DARKGLASS Microtubes v2 and Alpha Omega 900

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that Darkglass is a relative newcomer to the world of bass amplification. Launched in 2009 by founder/designer Douglas Castro, the company quickly built a solid reputation among the low-end community, through the success of pedals such as the Microtubes B3K distortion. Other well-received pedals followed, including the Microtubes B7K Ultra, and Hyper Luminal Compressor, each one acclaimed for its high-end aesthetics and superior tone.

The company’s first bass amplifier—the Microtubes 900—was launched in 2016, and was followed by a 500W version a year later. It’s no surprise that in less than a decade, Darkglass’s stellar line-up of products has resulted in an enviable artist roster which includes old hands such as Tony