That 2x12 really hits a "sweet spot" in terms of price vs. capability!
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New mesa subway amps and cabs!
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EBMM Stingray Special, Line 6 HX Stomp and now the WD-800 - 2018 has ben a great year for gear.
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Al Kraft
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Chef and I had the opportunity to play the prototype WD-800 heads during development. They are quite nice! It's like a WA+ in the tone and voicing features department with Subway horsepower you can use confidently with 2 Ohm loads.
The Subway fans now have a tube pre-amp version with lots of EQ and less of a Carbine centered voicing. The WA crowd just got an enhanced, high horsepower, modern, second generation WA. Add that to all the other cool stuff announced today and most of us will need a second job to payoff credit card bills if we're not careful.
The Subway fans now have a tube pre-amp version with lots of EQ and less of a Carbine centered voicing. The WA crowd just got an enhanced, high horsepower, modern, second generation WA. Add that to all the other cool stuff announced today and most of us will need a second job to payoff credit card bills if we're not careful.
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That's sweet. Here's how ridiculously expensive Mesa is in Europe.
Here's a cab: https://www.thomann.de/intl/si/mesa_boogie_subway_ultra_lite_1x12.htm
Here's an amp: https://www.thomann.de/intl/si/mesa_boogie_subway_d_800_head.htm
So expensive it's not worth buying. Would very much like to have this set for smaller gigs but there is no way I am paying this much for it.
Oh, want a discounted 112 x2 + d800 bundle? There ya goooo: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
And it's not even the d800+.
Is there any chance of issuing an ultra low power version? Because I'd bet a Mesa Boogie WD-40 would be really slick.
Great! I just purchased a d800 yesterday expected to arrive next mon.
But then I might just be happy with a d800.
But then I might just be happy with a d800.
Is there any chance of issuing an ultra low power version? Because I'd bet a Mesa Boogie WD-40 would be really slick.
I started a discussion of the economics of ICE modules and then got the joke. <forehead slap>
Just a beautiful design. My congratulations to @agedhorse for yet another brilliant concept at what I consider to be a very reasonable price (here in the U.S.of A.). Best wishes for strong sales.
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I was going to be a smarta55 and ask if USB-C was an option. Then I saw the screws next to the USB port and I'll bet they thought of that and, while it's not an option, it would be possible to change to USB-C.
I for one am really quite happy with my D-800. I prefer a more simple/less-complicated EQ section. One of the things that I liked the least about my old M-Pulse was the parametric EQ. My guess is that you will be very happy with your new D-800.
Your Freakn kiddn me...I just ordered a D800+....
Is there any chance of issuing an ultra low power version? Because I'd bet a Mesa Boogie WD-40 would be really slick.
just get an old Walkabout then
well, another plus for me is that now I can stop looking at Noble, Arkham and Broughton tube pre's. I had been thinking about trying to add one of these to the front end of the D800+ for more tube goodness ... but with the WD-800 out I think I can stop that search.
I'm in the exact same boat. Was close to pulling the trigger on a Noble, now I'll go WD-800.
You won't be disappointed with the D800.
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oh my...
MESA/Boogie®
Funny - a QSC K10.2 just showed up today on my doorstep, as I've had good success with the Subway DI running direct and am considering that as a rig for certain gigs.
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Nice stuff, and not to dis or dampen your excitement, just a quick question about the cabs. Amazingly light, but they are built with poplar. Just a quick question. Would anybody buy a house framed with poplar? It’s not known as the most rugged wood on the planet. Sorry, I’ll stick to my gap less plywood cabs from days of yore.
