Mesa Boogie California Tweed 4:40 Combo
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Mesa Boogie
California Tweed 4:40 Combo
Product Info
Article Number:
459926
Brand:
Mesa Boogie
Model:
California Tweed 4:40 Combo
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$3,518.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California Tweed 4:40 is a beautifully voiced amp – think Tweed Deluxe with more headroom and modern reliability. It’s a fantastic choice for players seeking that classic American tube tone, especially those who love a clean platform for pedals but still crave creamy, natural overdrive. This is a serious amp for blues, rock, and roots music enthusiasts.
Product Description
- Mesa Boogie California Tweed 4: 40 Combo
- Electric Guitar Combo
- 1 Channel
- Power: Multi-Watt 40 W
- 30 W
- 20 W
- 10 W
- 2 W settings
- Equipped with: 1 x 12" Jensen Blackbird Alnico speaker
- Class AB and Class A
- Preamp tubes: 5 x Mesa 12AX7 and 1 x Mesa 12AT7
- Power amp tubes: 4x 6V6
- 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): 48.9 x 57.8 x 26.4 cm
- Weight: 22.5 kg
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Jensen Blackbird speaker delivers articulate, dynamic, vintage tone.
- • Duo-Class/Dyna-Watt offers exceptional versatility in wattage and headroom.
- • 5 x 12AX7 preamp section provides rich, complex overdrive characteristics.
- • Buffered FX loop preserves signal integrity with effects pedals.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many guitarists.
- • Limited to a single channel, restricting tonal sculpting options.
- • Heavier than many combos, potentially posing portability challenges.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
Multi-Watt 40 W, 30 W, 20 W, 10 W, 2 W
Tubes
5 x Mesa 12AX7 preamp, 1 x Mesa 12AT7, 4 x 6V6 power tubes
Speaker
1 x 12in Jensen Blackbird Alnico
Channels
1
Effects
Buffered tube FX loop, Long Tank spring reverb
Weight
22.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Duo-Class engages a different power tube circuit, providing a more compressed, harmonically rich tone at lower wattages, ideal for smaller venues or recording.
Yes, the spring reverb tank is accessible, although it's a bit recessed; a professional is recommended for any servicing.
The California Tweed 4:40 offers a cleaner platform and a more refined, vintage-inspired voicing, while the Bluesbreaker leans towards a more aggressive, high-gain sound.
