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An Exciting New Realm of Beautifully Simplistic, Tweed-Based Performance

Stand out from the crowd with this Custom Configured version of the California Tweed 6V6 4:40 1x12 Combo, dressed up in eye-catching Surf Bronco vinyl that’s paired with a Cream and Tan Jute grille and accented with White piping, heavy-duty Tan handle, and Tan corners.

In the twilight of the 1960s, SF Bay Area amp repairman to the Stars, Randall Smith, was inspired to start building his own amplifiers after coming to a deep appreciation for the ‘50s Tweed circuits. He loved their organic-sounding voice, powerful controls, and the way they smoothly transitioned from clean to clip and back again.

Standing on the shoulders of a giant, Smith’s (and the World’s) first venture into boutique guitar amplification resulted in a new Boogie® amp design inspired by that wonderful, timeless-sounding preamp. Five Decades later we return to pay homage. Now, drawing on these 50 years of experience, we bring forward an exciting new realm of tweed-based performance and authentic 6V6 character. A beautifully simplistic design that raises the bar in the world of vintage tone. The NEW CALIFORNIA TWEED™.

A quick glance at the front panel of the California Tweed reveals single-channel simplicity. Channel features include Normal & Low Inputs, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb & Master Controls. Our legendary vintage all-tube, long-tank spring reverb with external reverb switching jack and a fully buffered, tube-driven series FX loop round out a feature set that delivers everything you need for golden tone and absolutely nothing more.

Single Channel, 5 Power Voices, One Simple Switch

The California Tweed is powered by 4x6V6 Power Tubes while the preamp features 5x12AX7 and 1x12AT7 preamp tubes. Our patented Incremental Multi-Watt™ (Patent 9,917,560) Power Amp, featuring Duo-Class™ (Patent 7,173,488) and Dyna-Watt™ technologies, provides five power levels, two operating classes and three wiring options via a single 5-Way Rotary Switch! Choose from the following power options:

  • 40 Watts - 4x6V6 Class A/B Pentode

  • 30 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Triode + 2x6V6 Class A/B Pentode

  • 20 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Pentode

  • 10 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Triode

  • 2 Watts - 1x6V6 Triode + 1x6V6 Pentode, Single-Ended Class A Parallel

Harken back, bounce on forward, while never sacrificing one drop of golden California Tone

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Specifications

Quick overview

available formats: Head & 1x12 Combo

channels modes: 1 Channel

dimensions: 19 1/4 H x 22 3/4 W x 10 3/8 D

Foot Switchable Functions: Reverb (Footswitch & Cable sold seperately)

graphic eq reverb fx solo: Reverb

Mode Voicings Styles: Single Channel with two Inputs: Normal Input = Clean to Overdrive Low Input = Clean

power tube type: 4x Mesa 6V6

speakers impedance: 1 - 8 Ohm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO 40 / Total Load = 8 Ohms

wattage: Multi-Watt™ 2, 10, 20, 30, or 40

weight: 46.4 Lbs.

Features

amp type: Tube

channel controls: Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb, and Master

chassis material: Aluminum

convection or fan cooling: Convection

effects loop bypass options: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop

external switching jack options andor midi: External Switching Jack for Reverb On/Off (Reverb Footswitch and Cable sold seperately)

number of footswitchable channels or modes: One Channel

number of style modes: Two (Inputs)

power amp details class wattage: Mesa's Patented Incremental Multi-Watt™ (Patent 9,917,560) Power Amp, featuring Duo-Class™ (Patent 7,173,488) and Dyna-Watt technologies, provides five power, two operating-classes and three wiring configuration options via one 5-Way Power Switch - Choose from the following power options: 40 Watt - 4x6V6 Class A/B Pentode 30 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Triode + 2x6V6 Class A/B Pentode 20 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Pentode 10 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Triode 2 Watts - 1x6V6 Triode + 1x6V6 Pentode, Single-Ended Class A Parallel More information on Dyna-Watt Power can be found in the Owners Manual, which is available in the Support Section of this website.

power amp tubes: 4x Mesa 6V6

preamp tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7 & 1x Mesa 12AT7

rectifier type: Silicon Diodes

reverb effects bypass options: All-Tube, Spring Reverb

speaker outputs: One 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm

types of style modes per channel: Single Channel with two Inputs: Normal Input = Clean to Overdrive Low Input = Clean

wattages quick reference: 2, 10, 20, 30 or 40 Watts - See Power Amp Details for more information

Cabinet features

cabinet material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch

casters: Optional - Track-Loc™ Removable Casters

extra features: Custom Configured: Surf Bronco Vinyl, Cream and Tan Jute Grille, White Piping, Heavy-duty Tan Handle, and Tan Leather Corners

speakers impedance: 1 - 8 Ohm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO 40 / Total Load = 8 Ohms

standard finish options no extra cost: Surf Bronco Vinyl, Cream and Tan Jute Grille, White Piping, Heavy-duty Tan Handle, and Tan Leather Corners

Accessories

footswitch: Optional - 1 Button Footswitch (Reverb) & Cable (Sold Separately)

slip cover: Included - Fitted Slip Cover

Weights and dimensions

depth: 10 3/8

height: 19 1/4

weight: 46.4 Lbs.

width: 22 3/4

Model: 1.TW.117D.V21.V21bgh

Mesa/Boogie Custom Configured California Tweed 6V6 4:40 1x12 Combo, Surf Bronco

Mesa/Boogie Custom Configured California Tweed 6V6 4:40 1x12 Combo, Surf Bronco

Price
Regular price $2,724
Details
Custom Configured with Surf Bronco vinyl, Cream and Tan Jute grille...
Finish
Surf Bronco

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Custom Configured Options Available

Give us a call at the Gibson Garage Nashville to build your Custom Configured amplifier. 1-615-933-6000

Limited Warranty

Shop and play with confidence knowing that your amplifier is protected by our limited 5-year warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .

Hand-wired in California

Every MESA/Boogie amplifier has been hand-wired in the same Petaluma, California, facility for more than 45 years.

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An Exciting New Realm of Beautifully Simplistic, Tweed-Based Performance

Stand out from the crowd with this Custom Configured version of the California Tweed 6V6 4:40 1x12 Combo, dressed up in eye-catching Surf Bronco vinyl that’s paired with a Cream and Tan Jute grille and accented with White piping, heavy-duty Tan handle, and Tan corners.

In the twilight of the 1960s, SF Bay Area amp repairman to the Stars, Randall Smith, was inspired to start building his own amplifiers after coming to a deep appreciation for the ‘50s Tweed circuits. He loved their organic-sounding voice, powerful controls, and the way they smoothly transitioned from clean to clip and back again.

Standing on the shoulders of a giant, Smith’s (and the World’s) first venture into boutique guitar amplification resulted in a new Boogie® amp design inspired by that wonderful, timeless-sounding preamp. Five Decades later we return to pay homage. Now, drawing on these 50 years of experience, we bring forward an exciting new realm of tweed-based performance and authentic 6V6 character. A beautifully simplistic design that raises the bar in the world of vintage tone. The NEW CALIFORNIA TWEED™.

A quick glance at the front panel of the California Tweed reveals single-channel simplicity. Channel features include Normal & Low Inputs, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb & Master Controls. Our legendary vintage all-tube, long-tank spring reverb with external reverb switching jack and a fully buffered, tube-driven series FX loop round out a feature set that delivers everything you need for golden tone and absolutely nothing more.

Single Channel, 5 Power Voices, One Simple Switch

The California Tweed is powered by 4x6V6 Power Tubes while the preamp features 5x12AX7 and 1x12AT7 preamp tubes. Our patented Incremental Multi-Watt™ (Patent 9,917,560) Power Amp, featuring Duo-Class™ (Patent 7,173,488) and Dyna-Watt™ technologies, provides five power levels, two operating classes and three wiring options via a single 5-Way Rotary Switch! Choose from the following power options:

  • 40 Watts - 4x6V6 Class A/B Pentode

  • 30 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Triode + 2x6V6 Class A/B Pentode

  • 20 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Pentode

  • 10 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Triode

  • 2 Watts - 1x6V6 Triode + 1x6V6 Pentode, Single-Ended Class A Parallel

Harken back, bounce on forward, while never sacrificing one drop of golden California Tone

Read more

Specifications

Quick overview

available formats: Head & 1x12 Combo

channels modes: 1 Channel

dimensions: 19 1/4 H x 22 3/4 W x 10 3/8 D

Foot Switchable Functions: Reverb (Footswitch & Cable sold seperately)

graphic eq reverb fx solo: Reverb

Mode Voicings Styles: Single Channel with two Inputs: Normal Input = Clean to Overdrive Low Input = Clean

power tube type: 4x Mesa 6V6

speakers impedance: 1 - 8 Ohm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO 40 / Total Load = 8 Ohms

wattage: Multi-Watt™ 2, 10, 20, 30, or 40

weight: 46.4 Lbs.

Features

amp type: Tube

channel controls: Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb, and Master

chassis material: Aluminum

convection or fan cooling: Convection

effects loop bypass options: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop

external switching jack options andor midi: External Switching Jack for Reverb On/Off (Reverb Footswitch and Cable sold seperately)

number of footswitchable channels or modes: One Channel

number of style modes: Two (Inputs)

power amp details class wattage: Mesa's Patented Incremental Multi-Watt™ (Patent 9,917,560) Power Amp, featuring Duo-Class™ (Patent 7,173,488) and Dyna-Watt technologies, provides five power, two operating-classes and three wiring configuration options via one 5-Way Power Switch - Choose from the following power options: 40 Watt - 4x6V6 Class A/B Pentode 30 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Triode + 2x6V6 Class A/B Pentode 20 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Pentode 10 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Triode 2 Watts - 1x6V6 Triode + 1x6V6 Pentode, Single-Ended Class A Parallel More information on Dyna-Watt Power can be found in the Owners Manual, which is available in the Support Section of this website.

power amp tubes: 4x Mesa 6V6

preamp tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7 & 1x Mesa 12AT7

rectifier type: Silicon Diodes

reverb effects bypass options: All-Tube, Spring Reverb

speaker outputs: One 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm

types of style modes per channel: Single Channel with two Inputs: Normal Input = Clean to Overdrive Low Input = Clean

wattages quick reference: 2, 10, 20, 30 or 40 Watts - See Power Amp Details for more information

Cabinet features

cabinet material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch

casters: Optional - Track-Loc™ Removable Casters

extra features: Custom Configured: Surf Bronco Vinyl, Cream and Tan Jute Grille, White Piping, Heavy-duty Tan Handle, and Tan Leather Corners

speakers impedance: 1 - 8 Ohm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO 40 / Total Load = 8 Ohms

standard finish options no extra cost: Surf Bronco Vinyl, Cream and Tan Jute Grille, White Piping, Heavy-duty Tan Handle, and Tan Leather Corners

Accessories

footswitch: Optional - 1 Button Footswitch (Reverb) & Cable (Sold Separately)

slip cover: Included - Fitted Slip Cover

Weights and dimensions

depth: 10 3/8

height: 19 1/4

weight: 46.4 Lbs.

width: 22 3/4

Model: 1.TW.117D.V21.V21bgh