Mesa Boogie Subway WD-800
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Mesa Boogie
Subway WD-800
Product Info
Article Number:
454946
Brand:
Mesa Boogie
Model:
Subway WD-800
Category:
Solid-State Bassheads
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Subway WD-800 delivers that classic Mesa Boogie tone in a surprisingly compact package. It's a powerhouse for players needing serious clean headroom and a warm, articulate sound, perfect for funk, modern rock, and anything requiring precise control. This is a premium-priced option designed for the serious gigging bassist.
Product Description
- Mesa Boogie Subway WD-800
- Bass Top Section
- Power: 800 W @ 4 or 2 ohms
- 400 W @ 8 ohms
- Power amplifier with 8/4 or 2 ohm impedance switch for optimum adaptation
- Preamp 2-stage tube amp Class A / 1 x Mesa 12AT7
- EQ / dynamics control: variable high-pass filter (25-125Hz)
- Active 5-band EQ (+/- 12 db for bass
- low-mid
- high-mid
- treble)
- Selectable from 80-1000 Hz
- 150-2.5000 Hz or 300-5000 Hz and a passive Mid Control
- USB network output
- Headphone output
- Auxiliary input
- Weight: Approximately 3.2 kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 10.2 x 30.5 x 28.9 cm
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional Mesa clean headroom, even at high volumes
- • Tube preamp provides a distinct, musical warmth and character
- • Flexible EQ with a useful high-pass filter for clarity
- • Compact size and relatively light for a powerful Mesa head
CONS
- • Limited effects integration compared to modern bass amps
- • EQ, while flexible, might be overwhelming for some users
- • Solid-state power amp lacks the 'organic' feel of a tube power section
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
800W @ 4 ohms, 400W @ 8 ohms
EQ Bands
5
DI Output
Yes, USB network output
Effects
Auxiliary input for external effects loops
Speaker Output
4/8/2 ohm impedance switch
Weight
3.2 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The WD-800 prioritizes clean headroom and a more modern sound, while the Mark V offers a wider range of distortion options and a more vintage vibe.
It's designed for both – recording direct and potentially integrating with Mesa's network features for remote control and preset management.
The solid-state section is very tight and responsive, providing excellent transient attack and a controlled, powerful low-end, though lacking some of the subtle compression of a tube power amp.
