Detail 01
Dual FET + tube preamp
Provides two preamp sections, selected with the FET/tube switch.
Product detailSKU #1500000362036
LaneyDigbeth DB500H 500W Bass Amp Head Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Laney’s Digbeth DB500H is a 500W RMS bass head centered on a dual FET-and-tube preamp. Separate FET and tube volume controls, tube drive, and a FET/tube switch give the player direct control over those two preamp paths. For shaping and routing, it adds bass, mid, and treble controls, four selected EQ curves with Tilt, an effects loop, a pre/post XLR D.I., a phones output, and stereo aux input.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass setups needing 500W RMS power with switchable FET and tube preamp controls.
- Studio or recording routing that uses the pre/post XLR D.I. and effects loop.
- Practice setups using the stereo aux input and 1/4-inch phones jack.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Four EQ curves plus Tilt
Adds preset EQ-curve selection alongside the Tilt control.
Detail 03
Pre/post XLR D.I.
Lets the direct output be set before or after processing.
Detail 04
Effects loop
Includes separate send and return connections for external effects.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your setup can use the speaker combi socket, if connecting a speaker.
- 02The listed weight is 16.6.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How much power is the DB500H rated for?
Its power rating is 500W RMS.
02Does it have a direct output?
Yes. It has an XLR D.I. with pre/post selection.
03Can I connect an external effects processor?
Yes. The amp has 1/4-inch effects-loop send and return connections.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- EQ
- 4 position for pre-selected EQ curves + "Tilt"
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls
- FET volume, FET/tube switch, Tube drive, Tube volume, bass, treble, mid
- Preamp Section
- Dual, FET + Tube
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Inputs
- 1/4 inch jack, 1/8 inch stereo aux, 1/4 inch jack FX loop return
- Power Rating
- 500W RMS
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 16.6
1 detailsOther
- Ouptuts
- Speaker Combi socket, 1/4 inch phones jack, XLR D.I. (pre/post), 1/4 inch jack FX loop send
