Darkglass Microtubes B3K V2 Bass Overdrive Pedal

🎸 Darkglass Microtubes B3K V2 Bass Overdrive Pedal

Unleash power, clarity, and character with the Darkglass Microtubes B3K V2 — a bass overdrive/preamp pedal that blends raw grit with transparency. Whether you're playing in a small rehearsal room or a large stage, this pedal delivers the tone, punch, and flexibility you need.

✅ Key Features

Blend Control — Mix your clean signal with the overdriven one. Clean stays at unity gain; Level knob adjusts the overdrive volume.

Drive Knob — Defines how much saturation you want: from subtle warmth to brutal edge.

Tone Knob — Replaces the old Attack switch: lets you sculpt the high-frequency content. Ranges from 3 kHz (CCW) to 8 kHz (CW) for refined presence or silky harmonics.

Level Control — Sets overall output of the overdrive section.

Grunt Switch — Adds massive low-end boost before clipping, fattening your sound.

Mid Boost Switch — New in V2: brings +6 dB at 300 Hz-1 kHz, helping your bass cut through mixes where mids matter.

⚙️ Technical Specs Specification Value Power Supply 9 V DC (regulated), center-negative plug

Current Draw ~20 mA

Controls Blend, Drive, Level, Tone

Switches Grunt, Mid Boost

True Bypass Yes

Dimensions (W × D × H) 75 mm × 111 mm × 43 mm

Weight approx. 250 grams

🎯 Why Choose B3K V2?

Original tone with modern upgrades — You get everything players loved in the original B3K, but with more tonal control: mids restoration (via Mid Boost), better clarity in the highs (via Tone knob).

Cut through any mix — Bass guitar often gets lost in mid-heavy or guitar-heavy arrangements. Mid Boost + Grunt give you options to push through without losing low end.

Easy to dial in — Intuitive layout. Knobs and switches are well-labeled and logically arranged. Minimal learning curve; you can focus on playing instead of tweaking.

Built for reliability — Solid construction, rugged chassis; designed to keep working even under tough conditions.

⚠️ What to Know / Tips

This pedal does not run on batteries. Requires a regulated 9 V DC power supply. Unregulated power or higher voltages may damage it or cause noise issues.

Always use shielded cables and ensure clean power to reduce hum or interference.

Experimentation is key: small tweaks in the Blend, Tone, and Mid Boost knobs can make big differences depending on your amp, cab, and playing style.

📦 What’s in the Box

Darkglass Microtubes B3K V2 Bass Overdrive Pedal

Owner / user manual

Warranty information

✨ Product Details at a Glance Item Details Brand Darkglass Electronics Product Type Bass Overdrive / Preamp Pedal Model Microtubes B3K V2 Use Case Live performance, studio, aggressive overdrive + clarity 🔖 Ideal Target Audience

Bassists who want overdrive but hate muddy or scooped mids.