Compact enough to carry easily, powerful enough for serious bass work. The MESA/Boogie Subway Ultra-Lite 1x12 combines a responsive 12" neodymium driver, adjustable high-frequency horn, 400-watt power handling, and MESA's tuned Tri-Port design in an incredibly manageable 32.9-pound cabinet.
Available from Northeast Music Center, the Subway 1x12 is an outstanding choice for bassists who want articulate response, tight low end, excellent portability, and the flexibility to use a single cabinet or build a larger modular Subway rig.
• 1x12" Subway Neodymium Speaker
• 400 Watts RMS Power Handling
• 8 Ohms
• High-Frequency Horn
• Premium Horn Attenuator
• Tuned Front-Ported Tri-Port Design
• Lightweight Italian Poplar Construction
• Aviation-Style Internal Bracing
• 97.5dB Sensitivity
• Maximum SPL: 124dB
• High-Frequency Response Beyond 12kHz
• 2x SpeakON / 1/4" Combination Connectors
• Convertible Vertical Cabinet Orientation
• Optional Track-Loc Removable Casters
• Fitted Slip Cover Included
• Only 32.9 lbs.
• Built in Petaluma, California
The Subway Ultra-Lite 1x12 is MESA's most compact Subway bass cabinet, but don't mistake compact dimensions for limited capability.
The combination of a highly responsive neodymium 12" speaker, tuned enclosure, and high-frequency driver gives this cabinet an impressive balance of low-end authority, midrange articulation, speed, and upper-frequency detail.
For rehearsals, recording sessions, smaller stages, or any player who values a highly portable bass rig, one 1x12 can be a remarkably capable solution.
A great 12-inch bass cabinet occupies a useful middle ground.
It can deliver more immediacy and midrange articulation than many players associate with larger 15-inch designs while maintaining considerably more body and depth than its compact dimensions might suggest.
MESA's neodymium driver also helps dramatically reduce weight.
The entire cabinet weighs just 32.9 pounds, making this a professional bass enclosure that one person can realistically move without a struggle.
The Subway 1x12 incorporates a dedicated high-frequency horn with a premium attenuator, giving you control over the cabinet's upper-frequency character.
Want a warmer, more traditional bass sound?
Back the horn down.
Need additional string definition, slap articulation, harmonics, or modern Hi-Fi presence?
Bring it forward.
That flexibility allows the same cabinet to accommodate very different instruments and playing styles.
MESA's front-facing Tri-Port system is carefully tuned to work with the cabinet's internal volume and 12-inch driver.
The goal isn't simply more bass.
It's controlled, musical low-frequency extension from a relatively compact enclosure.
Because the ports face forward, the cabinet is also practical in real-world stage environments where placement behind the cabinet may be limited.
MESA builds the Subway Ultra-Lite enclosure from lightweight Italian poplar and incorporates aviation-inspired internal bracing.
This construction helps maintain structural rigidity while eliminating unnecessary weight.
It's a major reason MESA can deliver a serious 400-watt bass cabinet at under 33 pounds.
For working bassists who transport their own equipment, that matters every single night.
One of the smartest aspects of the Subway cabinet family is its modularity.
The 1x12 can be used by itself or combined with:
Another Subway 1x12
A Subway 1x15
A Subway 2x10
Larger Subway configurations
Because the 1x12 is an 8-ohm cabinet, pairing two matching 1x12s creates a highly portable 4-ohm speaker system.
That makes it particularly attractive with powerful MESA Subway heads such as the D-800+, WD-800, and TT-800.
Take one cabinet when that's all you need.
Take two when the gig demands more.
Another clever feature is the cabinet's convertible vertical orientation.
This gives players additional flexibility when stacking multiple Subway cabinets or working on stages where floor space is limited.
It's a small detail that reinforces what the entire Subway concept is about:
Serious performance without unnecessary size or weight.
The Subway Ultra-Lite 1x12 makes a compelling argument for downsizing your bass rig without downsizing your expectations.
400 watts.
8 ohms.
Full-range response.
Adjustable horn.
32.9 pounds.
Add the included fitted slip cover and you've got a cabinet designed to move easily from home to rehearsal, studio, stage, and back again.
At Northeast Music Center, we understand that building a great bass rig involves more than choosing the highest wattage number.
Cabinet impedance, amplifier output, speaker configuration, efficiency, and the response you're looking for all need to work together.
Whether you're pairing a single Subway 1x12 with a compact head or building a larger modular MESA Subway system, Northeast Music Center can help you choose a combination that makes sense for your instrument, your gigs, and the way you play.
For bassists who want professional MESA performance in one of the most portable cabinet formats available, the Subway Ultra-Lite 1x12 is an exceptional choice.
Northeast Music Center is a full line Music retailer located in Northeast Pennsylvania- We are an Authorized Mesa Boogie Dealer and purchase these products direct from MESA HEADQUARTERS IN PETALUMA CALIFORNIA. We do not obtain our MESA AMPLIFIERS or other MESA products from "jobbers" or other dealers. Our MESA AMPLIFIERS AND CABINETS come to you in the factory boxes with factory packing material. We will, upon request, and also randomly, open the box prior to shipping to check that all contents are included and that no damage has been found in shipping from MESA to our Store location. Northeast Music Center does reserve the right to sell these products in our store to daily walk in customers. It is our goal to always have this product in stock and if for any reason we sell out, we will reorder immediately as long as this MESA AMPLIFIER is currently produced for resale by the company. We will order the amplifier in a ample quantity to fill your order. It is our goal to make your experience a good one; We invite you to ask any and all questions about this product. Please do not purchase this item if you can not pay. This is a new Mesa with full 5 Year factory warranty to the Original Owner. 3 Year Warranty on Speakers.
