Mesa Boogie Subway D-800+ Head

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Mesa Boogie Subway D-800+ Head

Mesa Boogie

Subway D-800+ Head

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 400606
Model: Subway D-800+ Head
Price: $1,384.90

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The Subway D-800+ is a modern Mesa Boogie workhorse – a fantastic choice for gigging bassists needing serious power and flexibility in a relatively compact package. It's ideal for players who want a modern, articulate sound with the option to dial in some vintage character, especially in genres like rock, funk, and contemporary styles where clarity and punch are paramount.

Product Description

  • Mesa Boogie Subway D-800+ Head
  • Bass Amp Head
  • Power: 800 W @ 4 or 2 Ohm
  • 400W @ 8 Ohm
  • Class D power amp with 8
  • 4 or 2 Ohm impedance switches for optimum adjustment
  • Active / passive selector switch
  • Play / Mute selector switch with connection for foot switch
  • Input Gain with Clip Indicator (O.D. LED)
  • Highpass filter
  • Variable Voicing control (flat to vintage scoop)
  • Active 4-band EQ (+/- 12 db for bass
  • low-mid
  • high-mid
  • treble) with variable low-mid (150-1800 Hz) & high-mid (300-5000 Hz) controllers
  • Deep Switch for extra low-end
  • Bright Switch for extra high-end & master volume
  • Balanced XLR output with pre / post
  • line / mic and ground lift switches
  • Serial FX loop
  • Tuner output on the back
  • Mute foot switch
  • Headphone output
  • AUX In
  • LED Indicators for Protect and Limit
  • 2 Speaker Twist outputs
  • Weight: 2.85 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 8 x 34 x 26 cm
  • Includes gig bag with carrying strap
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Exceptional Mesa tone, tight and defined, even at high volumes
  • • Class D power delivers serious headroom with minimal weight penalty
  • • Flexible EQ with variable mid controls allows for sculpting a wide range of sounds
  • • Robust build quality – typical Mesa, built to withstand gigging demands
CONS
  • • Can be sterile sounding without careful EQ adjustments; lacks inherent warmth
  • • The voicing control, while versatile, can feel a bit 'surgical' at times
  • • Limited onboard effects beyond a simple serial FX loop

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 800 @ 4 Ohm, 400 @ 8 Ohm
EQ Bands 4 (+ variable mid-range)
DI Output Balanced XLR, pre/post switchable
Effects Serial FX Loop
Speaker Output 2 (4/8/2 Ohm impedance)
Weight 35 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The D-800+ offers significantly more power and a Class D design for lighter weight, while the Walkabout has a more 'vintage' tube-like warmth, though it's less efficient and heavier.
It’s genuinely useful; the amp's EQ responds differently depending on whether you're running active or passive pickups, allowing for optimized tonal shaping.
The Bright switch adds a subtle high-end sparkle and can help cut through a dense mix, but it's not an aggressive 'brightening' – more of a gentle enhancement.

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