Laney Digbeth DB500H FET/Tube 500-watt RMS Bass Amp Head

Laney Digbeth DB500H FET/Tube 500-watt RMS Bass Amp HeadThe Laney DIGBETH DB500H is a stunning 500 Watt bass head that combines a classy vintage look with ultra modern functionality. This is the bass amp of choice for legendary bassist Nathan East, who relies on its range of FET and Tube tones for performances with Eric Clapton, at Ronnie Scotts, or on tour with his jazz quartet, Fourplay. The DB500H is also favored by bassists like Arran McKenzie (While She Sleeps), Dougie Poynter (McFly), Max Gough (Tom

The Laney DIGBETH DB500H is a stunning 500 Watt bass head that combines a classy vintage look with ultra-modern functionality. This is the bass amp of choice for legendary bassist Nathan East, who relies on its range of FET and Tube tones for performances with Eric Clapton, at Ronnie Scotts, or on tour with his jazz quartet, Fourplay. The DB500H is also favored by bassists like Arran McKenzie (While She Sleeps), Dougie Poynter (McFly), Max Gough (Tom Odell), Dan Pugsley (Skindred), Bob Hardy (Franz Ferdinand), Kalan Adam (Attila), Charlie Fowler (Mahalia), and Rudi Creswick (Tom Misch). The DB500H is known for its punchy tones, ample headroom, and user-friendly controls.

Features:

• Tilt Control: A dynamic, powerful SEE SAW EQ control. Turning it clockwise increases mid to high frequencies and decreases lows for more presence. Turning it anti-clockwise reduces mid to high frequencies and increases lows for a rounder sound.
• FX Loop: Allows adding effects to the signal path between the pre-amp and the output section. Essential for time-based FX like delayed distortion.
• Headphones Socket: With level control for private practice.
• Balanced DI Output: With source switching, allows connection to a PA system or recording interface without mic-ing. Includes a ground lift switch to reduce or remove unwanted hum due to earth loops.
• 500 Watts RMS: Powerful output for live performances.
• FET & Tube Pre-Amp Sections: Footswitchable and mixable for versatile sound shaping.
• 3 Band EQ: For precise tonal adjustments.
• Selectable MID Pre-Shape EQ Curves: For quick tonal changes.
• TILT 'EQ Seesaw' Function: Adjusts overall tonal balance.
• XLR Balanced DI Out: Pre/Post selectable.
• 6.35mm Phones Out: With level control.
• 3.5mm Stereo Aux In: With level control for external audio sources.
• Tuner Out: For easy tuning.
• Combi Socket: Speakon compatible twist lock and 6.3mm jack.
• Ground Lift: To eliminate hum.
• Remote Footswitch Socket: For additional control.
• 2 Channels: With FET Volume control.

Specifications:

• Power Output: 500 Watts RMS
• Pre-Amp Sections: FET & Tube, footswitchable
• EQ: 3 band with selectable MID pre-shape curves
• TILT Control: EQ seesaw function
• DI Output: XLR Balanced, pre/post selectable
• Headphones Output: 6.35mm with level control
• Aux Input: 3.5mm stereo with level control
• FX Loop: Yes
• Tuner Out: Yes
• Combi Socket: Speakon compatible twist lock and 6.3mm jack
• Ground Lift: Yes
• Dimensions (HWD): 205mm x 420mm x 220mm
• Carton Dimensions (HWD): 278mm x 583mm x 309mm
• Weight: 7.1kg