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Add the tremendous tone of Laney’s Digbeth series of bass amplifiers to your live or studio bass rig with the Digbeth DB-Pre bass preamp pedal! Aboard this astounding preamp, you’ll find an array of exceptional controls that precisely mirror those built-in to the models of Laney’s unique FET/tube-emulated amps. And with a pair of blendable FET and tube emulation channels built right into the Digbeth DB-Pre, it’s easy to punch your ticket to vintage tube warmth and pristine FET cleanliness for your existing bass setup. Pour on some Tube Drive to saturate your signal with old-school grit, and take advantage of a detailed 4-band EQ with selectable curve responses to shape the tone to your preference. Sweetwater bassists love that Laney included the Tilt “see-saw” dial, affording players a neutral-positioned bass/treble roll-off solution.





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2-channel tone choice!





With two channels of operation at your disposal, you can inject your signal chain with mixable solid-state and tube-like characteristics that cater to virtually any musical style ? and at the simple flip of a switch. First, in the default FET mode, you’ve got access to sharper, transistor-driven tonality with an accompanying Volume control that’s exceptionally clean and balanced, making a perfect blank canvas for crafting your ideal bass sound. Stomp the Tube switch, and the second channel dives deeper into the analog waters to set players up for a warmer, more dimensional responsiveness that emulates the unique power of vintage-style tube-driven amplifiers. A Volume control and a complementing Tube Drive dial also equip you with presence leveling and old-school saturation, respectively.





Endless equalization opportunities





Tired of insufficient bass equalization? Rest easy with the Digbeth DB-Pre bass preamp at your disposal! The in-depth sculpting begins with an ultra-wide 4-band EQ boasting Bass, Lo-mid, Hi-mid, and Treble frequency controllers. Factor in the detailed 3-way EQ curve selector switch, and you’ll quickly see why the Digbeth DB-Pre makes such an impressive studio companion for effortlessly crafting enviable tones. Plus, this preamp boasts Laney’s secret onstage weapon, the Tilt “see-saw” equalizer dial. This control allows players to add a treble or bass while simultaneously rolling off the opposing frequency for a boosted signal that’ll cut through live mixes like butter.





Ultra-capable connectivity





The Digbeth DB-Pre is no scrub when it comes to connections, offering an exceptional range of possibilities for easy integration into virtually any system you’re working with. An XLR DI output means you can plug-in directly to virtually any gigging box or sound desk for flawlessly clean tracking wherever you take the Digbeth DB-Pre. In such cases, use the integrated Pre/Post switch for sending your meticulously chosen settings through loudspeakers and PAs, while a dedicated ground Lift switch helps remove tone-hindering hum. An onboard FX Send/Return loop enables you to mesh the preamp with your chosen amplifier’s settings, with available Link and Passive/Active optioning nearby. Need your monitor directly from the source? The Digbeth DB-Pre even has an onboard 3.5mm headphone output and auxiliary input!





Laney amps: stunning since ’67





The journey of Laney Amplification harkens all the way back to 1967. Lyndon Laney left behind the British group Band of Joy (and members John Bonham and Robert Plant) to venture into the expanding realms of amplifier building. From Lyndon’s family garage to stacking huge stages at the disposal of some of history’s greatest groups like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Kiss, Laney and its legacy of high-quality amp engineering has found tremendous worldwide acclaim for decades. With a long list of sound systems and characterful heads, cabinets, combos, and pedals for guitar, bass, keyboards, and more, Laney offers a stunning lineup of top-tier products with an enviably versatile appeal.





Laney Digbeth DB-Pre Bass Preamp Pedal Features:


Exceptional bass guitar preamp that models Laney’s popular Digbeth series of bass amplifiers


FET channel provides a crisp and balanced solid-state canvas for clean-cut tone shaping


Tube channel exhibits a warmer amp tube emulation for added vintage dimensionality


Mix settings allow you to blend the effects of both channels


Tube Drive control supplies analog saturation for superb old-school grit


3-way EQ curve switch and 4-band EQ provides plenty of tone sculpting opportunities, with Bass, Lo-Mid, Hi-Mid, and Treble controllers


Unique, neutral-positioned Tilt “see-saw” equalizer supplies bass/treble boosting with simultaneous opposing frequency roll-off


XLR DI output delivers ultra-clear signal for tracking and gigging


Pre/Post and Lift switches, respectively, provide specific tone control sending and live hum reduction


Onboard FX Send/Return loop makes the Digbeth DB-Pre ready to integrate with the settings of your personal amp


3.5mm headphone output and auxiliary input allow for direct monitoring