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New mesa subway amps and cabs!

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funkmaster p said:
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YES. Double like this image. Is that the 2x15? Now I am gonna regret going with the single.

FYI I picked up the little foot switch for the WD800 this week (for mute + bypassing the Parametric EQ) and it's well worth the small add-on cost. Having just the sweepable EQ on bypass is extremely useful! I actually really appreciate that the HPF/Bass/Passive Mid/Treble voicing all stay in tact on bypass... makes it easy to tune for the room and then essentially use the PEQ as a separate EQ pedal.

Interestingly enough, I find that I have to back off the gain on the three PEQ bands down to about 11-11:30 to get a match when hitting the EQ bypass on the foot switch. Maybe it's psychological, but to my ears there is a low end bloom when bypassing the PEQ with all three PEQ gains set to 12:00. If I rotate the HPF fully counter clockwise, the difference is much less noticeable. Has zero impact on usability, but I find the small discrepancy intriguing. Maybe @agedhorse could shed some light on whether or not the topology could cause this?
 
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Another WD800 question: As I read it there is no problem with the O/D light being on a lot-this just means the preamp is overdriving so if it sounds good life is ok, but the limiter light should at max be flashing 25% of the time-am I reading both of those pieces correctly?

When used just to headphones is there anything to worry about running a non-bass guitar (THE SHAME) through this amp other than the limiter mentioned above? I understand actually running 800 watts to most guitar cabs would do terrible things...
 
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EitherOr said:
Another WD800 question: As I read it there is no problem with the O/D light being on a lot-this just means the preamp is overdriving so if it sounds good life is ok, but the limiter light should at max be flashing 25% of the time-am I reading both of those pieces correctly?

When used just to headphones is there anything to worry about running a non-bass guitar (THE SHAME) through this amp other than the limiter mentioned above? I understand actually running 800 watts to most guitar cabs would do terrible things...
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Correct, the input O/D light just indicates overdriving of the preamp and is ok to hit as hard as you wish.

For guitar, this amp has enough power to shred most guitar cabs.
 
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Nidan said:
I just ordered the WD800 , moving from a GK MB800 fusion which is now relegated to the lower end of my bi-amp fiddle rig ( Mesa Rosette for the top end) . Looking forward to a bit more warmth. Currently running a Berg HS 2x12 cab
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Nidan, I had used an 800 Fusion for 3 years, and have replaced it with the WD800. I think you will be delighted with it and achieve your sound goals. Even though the WD800 has two less tubes in it, you would never know it from the sound/response of the amp.
 
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funkmaster p said:
Nidan, I had used an 800 Fusion for 3 years, and have replaced it with the WD800. I think you will be delighted with it and achieve your sound goals. Even though the WD800 has two less tubes in it, you would never know it from the sound/response of the amp.
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Originaly ordered the 300w all tube Mesa , but it kept getting delayed so I grabbed the GK . Now I see they no longer have it.
 
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Nidan said:
well just hooked up the new WD 800 and I'm SO happy, despite the same wattage and 2 less tubes , even set flat it has WAY more warmth than the GK MB 800 Fusion . I was contemplating the 2x15 cab , but after playing through my Berg HD212 I think I'm good for now .
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Looks like your new am saved you big money on new cabs ;)
 
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Rual1 said:
Is the tube preamp section of the WD800 bypassable? In case of tube failure it would be nice to have an amp that's still operable. I think I remember seeing such a feature on some bass amps.
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No, it's not by-passable, though you can run an external preamp (rack or pedal) into the effects return which allows access to the power amp. The tube is integral to the WD-800's architecture as it forms the primary gain stages.
 
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And my 2x12 came in yesterday, picked it up today. :D Unfortunately, the first gig with it will be the first Saturday of May. :( But I will have it for rehearsal. :D

Edit: just hooked it up. O. M. G!!!! I owned a 2x12 SWR back in 1998, and it killed. So, I have been looking for a more modern 2x12 with serious balls. This is it. Huge sound, yet crystal clear. I cannot wait to get outdoors and crank it a little.
 
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