Mesa Boogie Bass 800D Bass Amplifier Head

The Mesa Boogie Bass 800D: Boutique-Class Power in a Lightweight Head

Legendary Boogie Bass Tone, Modernized

The Mesa Boogie Bass 800D brings the storied tone of the iconic Bass 400+ into a new era with a lightweight, compact design that sacrifices none of the muscle or nuance. Designed for the discerning bassist seeking both warmth and authority, this head captures the soulful grit and defined articulation that put Boogie bass amps on stages and in studios around the world. Whether you're laying down thick low-end grooves or punching through a mix with upper-register finesse, the 800D delivers with uncompromising clarity and tube-driven character.

Tube Warmth Meets Class D Punch

A hybrid architecture that combines a responsive 12AT7 tube preamp with a muscular 800-watt Class D power section sets this amp apart. This pairing produces rich harmonics, fast attack, and a musical overdrive character that feels alive under your fingers. Built on the sonic foundation of the Bass 400+, it incorporates refined voicing switches and tonal sculpting borrowed from the Subway series, all while shaving off the weight and size of traditional tube heads.

Intuitive Tone Control for the Stage and Studio

Rather than a graphic EQ, the Bass 800D features powerful yet simple tools to craft your sound in real time. Two gain modes, plus Bright and Deep contour switches, make dialing in a killer tone quick and reliable. A high-pass filter control offers the ability to trim sub-lows for better mix clarity and stage coherence, especially when using drive. The addition of a fully buffered FX loop and balanced DI out with cabinet simulation gives this amp pro-level versatility for both live performance and recording.

Built for Flexibility and Durability

Whether you're running a 2, 4, or 8-ohm cabinet rig, the Bass 800D adapts with dual SpeakON outputs and selectable impedance. Its rugged aluminum chassis keeps weight down without sacrificing roadworthiness. Fan-cooled for reliability, and loaded with gig-ready features like USB power out, AUX input, headphone out, and a mute footswitch option, this amp is tailored for real-world players who demand top-tier performance night after night.

Compact Size, Tour-Ready Features

Housed in a sleek black powder-coated chassis and weighing in at just 6.7 pounds, the Bass 800D proves that great tone doesn't have to be heavy. It ships with a custom-fit gig bag, making transport effortless. From jazz clubs to festival stages, this amp is ready to go wherever the music takes you.

Specifications

• Wattage: 800 Watts at 4 or 2 Ohms / 400 Watts at 8 Ohms

• Power Amp Type: Class D

• Preamp Tube: 1 x 12AT7

• Modes: Low and High Gain

• Tone Shaping: Deep and Bright Switches, High Pass Filter

• Controls: Gain, Highpass, Bass, Mid, Treble, Master

• Effects Loop: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop

• Speaker Outputs: 2 x SpeakON (2, 4, or 8 Ohms)

• Direct Output: Balanced XLR with Pre/Post, Line/Mic, and Ground Lift

• Headphone Out: Yes

• Aux Input: Yes

• Tuner Out: Yes

• Footswitchable Mute: Yes (footswitch not included)

• USB Power Port: Yes

• Cooling: Low Noise Fan

• Chassis Material: Aluminum

• Finish: Black Powder Coat

• Dimensions: 4" H x 12" W x 11 3/8" D

• Weight: 6.7 lbs

• Included Accessories: IEC Cable, Carry Bag, Hangtags, Manual

This amplifier head ships fully insured with signature required.