Thanks for actually going THROUGH THE EQ section, with the same style and same riff, to hear how the individual pieces sound alone, and interacting with the others. So many 'reviews' just throw on a preset and play slap/pick/finger as it changes, which is tonally totally different when the attack and styles change. Good job! Plan to get one of these asap.
SOLD !! ... I am definitely getting a mesa WD Subway 800 ... I think I am going to pair it with Subway 210 & Subway 115 cabinets. very good & informative video.
Another insightful review - I've been waiting patiently for this one. Interesting to see different frequency ranges on this para as compared to the Walkabout. The 12k upper limit on the top band of the Walkabout always makes me say "Huh???". 5k on the WD is much more realistic. I LOVE the HP Filter on the D800+, and am glad to see it here. I hope it becomes a regular feature on future Mesa models, as it makes so much sense for both cab protection and tone-shaping. Bravo once again, Ivan! You're doing the best amp reviews/demos on RUclips, hands down.
Baggman Thanks! I’m actually quite blown away by this amp :) the frequency responds is awesome. I’m also editing a VERY in-depth comparison video between the D800+ and WD800
@@IvanBassist And once again, I will wait for that video with baited breath, as I'm VERY much drawn to the WD-800. With its combined features, it seems to have been made just for me. Could the D800+ actually become my backup??? LOL!! Thanks again, and keep up the great work!
Ivan great review brother, about to pick this up and currently own the D800+ and your thoughts are echoed by many players who owned the D800+ and stepped up to the WD. They say they were fine and wouldn’t have ever wanted anything more, but once they played the WD, they couldn’t “unhear” that. Thx again for a great demo. Subscribed brotha.
I found that part of the video, and your comment very interesting. I am trying to decide on a Class D bass head in the coming months; I have never owned one before and have only been playing through combos for recording, live, etc. It probably is hard to describe without my having played either the D-800 or the WD-800, but this is the kind of input you don't find on official product release videos!
Wollace Thanks for the kind words and I’m happy to have given useful input! The feel and response of the WD is definitely one of its best features in my opinion :)
Just recently got mines 2 days ago over the weekend , best amp I've ever plugged into hands down ! Great video by the way ! I'm still having some confusion on how to use the parametrics on this monster lol I just leave them flat for now 😅
Glad to hear you’re enjoying the amp! Try heavily boosting one of the mid frequencies and then rotate de frequency knob to hear what the boost is doing to that particular frequency and your overall sound. Then cut back to taste :)
Ordering mine next month, can't wait!!. I have an M6 carbine, Love it!!. Great demo and can't wait to see the shootout between this and the other current mesa heads.
@@IvanBassist how does m6 compare to this new one? If you'd have to chose one, which one would it be? I sold m6 and I am thinking of getting back in music, considering this mesa800 but cannot try anywherr localy....
pufifa Trying out an M6 was what convinced me to get a Mesa amp. If i’m not mistaken the D-800 and D-800 Plus are voiced similarly as the Carbine series. This one has the Walkabout flavor. I used to own the D-800+ and sold it because i like the tone and feel of the WD better. There’s a a comparison vid between both amps and also a review of the D-800+ on my channel, too. Hope this helps!
@@pufifa Sup! It all boils down to your preference. If you were head over heels in love with your carbine, the WD800, while a fabulous amp and a reboot of the old walkabout amps, might not be your cup of tea because it wasn't for me. The carbine and walkabouts have great tone but very different feels to them. And agreeing with brother Ivan, the d800 series are going to be a lot closer to the carbine, granted not exactly the same, That's more of a class AB power vs Class D power type deal. I've personally tested my basses and cabs with the d800, not the plus, and preamp wise, almost the same (the carbine has a tube). Power amp wise, the carbine naturally will have more aggression, but that's not saying the d800 was a slouch....twas extremely loud. So yea, in a nutshell, if you can't try before you buy, if the carbine was your true love, stick with the d800 amps.
I think this high pass filter is pretty close to an Ampeg five position control knob. The difference is this is a sweep control rather than five preset positions. Not sure if the sweep is better or not since it's hard to hear much difference; to hear a different tone you end up moving this knob several degrees each time anyway.
@jdssurf it’s 800w. It’s definitely plenty loud and it can be set to 2 Ohm, which means you can connect it to 4(!) 8ohm cabinets. If that is not loud enough, nothing else will be.
Cord Scott it certainly adds thickness to the sound. The guys over at Mesa designed it perfectly in my opinion. I can crank it all the way & the sound doesnt get muddy or undefined. Try listening with headphones or good speakers/monitors
@@IvanBassist Thanks. I listened to it through my Seinhieser hd 280 which are decent head phones. Also some Audio Technicas. I'm a d800+ owner and I know the bass control works well on that amp.
@@IvanBassist The WD-800 is a great amp, one of the top D-class, the sound is good for the D-class if you compare it to others D-class amp. The Mesa WD-800 has good balanced sound. I can't say anything bad for this amp .... only WA has a more natural sound, but that's my opinion
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Thanks for actually going THROUGH THE EQ section, with the same style and same riff, to hear how the individual pieces sound alone, and interacting with the others. So many 'reviews' just throw on a preset and play slap/pick/finger as it changes, which is tonally totally different when the attack and styles change. Good job! Plan to get one of these asap.
Thanks for the kind words! It’s a killer amp 🙌🏽 Let me know once you get it
By the way, if you can try the amps before buying, see if you can get your hands on the new TT800 and compare both :)
THANK YOU! Well done and hello from Atlanta
Glad to hear the video helped!
The sound in the intro is just awesome! The amp sounds really good. Nice review
Gracias, Javi! :)
Very concise and thorough review! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Very well done...Bravo
Glad to hear you liked the video! It’s a great amp!
I ordered mine yesterday and it's ready for pickup !
Congratulations! Enjoy the new amp :)
Thank you. This helps a lot. You do a great job my friend
SOLD !! ... I am definitely getting a mesa WD Subway 800 ... I think I am going to pair it with Subway 210 & Subway 115 cabinets. very good & informative video.
Thanks! Let me know when you get the amp 🙌🏽🙌🏽
I will,.... I'm shooting for June when I will get the WD Subway 800
Another insightful review - I've been waiting patiently for this one. Interesting to see different frequency ranges on this para as compared to the Walkabout. The 12k upper limit on the top band of the Walkabout always makes me say "Huh???". 5k on the WD is much more realistic. I LOVE the HP Filter on the D800+, and am glad to see it here. I hope it becomes a regular feature on future Mesa models, as it makes so much sense for both cab protection and tone-shaping. Bravo once again, Ivan! You're doing the best amp reviews/demos on RUclips, hands down.
Baggman Thanks! I’m actually quite blown away by this amp :) the frequency responds is awesome. I’m also editing a VERY in-depth comparison video between the D800+ and WD800
@@IvanBassist And once again, I will wait for that video with baited breath, as I'm VERY much drawn to the WD-800. With its combined features, it seems to have been made just for me. Could the D800+ actually become my backup??? LOL!! Thanks again, and keep up the great work!
Absolutely excellent review; a nice open bassline with the slow eq adjustments, just perfect. Only intriguing me more about this amp, many thanks!
nofrets5 Glad to like it! It’s an awesome amp and it sounds even better through a Mesa cab :) thanks for watching!
Incredible tone, man
Mark Place Thank you! Mesa makes it easy to dial in a great tone 😁
Awesome demo!! :)
Thanks :)!!
Ivan great review brother, about to pick this up and currently own the D800+ and your thoughts are echoed by many players who owned the D800+ and stepped up to the WD. They say they were fine and wouldn’t have ever wanted anything more, but once they played the WD, they couldn’t “unhear” that. Thx again for a great demo. Subscribed brotha.
‘52 Goldtop Thanks for the kind comments!! I’m glad you like it. Have fun with the new amp!
I found that part of the video, and your comment very interesting. I am trying to decide on a Class D bass head in the coming months; I have never owned one before and have only been playing through combos for recording, live, etc. It probably is hard to describe without my having played either the D-800 or the WD-800, but this is the kind of input you don't find on official product release videos!
Wollace Thanks for the kind words and I’m happy to have given useful input! The feel and response of the WD is definitely one of its best features in my opinion :)
Just recently got mines 2 days ago over the weekend , best amp I've ever plugged into hands down ! Great video by the way ! I'm still having some confusion on how to use the parametrics on this monster lol I just leave them flat for now 😅
Glad to hear you’re enjoying the amp!
Try heavily boosting one of the mid frequencies and then rotate de frequency knob to hear what the boost is doing to that particular frequency and your overall sound. Then cut back to taste :)
Ordering mine next month, can't wait!!. I have an M6 carbine, Love it!!. Great demo and can't wait to see the shootout between this and the other current mesa heads.
geekguitars thanks!! I’m sure you’ll dig it. The M6 was the amp that got me into Mesa ;)
@@IvanBassist how does m6 compare to this new one? If you'd have to chose one, which one would it be?
I sold m6 and I am thinking of getting back in music, considering this mesa800 but cannot try anywherr localy....
pufifa Trying out an M6 was what convinced me to get a Mesa amp. If i’m not mistaken the D-800 and D-800 Plus are voiced similarly as the Carbine series. This one has the Walkabout flavor. I used to own the D-800+ and sold it because i like the tone and feel of the WD better. There’s a a comparison vid between both amps and also a review of the D-800+ on my channel, too. Hope this helps!
@@pufifa Sup! It all boils down to your preference. If you were head over heels in love with your carbine, the WD800, while a fabulous amp and a reboot of the old walkabout amps, might not be your cup of tea because it wasn't for me. The carbine and walkabouts have great tone but very different feels to them. And agreeing with brother Ivan, the d800 series are going to be a lot closer to the carbine, granted not exactly the same, That's more of a class AB power vs Class D power type deal. I've personally tested my basses and cabs with the d800, not the plus, and preamp wise, almost the same (the carbine has a tube). Power amp wise, the carbine naturally will have more aggression, but that's not saying the d800 was a slouch....twas extremely loud. So yea, in a nutshell, if you can't try before you buy, if the carbine was your true love, stick with the d800 amps.
@@geekguitars
Many thanks for replies to both of you!
I think this high pass filter is pretty close to an Ampeg five position control knob. The difference is this is a sweep control rather than five preset positions. Not sure if the sweep is better or not since it's hard to hear much difference; to hear a different tone you end up moving this knob several degrees each time anyway.
The difference is much more noticeable if you stand next to the amp connected to the cabinet
Are you talking about the Ampeg 5 position mid frequency selector? If so, this HPF knob is a different thing entirely and in no way similar.
It seems like no matter what knobs you turn theres a bunch of fret noise. it appears to be very good at capturing fret noise.
Actually, I kind of like it now. Mesa Amps have a unique character and sound all their own.
Yeah, they sure do have a unique voice!
it carbine walkabout :) sounds smooth n lil gritty nice :)
AJ yeah, it definitely has some grit to it
grande tocayo
Gracias!
I keep hoping for a WD-800 preamp!
Me too 😅😁
Fusion jazz with this too?
Sure!
@@IvanBassist some have said not loud enough live, thoughts? I'm thinking this or the Orange
@jdssurf it’s 800w. It’s definitely plenty loud and it can be set to 2 Ohm, which means you can connect it to 4(!) 8ohm cabinets. If that is not loud enough, nothing else will be.
@@IvanBassist well that's what i figured so i was trippin when ppl were complaining lol
Add mids and high mids to this and it wont be so muddy.
Never tried the power dampening on LOW ... thats what i came to see
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Noel Kablan thanks!!
I've seen a couple reviews of this amp and I've convinced the bass knob doesn't do anything. I don't hear any difference when you move it.
Cord Scott it certainly adds thickness to the sound. The guys over at Mesa designed it perfectly in my opinion. I can crank it all the way & the sound doesnt get muddy or undefined. Try listening with headphones or good speakers/monitors
@@IvanBassist Thanks. I listened to it through my Seinhieser hd 280 which are decent head phones. Also some Audio Technicas. I'm a d800+ owner and I know the bass control works well on that amp.
Trust me, IT DOES. The real magic happens with the mid-range knobs. She's a little monster.
Very punchy amp
Love it!
Mesa Boogie Walkabout has better sound than WD-800, A/B class is more naturally than D class... I tried both and this is my opinion
Haven’t tried the original walkabout, so I cannot comment on that, but the WD is pretty awesome
@@IvanBassist The WD-800 is a great amp, one of the top D-class, the sound is good for the D-class if you compare it to others D-class amp. The Mesa WD-800 has good balanced sound. I can't say anything bad for this amp .... only WA has a more natural sound, but that's my opinion