They’re your favourite cover band, and you might not even know it yet – The Hindley Street Country Club have steadily become one of the most-watched YouTube channels on the planet covering classic tracks like ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’ by Crowded House with over 5m views, “Mornin'” by Al Jarreau, “Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross, “Easy Lover” by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins, “Too Much Heaven” by the Bee Gees, and “Silly Love Songs” by Paul McCartney and Wings all racking up millions and millions of views.
We’re proud to say Constantine Delo, bass player, singer, arranger, producer and founder of The Hindley Street Country Club (HSCC) uses Laney Digbeth bass amps to get his versatile sound and is part of the Laney family.
Pic: Constantine Delo of Hindley Street Country Club with his Laney Digbeth DB500H Head paired with a Laney Digbeth DBV410-4 Cabinet
Constantine uses the Laney Digbeth DB500H Head paired with a Laney Digbeth DBV410-4 Cabinet for live performances and larger studio recordings. This powerful setup delivers the punch and clarity needed for big venues and complex recording sessions. For practice sessions and smaller studio setups, he relies on the Laney Digbeth DB200-210 Combo. This combo amp, weighing in at 18.5kg and measuring 580mm x 440mm x 325mm (HWD), is easily portable, making it ideal for carrying from gig to gig. The versatility and convenience of these amps allow Constantine to achieve a high-quality sound in any setting.
You can see Constantine using the Laney Digbeth DB500H Head paired with a Laney Digbeth DBV410-4 Cabinet.
Founded in 2017 by arranger and producer Constantine Delo, The Hindley Street Country Club (HSCC) has grown from a group of Adelaide musicians recording re-arranged covers to a global sensation with over 580 million YouTube views and well over a million subscribers. Now touring worldwide and still releasing videos weekly, HSCC continues to captivate audiences with their unique sound and pitch-perfect takes on classic songs you know and love.
To learn more about their gear, specifically the bass sound we interviewed Constantine Delo, who plays bass and relies on the Laney Digbeth bass amps to get not only the signature sounds of these classic songs but to ensure his performances are as smooth as possible.
The Hindley Street Country Club, founded by Constantine Delo, relies on the Laney Digbeth series for the band’s outstanding performances. Specifically, Constantine Delo uses the Laney Digbeth DB500H Bass Amp Head paired with the Laney Digbeth DBV410-4 Cabinet for live shows and larger studio recordings. For practice sessions and smaller studio setups, Delo turns to the Laney Digbeth DB200-210 Combo, a compact yet versatile 200-watt amp that delivers excellent sound quality and portability, making it perfect for gigs of any size.
Here’s why the HSCC chooses Laney and why these amps are the best for gigging musicians.
Q: Why did you choose Laney amplifiers for the band?
Constantine Delo: “Laney has been quite innovative with their gear, catering to a wide variety of player styles. Their amps provide the versatility we need for our diverse setlist and performance environments.”
Q: What made you choose the Laney Digbeth bass collection specifically over other bass amps? Any specific features on the amp?
Constantine Delo: “I had and still use the Laney Nexus range for certain situations, but the Digbeth range seemed like the next natural progression due to its versatility.”
It’s widely known that gigging musicians love the Laney Digbeth bass amplifiers as they provide tonal variety (one of the main reasons Laney Digbeth bass amps are so popular) the FET and Tube pre-amp sections, mixable tones, and the TILT EQ control are fantastic for dialling in the perfect sound for any genre, style of music and venue/gigging environment.
Q: When do you use the head and cab, and when do you use the combo?
Constantine Delo: “I use the head and cab for live and bigger studio recordings and the combo for practice and smaller studio setups.”
As any follower of the HSCC can see, the band likes to change settings with their performances, whether it’s football fields, studios or theatres so getting the best portable bass amp for gigging is essential. So as the Laney Digbeth DB200-210 combo is easily one of the best bass combo amps for gigging on the market today, the portability and ease of the DB200-210 combo make it ideal for more intimate settings.
Q: Why do you feel the DB200-210 COMBO is the best bass amp combo for gigging?
Constantine Delo: “The DB200-210 is the best gigging bass amp because of its portability, weight, and ease of dialling in a good clean sound.”
Tech specs aside, the Laney DB200 is 18.5kg and 580mm x 440mm x 325mm (HWD), making it easily carried from gig to gig. It’s compact yet powerful enough for small to medium-sized gigs, making it incredibly versatile for gigging musicians who want to be able to take their amp anywhere with them!
“The Digbeth bass amp is one of the most versatile bass amps for gigging on the market today”
Constantine and the HSCC have used the Laney Digbeth amps on numerous tracks, as well as the guitarists choosing a selection of Laney amps like the Laney Lionheart – all these tracks have garnered significant attention on YouTube racking up views in their hundreds of thousands, with some clocking in at millions. Here are a few of our favourites!
As you can see and hear, the bass sounds INCREDIBLE and these songs highlight the versatility and superior sound quality of the Laney Digbeth amps in a live band setting.
The Laney Digbeth DB500H is a 500-watt bass head combining a classy vintage look with ultra-modern functionality. It’s no wonder this amp is the choice of legendary bassist Nathan East, who relies on the Digbeth bass amplifier’s range of FET and Tube tones for performances with Eric Clapton, at Ronnie Scott’s, or on the road with his jazz quartet, Fourplay. The DB500H is powerful, portable, and versatile, making it the new standard for bass players like Constantine Delo, Arran McKenzie (While She Sleeps), Dougie Poynter (McFly), and many more.
Key Features:
Guitar and bass cabinets certainly make a difference which is why we designed the Laney DBV410-4 specifically for bass players demanding a powerful and dynamic single compact cabinet setup, the Digbeth DBV410-4 delivers superb midrange punch and top-end tone thanks to its 4×10” vintage-voiced HH Black Label series ceramic drivers and 1” LaVoce Compression driver. It pairs perfectly with the DB500H head, offering a robust and reliable setup for any stage or studio gig.
Key Features:
The Laney Digbeth DB200-210 bass amp combo offers vintage appeal and ultra-modern functionality in a compact format – and we think its one of the best bass amp combos for gigging along with Constantine! Delivering a range of FET & Tube tones, this 200-watt combo is powerful, portable, and perfect for both practice and smaller gigs. Weighing in at 18.5kg and measuring 580mm x 440mm x 325mm (HWD), it is easily carried from gig to gig, making it an ideal choice for musicians on the move.
Key Features:
The Hindley Street Country Club’s choice of Laney Digbeth bass amps is a testament to their quality, versatility, and reliability. Whether you’re an amateur or professional bassist, these amps offer the best features for gigging, ensuring you always have the perfect tone for any performance and we’re proud to see that the Hindley Street Country Club are using our amps, nailing the tone, every time. If you want to know what the best bass amp might be for you, check out our complete bass amp buyers guide!
Ready to join the Laney family? Check out the Laney Digbeth Bass Amplifier range and selection of Laney bass amps today!
Thanks to Constantine Delo – Keep rocking!
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