lxxwj Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Oh boy, another Darkglass overdrive. http://www.darkglasselectronics.com/products/microtubes-vintage/ All jokes aside, I'm pretty excited for this. Darkglass is pretty famous now in the bass world for their incredible grit pedals, and I expect no difference in impact from this. I'm expecting this to sound like an overdriven Ampeg. It's actually cheaper than the B3K, thankfully! Personally, I'll stick with the B3K simply for the aggressive metal-ness of it, but this looks great for rock and blues bassists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Ant on here has one on pre-order already Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 yeah! im really looking forward to the vintage! ive got one on order and plan on using it as a preamp (using a boss parametric EQ for shaping) i really want to hear the differences with the ERA knob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Really looking forward to trying one. Gonna have to wait a while though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 when mine rolls in, anyone close by is welcome to come have a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 a little teaser video from the darkglass lads: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyJUBKEohas"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyJUBKEohas[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Some nice sounds there. Definitely need to try one now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Might have to pick one of these up! Disappointed there's no tone control though, which is one of the things that made me return my B3K, hopefully this one isn't as bright. I wonder if the 'era' control just affects the EQ before the clipping section like the 'character' control on the VT Bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxxwj Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Finally, a demo! It sounds good, but I don't think it's bright enough for me (hence my obsession with the B3K). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1357678475' post='1926702'] Might have to pick one of these up! Disappointed there's no tone control though[/quote] agreed - i'm interested in this, but the thing I love about my BB preamp is the 2 band EQ (same reason I like the SFT)... I still don't see the point in this obsession with blend controls with dirt pedals, there is certainly no need for one on the BB or the SFT... and I don't miss one on my grey stache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Blend is only useful IMHO when using really heavy distortion, like a Bass Big Muff or ODB-3 set to high gain to bring back some clarity and dynamics. Both of these have enough low end by themselves - using a blend to try and bring back lost low end doesn't work that well in my experience! Anyway I imagine they may bring out a souped up version like they did with the B7K if the demand is there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowks Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Their pedals are a thing of beauty and I am severely tempted, but already have a B3K. Thankfully I live near a stockist so I can get to try one out, make an informed decision, then buy one regardless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm still saving for a b7k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnDeereJack Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Yep, I've been hankering for a [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]B3K as well then this comes out! No stockists near me so will have to buy one blind. Hopefully BC (or TB ) communities will help me in my decision![/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 [quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1357735855' post='1927417'] agreed - i'm interested in this, but the thing I love about my BB preamp is the 2 band EQ (same reason I like the SFT)... I still don't see the point in this obsession with blend controls with dirt pedals, there is certainly no need for one on the BB or the SFT... and I don't miss one on my grey stache. [/quote] This....exactly actually Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 This sounds great I've been looking for something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) [quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1357735855' post='1927417'] agreed - i'm interested in this, but the thing I love about my BB preamp is the 2 band EQ (same reason I like the SFT)... I still don't see the point in this obsession with blend controls with dirt pedals, there is certainly no need for one on the BB or the SFT... and I don't miss one on my grey stache. [/quote] Big +1. I don't understand the obession either - having a bass control fixes any problems with low end loss when engaged. The other thing with a blend is that the effect usually has to be way up before it becomes audible... EDIT: Especially in a band mix! Edited February 2, 2013 by Stan_da_man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I would like an EQ on the B3K, but i have never found myself needing it and, on the contrary, i always find a blend knob more useful, solo'd and in a mix. A more natural way of retaining low end when needed IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topo morto Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 OH NOES! it's good. Might need one. Sounds a bit like the SFT maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Looks like due to an unexpected delay with one of the parts suppliers there will be a bit of a delay with these. They're going to be shipping the first week of march Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 [quote name='topo morto' timestamp='1360113088' post='1965171'] OH NOES! it's good. Might need one. Sounds a bit like the SFT maybe? [/quote] Sounds more like a VT Bass to me, the SFT is much woolier and less grindy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskit_case Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 So would this be superior to the VT and SFT or just different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 different to the SFT i'd say, i've not used a VT bass but they may be able to cop similar sounds. i get my vintage when the first batch ships, and if anyone near me has a VT bass and the equipment to record some samples, then we could AB them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Taster Video number 2 is now out: http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=PDXpw5hEbec&a=&feature=youtu.be&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DPDXpw5hEbec%26feature%3Dyoutu.be%26a&gl=GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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