Mesa Boogie Subway WD-800 Head

You spoke. We tuned in across the cosmos. The call for a more powerful evolution of the legendary WalkAbout™ Bass Head echoed through the universe — and we listened. Introducing the WD-800™, a hybrid powerhouse that fuses the soulful warmth of the WalkAbout’s tube preamp with the cutting-edge Class D output from our acclaimed Subway® Series (D-800™ & D-800+™). The result? A lightweight, high-performance bass head that delivers stellar tone and gravitational pull.

The WD-800™ captures the iconic round, fat tone of the original WalkAbout™ and launches it into a new dimension with comprehensive rotary shelving EQ and a semi-parametric midrange section. Sculpt your sound with galactic precision — from deep-space lows to shimmering highs — thanks to enhanced tone-shaping controls that put you in command of the sonic universe.

Whether you're replacing your aging starship (aka heavy linear amp) or seeking a portable, pro-level rig for daily missions (gigs and recording), the WD-800™ delivers interstellar tone in a compact, rack-mountable (2U) chassis. Optional rack ears make it space-station ready.

Not just a WalkAbout. Not just a Subway. The WD-800™ is a fusion of two legendary galaxies — engineered to deliver massive tone, advanced control, and ultra-light portability. It’s everything you asked for, packed into a super-responsive, space-saving design that’s ready to launch your tone into orbit.

Format: Head
Mode Voicings Styles: Low and High Gain Input and Deep and Bright Tone Contour
Channel Controls: Gain, Highpass,Bass, Mid, Treble, Master
Amp Type: Tube Preamp & Class D Power Amp
Graphic EQ & Contour: 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
Foot Switchable Functions: External Switching Jack for Parametric EQ & Mute (Footswitch Sold Separately)
Extra Features: USB Power Outlet, Headphone Output and Auxiliary Input
Power Amp Details: Light-Weight, Compact Class D Power Amp with Variable Damping Control, Protection, Limit & 2-Ohm Load LED Indicators
Preamp Tubes: 1 x 12AT7
Headphone Output: Headphone Output and Auxiliary Input
Fan Cooled: Low Noise Fan Cooled
Effects Loop: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop
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
Wattage: 800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms 
External Switching: External Switching Jack for Parametric EQ & Mute (Footswitch Sold Separately)
Speaker Outputs: Two Speakon Output Jacks (no 1/4) - 8, 4, or 2 Ohms
Cabinet Simulation Direct Live Recording Output: Balanced XLR Out with Pre/Post, Line/Mic, & Ground Lift Switches
Chassis Material: Aluminum
Cabinet Material: Black Powder Coated Metal
Dimensions: 4" H X 12" W X 11.375" D
Weight: 7 Lbs
Accessories: Gig Bag with Shoulder Strap