Laney Black Country Customs Nathan East Digbeth Bass Preamp

The Laney DB-EAST-PRE sets a new standard in bass amplification by delivering world class tone in a compact, portable preamp designed for real working musicians. Handcrafted in Birmingham, this signature unit brings the sound and experience of one of the most recorded bass players in history directly to your rig.

Main Features

• Signature bass preamp developed with Nathan East
• Compact pedalboard friendly design
• Handcrafted in Birmingham, England
• Dual input design for seamless instrument switching
• Trim control on second input for level matching
• Pre loaded LA IR cabinet impulse responses
• Automatic IR adaptation per input
• Companion app for DI, EQ, and tone shaping
• Tube channel with dedicated EQ controls
• Range control for enhanced low end drive
• Selectable mid pre shape voicing
• Designed for live performance, touring, and studio use

With over five decades shaping modern music, Nathan East’s tone has defined countless hit records. The DB-EAST-PRE distils that experience into a professional grade bass preamp that prioritises musicality, flexibility, and reliability over marketing driven specifications.

Designed with the Most Recorded Bass Player in the World

Nathan East’s career is a blueprint for what bass players truly need. From landmark studio sessions to global tours, his demands are rooted in consistency, adaptability, and tone that translates everywhere. Following the success of the DIGBETH-EAST bass head, the DB-EAST-PRE takes the same philosophy further, offering signature sound in a pedalboard friendly format built for modern performance and recording.

Dual Inputs for Real World Performance

The DB-EAST-PRE features two independent inputs, designed for bassists who switch instruments without interruption. Move seamlessly between acoustic and electric basses, four string and five string instruments, or active and passive pickups during a set.

Input two includes a dedicated trim control, allowing precise level matching between instruments. This ensures consistent output and optimal tone without needing to adjust settings mid performance.

Signature Sound, Ready to Go

Pre loaded with Nathan East’s preferred LA IR cabinet impulse responses, the DB-EAST-PRE delivers authentic, studio proven bass tones straight to front of house or recording systems. These are not generic cabinet simulations, but carefully selected IRs taken from rigs used on real recordings.

Impulse responses automatically adapt when switching inputs, maintaining tonal integrity across different instruments. Using the companion app, you can further refine your sound with independent parametric EQ, DI configuration, and real time adjustments to suit any room or recording environment.

Total Control, Always

The master volume provides precise control over overall output while preserving the tonal character of the preamp. The tube channel can be shaped using dedicated EQ controls for players seeking refined drive and harmonic texture.

A dedicated range control enhances low end response within the drive section, while selectable mid pre shape options allow you to sculpt your core tone with confidence and clarity.

Handcrafted and Built to Travel

Every DB-EAST-PRE is meticulously handcrafted at Laney’s Black Country Customs workshop in Birmingham, England. Built to the same exacting standards as the DB-EAST signature head, it is compact enough for any pedalboard yet robust and professional enough for demanding touring and studio environments.

This is bass tone designed around real world use, not compromise.