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Product Description
The Darkglass Microtubes B3K V1 is the pedal that put Darkglass on the map, delivering aggressive, modern bass overdrive while preserving clarity and low-end punch. Built around an analog CMOS drive circuit, the B3K V1 produces everything from tight, gritty breakup to full-on distortion without sacrificing note definition.
A standout feature is the Blend control, which allows clean signal to be mixed back in, ensuring the fundamental remains intact even at higher gain settings. The Tone control shapes the high-frequency content via a low-pass filter, while the Grunt switch enhances low-end saturation for thicker, heavier drive tones. Highly responsive to playing dynamics, the B3K V1 reacts naturally to touch and attack, making it equally effective for articulate fingerstyle and aggressive pick playing.
Punchy, raw, and unmistakably modern, the Microtubes B3K V1 remains a benchmark bass overdrive for rock, metal, punk, and progressive players alike.
Product Specs/Additional Information
Type: Bass overdrive / distortion pedal
Circuit: Analog CMOS
Controls: Level, Drive, Blend, Tone
Switch: Grunt (low-end boost / saturation shaping)
Bypass: True bypass
Power: 9V DC (centre-negative, adapter only)
Current Draw: Approx. 20 mA
Input: 1 × ¼” mono
Output: 1 × ¼” mono
Enclosure: Compact metal chassis
Finish: Brushed metal with black graphics
Country of Manufacture: Finland
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Product Description
The Darkglass Microtubes B3K V1 is the pedal that put Darkglass on the map, delivering aggressive, modern bass overdrive while preserving clarity and low-end punch. Built around an analog CMOS drive circuit, the B3K V1 produces everything from tight, gritty breakup to full-on distortion without sacrificing note definition.
A standout feature is the Blend control, which allows clean signal to be mixed back in, ensuring the fundamental remains intact even at higher gain settings. The Tone control shapes the high-frequency content via a low-pass filter, while the Grunt switch enhances low-end saturation for thicker, heavier drive tones. Highly responsive to playing dynamics, the B3K V1 reacts naturally to touch and attack, making it equally effective for articulate fingerstyle and aggressive pick playing.
Punchy, raw, and unmistakably modern, the Microtubes B3K V1 remains a benchmark bass overdrive for rock, metal, punk, and progressive players alike.
Product Specs
Type: Bass overdrive / distortion pedal
Circuit: Analog CMOS
Controls: Level, Drive, Blend, Tone
Switch: Grunt (low-end boost / saturation shaping)
Bypass: True bypass
Power: 9V DC (centre-negative, adapter only)
Current Draw: Approx. 20 mA
Input: 1 × ¼” mono
Output: 1 × ¼” mono
Enclosure: Compact metal chassis
Finish: Brushed metal with black graphics
Country of Manufacture: Finland








