Laney Black Country Custom DIGBETH, Bass Pre Amplifier Pedal, Nathan E
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Laney manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- BCC-DB-EAST-PRE
Description
Laney Black Country Custom DIGBETH Nathan East Signature Bass Pre-Amplifier Pedal
The DB-EAST-PRE is a compact bass preamp designed for studio-centered recording and mixing workflows. Built into a pedalboard-friendly footprint measuring just 2.6" × 7.8" × 5.6", this handcrafted unit from Black Country Customs delivers professional tone shaping and DI conversion without requiring external hardware. The dual-channel design—combining foot-switchable FET and Tube channels with comprehensive EQ control—allows you to capture distinct character across tracking sessions or print multiple tonal variations of a single performance. Use it as your primary bass signal processor for USB recording, silent session work, or feeding a console with studio-grade direct output.
Signal Path & Connectivity
Two independent 1/4" instrument inputs let you track different bass tones without replugging, while Input 2 features a trim pot for precise level matching across instruments with varying output levels. The balanced XLR DI output includes switchable ground lift and selectable source mode—pre, post, and LA-IR emulation—enabling clean recording directly into your interface or console. Additional I/O includes dedicated tuner, FX send/return, headphone, and USB-C outputs; USB Class-compliant audio streaming at 48 kHz integrates seamlessly into most DAWs, while the LA-IR app provides further tonal refinement during mixing and post-production.
Recording Tone & Channel Design
The FET channel captures transparent, uncolored bass dynamics ideal for sessions requiring pristine tonal accuracy. The Tube channel features selectable gain characteristics with three different voicing options, allowing you to print warmth and sustain character directly into your recordings. Full EQ control spans Bass, Lo-mid with switchable Q and operating frequency, Hi-mid, Treble, and Tilt controls—all with +/− level adjustment to sculpt frequency response before capture. The Tube Range control and integrated FX loop enable in-line effect placement during tracking, while dedicated footswitches manage channel selection, bypass/mute, and input switching with LED status indicators for live session control.
Key Features
- Foot-switchable FET and Tube channels with independent volume controls
- Tube channel with selectable gain characteristics offering 3 different voicing modes
- EQ: Bass, Lo-mid (switchable Q and operating frequency), Hi-mid, Treble, and Tilt controls with +/− level adjustment
- Dual 1/4" instrument inputs with Input 2 trim pot for precise level matching
- Integrated FX loop with dedicated FX send and return jacks
- Balanced XLR DI output with switchable ground lift and source mode (pre, post, LA-IR)
- USB-C Class-compliant audio interface streaming at 48 kHz with LA-IR app access
- Dedicated 1/4" tuner output and 3.5mm stereo headphone output
- 12V DC regulated power supply (not included); 6-watt consumption
- Compact pedalboard form factor: 67 × 199 × 143mm, 1.1 kg
- Handcrafted in the UK at Black Country Customs workshop
- Three footswitches with LED indicators for bypass/mute, channel selection, and input switching
This pedal serves as a complete bass recording and mixing interface, handling preamp tone, DI conversion, and multi-channel flexibility in a single studio-ready processor.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The Laney Black Country Custom DIGBETH is a dual-channel bass preamp with studio-grade DI conversion and USB-C audio interface capability, letting you capture your bass tone directly into your DAW at 48 kHz. The FET and Tube channels offer independent voicing and comprehensive EQ shaping—Bass, Lo-mid with switchable Q, Hi-mid, Treble, and Tilt—so you can dial in transparent or colored tones that sit perfectly in your mix. Choose this for home and professional recording sessions where you need one compact unit to handle tone shaping, DI output to your interface, and the flexibility to layer effects through the integrated FX loop.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Studio Sessions, Live Performance, Home Recording, Gigging |
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| Tonal character | Dual-channel flexibility, studio-grade di, comprehensive eq shaping, transparent to colored, low-noise signal path |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the FET and Tube channels, and can I switch between them during performance?
The pedal features foot-switchable FET and Tube channels, each with independent volume control. The Tube channel offers three selectable gain characteristics for different voicing modes, while the FET channel provides a more transparent response. You can switch between channels in real time using the dedicated footswitch.
Can I use this as an audio interface to record bass directly into my computer?
Yes. The DIGBETH features a USB-C Class-compliant audio interface that streams at 48 kHz and includes LA-IR app access for additional tone shaping in your DAW.
What outputs does this pedal have, and will it work with a live mixing console?
The balanced XLR DI output is console-ready and includes switchable ground lift and source mode selection (pre, post, and LA-IR emulation). You also get dual 1/4 inch instrument inputs, a tuner output, and a 3.5mm headphone output for silent monitoring.
Is there an effects loop, and how does it work with the EQ?
Yes, the integrated FX loop includes dedicated send and return jacks, allowing you to place effects before or after your tone shaping for flexible layering and routing options.
How do I match the levels of different basses feeding into this pedal?
The dual 1/4 inch instrument inputs include a trim pot on Input 2 for precise level matching across basses with varying output levels, ensuring consistent signal strength regardless of which bass you're playing.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $30 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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