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Mesa/Boogie Subway D-800 Lightweight 800-watt Bass Head

800W Bass Amplifier Head with Class D Power, Voicing Knob, Balanced XLR Out, 5.5 lbs., and Gig Bag
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Mesa Tone on the Go

The Mesa Engineering Subway D-800 bass amplifier head is a high-powered, lightweight option for bass players who need quality tone that's easy to transport. The power section offers 800 watts to push any cabinet you choose, and the Class D design keeps the weight down to only 5.5 lbs. With its active 4-band EQ, voicing control, and deep switch, the D-800 more than makes up for its diminutive size with huge tone-shaping possibilities. Getting to the gig with great tone has never been easier than with the Subway D-800.

Easy to transport and protect

Sweetwater bassists know how difficult it can be to lug a full bass rig to the show. At only 5.5 lbs., the Mesa Subway D-800 takes the problems of bulky and heavy bass amplifier rigs out of the equation, allowing you to focus on your performance and tone. The Subway D-800 is built small enough to fit in the pocket of some bass guitar gig bags. And it comes with its very own gig bag, giving you protection that's custom built for the Subway D-800. This ultra-lightweight bass amplifier is the gigging bassist's best friend.

Plenty of juice for any rig or gig

The power section of the Mesa Subway D-800 bass amplifier can push 800 watts, ensuring you have enough juice for any gig out there. Whether it's driving a 1 x 12" cabinet for a smaller jazz combo or pushing an 8 x 10" cab for a huge sound across a large stage, the D-800 can cover it without breaking a sweat. And all of that horsepower comes in the form of an exceptionally lightweight Class D power section.

Total tonal control

Mesa Engineering has a long legacy of iconic bass amplifiers. The Subway D-800 joins the lineage of such amps as their Carbine and Big Block series, propelling the low end in just about every genre. The 4-band EQ is complemented by the D-800's variable voicing control, letting you preset your EQ curve anywhere from flat to a vintage-scoop. And you have plenty of setup options with a pre/post EQ and mic/line level on the balanced XLR output. The Subway D-800 makes dialing in your bass tone quick and easy.

Mesa Engineering Subway D-800 Bass Amplifier Head Features:

  • High-powered, lightweight bass amplifier head
  • Only 5.5 lbs.
  • 800 watts of Class D power
  • Powerful voicing control, EQ, and deep switch
  • Controls to optimize the XLR out
  • Silent practicing with the headphone out
  • Gig bag included
  • Note: Mesa/Boogie products sold by Sweetwater are intended for use within the United States. We are unable to ship any Mesa/Boogie products outside of the US.

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Solid State
  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Total Power: 800W @ 4 ohms, 400W @ 8 ohms
  • EQ: Active 4-band EQ
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (instrument, aux)
  • Outputs: 2 x speakON, 1 x XLR (DI)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
  • Cooling System: Internal Fan, Front/Side Air Vents
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 3.04"
  • Width: 10.59"
  • Depth: 11.12"
  • Weight: 5.5 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 6.D800

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 4.5/5

Mesa D-800

Simple and has clean punchy tone
Rated 5/5

One word: Amazing!

You get what you pay for. After playing on multiple amps over the years, Mesa is by far the best amp I've owned. I'm very partial to Gallien Krueger, but I'm soooo glad I bought this one instead. They cost a lot of $$$ but definitely worth it! Go buy one. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!
Rated 5/5

mesa boogie subway 800

I bought this mesa boogie 800 subway a few years ago and by far, it is the best bass amp I've ever owned, and I've tried alot of them.
Music background: 28 years playing locally and touring all over the usa..
Rated 5/5

Seriously “seriously”?

If the amp was as bad as you say, I doubt any serious musician would gig with it for more than a week even less two years?! You probably don't know how to use the tone controls.
Truth be told, it's a fantastic rig!
Music background: Student of music
Rated 5/5

“Everyone Needs A Little Head”

I run an open mic jam. We start with a host and then open it up for jammers to sit in. We use a Mesa/Boogie Subway D-800 Lightweight 800-watt Bass Head into the Ampeg SVT-210AV 2-10" Cabinet. Sounds great. Every bassist that's used it loves it. We're talking Funk, Blues, Country, you name it. In fact none of the bassists bring their rigs anymore. Some guys have said "That little thing sounds like that?" "Im getting one". I'm sure most of it is the 800watt Boogie. But the little cab handles it just fine. And it's superb in my friend's Mesa 4x10 cab.

It's hard to imagine a more quintessentially modern guitar amplifier than a Mesa/Boogie, and when Sweetwater guitarists want high-gain tone, Mesa is where they start. One thing we love about these amps is their sheer versatility, such as the massive range of tone you get from each channel, the freedom to use the tubes you love, onboard CabClone cabinet emulation, and MIDI control. And it's not just guitar amps - Mesa/Boogie's bass amps and pedals are equally cool. What's more, thanks to our incredibly close relationship with Mesa, you can even customize your own amp right here on Sweetwater's website! Get the sound and style you want from your next amp, with a Mesa/Boogie from Sweetwater.

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