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MESA/Boogie California Tweed Guitar Amplifier | Demo and Overview with Doug West

MESA/Boogie California Tweed Guitar Amplifier | Demo and Overview with Doug West

MESA/Boogie

Description

The Mesa Boogie California Tweed 6V6 2:20 1x10 tube guitar combo amp, aimed at players seeking single-channel 6V6 tone in a lightweight, grab-and-go package. This 20W combo delivers three distinct power levels—20W, 10W, and 1W—thanks to Mesa's patented Multi-Watt Power, allowing you to achieve cranked-tube tone and feel at any volume. A Normal input provides punchy cleans and a Low input yields warmer overdrive. Add dimension with the footswitchable reverb, creating a lush, enveloping tone.

Multi-Watt Power Provides Versatile Performance

Experience the highly responsive dynamic touch and tube tone of 20W, 10W or 1W via Mesa's Multi-Watt Power. Crank the 20W setting for maximum headroom and pristine cleans, switch to 10W for sweet tube overdrive at lower volumes, or select 1W for cranked-amp overdrive in a bedroom-friendly size. Multi-Watt Power makes it easy to get the exact amount of power you need for any gig or session.

Normal and Low Inputs Shape Your Tone

The California Tweed 2:20 provides a Normal input for punchy cleans with strong treble and upper midrange, as well as a Low input for a warmer, compressed overdrive tone with a slight high-end roll-off. Use each input alone or blend them together—the tonal possibilities are nearly endless.

Lush Reverb Adds Life to Your Tone

Activate the combo's reverb via footswitch (sold separately) to wash your tone in a dimensional, enveloping reverb. From a subtle room-like ambiance to cavernous halls, the reverb provides a lush, polished finish to clean and overdriven tones alike.

Portable and Dependable

Weighing in at just over 30 pounds, the California Tweed 2:20 is an ideal grab-and-go tube amp. It also features a fixed-bias power amp for maintenance-free operation.

MESA/Boogie California Tweed 6V6 2:20 1x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Cream
MESA/Boogie California Tweed 6V6 2:20 1x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Cream
MESA/Boogie California Tweed 6V6 2:20 1x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Cream

Features

  • Single channel with two inputs: Normal input (Clean to Overdrive) and Low input (Clean)
  • Channel controls: Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb and Master
  • One 8-ohm Jensen Blackbird Alnico 40 speaker
  • Fully buffered series FX loop
  • External switching jack for Reverb On/Off
  • Fixed Bias (20W and 10W modes) and Cathode Bias (2W mode) both provide consistent, maintenance-free performance
  • Includes fitted slip cover
  • Made in Petaluma, CA

Specs

  • Multi-Watt wattage: 1W, 10W or 20W
  • Power tube type: 2x MESA 6V6
  • Preamp tubes: 5x MESA 12AX7, 1x MESA 12AT7
  • Speaker outputs: One 8-ohm and two 4-ohm
  • Impedance: 8 ohms
  • Aluminum chassis
  • Silicon diodes
  • Material: Marine grade, Baltic birch
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 16-1/2" x 10" x 16-1/4"
  • Weight: 26.4 lb.

Reviews

4.75

4 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Professional Recording3
  2. Home Studio2
  3. Performances2
  4. Amateur Recording1
  5. Jamming with friends at home. Practicing guitar.1
Cons
  1. Limited Functions2
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional Musician2
  2. Experienced1
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound4
  2. Good Power Output4
  3. Portable4
  4. Warm / Comfy4
  5. Easy To Use3
  • Pretty solid 1x12 with classic tone

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byM

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I as going to get a fender and went with this little boogie. It's a similar tone but I love the ability to switch between 1, 10 or 20 watts.

  • I'm selling my 12-in Recto-Verb 25 combo.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byCHRIS

    fromPhilly

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    See 3rd Best Use above. Tone controls are highly interactive. If you're used to e.g. Fenders or MESA's amps, fine. If not, get your sales person to show you how to dial in a sound you like. Also, read the manual and note your settings in it. This will save you a good bit of time.

  • I would buy from again

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byThomas

    fromNavasota Texas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    amp is great sounding and compact. Light weight.

  • Exceptional amp. Very satisfying tones. Lots of power.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byJared

    fromHollis NH.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Exceptional tone, with lots of power. The Jenson, Blackbird offers a very immediate, well defined tone. Tithe variety of tones with this amp sit nicely between a Fender Princeton, and a Vox AC 30. Love the look and build quality.

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  • asked byWilliam

    fromUncasville Ct

    Is this Mesa Boogie amp hand wired or printed circuit board? Thanks

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Printed