The Laney Digbeth Foundry DBF50 packs 50 watts of versatile bass tone into a portable, road-ready 1x10 combo designed for practice, rehearsal, and intimate gigs. Pairing a clean FET stage with a dedicated tube-style drive channel, it bridges vintage warmth with modern punch so players can move from pristine clarity to biting grit in seconds. Bassists wanting a compact workhorse that holds its ground in the studio, at home, or on small stages will find it fully equipped to handle whatever the setlist throws at them.
Dual FET and Drive Channels with Mix Mode
Laney gives the DBF50 two distinct voicings: a clean, immediate FET channel and a fully featured Drive channel with independent Drive and Volume controls. The FET section provides fast transient response with defined low-end, while the Drive channel lets you dial in everything from subtle vintage warmth to aggressive breakup.
A dedicated Mix setting blends both channels simultaneously. Rather than losing bottom-end definition when you add grit, the Mix mode lets you retain the clear, focused fundamental of the FET circuit alongside the harmonic crunch of the Drive stage.
Flexible Tone Shaping with Tilt and Preshape
Alongside a standard 3-band EQ, the DBF50 introduces Laney's dynamic Tilt control. Functioning like a see-saw EQ with a neutral centre detent, turning it clockwise boosts mids and highs while trimming lows to help your bass cut through dense band mixes. Rotating it anti-clockwise thickens the lower register while smoothing the top end for a rounder, warmer presence.
For instant slap or heavy rock tones, the switchable Preshape function applies a targeted mid-frequency scoop while lifting highs and lows. A master volume control lets you set your overall output level without altering the preamp balance or gain character you have dialled in.
Punchy 10" HH Audio Woofer and Studio-Ready Cabinet
Low frequencies are pushed through a custom 10" HH Audio Blue professional woofer, delivering clear projection and focused attack that avoids muddiness. The enclosure is constructed from 15 mm plywood to keep overall weight manageable while preserving natural cabinet resonance and structural rigidity.
For studio engineers and recording bassists, the front fret cloth is fully removable, providing unobstructed microphone access directly in front of the driver cone.
Stage, Studio, and Silent Practice Connectivity
A balanced XLR DI output feeds a clean, pre-EQ signal straight to front-of-house mixing desks or recording audio interfaces. If you need a post-preamp feed, the FX send jack doubles as an auxiliary line output. The onboard FX loop makes integrating outboard modulation, delay, or preamp pedals straightforward.
For quiet rehearsal, a 3.5 mm auxiliary input lets you play along with backing tracks, while a dedicated 3.5 mm stereo headphone output allows silent monitoring at any hour. A rear-panel footswitch jack also provides remote hands-free switching for the Drive channel.
Laney Digbeth Foundry DBF50 Specifications
- Power Output - 50 watts RMS.
- Speaker Configuration - 1x10" HH Audio Blue professional woofer.
- Channels - two channels (FET and Drive) with blendable Mix option.
- Preamp Controls - FET Volume, Drive, Drive Volume, Mix switch, and Master Volume.
- Tone Controls - 3-band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble) with interactive Tilt EQ.
- Voicing Options - switchable Preshape mid-scoop filter.
- DI Output - balanced male XLR direct output (pre-EQ).
- Effects Loop - standard 1/4" send and return jacks.
- Line Output - FX send doubles as line output.
- Auxiliary Input - 3.5 mm stereo jack for external audio playback.
- Headphone Output - 3.5 mm stereo jack for silent practice.
- Footswitch Connectivity - rear socket for remote Drive channel switching.
- Cabinet Construction - 15 mm plywood with protective steel corners and top-mounted strap handle.
- Baffle Design - removable front fret cloth for direct microphone placement.
- Power Supply - internal universal 100-240V switched-mode power supply with IEC C14 inlet.
Weight and Dimensions for Laney Digbeth DBF50
- Dimensions (cm) = 43.5 L x 40.1 W x 30.1 D
- Weight (Kg) = 10.90
The Laney Digbeth Foundry DBF50 offers gigging and recording bassists a practical, punchy rig that transitions effortlessly from late-night home practice to live venue stages.