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

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The MESA/Boogie California Tweed Combo marries the tone of ’50s-style tube amps with a modern, Multi-Watt circuit. With five different power voices, you’ll be able to dial in your sound at bedroom levels, or blast off on bigger stages. This American-style amp excels at roots music—blues, country, rock, surf and jazz. Available now at Guitar Center, the California Tweed offers the simplicity of a single-channel combo with maximum tonal versatility.

MESA/Boogie California Tweed Combo Main Features

  • Single-channel tube amp, five power voices from 2 to 40 watts
  • All-tube spring reverb, fully buffered FX loop
  • 12" Jensen Blackbird 40 speaker
  • Vintage-tuned cabinet made of marine-grade Baltic birch

Multi-Watt Power Amp

The California Tweed is loaded with four 6V6 power tubes, one 12ATZ and five 12AX7 preamp tubes. MESA's Multi-Watt amp circuit provides five power levels, two operating classes and three wiring configurations. Select 2, 10, 20, 30 or 40 watts to maintain your tone at different volumes for different venues.

Spring Reverb and FX Loop

The California Tweed has an all-tube, long-tank spring reverb that goes from subtle to a syrupy surf drip. It has a fully buffered series effects loop for easy adjustment of send and return levels; you'll also be able to mix the dry and effected signal without any worries of phase cancellation.

Vintage Sounds With Extended Bass

The 12" Jensen Blackbird 40 speaker in the Tweed Combo lets the highs chime, but has a detailed response so crunch tones aren't one dimensional. Credit goes to the speaker's powerful alnico magnet, which also reinforces the low end.

Solid Construction

MESA/Boogie builds the California Tweed combo to combat the rigors of the road. The cabinet is made of marine-grade Baltic birch and is fully tuned to accentuate the tone of the amp. The California Tweed has two inputs. Use "Low" for clean playing, and "Normal" for clean to overdriven tones. This combo includes a slipcover. A footswitch for reverb is available separately.
MESA/Boogie California Tweed 6V6 4:40 1x12" Tube Guitar Combo Amp Cream
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Power
  • Wattage: Multi-Watt 2/10/20/30/40W
  • Type: Combo
  • Tube or Solid State: Tube
  • Preamp Tubes: 5x12AX7, 1x12AT7 
  • Power Tubes: 4x6V6
Channels
  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Footswitchable: Yes
  • Number of Inputs: 2
Speakers
  • Speakers: 1x12"
  • Speaker Brand: Jensen 
  • Speaker Model: Blackbird 
  • Cab Back Panel: Removable back
  • Speaker Impedance: 8 ohms
  • Cab Angle: Straight
Controls
  • Channel 1: Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass
  • Master Volume: Yes
  • Mid-Shift: Not applicable
  • Resonance: Not applicable
  • Presence: Yes
  • Contour: Not applicable
  • Reverb: Yes
  • Boost: Not applicable
  • Other: External switching jack for Reverb On/Off
  • MIDI Control: Not applicable
  • Footswitch: Yes
Effects
  • Effects Loop: Yes, series
  • Footswitchable: Yes
  • Reverb: Yes (spring)
  • Tremolo: Not applicable
  • Delay: Not applicable
  • Echo: Not applicable
  • Flanger: Not applicable
  • Phaser: Not applicable
  • Modulation: Not applicable
  • Chorus: Not applicable
Misc. Features
  • Headphone Output: Not applicable
  • Direct Output: Not applicable
  • AUX Input: Not applicable
  • External Speaker Output: Not applicable
  • USB Connectivity: Not applicable
  • Built-In Tuner: Not applicable
Dimensions
  • Height: 19.25"
  • Width: 22.75"
  • Depth: 10.375"
  • Weight: 46.4 lb.
  • Country of Origin: USA

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5 Years Transferable parts/labor, 3 Years on Speakers, 6 Months on Tubes

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4.5

8 Reviews

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great amp
Worth it!
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio4
  2. Amateur Recording3
  3. Performances3
  4. Professional Recording2
  5. Outdoor Events / Games1
Cons
  1. Costs A Lot! I'll get over it...1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice4
  2. Professional Musician3
  3. Experienced1
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound6
  2. Good Power Output6
  3. Warm / Comfy6
  4. Easy To Use5
  5. Portable1

Reviewed by 8 customers

  • #sweepstakes

    2

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byJon

    fromSevern, Maryland

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Yes, I still love my amp! I didn't know to include #sweepstakes, so I came back to do that, cause I could use the $$$ to buy more guitars!

  • I love it!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byJon

    fromSevern, Maryland

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Perfect for me and my space.

  • Not Possible To Be More Plesed

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byJon

    fromSevern, Maryland

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Prefect for me at the md moment. Simple and sweet.

  • Great amp

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJason

    fromMesa AZ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Home studio recording and jamming with buddies. Love the simplicity and tones.

  • Vox and Tweed in one package

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byTim

    fromNorth New Jsrsey

    Super Mesa quality in a classic package - no black-on-black with three dozen knobs here! But still super modern controls - attage switching, fx loop, presence control. And not just an average tweed sound - squeaky and gainy like a Vox, dry and bitey like a Fender blackface, smooth like a Bassman. It's really several amps in one. But, you'll have to pick onecatva time because there's no channel switching. Still, the wattage control makes changing up sounds as quick as a turn of a single knob. As with all great pieces of hardware, patience and time spent return great rewards. It *looks* simple but there's a lor of complexity here. The three tone stack is extremely powerful, don't be afraid to turn tbise knobs all over the place! TONS of bass on tap - turn it down if you need to! Huge treble ceiling, again, modify - start low then build. And don't forget the gain/master relationship. Also don't be afraid to turn your guitar volume away from 10 once in a while. Medium rock (Zeppelin, Stones) traditional blues, authentic jazz guitar, it's all inside. Put a reverb and delay thru the loop and a tremolo, chorus and a dirt pedal or two into the front and you're golden. Loves my Ratt clone. Justva pro piece of gear. Get the 40 watt if you can for maximum versatility. Yeah, it's heavy, but not as heavy as an AC30, and much more versatile!

  • Worth it!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byBT

    fromSan Francisco Bay Area

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This a very versatile amp. I primarily play jazz and blues. But I also sit in with rockers and alternate players. This adapts to all with seamless grace .

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byFreewheeler19

    fromBlue Springs MO

    How much does the Mesa Boogie California Tweed weigh?

    How much does the Mesa Boogie California Tweed weigh?

    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    46.4 Lbs.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byBob

    fromBenton Louisiana

    Do you take trade ins?

    Do you take trade ins?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes. Please bring your item to a GC store for evaluation.