New Mesa Subway Plus Bass Preamp

[JimBobTTD]

http://mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/bass/preamplifier-series/subway-bass-di-preamp-plus/index.html

I have been holding off on buying a Subway preamp as I had suspected that they would be launching a new version. What are your thoughts on this? It looks like the Subway Plus amp in a pedal which is exactly what I was expecting and awaiting. 

There is also a new Subway amp with a valve preamp stage that is tempting something rotten, even though I love my GK amp and only ever play live either DI or through the house amp (and then DI). 

[JimBobTTD]

$379 from Mesa's shop in Hollywood, compared to $329 for the standard Subway preamp. 

[funky8884]

I like the addition of a HPF

[Al Krow]

That does look good! Fortunately I have a Mesa amp already so I'm excused  

Methinks this pedal plus a Quilter Bass Block 800  / Harley Benton Block 800B  / GSS Sumo 1000W could provide alternative "value" versions to getting a Mesa D800+ 

Edited December 2, 2018 by Al Krow

[JimBobTTD]

I have read the thread on TB and have even stronger GAS. 

I foresee an advance order in my future!

[JimBobTTD]

There will not be an advance preorder...the prices are ludicrous. 

Also, the price of the first version has dropped to about £180 new locally...that is what they go for secondhand, so I might have to take them up on that offer!

[Graham]

I really like the look of those, will be following with interest.

[JimBobTTD]

£370 preorder from Andertons. 

I bought the v1 for £170 new here and it sounds great - it gives a lift to my sound. Taking how I was before as 100, I am now at 125. 

Annoyingly, this makes me even more interested in v2!

[Al Krow]

27 minutes ago, JimBobTTD said:

£370 preorder from Andertons. 

Ouch!