Mesa Boogie Subway TT-800

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Mesa Boogie Subway TT-800

Mesa Boogie

Subway TT-800

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 498280
Model: Subway TT-800
Price: $1,978.90

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The Subway TT-800 is Mesa Boogie's answer to a powerful, portable bass amp. It’s perfect for gigging bassists who want that signature Mesa tone and flexibility in a surprisingly compact and lightweight package - think modern rock, funk, and anything needing serious low-end punch.

Product Description

  • Mesa Boogie Subway TT-800
  • Amplifier Head for Electric Bass
  • Compact and light
  • Channels: 2; Power: 800 watts @ 4 and 2 ohms
  • Preamp tubes: 3x 12AT7
  • Controls: 2x Gain
  • Highpass (2x)
  • Bass (2x)
  • Mid (2x)
  • Mid Freq (2x)
  • Treble (2x)
  • Volume (2x)
  • O / D Symmetry
  • Switch: Mute / Play
  • High / Low Gain
  • Deep
  • Bright
  • Channel Select
  • Power
  • Speaker Impedance
  • 2x Level Line / Mic
  • 2x Ground / Lift
  • Loop-in path effect: Yes
  • Connections: Input (6.3 mm jack)
  • headphones (6.3 mm stereo jack)
  • footswitch (6.3 mm jack)
  • FX loops (2x send
  • 2x return) (6.3 mm jack)
  • Aux In (6
  • 3 mm jack)
  • tuner output (6.3 mm)
  • direct out (2x XLR)
  • USB motto PWR; Dimensions (W x D x H): 305 x 258 x 88 mm
  • Weight: 3.2 kg
  • Made in the USA
PROS
  • • Compact design belies serious power and headroom for demanding gigs
  • • Dual channels offer distinct clean and aggressive tones, easily switchable
  • • Mesa’s signature preamp circuitry delivers that legendary, rich, and articulate bass tone
  • • Comprehensive effects loop and direct out cater to studio and live flexibility
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many bassists
  • • Limited EQ flexibility compared to some larger format Mesa Boogie amps
  • • The compact size might feel cramped for players accustomed to larger amp footprints

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 800
Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AT7
EQ Bands 8
DI Output XLR
Speaker Output 4 & 2 Ohms
Weight 3.2 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The TT-800 offers a more aggressive, high-gain sound profile compared to the D-800, thanks to the different preamp design and added overdrive channel.
Yes, the balanced XLR direct outputs provide a clean and detailed signal, easily capable of producing professional-quality recordings with minimal additional processing.
While smaller, the TT-800’s design and power handling ensure a surprisingly deep and impactful low-end response; it’s not a full-range subwoofer, but it’s remarkably capable.

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