Mesa/Boogie Subway WD-800 Hybrid Bass Guitar Amplifier Head (800 Watts)

Mesa/Boogie Subway WD-800 Hybrid Bass Guitar Amplifier Head (800 Watts), New, Action Position Back

Get the best of both worlds with the WD-800. This hybrid bass head's tube preamp feeds silky smooth tone into an 800-watt, Class D solid state power amp.

Overview

Tube Warmth, Tunable Power & Perfect Portability:

You spoke, Mesa listened. In direct response to player feedback and the longstanding demand for a more powerful version of the WalkAbout Bass Head, Mesa created the Subway bass amp line, the WD-800 Head. This head combines the warm, soulful sounding magic of the WalkAbout tube preamp section with the musical Class D Output Power used in the Subway Line (D-800(TM) and D-800+(TM)), to create the ultimate lightweight hybrid bass amp.

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 WD-800 also features the Subway D800 Plus's highly effective HIGH PASS FILTER and a 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 main rig to replace your heavy linear amp with a bigger, wider sound and more complex harmonic… read more 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 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!

Specs

- Build Location: Petaluma, CA USA with the World's Finest Materials
- Wattage: 800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms
- Power Amp Type: Light-Weight Class D Power Amp & 8/4 or 2 Ohm Impedance Switch & Variable Damping Control
- Preamp: 2-Stage Class A Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ 1x Mesa 12AT7
- EQ / Dynamics Control: Variable High-Pass Filter (25Hz-125Hz), Fully Active 5-Band EQ (+/- 12dB) featuring Bass, Treble and a selectable/bypassable 3-Band Semi-Parametric EQ Sweepable from 80Hz-1KHz, 150Hz-2.5KHz & 300Hz-5KHz respectively, and a Passive Mid Control
- Footswitchable Functions: External Switching Jack for Parametric EQ & Mute (Footswitch Sold Separately)
- Weight: 7 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 4" H x 12" W x 11.375" D
- Available Formats: (Metal) Head
- Amp Type: Tube Preamp & Class D Power Amp
- Chassis Material: Aluminum
- Preamp Tubes: 1x Mesa 12AT7
- Power Amp Power Devices: Class D Power Amp
- Wattage(s) Quick Reference: 800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms
- Power Amp Details: Light-Weight, Compact Class D Power Amp with Variable Damping Control, Protection, Limit & 2-Ohm Load LED Indicators
- Convection or Fan Cooling: Fan Cooled
- Instrument Input Options: 1x 1/4" with Active/Passive Switch
- Preamp Details: 2-Stage Class-A Preamp featuring Input Gain with Clip Indicator (O/D LED), Variable High-Pass Filter (25Hz-125Hz), Fully Active 5-Band EQ (+/- 12dB) featuring Bass, Treble and a selectable/bypassable 3-Band Semi-Parametric EQ Sweepable from 80Hz-1KHz, 150Hz-2.5KHz & 300Hz-5KHz respectively, Passive Mid Control & Master Volume
- Effects Loop: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop
- Solo Level Control: n/a
- Direct Line Output (DI): Balanced XLR Out with Pre/Post, Line/Mic & Ground Lift Switches
- Tuner Output / Mute: Tuner Output (back panel) with Play/Mute Switch (front panel) and External Mute Switching Jack (back panel) - See "Footswitch" in the Accessories Section for additional options
- External Switching Jack Options: External Switching Jack for Parametric EQ & Mute (Footswitch Sold Separately)
- Speaker Outputs: 2 - Speakon Output Jacks (no 1/4" speaker jacks) - 8, 4 or 2 Ohms
- Headphone Output: Yes
- Slave Output: n/a

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 12.5 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 22 x 15 x 11 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 6.WD8