New mesa subway amps and cabs!

[Maxfenderbass]

Just picked up the 2x15 from UPS. Wow that's a big box!
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Unboxed!
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Here it is next to my Hathor 2x12. The wheels on the bottom make this thing really easy to move around. Played it at low volume since my son was sleeping in the next room. Sounds really good so far. I'll get to push it a rehearsal tomorrow night.
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Unfortunately it looks like one of the top corner pieces busted during shipping. I'm sure Mesa customer service will send me a new one. It's just held on with two screws so it should be an easy replacement. I'll call them tomorrow.
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I'll give a full report after practice tomorrow. I'll be going up against a loud drummer and two Marshall half stacks.
Oh, and it's serial number 000017. Guess I got the 17th one made.

Looking forward to how it performs in a loud rock band! Mine will not be arriving for a bit yet

 

[TrentB]

Sorry, give Garey or Kris a call at customer service and we will get this sorted out for you immediately. No worries. If you want to PM me, I can make it happen from my end as well.

No worries, I'll call them tomorrow. At least it's just a simple thing that can be replaced easily.

 

[TrentB]

Looking forward to how it performs in a loud rock band! Mine will not be arriving for a bit yet

I'm sure it will do just fine. I'll be taking it out on it's first gig in two weeks as well. We'll be playing a set of 90's rock tunes. Looking forward to that!

 

[kesslari]

Just picked up the 2x15 from UPS. Wow that's a big box!


Here it is next to my Hathor 2x12. The wheels on the bottom make this thing really easy to move around. Played it at low volume since my son was sleeping in the next room. Sounds really good so far. I'll get to push it at rehearsal tomorrow night.
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I'll give a full report after practice tomorrow. I'll be going up against a loud drummer and two Marshall half stacks.
Oh, and it's serial number 000017. Guess I got the 17th one made.

That looks like two flavors of awesome sauce right there!

 

[TrentB]

That looks like two flavors of awesome sauce right there!

Well the Mesa is going to live in my band’s studio for rehearsals and the Hathor will be at home for practicing. Then I just have to pick which cab for gigs depending on venue size, PA, etc.

 

[JOME77]

Sorry, give Garey or Kris a call at customer service and we will get this sorted out for you immediately. No worries. If you want to PM me, I can make it happen from my end as well.

Now that's the type of Customer Service that I like to see!

 

[Chaputa]

I picked up a WD800 about a week ago and with the plethora of knobs and subtle adjustments it took a bit more than most amps I've had to dial in my different basses but this is a work of art. The bass and HPF work really well to dial in the low end and the passive mid and treble seem to cover most on-the-fly voicing adjustments. The damping knob provides a nice adjustment on the "give" of the notes and the harmonics from this preamp are rich. I ended up bypassing my compressor because it didn't seem necessary. The 3-band semi-parametric eq is powerful but one can get lost in the adjustments if you don't know what you are listening for. A little goes a long way. Funny how this amp can sound warm and bright at the same time but it pulls it off. Articulate with enough fat to sound rich and plenty of headroom. Nicely done! Here are the settings I ended up with my Dingwall SPJ5 and the Slant 12/5+15/5 stack I built. Monster tone...
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Long time lurker, but been looking recently at all the new class d amps. What are your thoughts on the differences between the wd800 and the Magellan, given that the Magellan is considered cleaner than the d800s?

 

[AMJBASS]

I'll chime in, even though I haven't played through the WD800. I have owned both the Magellan and the D800(and now the D800+). I don't find it cleaner per say. Its different, but they are both great amps. The Mesa is a bit more low mid present with a smoother top end than the Genzler. I'd say its a bit more vintage flavored. They both sit in the mix exceptionally well though, just differently. Personally, I prefer the Mesa as it gets the sound I hear in my head with minimal tweaking, and the variable HPF is an absolutely wonderful feature that really helps tighten up the low end in boomy rooms.

 

[mmbongo]

Here it is next to my Hathor 2x12. The wheels on the bottom make this thing really easy to move around. Played it at low volume since my son was sleeping in the next room. Sounds really good so far. I'll get to push it at rehearsal tomorrow night.
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Unfortunately it looks like one of the top corner pieces busted during shipping. I'm sure Mesa customer service will send me a new one. It's just held on with two screws so it should be an easy replacement. I'll call them tomorrow.
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I'll give a full report after practice tomorrow. I'll be going up against a loud drummer and two Marshall half stacks.
Oh, and it's serial number 000017. Guess I got the 17th one made.

Wow, that corner protector really did its job!

 

[Maxfenderbass]

let say down the road I wanted to add a 210 to my 215, how would the impedance work with the 4 ohm 215 and 8 ohm 210. I would still need to run my d800 at 2 ohms right?

 

[JOME77]

let say down the road I wanted to add a 210 to my 215, how would the impedance work with the 4 ohm 215 and 8 ohm 210. I would still need to run my d800 at 2 ohms right?

Yes (2.66 ohms)

 

[TrentB]

let say down the road I wanted to add a 210 to my 215, how would the impedance work with the 4 ohm 215 and 8 ohm 210. I would still need to run my d800 at 2 ohms right?

You might never need to add a 2x10. I was able to crank my new 2x15 this morning after the kids left for school and that thing can get freaking loud. I think it could cover any gig.

 

[Maxfenderbass]

You might never need to add a 2x10. I was able to crank my new 2x15 this morning after the kids left for school and that thing can get freaking loud. I think it could cover any gig.

good to know, I was thinking more to have something up higher/closer to my ear. But I hope with my new custom molded earplugs I won't need that.

 

[TrentB]

good to know, I was thinking more to have something up higher/closer to my ear. But I am with my new custom molded earplugs I won't need that.

I use IEM’s as well but you will definitely feel the bass behind you with this cab. The sound is so deep and thick with a ton of punch! Rehearsal tonight, I’m gonna really let her rip!

 

[agedhorse]

Wow, that corner protector really did its job!

That carton took a heck of a hit as well as the 2" thick foam corner pads.

 

[nostatic]

That carton took a heck of a hit as well as the 2" thick foam corner pads.

UPS is experimenting with a more efficient delivery method. They eject the package from a moving truck and let it roll up to the doorstep.

 

[Chaputa]

I'll chime in, even though I haven't played through the WD800. I have owned both the Magellan and the D800(and now the D800+). I don't find it cleaner per say. Its different, but they are both great amps. The Mesa is a bit more low mid present with a smoother top end than the Genzler. I'd say its a bit more vintage flavored. They both sit in the mix exceptionally well though, just differently. Personally, I prefer the Mesa as it gets the sound I hear in my head with minimal tweaking, and the variable HPF is an absolutely wonderful feature that really helps tighten up the low end in boomy rooms.

Thanks AMJBass. Nice to hear personal experience. Had seen elsewhere on the board that the D800 was more colored tone wise than the Magellan (not necessarily in a bad way). What has my curiosity piqued is the description of the D800 vs WD800 makes it sound like the WD800 is more in the direction of the Magellan... if only there was a Mesa and Genzler dealer close by...

 

[TrentB]

That carton took a heck of a hit as well as the 2" thick foam corner pads.

Hey Andy,
I just spoke with Mesa customer service. They are sending out the new corner piece right away. Thanks for your help!

 

[Frankie Fender]

You might never need to add a 2x10. I was able to crank my new 2x15 this morning after the kids left for school and that thing can get freaking loud. I think it could cover any gig.

Subway 215, Yeesh, that's all I need. And yet, I am interested...

 

[TrentB]

UPS is experimenting with a more efficient delivery method. They eject the package from a moving truck and let it roll up to the doorstep.

Seriously, what's up with these guys? Throwing around a 70lb package with "Fragile" stamped all over the box.