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The Subway WD-800 Lightweight Hybrid bass head from Mesa/Boogie is a response to the longstanding demand for a more powerful version of the WalkAbout bass head. This head combines the warm, soulful magic of the WalkAbout tube preamp section with the musical Class D output power used in the Subway line to create the ultimate lightweight hybrid. That original fat, round WalkAbout tone is joined by comprehensive rotary shelving controls and a semi-parametric EQ, providing total shaping authority. The WD-800 also features a Highpass Filter and a Power Amp Dampening control for tuning of the sub-low frequencies and power response options respectively.

Whether you're looking for a lightweight main rig to replace a heavy linear amp with a bigger, wider sound or you're just on the hunt for a compact, portable head for everyday gigging, the WD-800 covers both with power and versatility. Not exactly a WalkAbout or a Subway, but everything great about both packed in a super-responsive lightweight, big-power platform.
MESA/Boogie Subway WD-800 Lightweight Hybrid Bass Head Black
MESA/Boogie Subway WD-800 Lightweight Hybrid Bass Head Black
MESA/Boogie Subway WD-800 Lightweight Hybrid Bass Head Black

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Power
  • Wattage: 800W
  • Type: Head
  • Tube or Solid State: Tube/valve
  • Number of Preamp Tubes: 1
  • Preamp Tube Type: 12AT7/ECC81
Channels
  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Footswitchable: Not applicable
  • Number of Inputs: 1
Controls
  • Channel 1: Input, Highpass Filter, Bass, Treble, Power Amp Dampening
  • Master Volume: Yes
  • Mid-Shift: Not applicable
  • Resonance: Not applicable
  • Presence: Not applicable
  • Contour: Not applicable
  • Reverb: Not applicable
  • Voicing Control: Not applicable
  • Boost: Not applicable
  • MIDI Control: Not applicable
  • Footswitch: Yes (sold separately)
Effects
  • Effects Loop: Yes, series
  • Footswitchable: Not applicable
  • Reverb: Not applicable
  • Tremolo: Not applicable
  • Delay: Not applicable
  • Echo: Not applicable
  • Flanger: Not applicable
  • Phaser: Not applicable
  • Modulation: Not applicable
  • Chorus: Not applicable
Misc. Features
  • Headphone Output: Yes
  • Direct Output: Yes (XLR)
  • AUX Input: Yes
Dimensions
  • Height: 4"
  • Width: 12"
  • Depth: 11.375"
  • Weight: 7 lb.
  • Country of Origin: USA

collapse expand iconWarranty

5 Years Transferable parts/labor, 3 Years on Speakers, 6 Months on Tubes

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