is more effective than changing pickups. It’s not essential on my board, but as I have space I use it and am that little happier with my tone.
Artist usage
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Thanks to Loren and Darkglass Electronics for these 2 new items on my pedalboard; The Microtube X7 and the Harmonic Booster !!! This formula is simple and effective with a big tone and bright while keeping the mids!!! 🔥🔥🔥 I strongly recommend these 2 items which facilitate playing in addition to the Super Symmetry Compressor that I had for 3 years now!👍👍👍
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