Darkglass Microtubes X Multiband Bass Drive

£199.00

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This is a real tasty overdrive. A solid overdrive and distortion it stands out amongst other Guitar Pedals on the menu. Darkglass make great Guitar Pedals, so If you like overdrive then this Darkglass Microtubes X Multiband Bass Drive is the perfect overdrive to order in. Read More details Below.


Description

This is a real tasty overdrive. A solid overdrive and distortion that stands out amongst other Guitar Pedals on the menu. Darkglass make great Guitar Pedals, so If you like overdrive, then a Darkglass Microtubes X Multiband Bass Drive is the perfect overdrive to order in. Bass distortion with unparalleled sound quality. The Darkglass Microtubes X Multiband Bass Drive is a revolutionary bass distortion pedal that enables you to enjoy rich full aggressive bass overdrive with remarkable clarity. Inject fat punchy distortion into your bass playing and low-end notes. The Microtubes X gives you immense power allowing you to make your playing sound gigantic. Youll fill even the largest venue with booming explosive bass sound. Never worry about unwanted fuzz or noise interference. Every single note you play will be delivered with industry-leading clarity and definition. The expert audio engineers behind the Microtubes X have employed a multiband distortion system to ensure your playing has unlimited size without your notes ever being interrupted. Complete pureness in sound. Darkglass are experts at crafting bass pedals and their gear is a staple in pretty much every genre you can think of. Artists as wide-ranging as Slipknot Foo Fighters Jamiroquai and Bootsy Collins employ Darkglass pedals in heavy metal rock disco and funk respectively. The Microtubes X is the perfect bass distortion pedal from total experts. Matchless quality.

Brand

Darkglass

Darkglass Electronics is renowned for modern bass tone with precision, punch, and serious low-end authority. Built in Finland and trusted by players across metal, rock, and progressive styles, their pedals and amps focus on tight response, articulate mids, and controlled saturation that enhances rather than muddies your sound.

Choose Darkglass when you want clarity and aggression working together. From subtle harmonic enhancement to full-on driven bass grind, their gear delivers studio-ready definition and powerful presence — keeping your low end focused, dynamic, and unmistakably modern.

Category

Darkglass

Tags

Bass Effects Pedals

Distortion

Distortion pedals take your clean guitar signal and transform it into something bigger, bolder, and full of attitude. By clipping the waveform, they add sustain, bite, and aggression, creating that thick, compressed tone that’s powered rock music for decades. From the growling crunch of classic hard rock to the tight, saturated roar of modern metal, distortion is all about energy and presence. It gives every note weight and authority, pushing your amp to its limits and beyond.

There are countless flavours of distortion, each with its own texture and edge. Some sound smooth and creamy, others raw and gnarly like tearing fabric. It’s the sonic equivalent of turning up the heat until the sound cooks — rich, sizzling, and perfectly seasoned to taste. Whether used for rhythm muscle or soaring leads, a good distortion pedal doesn’t just add volume; it adds personality, grit, and that unmistakable sense of power under your fingers.

Fuzz

A fuzz pedal is one of the earliest and most aggressive forms of distortion, turning your clean guitar signal into a thick, saturated wall of sound. It works by clipping the waveform almost flat, creating a compressed, gritty tone full of harmonic overtones. The result is raw, unruly, and unmistakable — from the sputtering breakup of vintage germanium circuits to the searing sustain of modern silicon designs. Fuzz pedals react strongly to your guitar’s volume and pickup choice, making them dynamic tools for expressive players.

Whether you’re chasing the classic tones of Hendrix and the Smashing Pumpkins or exploring heavy, experimental textures, fuzz remains a favourite for its personality and unpredictability. It can sound smooth and sustaining, or wild and velcro-like, depending on how it’s set up. A good fuzz pedal cuts through the mix while adding thickness and attitude, turning any riff or lead line into something bold and unmistakably alive.

Guitar Pedals

Your pedal is like a signature dish for your sound — a flavour-packed creation that transforms the bland ingredients of your guitar into something unforgettable. Each one adds its own seasoning, texture, and heat, turning a simple meal into a feast of tone.

These tasty little boxes sit in a row, like plates on a buffet, letting you mix and match flavours as you play. With one tap of your foot, you can swap sweet for spicy, subtle for smoky, and serve up something completely new. From the comfort food of warm overdrive to the fiery kick of fuzz, from smooth jazz sauce to heavy-metal spice, pedals give players a full menu of options to express their taste.  And just like with food, once you’ve tried one dish, you’ll want to sample them all.

Collecting, trading, and discovering new flavours soon becomes part of the joy of being a tone-loving gourmet geek with a guitar.

Overdrive

Like a golden layer of melted cheese — warm, gooey, and just put it all over. It adds just the right amount of richness and grit, turning a clean signal into something smooth and savoury. Designed to mimic the natural breakup of a tube amp pushed to its sweet spot, overdrive delivers the flavour of classic rock and blues in every bite. From creamy mid-gain warmth to crisp edge-of-breakup sparkle, it’s the comfort food of guitar tone — simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile. Whether it’s a mild crunch or a full-bodied roar, overdrive is where good taste begins.