Introducing the brand new Mesa Boogie California Tweed 6V6 2:20 Head, this one in the stock finish, Cream Bronco.
Beautifully Simplistic, Tweed Performance in a new Compact Package.
In the twilight of the 1960s, San Francisco 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 developed by Leo Fender. 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 Mesa returned to pay homage with the original California Tweed 4:40. Now, they’ve distilled the essence of that tweed-based performance and authentic 6V6 character in a new, more compact format. A beautifully simplistic design that raises the bar in the world of vintage tone: The new California Tweed™ 2:20 20 Watt Head.
A quick glance at the front panel of the California Tweed 2:20 reveals single-channel simplicity. Channel features
3 POWER VOICES, ONE SIMPLE SWITCH
The California Tweed 2:20 is powered by 2x6V6 Power Tubes while the preamp features 5x12AX7 and 1x12AT7 preamp tubes. Mesa's patented Incremental Multi-Watt™ (Patent 9,917,560) Power Amp, featuring Duo-Class™ (Patent 7,173,488) and Dyna-Watt™ technologies, provides three power levels, two operating-classes, and three wiring options via a single 3-Way Rotary Switch.
Choose from the following power options:
- 20 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Pentode – Fixed Bias
- 10 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Triode – Fixed Bias
- 1 Watt - 1x6V6 Pentode, Single-Ended Class A – Cathode Bias
Fixed Bias (20 and 10-Watt Modes) and Cathode Bias (1-Watt Mode) both provide consistent, maintenance-free
performance.
SINGLE CHANNEL SIMPLICITY
The California Tweed 2:20 features a single channel with Normal (clean to overdrive) and Low (clean) Inputs, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb, and Master Controls, giving you everything you need to dial up your ideal TONE quickly and easily. The Vintage All-Tube Spring Reverb is equipped with an external reverb switching jack (footswitch and cable sold separately) for remote activation.
THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR YOUR PEDALS
Whether you choose to run your pedals straight into the input or through the included fully buffered, tube-driven series FX loop, the California Tweed 2:20 delivers an ideal platform for pedal users in a compact 26.4-pound 1x10 combo that expands vintage tone and defines portability.
The California Tweed series is what Mesa likes to call “Vintage Expanded.” When it comes to vintage, low-wattage tone and feel, no amp offers more than the new California Tweed 2:20. Harken back, bounce on forward, while never sacrificing one drop of golden California Tone.
PRODUCT SERIES: California Tweed Series
BUILD LOCATION: Built In Petaluma, CA, with the World’s Finest Materials
QUICK OVERVIEW
WATTAGE: Multi-Watt™ 1, 10, or 20
POWER TUBE TYPE: 2x Mesa 6V6
CHANNELS & MODES: 1 Channel
MODE VOICINGS/STYLES: Single Channel with two Inputs: Normal Input = Clean to Overdrive, Low Input = Clean
FOOTSWITCHABLE FUNCTIONS: Reverb (Footswitch & Cable sold separately)
WEIGHT: 23 Lbs.
DIMENSIONS: 8 3/4” H x 16 1/4” W x 10” D
FORMAT: Head
AMPLIFIER FEATURES
AMP TYPE: Tube
CHASSIS MATERIAL: Aluminum
RECTIFIER TYPE: Silicon Diodes
PREAMP TUBES: 5x Mesa 12AX7 & 1x Mesa 12AT7
POWER AMP TUBES: 2x Mesa 6V6
MAINTENANCE FREE FIXED BIAS: Fixed Bias (20- & 10-Watt Modes) & Cathode Bias (1-Watt Mode) both provide consistent, maintenance-free performance
WATTAGE(S): 1, 10, or 20 Watts
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 three power, two operating-classes, and three wiring configuration options via one 3-Way Power Switch - Choose from the following power options:
20 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Pentode – Fixed Bias
10 Watts - 2x6V6 Class A/B Triode – Fixed Bias
1 Watt - 1x6V6 Pentode, Single-Ended Class A – Cathode Bias
CHANNEL CONTROLS: Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb and Master
REVERB / EFFECTS & BYPASS OPTIONS: All-Tube, Spring Reverb
EFFECTS LOOP & BYPASS OPTIONS: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop
EXTERNAL SWITCHING JACK OPTIONS AND/OR MIDI: External Switching Jack for Reverb On/Off (Reverb Footswitch and Cable sold separately)
SPEAKER OUTPUTS: One 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm
FOOTSWITCH: Optional - 1 Button Footswitch (Reverb) & Cable (Sold Separately)
SLIPCOVER: Included - Fitted Slip Cover
CABINET FEATURES
CABINET MATERIAL: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
STANDARD FINISH OPTIONS (no extra cost): Choice of Cream Bronco Vinyl, Cream/Tan Weave Jute Grille, Brown Handle & Corners (STANDARD) or Black Bronco or Black Taurus Vinyl, Black Jute Grille, Black Handle & Corners
CUSTOM FINISH OPTIONS: See Custom Finish Gallery
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