Subway WD-800 Bass Amp (Metal Head) Black
Finish: Black
Tube Warmth, Tunable Power and Perfect Portability
You spoke, we listened. In direct response to player feedback and the longstanding demand for a more powerful version of our WalkAbout™ Bass Head. The answer: the WD-800™ Head. This Head combines the warm, soulful sounding magic of the WalkAbout tube preamp section with the musical Class D Output Power used in our Subway Line (D-800™ and D-800+™), to create the ultimate lightweight hybrid.
As in the original, the inspiring round, fat WalkAbout Tone is joined by comprehensive rotary shelving Tone controls and a semi-parametric EQ, giving you total shaping authority in the preamp. The new WD800 also features the Subway D800 Plus’s highly effective HIGH PASS FILTER and a new POWER AMP DAMPING control, which allow tuning of the sub-low frequencies and power response options respectively. The POWER DAMPING choices enable you to tailor the tracking and feel of the power amp. The LOW setting produces a looser, more relaxed and blooming character reminiscent of Tube power. HIGH tightens the low end, adding punch and accuracy in tracking, while MEDIUM provides a blend of these opposite ends of the power response spectrum.
The WD-800 can perform as a stand-alone Head or be mounted in 2 Spaces within standard 19” Racks by attaching the optional Rack Ears (not included). Whether you’re looking for a lightweight new main rig to replace your heavy linear amp with a bigger, wider sound and more complex harmonic content than the lightweight options you’ve tried, or just a compact, portable head for everyday gigging and recording that will fill the room with luscious Tone, the new WD-800 covers bases with power and versatility to spare. Not exactly a WalkAbout or a Subway, but rather everything great about both combined in a super-responsive compact, lightweight, big-power platform, just as you ordered!
Preamp Type
2-Stage Class A Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ 1x Mesa 12AT7
Wattage
800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms
Graphic Eq Reverb Fx Solo
Variable High-Pass Filter (25Hz – 125Hz), Fully Active 5-Band EQ (+/- 12dB) featuring Bass, Treble and a selectable/bypassable 3-Band Semi-Parametric EQ Sweepable from 80Hz-1KHz, 150Hz-2.5KHz & 300Hz-5KHz respectively, and a Passive Mid Control
Foot switchable Functions
External Switching Jack for Parametric EQ & Mute (Footswitch Sold Separately)
Weight
7 Lbs.
Dimensions
4" H x 12" W x 11.375" D
Available Formats
(Metal) Head
Amp Type
Tube Preamp & Class D Power Amp
Preamp Tubes
1x Mesa 12AT7
Power Amp Tubes
Class D Power Amp
Wattages Quick Reference
800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms
Power Amp Details Class Wattage
Light-Weight, Compact Class D Power Amp with Variable Damping Control, Protection, Limit & 2-Ohm Load LED Indicators
Effects Loop Bypass Options
Fully Buffered Series FX Loop
External Switching Jack Options And/or Midi
External Switching Jack for Parametric EQ & Mute (Footswitch Sold Separately)
Speaker Outputs
2 - Speakon Output Jacks (no 1/4" speaker jacks) - 8, 4 or 2 Ohms
Cabinet Simulation Direct Live recording Output
Balanced XLR Out with Pre/Post, Line/Mic & Ground Lift Switches
Slave Output
n/a
Extra Features
USB Power Outlet, Headphone Output and Auxiliary Input
Footswitch
Optional (Sold Separately) - 2 Button Parametric EQ & Mute Footswitch
Slip Cover
Included - Gig Bag with Shoulder Strap
Cabinet Material
n/a
Standard Finish Options (no extra cost)
n/a
Custom Finish Options
n/a
Speakers Impedance
n/a
Casters
n/a
Extra Features
n/a
Weight
7 Lbs.
Height
4"
Width
12"
Depth
11.375"
Disclaimer: In order to continually improve the design, quality and performance of our products and to use the best materials at all times, MESA/Boogie reserves the right to substitute or change specifications (including parts or coatings) without notice.
