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!
Specifications
Quick overview
Quick overview
available formats: (Metal) Head
dimensions: 4 H x 12 W x 11.375 D
Foot Switchable Functions: External Switching Jack for Parametric EQ & Mute (Footswitch Sold Separately)
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
power tube type: Light-Weight Class D Power Amp & 8/4 or 2 Ohm Impedance Switch & Variable Damping Control
wattage: 800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms
weight: 7 Lbs.
Features
Features
amp type: Tube Preamp & Class D Power Amp
cabinet simulation direct liverecording output: Balanced XLR Out with Pre/Post, Line/Mic & Ground Lift Switches
chassis material: Aluminum
convection or fan cooling: Fan Cooled
effects loop bypass options: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop
external switching jack options andor midi: External Switching Jack for Parametric EQ & Mute (Footswitch Sold Separately)
extra features: USB Power Outlet, Headphone Output and Auxiliary Input
power amp details class wattage: Light-Weight, Compact Class D Power Amp with Variable Damping Control, Protection, Limit & 2-Ohm Load LED Indicators
power amp tubes: Class D Power Amp
preamp tubes: 1x Mesa 12AT7
speaker outputs: 2 - Speakon Output Jacks (no 1/4 speaker jacks) - 8, 4 or 2 Ohms
tuner output: Tuner Output (back panel) with Play/Mute Switch (front panel) and External Mute Switching Jack (back panel) - See Footswitch in the Accessories Section for additional options
wattages quick reference: 800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms
Cabinet features
Cabinet features
Accessories
Accessories
footswitch: Optional (Sold Separately) - 2 Button Parametric EQ & Mute Footswitch
slip cover: Included - Gig Bag with Shoulder Strap
Weights and dimensions
Weights and dimensions
depth: 11.375
height: 4
weight: 7 Lbs.
width: 12
Model: 6.WD8
Mesa/Boogie Subway WD-800 Bass Amp (Metal Head), Black
Mesa/Boogie Subway WD-800 Bass Amp (Metal Head), Black
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty
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Hand-wired in California
Hand-wired in California
Every MESA/Boogie amplifier has been hand-wired in the same Petaluma, California, facility for more than 45 years.
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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!
Specifications
Quick overview
Quick overview
available formats: (Metal) Head
dimensions: 4 H x 12 W x 11.375 D
Foot Switchable Functions: External Switching Jack for Parametric EQ & Mute (Footswitch Sold Separately)
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
power tube type: Light-Weight Class D Power Amp & 8/4 or 2 Ohm Impedance Switch & Variable Damping Control
wattage: 800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms
weight: 7 Lbs.
Features
Features
amp type: Tube Preamp & Class D Power Amp
cabinet simulation direct liverecording output: Balanced XLR Out with Pre/Post, Line/Mic & Ground Lift Switches
chassis material: Aluminum
convection or fan cooling: Fan Cooled
effects loop bypass options: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop
external switching jack options andor midi: External Switching Jack for Parametric EQ & Mute (Footswitch Sold Separately)
extra features: USB Power Outlet, Headphone Output and Auxiliary Input
power amp details class wattage: Light-Weight, Compact Class D Power Amp with Variable Damping Control, Protection, Limit & 2-Ohm Load LED Indicators
power amp tubes: Class D Power Amp
preamp tubes: 1x Mesa 12AT7
speaker outputs: 2 - Speakon Output Jacks (no 1/4 speaker jacks) - 8, 4 or 2 Ohms
tuner output: Tuner Output (back panel) with Play/Mute Switch (front panel) and External Mute Switching Jack (back panel) - See Footswitch in the Accessories Section for additional options
wattages quick reference: 800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms
Cabinet features
Cabinet features
Accessories
Accessories
footswitch: Optional (Sold Separately) - 2 Button Parametric EQ & Mute Footswitch
slip cover: Included - Gig Bag with Shoulder Strap
Weights and dimensions
Weights and dimensions
depth: 11.375
height: 4
weight: 7 Lbs.
width: 12
Model: 6.WD8
