Nathan East’s First Signature Preamp Arrives: The Laney Digbeth DB-EAST-PRE
After unveiling a signature bass head with him last year, Laney Amplification has teamed up with bass icon Nathan East once again to unveil the DB-EAST-PR bass preamp. The pedal, which was unveiled at NAMM 2026, marks East’s first signature preamp.
It features the same preamp section of the DB-EAST amp, including dual inputs, FET and Tube channels, drive controls, a Tilt EQ, and more. The Drive control has a three-position switch for three distinct gain characteristics.
“There’s a lot of information packed in this little box,” East says.
Hear about the pedal and its creation from the man himself:
Laney also outfitted the DB-EAST-PRE with plenty of connectivity. The DI output is equipped with Laney Advanced Impulse Response (LA-IR), which is pre-loaded with East’s favorite IRS of his cabinets. A USB-C port allows for streaming audio and accessing the LA-IR app for loading IRs and updating. Other features include an effects loop, a tuner output, and a 3.5mm stereo aux-in jack.
Get a deep dive on the pedal’s power in this demo by Dan Veall:
The Laney Digbeth DB-EAST-PRE bass preamp pedal will be shipping this month with a street price of $429.99.
Laney Digbeth DB-EAST-PRE Bass Preamp Photos:
Laney Digbeth DB-EAST-PRE Bass Preamp 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 control |
| 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 |
| Item dimensions: 67mm x 199mm x 143mm (HWD) |
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He actually had one out a long time ago. Yamaha did it. NE-1. Really simple. 3 knobs. 1. Level. 2. Q either shallow, deep or flat. 3. Frequency.