Mesa Subway D-800+

[Clouz]

those lucky enough to try out the new 210's please keep us in the loop. it's coming down to it as far as selecting cabs and haven't heard too much on here yet. this place very much influences a lot of people on helping us decide and I for one am very grateful and appreciative.

 

[BassikLee]

Everybody knows you can't plug a Norm Stockton bass into anything other than GK.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Let me ask you this: Do you like Jamocha Almond Fudge ice cream? I do.

I'm more into Moose Tracks, myself!

 

[BassikLee]

What's the best ice cream for metal?

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Frequency pots will appear linear.

i thought you were going to say "those features will be on the 800+ version b"- just to mess with him

My 210 is at the local FedEx store, ready for me to pickup. Unfortunately I have to go to a baseball game tonight , so I won't be able to get it until tomorrow. Or maybe afterwards, as I might not be able to sleep.

Go Cubs!

 

[Munjibunga]

I'm more into Moose Tracks, myself!

Seeeeee?

 

[Lowendtech]

What's the best ice cream for metal?

Heavenly tHrash?

 

[ahc]

What's the best ice cream for metal?

Hazed and Confused Core ( it's got that "core" word so it must be metal)

 

[Munjibunga]

There is such a beast? (the bass)

No. It's an MTD. Ooops.

 

[Green Lantern]

I think in terms of quality of the output both will will satisfy a pro on stage or in the studio. In terms of versatility in tones, while both will cover a lot of space, the Mesa will likely shine a bit better in the brighter sound department. At the end of the day I hear a characteristic Aguilar head sound in the TH. With the Mesa D-800 I hear a lot of different Mesa heads via the voicing control. Of course all that's just a guess I'm basing on my TH pedal, TH500 and D-800 experience.

I have not heard the Boogie in person yet but I have the TH500 and just love it. It has a warmer solid state sound than many Class D bass amps I have heard. As a former Boogie 440+ and then Boogie Buster owner, I don't miss the weight, and the sound of the Tone Hammer has it that I don't even miss the sound of my prior Boogie's even thought the 440+ is the best sounding warm bass amp I have ever heard. I would not mind having the 800 as a second amp or their new DI as a second sound in my studio.

 

[sstillwell]

Finally had a chance to fire mine up briefly - passive Precision Bass Special (PJ pups) -> D-800+ -> (2) Markbass NY 121 cabinets. Was starting to freak out a bit about tone until I realized I had the tone on my bass rolled completely off

I was afraid to turn it up too far for fear of the neighbors' wrath, but what I've heard so far is glorious grindy goodness ( okay, yeah, I'm running the input gain fairly hot...so sue me. )

I'll get a proper chance to wind it up tomorrow night, although it'll probably just be a single 12".

Woo!

 

[Al Kraft]

I have not heard the Boogie in person yet but I have the TH500 and just love it. It has a warmer solid state sound than many Class D bass amps I have heard. As a former Boogie 440+ and then Boogie Buster owner, I don't miss the weight, and the sound of the Tone Hammer has it that I don't even miss the sound of my prior Boogie's even thought the 440+ is the best sounding warm bass amp I have ever heard. I would not mind having the 800 as a second amp or their new DI as a second sound in my studio.

No question that the TH500 is the most tube sounding non-tube amp I own or have heard in recent years. It's a keeper for me because of that characteristic, and on the days I want that sound, there isn't really any competition until you start getting into considerably bigger and heavier heads. For the record I'm a huge Mesa fan and own mostly Mesa gear, but readily admit that the TH500 is in a class of its own.

 

[VinnyIuspa]

I'm late to the party but I will say that I have been nothing but satisfied with my regular subway over the past few months, which was purchased new and in person from Beau Monde guitars, an excellent local shop. The subway has yet to run out of headroom on a gig, it's extremely portable, and it sounds great. The eq is very musical, and it seems as if I can't get a bad sound out of it. The gain staging also does a terrific job emulating the feel of a tube amp.

The plus is cool, but I would have stuck with the original even if given the option at the same price. I have more than enough tone shaping as it is with my passive jazz, my darkglass b7k, and the subway which is usually set with everything at noon. Also, the smaller the better in my book, though the plus looks very convenient as well.

I look forward to further mesa releases. The subway certainly wasn't the first small form class d amp design but it sure comes close to perfecting it! Hopefully one day I'll be able to pair it with some light weight mesa cabs. For now my powerhouse 410 and light weight genz 115 will suffice, and I'm 100% content with that.

 

[VinnyIuspa]

Here's a pic! Before anyone complains, I do NOT run the cabs together! Big rig and little rig!

 

[Al Kraft]

For now my powerhouse 410 and light weight genz 115 will suffice, and I'm 100% content with that.

I agree that while the Subway head plays nicely with the Subway cabs, it is absolutely stellar with the PH cabs as well. PH410 and 212 in my case. It also sounds terrific with the Berg CN212. Actually, I'm still waiting to hear what cab it doesn't sound good with!

 

[VinnyIuspa]

I agree that while the Subway head plays nicely with the Subway cabs, it is absolutely stellar with the PH cabs as well. PH410 and 212 in my case. It also sounds terrific with the Berg CN212. Actually, I'm still waiting to hear what cab it doesn't sound good with!

I've yet to try a berg but I hear amazing things. One of the gigs I did I got to run it through a fridge. Not only did it have enough juice, I actually got it to cop a pretty sweet svt tone!

 

[Munjibunga]

I have not heard the Boogie in person yet but I have the TH500 and just love it. It has a warmer solid state sound than many Class D bass amps I have heard. As a former Boogie 440+ and then Boogie Buster owner, I don't miss the weight, and the sound of the Tone Hammer has it that I don't even miss the sound of my prior Boogie's even thought the 440+ is the best sounding warm bass amp I have ever heard. I would not mind having the 800 as a second amp or their new DI as a second sound in my studio.

The D800 and D800+ are quite different from the TH500. I've owned all three now, and will just say you can dial a TH500ish tone into an 800 series, but not necessarily the converse - the TH500 is pretty strongly voiced.

 

[Munjibunga]

I'm late to the party but I will say that I have been nothing but satisfied with my regular subway over the past few months, which was purchased new and in person from Beau Monde guitars, an excellent local shop. The subway has yet to run out of headroom on a gig, it's extremely portable, and it sounds great. The eq is very musical, and it seems as if I can't get a bad sound out of it. The gain staging also does a terrific job emulating the feel of a tube amp.

The plus is cool, but I would have stuck with the original even if given the option at the same price. I have more than enough tone shaping as it is with my passive jazz, my darkglass b7k, and the subway which is usually set with everything at noon. Also, the smaller the better in my book, though the plus looks very convenient as well.

I look forward to further mesa releases. The subway certainly wasn't the first small form class d amp design but it sure comes close to perfecting it! Hopefully one day I'll be able to pair it with some light weight mesa cabs. For now my powerhouse 410 and light weight genz 115 will suffice, and I'm 100% content with that.

The D800 is a fine amp, but the D800+ fills in some gaps for me. I get it that not everyone wants or needs semi-parametric EQ and some of the other bells and whistles on the D800+, but versatility is what it's about for me. The D800+ has that.

 

[VinnyIuspa]

The D800 is a fine amp, but the D800+ fills in some gaps for me. I get it that not everyone wants or needs semi-parametric EQ and some of the other bells and whistles on the D800+, but versatility is what it's about for me. The D800+ has that.

Oh ya definitely I know certain players like to have more control over specific frequencies especially in the midrange. Over the years I've found that I prefer a simpler plug in and play type of deal. Everybodies got their thing!

 

[TomB]

The D800 is a fine amp, but the D800+ fills in some gaps for me. I get it that not everyone wants or needs semi-parametric EQ and some of the other bells and whistles on the D800+, but versatility is what it's about for me. The D800+ has that.

Yes. To this day the Eden EQ is still a favorite of mine. Simple and versatile, but a double row of controls requires front panel real estate - a luxury on the minis. Guess I'll adjust!