MESA/Boogie Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II Pedal - Black

Bassists who move between rehearsal rooms, sessions and live stages need a DI and preamp that can shape tone with precision without slowing down workflow. The MESA/Boogie Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II pedal builds on the original Subway DI-Preamp design, adding expanded tone shaping and a more compact footprint while maintaining the series’ signature response. Pairing a solid-state J-FET preamp with a variable Hi-Pass filter, fully active 4-band EQ, deep and bright switches and footswitchable boost, it delivers precise control in a pedalboard-friendly format. Derived from the preamp architecture behind MESA’s acclaimed Subway bass amps, this bass DI preamp pedal provides a broad range of usable sounds—from warm, full cleans to more driven, aggressive textures—while remaining easy to dial in for live performance, studio recording or practice setups.

Sweepable EQ, Variable Voicing and Hi-Pass Filter

This pedal’s strength is the range of tone control available in a compact unit. The active 4-band Baxandall EQ includes fixed bass and treble shelving controls along with sweepable low-mid and high-mid bands for more surgical shaping, while the variable voicing control moves from a flatter response to a more vintage scoop. A variable Hi-Pass filter from 30Hz to 150Hz helps tighten the low end by removing unwanted subsonic content, and the deep and bright switches provide quick tonal adjustments when switching basses, rooms or playing styles.

Flexible Outputs for Practice, Recording and Stage Use

The Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II is designed to function as a complete bass preamp pedal solution. A balanced XLR DI with pre/post and ground lift switches sends a polished signal to front-of-house, monitors or an audio interface, while the preamp output can feed an amp or powered rig. For quieter setups, the aux input and headphone output support silent practice and rehearsal with backing tracks, making the pedal equally useful at home, in the studio or on stage.

Compact Layout With Practical Controls

The reduced footprint makes the Subway+ easy to fit on a crowded pedalboard or in a gig bag, while the control layout supports quick adjustments by hand or foot. Separate mute and boost footswitches enable silent tuning and instant level changes, and dedicated gain, master and voicing controls keep core sound shaping within reach. The aluminum chassis supports durability for touring and transport without adding unnecessary bulk. The MESA/Boogie Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II pedal is a compact, highly adaptable bass DI and preamp solution for players who want professional signal control in one pedalboard-friendly unit.