Question about Darkglass Products

[BassIsBad]

I have a question about the country of manufacturing for pedals such as the B3k, B7k, and Vintage Microtubes. I have noticed that some are "Handcrafted in the USA" while others are "Handcrafted in Finland". There doesn't seem to be a cost difference in the two, so is there any difference at all in tonal or build quality?

[jmoote]

They're all made in USA now. Originally the B3K and B7K were made in Finland before the switch. Spencer of 3 Leaf Audio does them for DG and the main difference aside from country of origin is the addition of relay switching and isolated off board jacks for better durability.

[excane]

^^ Exactly what jmoote said.

The only other improvement is the supposedly improved DI on the B7K but I've not had a chance to compare the Finnish and USA models.

The DI on my USA B7K is quiet and works like a charm.

[BassIsBad]

So they are more or less the same, with a few small improvements once they started making them in the US?

[excane]

Correct.

In terms of the function, controls, and tone - they are the same pedals.

[BassIsBad]

Okay, thanks!

[univalve]

Fuck yeah 'merica!

[Chankgeez]

Fuck, yeah, effin' 'inland.