Our Dark Gene amplifier is the absolute best value in a completely hand wired, true point to point tube amplifier available today and comes in two tonal shades, RED or GREEN. We challenge you to find comparable quality like ours at this price point anywhere else in the USA. As a one man shop, each unit is meticulously hand wired one at a time to ensure our superior quality is met.

About the RED model:

This is the version that started it all. With switchable low/high gain operation via a push/pull GAIN 2 pot, there is more versatility with this model, achieving exceptionally warm jazz tones, jangly cleans or smoking lead tones with singing sustain. This model features a unique blackface style preamp and a completely original overdrive section. The SENSITIVITY control serves to adjust the midrange when used, accommodating the TREBLE and BASS controls’ effectiveness as turned down. GAIN 1 acts as the drive control and defeats the TOP/MID 3 position boost switch when turned to maximum rotation. In high gain mode, GAIN 2 is active as the master volume and defeated in low gain mode, when pulled out. This model comes with a red LED indicator.

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This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

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Listed6 hours ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
  • D. Kowalski Amplifiers
Model
  • DARK GENE
Finish
  • Red
Categories
Year
  • 2026
Made In
  • United States

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