Darkglass Microtubes B3K v2 Bass Overdr
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Microtubes B3K v2 Bass Overdr
Product Info
Article Number:
424302
Brand:
Darkglass
Model:
Microtubes B3K v2 Bass Overdr
Category:
Bass Pedals
Price:
$236.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The B3K v2 is a powerhouse for modern bass tones – think aggressive metal, funk, or anything needing a serious growl. The mid-boost is a game-changer, rescuing frequencies that often get lost in distortion. It's an excellent choice for players wanting a focused, high-impact overdrive without a ton of complexity.
Product Description
- Darkglass Microtubes B3K v2 Bass Overdr
- Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
- Overdrive
- Successor to the renowned B3K CMOS Overdrive
- All original features with additional mid-boost to restore the mids for natural character and a tone button instead of the Attack switch
- A perfect combination of brutality and clarity provides a defined and powerful saturation in an easy-to-use format
- Controls: Drive - Level - Tone - Blend
- Buttons: Grunt - Mid Boost
- LED: Effect On
- Foot switch: Effect bypass
- Connections: (6.3 mm jack)
- output (6.3 mm jack)
- power supply connection (coaxial socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm - negative pole inside)
- Power consumption: 20 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC power supply (not included - matching power supply: Article Nr #409939#)
- True bypass
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 75 x 113 x 45 mm
- Made in Finland
*Note:* No battery operation possible.
PROS
- • CMOS preamp delivers aggressive, modern bass distortion with clarity
- • Mid-boost provides essential harmonic balance, avoiding muddiness
- • Blend control allows for subtle saturation or full-on overdrive
- • Compact size and true bypass make it pedalboard-friendly
CONS
- • Limited tonal flexibility compared to multi-effect units
- • Requires external power supply, adding to overall cost
- • Can be overly aggressive for players seeking subtle warmth
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Overdrive/Distortion
Controls
Drive, Level, Tone, Blend, Grunt, Mid Boost
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Coaxial (5.5 x 2.1mm, negative pole inside)
Connections
6.3mm Input, 6.3mm Output, 5.5 x 2.1mm Power Input
Dimensions
75 x 113 x 40 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mid Boost is a targeted frequency enhancement, whereas the Tone knob affects the entire frequency spectrum – the Boost offers more controlled harmonic restoration.
It's more than a simple boost; it adds a significant amount of saturation and harmonic complexity, pushing the distortion into heavier territory.
The v2's mid-boost is the key improvement – it addresses the original's potential for muddiness, making it much more versatile and usable across a wider range of musical styles.
