fretmeister Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 That's true enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinebass Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1485286221' post='3222821'] also at that price its in the same kinda range as chase bliss brothers, def not the same kinda sound but with all the midi possibilities and different sound on tap via presets the Brothers looks pricey but kinda worth it, but it does sound very good! andy [/quote] A very good point. Unless it's just a stompbox then that's okay to not have midi implementation, but Darkglass are somewhat more than that. Or at least they market themselves as that rightly or wrongly. I think that the ultras and their new amp should be midi enabled. For what they cost for a pedal, I wouldn't entertain getting one without it. No presets on a pedal that costs almost £350? It does seem a bit odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 $360, someone has posted on the FB group. Not sure if this is based on anything concrete. Going off current B7K/B7U prices, that will stick it at £325 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1485377619' post='3223562'] $360, someone has posted on the FB group. Not sure if this is based on anything concrete. Going off current B7K/B7U prices, that will stick it at £325 here. [/quote] Dollar price doesn't have Vat on it! 360 USD is £284 + 20% = £340 Either way, I'm out. I not paying that for a drive pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1485414854' post='3223722'] Dollar price doesn't have Vat on it! 360 USD is £284 + 20% = £340 Either way, I'm out. I not paying that for a drive pedal. [/quote] It's a full preamp, as opposed to a drive pedal. But the value of the pound really buggers us on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 It's still almost £100 more than what I paid for the VMTD. Still, when we are out of the Single Market it can only get better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1485418476' post='3223754'] It's still almost £100 more than what I paid for the VMTD. Still, when we are out of the Single Market it can only get better.... [/quote] And the VMTD was $385 at release, which makes it even worse Special trade deal with Finland???? Let's hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) I am so happy to be based in NL, come one €! I doubt it will be mindblowingly different and thus an addition to my trusted B7K and Bearfoot BBBO combo though, but it is clearly going to be a cracking pedal. Edited January 26, 2017 by HazBeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1485292968' post='3222912'] They'll still sell though, just like there are plenty of people willing to spend over £800 on an iPhone. [/quote] I've no doubt they will, but iPhones and pedals like the Chase Bliss pedals offer a lot more. No doubt this pedal is stunning quality, but the range of drives and pre-amps are expensive from DG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Oh... https://www.thomann.de/gb/darkglass_microtubes_900_bag.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 £84 for a bag? That's stupid. It fits in a Gator or even a laptop bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinebass Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1485423188' post='3223807'] £84 for a bag? That's stupid. [/quote] Darkglass can now officially go and do one. That's just insane and grotesquely greedy. I await the first £400 distortion pedal. Pfft. Jog on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) Seems fairly in line with other official amp bags, like Markbass for example. The odd thing for me is that it doesn't immediately appear this bag will fit the new footswitch. Edited January 26, 2017 by Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1485435370' post='3223940'] Seems fairly in line with other official amp bags, like Markbass for example. [/quote] It is WAY too much. My TC bag cost me about half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 $349 has been confirmed to me by DG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Going to over £300 then when Vat gets added. For most pedals I have a mental block at £200. Darkglass are the only brand I've broken that for. I'm not breaking £300 for anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Available to order on Thomann.de £325.85 I'm out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Ah - the rewarding sound of taking back control. Wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 [quote name='Daz39' timestamp='1486384605' post='3231250'] Ah - the rewarding sound of taking back control. Wait... [/quote] Hahahhahahaaahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Its funny, the fall in the pound has everything to do with and absolutely NOTHING to do with Brexit at the same time. A conversation for another forum, perhaps. What I do wish to know is what will happen with the pound when Article 50 is triggered, as that will be around the time these will start shipping. Preorder at this price to avoid risk of £=Euro, or hang on for a better currency rate once the uncertainty is over? I certainly want it, but the price is truly painful. Arghhhhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Hmm, sell my B3K now, or wait until they are £500 new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1486412738' post='3231616'] What I do wish to know is what will happen with the pound when Article 50 is triggered, as that will be around the time these will start shipping. Preorder at this price to avoid risk of £=Euro, or hang on for a better currency rate once the uncertainty is over? [/quote] Markets hate risk. The pound will tank, at least in the short term. I've no skin the the DG game, but generally, if I think I'm going to need it and it's made outside the UK, I'm buying it asap. I'm scraping together enough for an octaver and some sort of preamp right now. Just kicking myself I didn't get another fretted bass last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLcqfTWlsyo ok the pedal does sound very nice as expected, still a bit pricey for me tho but hey gotta pay for the laser etching somehow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 ah, I gave in an preordered weeks ago, obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1492024987' post='3277332'] ah, I gave in an preordered weeks ago, obviously. [/quote] id love to try one for sure just not sure i wanna sell stuff to free up the cash andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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