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Here are a few of the circuits being produced at d. Kowalski amplifiers, demoed with various guitars, cabinets and speakers, featuring a few of our friends.

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D. Kowalski Amplification Rare Earth Germanium Device // Guitar Pedal Demo
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D. Kowalski Amplification Rare Earth Germanium Device // Guitar Pedal Demo

The D. Kowalski Rare Earth Germanium Device is a premium stompbox that masterfully bridges the gap between overdrive and fuzz saturation. Leveraging meticulously selected germanium transistors, this pedal delivers rich harmonic complexities reminiscent of vintage fuzz units, enhanced with modern versatility and reliability. Perfect for musicians seeking a unique, dynamic sound, the Rare Earth Germanium Device ensures a timeless tonal experience. *Every pedal comes with vintage transistors. This model had vintage Brimars in it! https://www.dkowalskiamplifiers.com/product-page/germanium-warfare-fuzz-pedal All backing tracks written, performed, mixed & mastered by Ryan Plewacki unless otherwise noted. Guitars: Seuf Guitars OH-10, OH-16 (bass), OH-19, OH-20: http://bit.ly/SEUFGUITARS Heritage Guitars - H-535: http://bit.ly/HERITAGEGUITARS Amp: Silktone Amp: http://bit.ly/silktone Additional Effects: Line 6 DL4 MKII: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/item--LINDL4MKII Recording Rig: Universal Audio Apollo X16 https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/item--UADAPX16?siid=289834 Manley Force https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/item--MANMFRC?siid=190637 Universal Audio 4-710d https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/item--UAD4710D?siid=97446 Golden Age Pre-73 https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/item--GOAPRE73MK3?siid=178055 Warm Audio EQP-WA https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/item--WAUEQPWA?siid=173478 Tech 21 SansAmp RBI https://www.tech21nyc.com/products/sansamp/rbi/ Drawmer DL241 https://www.drawmer.com Vintage DBX 160A (pair) Yamaha HS7 Monitors https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/item--YAMHS7?siid=124831 Guitar Amp Mics: AKG C 414 XLS https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/item--AKGC414XLS?siid=89272 Cascade Fathead https://www.cascademicrophones.com Avantone CV-12 (room mic) https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/item--AVNCV12?siid=92485 Vocal Mic: Sennheiser MKH 416 https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/item--SENMKH416?siid=261294 0:00 Intro 0:53 In the Mix 2:54 Controls & Features 3:54 Standard Settings 6:52 Expander Switch 9:17 Closing Thoughts #demosinthedark #fuzzpedal #guitarpedals
D. Kowalski - Dark Gene 1/2 Watt Tube Amp
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D. Kowalski - Dark Gene 1/2 Watt Tube Amp

https://www.dkowalskiamplifiers.com/ The Dark Gene (red version) from D. Kowalski is a ½ watt, tube amplifier sporting natural high-gain tones at friendly volumes. This Class-A amp is completely handwired point-to-point and uses only 3 tubes! Two 12ax7s take care of the blackface-style preamp and original overdrive circuit while a single 12au7 acts as the output tube. With this setup, you get natural overdrive the old fashioned way, which stays very refined and dynamic for such a low watt amplifier. The versatile Sensitivity control is a great place to start when matching the Dark Gene to your pickups and dialing in your preferred midrange content. The Treble and Bass help control the overall tone while a 3-way Top/Mid switch really pushes the Dark Gene in different directions, whether you want a low gain chime or singing lead with massive gain. Speaking of gain, the low/high gain modes are selected by the Gain 2 push pull pot, which acts a master volume when engaged. Gain 1 on its own goes from warm jazzy tones to tweed breakup when fully maxed. Pushing in Gain 2 instantly puts the Dark Gene into a high gain zone, even with gain 1 at minimum. On the back, the full output let you drive your favorite speaker or you can use the Low preamp out to drive other effects or cab sims in the studio. Best of all, this low watt wonder is handmade in Texas and is priced below many boutique overdrive pedals! For this red version and the JCM-800 voiced green version of the Dark Gene, check out Dkowalskiamplifiers.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pdxandyguitar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pdxandyguitar Website: https://andydemos.com/ Gear Used: Amp: D. Kowalski Dark Gene (red version) .5w Head, ISO Cab 1x12 Guitars: Nik Huber Twangmeister, Redtail 335 & Beetle Kill models, Suhr Classic Antique Other Pedals: DryBell Unit67, Boss DD-8 Recording Gear: Universal Audio Apollo 8 QUAD, Royer R-121 Mic Drums: Stefan Pötzsch https://tinyurl.com/y3dhp6d8 Strings: https://tinyurl.com/StringjoyAndy Cables: Sinasoid Sable & Sliver patch cables, Revelation Guitar Cables #Tubeamp #AndyDemos #Guitar
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