Product Overview
When it comes to bass there is no one more respected than Nathan East!
We were excited to release out first Nathan East signature product, the DB-EAST in 2025, Nathan is a busy bass player – continuously in demand! So, for Nathan to have a compact portable solution to get his ‘BIG RIG’ sound but in a small, portable package is amazing.
Introducing the DB-EAST-PRE, ours and Nathan’s first signature bass pre-amplifier
EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT
The DB-EAST-PRE is our latest member of the Laney DIGBETH Bass amplifier series.
Our Black Country Customs team has evolved and refined the sound expanding on the beloved FET and TUBE channels, adding more articulation and control.
GAIN TYPE & RANGE
The DB-EAST-PRE enhanced tube channel now features selectable gain characteristics. Giving the player 3 different gain options to choose from.
Ranging from
• (I) Mild Gain with light asymmetric clipping,
• (II) with more asymmetrical clipping available and finally,
• (III) a more aggressive distortion generating more pronounced odd harmonics, giving it a more aggressive modern sound.
The RANGE control works in conjunction with the GAIN setting and allows you to dial in the level of low-end signal pre distortion, which determines how punchy or extended the low-end response is.
POWERFUL EQ
The DB-EAST-PRE features a powerful EQ section with selectable mid PRE-SHAPES, and the mighty TILT function allows you to dial in the exact tone you are looking for at any volume
MASTER VOLUME
Quickly control the main output level precisely with the Master Volume control whilst the D.I and FX Loop is not affected.
DUAL INPUTS
The DB-EAST-PRE features dual inputs allowing you to connect multiple basses to the unit and switch between them via the input selector switch. Input 2 has an individual trim control which allows you to balance the inputs of different basses plugged into the DB-EAST-PRE as required.
LA·IR
The DB-EAST-PRE features LA·IR equipped DI output, which comes pre-loaded with Nathan’s favourite IRs of his personally chosen cabinets.
LA·IR, Laney Advanced Impulse Response technology means you can add exactly the right cabinet IR and EQ to get the perfect bass sound every time. With our free LA·IR application you can configure the perfect sound you want.
FX LOOP
The DB-EAST-PRE features an ultra-transparent FX loop and is capable of handling everything from vintage pedals to high end rack mount units.
USB TYPE C
The DB-EAST-PRE features a USB type C socket for connecting to the LA·IR APP, but it also supports audio in/out POST IR, so you can use it directly into your favourite DAW, making it super convenient for recording silently.
The DB-EAST-PRE has become Nathans go to studio tool. It’s got all the tone and versatility of his signature head but in a compact, portable form factor.
In the words of the great bass player himself,
“I can’t believe it, it sounds exactly like my big rig”.
KEY FEATURES
Dual inputs with remote switching ability
Independent FET and Tube channels with mix
Remote drive & mute
USB Type C for Class compliant audio streaming @48kHz (Emulated and un-emulated main out) and accessing LA·IR app
LA.IR app for custom ir and firmware updates
Bass, Lo-Middle (with switchable Q and operating Frequency), Hi-Mid, Treble.
TILT
Bypass/Mute mode - foot switchable
Balanced Male XLR DI out with switchable Ground Lift and Source Mode switch - Pre, Post and LA·IR
3.5mm stereo Aux in jack
FX Loop
Tuner out
LEDs for Bypass/Mute, Input 1/2 and Fet/Tube channels
Regulated 9V-12V 500mA DC PSU Not Included: Centre Negative, 2.1 x 5.5 x 12mm connector type
The DB-EAST-PRE is shipped with a set of IRs from Nathans favourite cabs – the DBV410 on input 1 and the DBV212 on input 2.
SPECIFICATIONS
Item dimensions: 67mm x 199mm x 143mm (HWD)
Item weight 1.1Kg
Carton dimensions: 129mm x 238mm x 182mm (HWD)
Carton weight 1.6Kg
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
USB Type C 1M CABLE
USB A to C ADAPTOR
DB-EAST-PRE
