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User Manual for Darkglass Vintage Deluxe V3 Bass Preamp Pedal
Quick guide for the Darkglass Vintage Deluxe V3 Bass Preamp Pedal. Learn about control settings, technical specifications, power requirements, and proper usage.
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Quick guide from the manual
The Darkglass Vintage Deluxe V3 is a bass preamp pedal designed to shape your tone. This manual provides essential information on control settings, power requirements, and technical specifications to ensure optimal performance.
Controls and functions
The pedal features several controls to sculpt your sound:
- Blend: Mixes the clean input signal with the overdriven signal.
- Level: Sets the volume of the overdriven signal.
- Drive: Sets the amount of saturation in the overdriven signal.
- Grunt Switch: Selects between three different bass boost levels before the clipping stage.
- Attack Switch: Adjusts the amount of treble content to saturate (Boost, Flat, Cut).
- EQ Controls: Includes Low (+-12dB @ 100Hz), Low Mids (+-12dB @ 1kHz/500Hz), Hi Mids (+-12dB @ 3kHz/1.5kHz), and Treble (+-12dB @ 5kHz).
Technical specifications
- Input Impedance: 500kΩ
- Output Impedance: 1kΩ
- Current Consumption: ~20mA (Note: Warning mentions 30mA draw)
- Voltage: 9V DC (Center Negative)
- Dimensions: 94mm x 120mm x 46mm
- Weight: 320g
Power requirements and warnings
To avoid noise issues or damage to the unit, use only a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug. Unregulated power supplies or higher voltages may void the warranty and cause suboptimal performance.
Warranty and support
Register your product at mypedal.darkglass.com using the serial number on the back of the pedal. For support, contact [email protected].
Official resources from the manual
Practical help
Common problems
Excessive noise or interference
Ensure you are using a regulated 9V DC power supply. If interference persists, reorient or relocate the receiving antenna or increase separation from other equipment.
Unit not powering on or malfunctioning
Verify the power supply is 9V DC with a center-negative plug. Unregulated supplies may cause damage and void the warranty.
Before use
- Verify power supply is 9V DC center-negative
- Register product online at mypedal.darkglass.com
- Ensure cables are properly connected to input and output jacks
Specs in practice
- Input Impedance
- 500kΩ - affects how the pedal interacts with your instrument's pickups
- Current Consumption
- ~20-30mA - ensures your power supply can handle the load
Model compatibility
- Requires 9V DC center-negative power supply
- Not compatible with unregulated power supplies
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