Kev Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Darkglass Vintage Deluxe, thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Looks like the vintage version of the b7k. Not that exciting for me but a good idea Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Was bound to happen really. There will be plenty that will buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 I have to say, the Vintage completely underwhelmed me, so this doesn't get me too excited, particularly if it is at the B7K price point, which it almost certainly will be. Keen eyes will spot the picture also shows the revised B7K that I took delivery of earlier this month, which has the additional attack controls and slightly different look/layout. It's a good improvement over the original and actually makes the attack switch usable without sounding too harsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness21 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Intriguing, when it eventually comes out it'll be interesting how it compares to the b7k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 What's different on the deluxe than the standard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalehernando Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 This definitely tempts me, I've been thinking about going for vintage but the lack of EQ has put me off. My B7K is probably the best pedal I've ever owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1389996023' post='2340479'] What's different on the deluxe than the standard? [/quote] Has a 3 band EQ, DI out and Parallel out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 to me it looks like they are going for the tech21 VT design ( possibly sound?) for the price I'd stick with the 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjelkeman Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Where did that photo come from? A VMT pre was something I really was looking for, but couldn't wait, so I ended up getting a B7K and a VMT. Haven't looked back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjelkeman Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Ah, found it, on 3Leaf's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=629567120412425&set=a.567998503235954.1073741825.167957533240055&type=1&theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GremlinAndy Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Love the vintage sound, hate the b3k. my b3k sits unused.... Might try the new vintage, just because the vintage tone suits my ear, and adding a bit more versatility/tweak-ability can't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjelkeman Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The B3K sells decently well so shouldn't be too bad getting a VMT Deluxe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topheteatwo Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Price: One human kidney, a soul and few quid (disclosed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='GremlinAndy' timestamp='1390356430' post='2344532'] Love the vintage sound, hate the b3k. my b3k sits unused.... Might try the new vintage, just because the vintage tone suits my ear, and adding a bit more versatility/tweak-ability can't hurt. [/quote] Wish I had the cash to let a £200 pedal sit unused! . It is too metallic for some I'm sure, but the B7K and it EQ is a huge step up and it's hands down the best bass overdrive for me. The vintage I disliked as the tone I found very ordinary and too much like what is already out there, certainly not a pedal I want £200 invested in. perhaps the EQ on the deluxe will have the same result as the b7K! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I rather like the idea of using those as pre-amps and running one into each side of a stereo power-amp for a split clean(ish) / dirty tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Thomann have it up https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CEoQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thomann.de%2Fgb%2Fdarkglass_microtubes_vintage_deluxe.htm&ei=7KPlUorYIYqu7Aa1poDwBQ&usg=AFQjCNFOKbeFgsjC8ONHLrVelrlln_Tu1w&bvm=bv.59930103,d.ZGU £40 cheaper than the B7K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowerbassment Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1390781498' post='2349556'] Thomann have it up [url="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CEoQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thomann.de%2Fgb%2Fdarkglass_microtubes_vintage_deluxe.htm&ei=7KPlUorYIYqu7Aa1poDwBQ&usg=AFQjCNFOKbeFgsjC8ONHLrVelrlln_Tu1w&bvm=bv.59930103,d.ZGU"]https://www.google.c....59930103,d.ZGU[/url] £40 cheaper than the B7K. [/quote] I would be surprised if that price stands for long though. Doug mentioned it to be in the same ballpark as the B7K. When Thomann introduced the B7K they sold for a short time around £250 but then it went up by £40-50 more in line with what it costs elsewhere. I am just guessing - but now might be a good time to pre-order this if you were thinking of getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) If I was getting one, it would be from the US although they are now offering free shipping... Edited January 27, 2014 by Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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