Mesa Boogie California Tweed 2:20 12 Combo
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Mesa Boogie
California Tweed 2:20 12 Combo
Product Info
Article Number:
589818
Brand:
Mesa Boogie
Model:
California Tweed 2:20 12 Combo
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California Tweed 2:20 12 is a seriously good-sounding amp, especially if you’re chasing that warm, vintage American tone. It's remarkably pedal-friendly and the Dyna-Watt feature is a game changer for bedroom practice. This is perfect for players wanting a Class A/B amp with a boutique vibe without the extreme price tag.
Product Description
- Mesa Boogie California Tweed 2: 20 12 Combo
- Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- 1 Channel
- Power: Multi-Watt 20 W
- 10 W
- 1 W settings
- Equipped with: 1 x 12" Jensen Blackbird Alnico speaker
- Class AB and Class A
- Power amp tubes: 2 x Mesa 6V6
- Preamp tubes: 5 x Mesa 12AX7 and 1 x Mesa 12AT tubes
- 2 Inputs: Normal & Low
- Duo-Class & Dyna-Watt technology
- Perfectly matched to pedals and effects
- Buffered tube FX loop
- Vintage All Tube
- Long Tank spring reverb with external foot switch (foot switch not included)
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 457 x 467 x 254 mm
- Weight: 16.6 kg
- Colour: Tweed
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Jensen Blackbird speaker delivers a remarkably articulate and responsive tone.
- • Duo-Class/Dyna-Watt provides exceptional clean headroom and dynamic overdrive.
- • Vintage-voiced preamp tubes offer a warm, harmonically rich character.
- • Buffered FX loop preserves signal integrity when using effects pedals.
CONS
- • The tweed finish, while classic, can be prone to wear and tear.
- • Relatively heavy for a combo, making transport a bit cumbersome.
- • Limited channel flexibility compared to more complex Mesa Boogie offerings.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
20W (switchable to 10W and 1W)
Tubes
2 x Mesa 6V6 (Power), 5 x 12AX7 & 1 x 12AT7 (Preamp)
Speaker
1 x 12" Jensen Blackbird Alnico
Channels
1 (Normal & Low Inputs)
Effects
Long Tank Spring Reverb (buffered FX loop)
Weight
16.6 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dyna-Watt essentially halves the power output, softening the amp's response and adding more breakup at lower volumes while maintaining tonal integrity.
The reverb is footswitchable, but the footswitch is sold separately. Yes, it's a genuine long tank spring reverb – no digital simulations here.
The California Tweed offers more clean headroom than a Deluxe Reverb and a slightly darker, richer tone. The breakup is also a bit more gradual and harmonically complex.
