Using a SushiBox UA with the On/Off EQ section as my tube in. Soon to try a HW Slampegg Bee. Either pedal can be overdriven. Growl, like you said, is already available in the D-350.
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Mesa Subway D-350!
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It'd need a built-in compressorSo does this mean that if I had a 20-watt class-D amp the size of my spare bedroom, it would run so cool I could use it as my home's A/C system?
I had the WD-800 and the D-350 at the same time so had the opportunity to spend some time to get to know both amps. I would have loved to keep both but as of this time just own the D-350. I spent days for hours on end switching back and forth between the 2 amps using my Stingray Specials and P bass trying to decide which one to keep because I could not afford to make payments on both at the same time. I come to the conclusion the last amp I used was the one that sounded best. It appeared that I loved both and needed both because they each had a certain charm that the other could not reproduce. So yes, the D-350 is not a WD-800, but on the other hand the WD-800 is no D-350. Even though you already have the WD-800 you'd probably be surprised how much you'd like and use the D-350 if you had one, I'd say at least 50% of the time. Now I just need to get me another WD.
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I own an Eden 110 (great little cab) and a SW 115. And while I do not currently own one, the Aguilar GS cabs are long time favorites. Your decision to go with the SW115 and WD easily gets you the most flexibility and capability with excellent portability out of those cab choices.
Although the D-350 would be a nice addition, IMO you've got two of the most versatile and capable SW line components with the WD and 115 already. I think that's especially true given your love of the Ampeg B-15 sound and what you seem to like about the Aguilar GS series cabs.
I found it, the WD, different enough in description and later in use that it was what I was looking for. It has a "thing" I hadn't found in solid-state amps I had tried up to this point in my life, noting I hadn't tried all high-end solid-state amps, but a few.
The Subway 115 is a fantastic cabinet. Balanced from top end to bottom, open vocal sounding midrange, not brittle high-end, full tight bottom end. Probably the best-sounding commercially available 15.
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The form-factor. That's the exact reason why I bought mine. I already have an HSVT-CL and 810e, so I wanted something I could throw on my desk, pipe in some tunes through the aux-in, and jam away while everyone else is asleep. The fact that it's a fully functional gig-amp is just the icing on the cake.
Speaking for myself, I bought the D-800 a few months before I bought the D-350. Had I bought the D-350 first, I might not own a D-800 now. I probably would have bought a second D-350 instead.Some even wonder if the D-350 had come out first if it might not have been the sales leader over all the excellent follow-on offerings in the line. It really is that good IME and most every review I see tends to reflect that same sentiment and element of surprise.
You can also throw the Subway on top of the SVT rig and play it through the 810 when it is time to wake them up.
You're darn right I canYou can also throw the Subway on top of the SVT rig and play it through the 810 when it is time to wake them up.
I love the B-15 sound a bit but my concern was, will I be able to retain some characteristic sounds of the B-15 after I sold it to get my Mesa gear?
Plus I liked a variation of the B-15 sound like, the B-15 head into other cabinets. So not always a "true" Fliptop sound. I found a lot of the B-15 sound at that point was that B-15 cabinet. The amp on it's own sounds like a clean tube amp. Much like the WD, and most amps really.
I was getting a close sound with the WD head into the Aguilar cab as that was the same cab I'd use with the B-15 head. But when I got the SW 115, between the WD with the HPF and just the general interaction of the WD head and how it functions. I could get a very close approximation to satisfy me and to smooth over the sale of the B-15.
I like the fact I can do more and get more sounds out of the new rig, other than just a B-15 thing as well. But yeah to my ear, it's in there.
You can also throw the Subway on top of the SVT rig and play it through the 810 when it is time to wake them up.
Mesa's big cabs; the 810 and 412 absolutely out-do an Ampeg fridge. This is a fun pairing!
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I could just look at that mini and be happy!
Coolest mini rig yet.
Very nice looking rig you've got there!
Does anyone use a rumble 410 with the 350? Im wondering how it sounds?
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That is a really sweet set-up and the color choice on the cab is perfect!
My bet is that it sounds as good as it looks.
That is a really sweet set-up and the color choice on the cab is perfect!
My bet is that it sounds as good as it looks.
It’s actually a surprisingly good sounding little rig. At about 20lbs total it’s a pretty easy to carry set up. Here’s another couple of pics of the cabinet to show the emerald green tolex.
Is has arrived. I would like to start recording straight away, is it ok to not connect any cab when recording direct? Would it damage the amp over time?
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The amp is designed to operate without a speaker load, it will cause no harm to the amp.
