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Mesa Boogie Subway D-800 Bass Head

Tube Warmth, Tunable Power and Perfect Portability

You spoke, we listened. In direct response to player feedback and the longstanding demand for a more powerful version of our WalkAboutℱ Bass Head. The answer: the WD-800ℱ Head. This Head combines the warm, soulful sounding magic of the WalkAbout tube preamp section with the musical Class D Output Power used in our Subway Line (D-800ℱ and D-800+ℱ), to create the ultimate lightweight hybrid.

As in the original, the inspiring round, fat WalkAbout Tone is joined by comprehensive rotary shelving Tone controls and a semi-parametric EQ, giving you total shaping authority in the preamp. The new WD800 also features the Subway D800 Plus’s highly effective HIGH PASS FILTER and a new POWER AMP DAMPING control, which allow tuning of the sub-low frequencies and power response options respectively. The POWER DAMPING choices enable you to tailor the tracking and feel of the power amp. The LOW setting produces a looser, more relaxed and blooming character reminiscent of Tube power. HIGH tightens the low end, adding punch and accuracy in tracking, while MEDIUM provides a blend of these opposite ends of the power response spectrum.

The WD-800 can perform as a stand-alone Head or be mounted in 2 Spaces within standard 19” Racks by attaching the optional Rack Ears (not included). Whether you’re looking for a lightweight new main rig to replace your heavy linear amp with a bigger, wider sound and more complex harmonic content than the lightweight options you’ve tried, or just a compact, portable head for everyday gigging and recording that will fill the room with luscious Tone, the new WD-800 covers bases with power and versatility to spare. Not exactly a WalkAbout or a Subway, but rather everything great about both combined in a super-responsive compact, lightweight, big-power platform, just as you ordered!

Features

  • Wattages - 800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms
  • Speaker Outputs - 2 - Speakon Output Jacks (no 1/4 speaker jacks) - 8, 4 or 2 Ohms
  • Graphic Eq Reverb Fx Solo - Variable Voicing (Flat to Vintage Scoop), Fully Active 4-Band EQ plus Deep Switch (for enhanced low-end)
  • Cabinet Simulation Direct Live recording Output - Balanced XLR Out with Pre/Post, Line/Mic & Ground Lift Switches

Specs

Category

Head

Wattage

800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms

Outputs

2 X Speakon Output Jacks (no 1/4 speaker jacks) - 8, 4 or 2 Ohms; Balanced XLR Out with Pre/Post, Line/Mic & Ground Lift Switches, USB Power Outlet, Headphone Output and Auxiliary Input

Preamp Tubes

1 X Mesa 12AT7

Power Tubes

Class D Power Amp

Effects Loop

Yes (Fully Buffered Series FX Loop)

Cabinet Construction

Metal (Closed Back)

Weight

3.17kg

Included Accessories

Gig Bag with Shoulder Strap

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Description

Tube Warmth, Tunable Power and Perfect Portability

You spoke, we listened. In direct response to player feedback and the longstanding demand for a more powerful version of our WalkAboutℱ Bass Head. The answer: the WD-800ℱ Head. This Head combines the warm, soulful sounding magic of the WalkAbout tube preamp section with the musical Class D Output Power used in our Subway Line (D-800ℱ and D-800+ℱ), to create the ultimate lightweight hybrid.

As in the original, the inspiring round, fat WalkAbout Tone is joined by comprehensive rotary shelving Tone controls and a semi-parametric EQ, giving you total shaping authority in the preamp. The new WD800 also features the Subway D800 Plus’s highly effective HIGH PASS FILTER and a new POWER AMP DAMPING control, which allow tuning of the sub-low frequencies and power response options respectively. The POWER DAMPING choices enable you to tailor the tracking and feel of the power amp. The LOW setting produces a looser, more relaxed and blooming character reminiscent of Tube power. HIGH tightens the low end, adding punch and accuracy in tracking, while MEDIUM provides a blend of these opposite ends of the power response spectrum.

The WD-800 can perform as a stand-alone Head or be mounted in 2 Spaces within standard 19” Racks by attaching the optional Rack Ears (not included). Whether you’re looking for a lightweight new main rig to replace your heavy linear amp with a bigger, wider sound and more complex harmonic content than the lightweight options you’ve tried, or just a compact, portable head for everyday gigging and recording that will fill the room with luscious Tone, the new WD-800 covers bases with power and versatility to spare. Not exactly a WalkAbout or a Subway, but rather everything great about both combined in a super-responsive compact, lightweight, big-power platform, just as you ordered!

Features

  • Wattages - 800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms
  • Speaker Outputs - 2 - Speakon Output Jacks (no 1/4 speaker jacks) - 8, 4 or 2 Ohms
  • Graphic Eq Reverb Fx Solo - Variable Voicing (Flat to Vintage Scoop), Fully Active 4-Band EQ plus Deep Switch (for enhanced low-end)
  • Cabinet Simulation Direct Live recording Output - Balanced XLR Out with Pre/Post, Line/Mic & Ground Lift Switches

Specs

Category

Head

Wattage

800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms

Outputs

2 X Speakon Output Jacks (no 1/4 speaker jacks) - 8, 4 or 2 Ohms; Balanced XLR Out with Pre/Post, Line/Mic & Ground Lift Switches, USB Power Outlet, Headphone Output and Auxiliary Input

Preamp Tubes

1 X Mesa 12AT7

Power Tubes

Class D Power Amp

Effects Loop

Yes (Fully Buffered Series FX Loop)

Cabinet Construction

Metal (Closed Back)

Weight

3.17kg

Included Accessories

Gig Bag with Shoulder Strap

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