California Tweed 6V6 4:40 1X12 Combo Guitar Amp

The Home of Tone®

Fifty years in the making and looking forward to reinvent “Vintage” Tone, we’re proud to introduce the California Tweed™ Series. Our new Single Channel, “old school” offering aimed at all sounds Americana. Equipped with all the essential features you do need, none of the complexity you don’t and bona fide delicious 6V6 Tone in every viable wattage you could want. Experience an addictive, inspiring feel guaranteed to keep your hands on the strings, your ears wide open and your eye on the prize.

Quick Overview

Build Location Handwired in Petaluma, CA with the World's Finest Materials
Wattage Multi-Watt™ 2, 10, 20, 30, or 40
Power Tube Type 4x Mesa 6V6
Channels & Modes 1 Channel
Mode Voicings / Styles Single Channel with two Inputs:
Normal Input = Clean to Overdrive
Low Input = Clean
Graphic EQ / Reverb / FX / Solo Reverb
Footswitchable Functions Reverb (Footswitch & Cable sold separately)
Speaker(s) & Impedance 1 - 8 Ohm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO / Total Load = 8 Ohms
Weight 49 Lbs.
Dimensions 19 1/4" H x 22 3/4" W x 10 3/8" D

Amplifier Features

Amp Type Tube
Chassis Material Aluminum
Rectifier Type Silicon Diodes
Rectifier Tubes n/a
Variac Power Switch n/a
Preamp Tubes 5x Mesa 12AX7 & 1x Mesa 12AT7
Power Amp Tubes 4x Mesa 6V6
Bias Switch for Alternate Power Tubes Types n/a
Maintenance Free Fixed Bias n/a
Wattage(s) Quick Reference 2, 10, 20, 30 or 40 Watts - See Power Amp Details for more information
Built-In Power Amp Attenuation n/a
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.
Convection or Fan Cooling Convection
Number of Footswitchable Channels (or Modes) One Channel
Number of Style Modes Two (Inputs)
Number of Style Modes Per Channel Two (Inputs)
Types of Style Modes Per Channel Single Channel with two Inputs:
Normal Input = Clean to Overdrive
Low Input = Clean
Channel Controls Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb and Master
Graphic EQ and/or Contour n/a
Reverb / Effects & Bypass Options All-Tube, Spring Reverb
Effects Loop & Bypass Options Fully Buffered Series FX Loop
Global Output Level Control n/a
Global Solo Level Control & Bypassable Options n/a
True-Bypass Options n/a
Tuner Output n/a
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
Cabinet Simulation - Direct Live/Recording Output n/a
Headphone Output n/a
Slave Output n/a

Accessories

Footswitch Optional - 1 Button Footswitch (Reverb) & Cable (Sold Separately)
Slip Cover Included - Fitted Slip Cover

Cabinet Features

Cabinet Material Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
Standard Finish Cream Bronco Vinyl, Cream/Tan Weave Jute Grille, Brown Handle & Corners
Speaker(s) & Impedance 1 - 8 Ohm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO / Total Load = 8 Ohms
Casters Optional - Track-Loc™ Removable Casters