Mesa Subway Users

[christpncher]

Is the 800D speakon output only, no 1/4"?

 

[Norm Nelson]

You DO NOT want to play through an 800D because one of two things will happen. You’ll either want to replace the 800+ or you’ll want both.

Yeah I'm afraid of this. And if I change my head I need to upgrade my cabs and ...

 

[Pep]

Is the 800D speakon output only, no 1/4"?

You are correct.

 

[Pep]

Yeah I'm afraid of this. And if I change my head I need to upgrade my cabs and ...

Yes . . . . . and on . . . . and on . . . . and on . . . .

 

[N4860]

I've got the TT800 and WD800 and enjoy both. Have considered adding the BD800 to the mix but haven't had a chance to try one yet. I will basically alternate between the TT and WD on any given night and love both of them.

 

[Enrique M]

One of the newest members to the Mesa fold. I have been using a Broughton oriented pedal board and a Rumble 500c the last couple of years. I wanted to see what the Mesa hype was about so I pulled the trigger on a 800D and 115. Have only had a chance to gig it once so far, deep powerful sound. Easy eq to dail in. And the easy part is important to me.

Bedroom tone -- this is a "has to be a do it all rig" for me -- has also been outstanding. My target is something along the lines of a Flabba Holt tone straight to the amp, with the board giving me some dirty blues, and weird FX.

800D has me pulling most of my EQ pedals off the board. Although, I really like with the Broughton Lowtech does (Pultec trick wise) with this rig.

Very happy with the 800D so far, but I have nothing to compare it to. Same with the 115.

 

[GMSweet]

I bought some really expensive candy that came with a free D-800+ in August of 2018. I'd like to own 'em, but I have no need. I have a variety of preamps and I can make them all sound bad. It's hard to think it's been 8 years.

The variable HPF and the 4-band variable EQ sold me. I don't need a fraction of the flexibility offered me, but I like it. More knobs is better than fewer.

 

[Wicked G]

I'm currently using a WD800 and a BD800. I've been using the BD800 the most lately since it is the newest toy but the WD800 has been coming out quite a bit in the last couple of weeks. Certain basses really shine more through the WD like my ESP/LTD Bunny Brunel, Spector NS Dimension and Fender Player Plus Active P Bass. While my Fender Modified Active Jazz and EBMM Stingray Special 4 HH are quite addicting through the BD800. Not to say that they don't all sound good through each amp, but there are certain differences that speak better through one over the other.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Curious for all of the Mesa Subway Owners what the breakout is for model of choice.

If I can say one thing about the WD-800. OK, make it two things.

One, because of the tremendous amount of tonal control offered, be prepared to spend a lot of time dialing it in. I would not expect a plug it in and let ‘er fly experience.

But secondly and on the plus side, this is one of the most genre versatile amps that was ever designed. I’ve used it for everything from Motown to 70’s theater rock, power pop, disco, grunge, country, and smooth jazz. It will represent well.

Of course it’s debatable if it’s the best in class for each of those genres, but if you like to play a lot of different stuff or need to, this is the one you want.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I'm sure @agedhorse knows the proportion of each model sold, so he will know wether the Talkbass croud is representative of the bassist community in general, or if it's biased

I’d be interested in that as well.

 

[Swamp_Ronin]

I have the wd800. I love the parametric eq, but I forget to turn the knobs 75% of the time so it’s dialed in for my little apartment even when I turn it up loud

 

[agedhorse]

I’d be interested in that as well.

Unfortunately I can’t share that data, but the poll is reasonably representative.

 

[agedhorse]

Is the 800D speakon output only, no 1/4"?

Yes, this is because our products are sold world-wide and have to meet the strictest global safety regulations. 1/4” connectors won’t meet the national differences requirements inder IEC 62368-1 in some regions, therefore only SpeakOn jacks are provided.

 

[Nebadon2000]

I have all of them except the 800+, but it's the Bass 800D that's getting used most of the time these days (my vote).

The TT, WD, and D350 are all favorites but I would be perfectly happy with just my D800...or any of the SW heads for that matter.

Yes good chance I would be fine with any of Subway heads

I choose WD based on gut feeling and hearing a friend's Walkabout years ago: totally content and have no desire to try any other Amps even the 'Hot' 800D or any other manufacturers

But I am glad to see Andy's original designs 350 /800/800+ having a respectful showing in this post not just his excellent Modern upgrade of popular past amps

 

[DeepHz]

I squashed my GAS after I purchased the TT-800 2 years ago! Checks all of my boxes!

 

[NitroBobby]

D-800+ / GK Neo210 has been my gig rig for about 2 years now. sounds great and the variable HPF has become a requirement for me (also have a Broughton pedal for other amps). We play mostly brew pubs and small venues so the ability to tame that low end and keep everything tight is crucial.

kgb

 

[Gervais Cote]

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D-800+ / GK Neo210 has been my gig rig for about 2 years now. sounds great and the variable HPF has become a requirement for me (also have a Broughton pedal for other amps). We play mostly brew pubs and small venues so the ability to tame that low end and keep everything tight is crucial.

kgb

Nice bass, perfect portable amp kit, set list 1, set list 2 and a cup holder for the drink = perfect happiness !

 

[NitroBobby]

Nice bass, perfect portable amp kit, set list 1, set list 2 and a cup holder for the drink = perfect happiness !

that was a good show too. band was tight, crowd was into it, beer was cold and tasty. so, yes. perfect happiness.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Unfortunately I can’t share that data, but the poll is reasonably representative.

Close enough for jazz..eh? Lol

 

[Low Key]

Below is a link to a comparison I posted a few years back (D800+, WD800, TT800). I was using the D800+ at the time. I now use the WD800 and two 1x15 Subway cabs.

Link to amp comparison: NEW MESA TT 800 AMP. OH. MY. GOD.