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Interesting question, especially as the Fusion 800 has switchable clean/dirty channels. I've got one but obviously don't know how it will compare with the TT in actual performance terms. I also have a Subway 800+ and can tell you how those two compare: the Fusion is more mid-range-punchy with valve flavouring always present and sounds better through my BF Two10 cabs; the Subway has overall warmer, slightly darker tones and sounds better with the Bright switch on through my BF SC3 cabs. I love both combinations, but the Subway/SC3 stack edges it in my classic rock covers band. As I understand it, the TT is designed to function as two entirely different, switchable amps in one package while the Fusion is a two-channel D-class with valve pre-stage. However, given that both the Fusion and the TT have lots of sound-shaping controls, it wouldn't surprise me if there's a fair degree of overlap in the tonal footprints of the Fusion and the TT. On the other hand, each may be capable of making sounds that the other can't - and that's the part I guess we're all really interested in. Sorry if all that sounds a bit obscure but I did my best 🙂 I'd love to be able to do a back-to-back comparison to find out what the REAL difference is.

Me too! I recall the concept of building a 'classic' valve front end into a D-class package being promoted several times on here and/or Talkbass. Full marks to Mesa Engineering for doing that in such an imaginative way.

Brings to mind a phrase I haven't heard for a while: rip-off Britain!

Not sure what the Mesa cab's cost or how they sound but the Subway heads I've had (first D800, now D800+) sound killer through BF cabs.

I really like my GK MB800 Fusion with its valve pre. Interestingly, my other amp is a Subway D800+ and I really can't decide which I prefer. In practice, I tend to choose according to the nature of the venue. That would make the TT800 a pretty obvious choice for me if money were no object - but unfortunately it is.

https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/30407-mesaboogie-releases-the-subway-tt-800

Hope you're bringing her along to the Bash Andy 😍

OK, so here's the last listing. Let me have your changes/additions and I'll update. 1. @Frank Blank‘s No Longer Acoustic Corner - Rob Allen Mouse, ACG Harlot SC, ACG Recurve SS, Ibanez SRC6, QSC K12.2, Helix Stomp, HX Edit. 2. @rich’s Garden Of Delights - Shuker custom 5, Tanglewood acoustic 4 - both basses strung with nickel Elixirs. Korg Pandora and headphones if I can find the bloody Pandora from wherever Mrs Rich has lost it tidied it away. Possibly some FS stuff, details tbc once it hits the paid Marketplace. 3. @wrinkleygit, Jabba’s Semi Hollow Fretless, ‘72 Gibson EB0, SWR Working Mans 10 combo & 1x10 ext cab & a set of h’phones. Both basses strung with Labella flats 4. @scrumpymike My no. 1 gig bass 'Rascal Mervyn-Lyte; no. 2 gig bass 'Rascal Lyte Mkll; SBMM short-scale 'Ray; Mensinger Cazpar fretless; my no 1 gig amp (Subway 800+); my backup gig amp (GK MB800 Fusion). 5. @Pea Turgh My Frankenstein Jazzguarman(!) strung with D’Addario XL Chrome flats. My black bitsa (same strings). Probably my Peterson combo which I’ll flit between selling and not selling (still). 6. @stevie Ibanex SR1200-VNF, Ashdown RM500, BCbass 112, plus some other bass cab developments (probably) 7. @yorks5stringer Warwick Star Bass, Fender 72 Telebass, self built SuperJazz 5 Stringer, Markbass CMD101 Micro Marcus Miller 8. @Andyjr1515 Not yet sure what I will be bringing except my athletic physique and chiselled good looks (and if you believe that.... ) 9. @stewblack Tri-amp Crossed Overthinking It Rig. Ric inspired 'tributes' various amps and basses for sale unless they shift here first. A hernia (probably). 10. @basstone For Sale refurbished Marshall DBS200 combo fitted with beyma 12" speaker. BC v3 cab with G&K MB500 amp. '78 Fender fretless jazz bass with rotosound nylon coated strings. Probably plus one other bass TBD 11. @woodinblack - Ibanez 5 string (not decided which), Chapman stick railboard, Chapman NS/Stick, Probably TC450, BC 112 Speaker. 12. @Chienmortbb BC112 speaker, Bugera Mosfet amp, Fender Aerodyne and/or Greg Bennett semi acoustic bass ( might sell if the offers are right). I may even bring my homebrew 500 watt amp designed in conjunction with @Passinwind if finished. Plus After 80. 8" 100W combo built in an Ashdown After Eight chassis and cab 13. @GrahamT Spector Spectorcore 5 and a Line 6 Variax 705 (defretted), with a Genz Benz Streamliner 600 and a GB Focus 12" cab. Also, and for sale if not gone before, a Gallien Krueger NEO 115 cab

I'll sort that.

First post on page 1 now edited to give full details of re-scheduled Bash and venue including pic of hall entrance gate 👍

Tempting but regrettably I think that really would be 'a bass too far' 😐

Ooooooooh!! That MW 2 in black is right up my alley 😋

Hi Jon, not much to add as Frank's beaten me to it! Just pay on the door and keep an eye on this topic for updates. You'll also find pic's in my first few posts. All your food and drink is included in the £10 admission.

"...but now they just seem to be one of a dozen companies all scrapping in a limited marketplace with some rather bland low end product..." You've hit the nail on the head there NJ! And that is precisely why poor customer support is all it takes to kill your company. Watch out Hartke!

I've just read the favourable LX8500 review in this month's BGM and was getting interested (probably in the 500w version as that's what I'm after). According to the article, Hal Leonard Europe is still the distributor though. If Hartke really have upped their game with this new valve pre-amp range, their discredited distributor will kill it before it grows in Europe/UK.

This year's Big Fat South-West Bass Bash is provisionally re-scheduled for Sunday 11th October, circumstances permitting. However, we will all have to self-isolate for 14 days before and after that date (😉just kidding... maybe).

My understanding is that Newtone don't have the machinery to make flats.

That teardrop-shaped s-p looks really classy!

Another fabulous instrument Andy! I know from experience the enjoyment of owning one (or two 😊) of your instruments but I can only imagine the satisfaction you must get from building them.