Mesa Boogie Subway

[Simon J]

Hi - new to forum and hoping somebody can help me..... I am consdering purchasing either a TT-800 or D-800+ - does anyone know if either/both of these models are due to go end of life? They are hard to find in stock for the UK. I purchased a brand new D-800+ which arrived without the gig bag, and emails to Mesa Boogie and Gibson have been ignored and the retailer is simply asking me to return it for refund - the problem is I can't find anyone else with stock. thanks

[Beedster]

Calling @agedhorse

 

There’s a TT for sale on here also 👍

[Piers_Williamson]

I've had a D800+ as my workhorse amp for a number of years now.  They are fantastic, on their own or I put a valve pre-amp on the front end for an extra vintage sound.  I find the high pass filter really effective to tackle boom in different venues.  The bag thing is annoying, but they are not much to shout about to be honest.  Roqsolid would probably make one for c£50 which would be much better, or ask Bass Direct whether they have something in stock that would work.  I would hold onto that amp.  There are also a lot of lovers of Mesa here and they come up quite often.  

[agedhorse]

All Subway amp models are current and in production.

 

Your Mesa dealer can order the bag for you, all international sales go through the dealer network. If your dealer can't (or won't) order a replacement bag, message me and I will look up some options for you. Be sure to let me know where you are located.

[bassace97]

I have both of these, excellent amps. I got the TT800 first, then the D800+, and use them with a pair of subway 210s.  The D800+ has a clarity and immediacy to the sound, kind of like a GK but not quite, Which the TT800 is slightly more woolly with some harmonics, and compresses nicely when pushed. I haven't really used the subway channel on the TT much,  its kinda a halfway house between the two as its still got a tube front end. Both excellent amps and you'd be happy with either, just very different flavours. Mesa stuff has been quite difficult to get hold of in the UK, but I believe this is improving now. I'm currently waiting on the new Bass 800 head to arrive!

[BassAdder60]

I use Gator Mixer bags circa £30 - £40 for amp bags. Better than over priced manufacturer ones in my opinion 

Many sizes available and well padded 

 

I had the WD800 for a short time and it was a decent amp but ultimately moved it on and got the TE1200 which was better for my needs at the time. That’s also gone now !! since I discovered Darkglass 

Edited 7 hours ago by BassAdder60

[Piers_Williamson]

3 hours ago, BassAdder60 said:

I use Gator Mixer bags circa £30 - £40 for amp bags. Better than over priced manufacturer ones in my opinion 

Many sizes available and well padded 

 

I had the WD800 for a short time and it was a decent amp but ultimately moved it on and got the TE1200 which was better for my needs at the time. That’s also gone now !! since I discovered Darkglass 

Good call on the bags.  A 15" * 15" looks like its c £33 and more substantial than the Boogie Bags.

[Piers_Williamson]

1 hour ago, Piers_Williamson said:

Good call on the bags.  A 15" * 15" looks like its c £33 and more substantial than the Boogie Bags.

Afterthought...that sized Gator should fit any of a D800+ (with a bit of space), or a TT or a 800 D

Edited 2 hours ago by Piers_Williamson
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[Piers_Williamson]

12 hours ago, bassace97 said:

I have both of these, excellent amps. I got the TT800 first, then the D800+, and use them with a pair of subway 210s.  The D800+ has a clarity and immediacy to the sound, kind of like a GK but not quite, Which the TT800 is slightly more woolly with some harmonics, and compresses nicely when pushed. I haven't really used the subway channel on the TT much,  its kinda a halfway house between the two as its still got a tube front end. Both excellent amps and you'd be happy with either, just very different flavours. Mesa stuff has been quite difficult to get hold of in the UK, but I believe this is improving now. I'm currently waiting on the new Bass 800 head to arrive!

And as an owner of a D800+ and a TT, I agree with pretty well all of this.  My difference is that I put a Noble valve pre-amp and a compressor on the front end of my D800+ for a vintage sound.  So I probably have three minor variations of the 'slightly wooly harmonic vibe.  I am still getting used to the Boogie channel on the TT live.  It is quite bright, but that's probably because I am not using the tone controls quite right (and I have a range of jazz basses from bright ones to dull).  The high pass filter is a must though for playing different sounding venues.  I hope Aged Horse forgives me for using a Noble mind!