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February 17, 2024

Buying Guide: Mesa/Boogie California Tweed Amplifiers




Taking inspiration from the tweed-covered amps made in Southern California in the late 1950s, Mesa/Boogie's California Tweed amplifiers produce vintage tone with modern functionality. If you're tired of carrying your piece of history around from gig to gig, the California Tweed is a road worth traveling.

These single-channel amps have simple controls, just like the way they should be. Onboard reverb is powered by a long-tank spring reverb that nails the vintage vibe everyone is after. Mesa/Boogie's own "Multi-Watt Power Amp" allows the amp to hit the sweet spot anywhere from 2 watts to 40 watts. All these features in an easy-to-use package makes for an amp you can use for any gig under the sun.
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Regardless of wattage, all California Tweed amps include...

- Easy-to-use single channel design
- Tube-driven spring reverb
- Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb, and Master Volume controls on each channel
- Patented Multi-Watt system that controls the amount of wattage
- Onboard effects loop

Mesa/Boogie California Tweed 6V6 4:40 Combo

Mesa/Boogie California Tweed 6V6 4:40 Combo
The California Tweed 6V6 4:40 Combo is loaded with a 12" Jensen Blackbird Alnico speaker. Select 40-, 30-, 20-, 10-, or 2-watt mode to dial in the tone you need at any volume.

Mesa/Boogie California Tweed 6V6 4:40 Head

Mesa/Boogie California Tweed 6V6 4:40 Head
For those who have their preferred cabinets and speakers, the California Tweed 6V6 4:40 amp head has all the functionality of the combo version.

Mesa/Boogie California Tweed 2:20 1x12 Combo

Mesa/Boogie California Tweed 2:20 1x12 Combo
Featuring a 12" Jensen Blackbird Alnico speaker, the California Tweed 2:20 1x12 combo is perfect for those looking to gig around town.

Mesa/Boogie California Tweed 2:20 1x10 Combo

Mesa/Boogie California Tweed 2:20 1x10 Combo
For the guitar players who dig the sound of 10" speakers, the California Tweed 2:20 1x10 combo delivers focused and clear definition.

Mesa/Boogie California Tweed 2:20 Head

Mesa/Boogie California Tweed 2:20 Head
You've found your new studio weapon! The 20-watt California Tweed 2:20 head has two 4-ohm outputs and one 8-ohm output.