DARKGLASS MICROTUBES 500 COMBO 1X12? NEODYMIUM

Name: MICROTUBES 500 COMBO 1X12? NEODYMIUM
Brand: DARKGLASS
SKU: 395218
Price: 1089.00 EUR
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Essential Information About the Darkglass Microtubes 500 Combo Amp
• 500 watts of power in a combo format designed for rehearsal, stage, and home setups.
• Analog preamp with Drive and Compressor sections to go from hi-fi clean to modern, controlled saturation.
• Eminence ceramic speakers, with a "plug and play" approach that remains very precise in the low end.
• Comprehensive connectivity: effects loop, AUX input, footswitch input, and XLR DI output for easy integration in studio and live settings.

MICROTUBES 500 COMBO 1X12? NEODYMIUM

1.089,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Darkglass has established itself as a reference for bassists seeking definition, attack, and modern saturation textures, with a philosophy focused on performance and control. The Microtubes 500 Combo continues this tradition: offering a compact, powerful, and versatile bass amp capable of meeting the needs of an active musician without multiplying pedals and peripherals. Within the range, it stands as an "all-in-one" solution: the Microtubes signature (grain, articulation, presence) in a ready-to-play combo, with power suited to current contexts (rehearsal, club, stage monitors, DI to front of house).

Who This Amp Is For

This combo is ideal for the intermediate to advanced bassist who wants an immediately usable sound but also enough flexibility to adapt to venues and styles. In rehearsal, its 500 watts provide a comfortable reserve to stay audible against energetic drums and dense guitars. In concert, the XLR DI output allows sending a clean signal to the console while maintaining your onstage feel. At home, the AUX input facilitates working with backing tracks and setup. Style-wise, it excels where the bass must be precise and defined: modern rock, metal, prog, fusion, pop, and more generally all aesthetics where attack and control of the low-midrange are essential.

Technical specifications

Effects	Distortion / Overdrive / Fuzz, Compressor, Preamp, Looper	Speaker diameter	12"
Category	Bass combo	Number of speakers	2
Technology	Solid state	Color	Grey
Effects loop	Yes	Finishing	Textured
Category	Amplifier	Power output	500 W

Questions frequently asked

Does the Darkglass Microtubes 500 Combo 1x12 deliver enough power for rehearsals and club gigs?

Its 500 W, powered by an ICEpower Class D module, provides sufficient headroom for rehearsals with an energetic drummer and club concerts. The XLR DI output allows sending the signal to the mixing console for live situations.

What kind of sound does the Microtubes drive offer?

The Drive section delivers a modern distortion, ranging from a slight grit to a more pronounced distortion. The attack remains clear and the mids retain presence in a dense mix.

Is there a built-in compressor?

A compressor is integrated to even out the level between fingerstyle, pick playing, and slap. It helps maintain a tight low end without imposing excessive compression when set subtly.

What connections are available on this bass combo?

The connectivity includes an effects loop, an AUX input, an XLR DI output, and a footswitch input. The loop allows placing delays, reverbs, or modulation effects after the preamp.