MESA/Boogie California Tweed™ 6V6 4:Forty Multi-Watt Comparison

This video showcases the wide range of volume, clip potential and tones available from the Multi-Watt switch on the California Tweed. Gig-level volumes are available at 40, 30 & 20 watts, while the lower volume 10 and 2 watt settings offer authentic tweed clip, overdrive and grind, particularly when pushed with higher gain settings or hotter input signals.
At 40 watts, both rhythm and single note sounds are crisp, snappy and detailed. There’s plenty of headroom from the four 6V6 power section for any gig while getting some classic tweed sting and bite with the Gain control set above 12:00.
30 watts introduces clip and sag to the sound and feel, yet still retains plenty of headroom for louder playing and gigging. you’ll also notice higher frequencies starting smooth out and roll off as you increase the Master and power tube clipping.
20 watts provides the perfect in-between range of clip and overdrive vs. headroom for small club performance. There’s a familiar sag from the power section at this wattage, as well as an elastic bloom in the bass when power tubes are pushed in this setting.
10 watts begins to add a heavy haze of harmonic clip around single notes while high frequencies begin to roll off noticeably. Lower register rhythm and chording will begin to show rougher edges of power tube clip that work so well for traditional Blues sounds .
2 watts provides the potential to connect with reckless power tube saturation, but don’t count this wattage out for addictive, expressive single note lead tones. Finding the sweet spot on the Gain, Tone and Master controls is worthy of exploration, especially in home playing and studio environments. This wattage setting alone could be it’s own amp and exploring the extremes of settings in this wattage is highly recommended.
Available as a 1x12 combo or medium 23” head, the California Tweed Series also welcomes two vintage-tuned, matching 1x12 & 2x12 extension cabinets that deliver the classic resonance of the Cali-Tweed voice.
Original composition played by Kris Dilbeck of Mesa Customer Service. Nash Guitars S63 with Lollar single coil pickups through with a California Tweed Head and 2x12 cabinets with Jensen Black Bird speakers. Mic’d with a Shure SM57, Shure KSM313 and an Avatone CK-40 Stereo Room mic. Mixed 33% SM57, 33% KSM313, and 33% Avatone CK-40.
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[@jpslette4194]

It sounds awesome. My wife is gonna be so pissed.

[@clemguitar63]

What's the deal, doesn't she want to be happy? Well, she'll get over it....if not at least you'll be happy!

[@AlexlStormont]

These new boogies are looking and sounding great

[@FloridaManMatty]

Currently have a Road King Head/RK 4x12, a Road King 2x12 combo, 5:50 Express 1x12 combo and 1x12 extension cab, a Blue Angel 4x10, and a Trem-oVerb head and 4x12 recto cab... Need more Boogie. I see a California Tweed 1x12 combo and 1x12 extension cab in my near future. This thing is ridiculous!!!

[@F.BERTOLOTO]

Essa nova linha da mesa boogie tá top demais. Show de bola. Abraços e bends

[@basdenchris]

0:18 Wow... That is the sound I want to hear coming from my amp

[@Sean-e5o1s]

I have deep affinity foresw boogie but as far as tweeds go I must say the tungsten mosaic and the tungsten Cortez 5e3 are by far superior and cost less ......my predilection for Mesa is sustained by the glory of their past models which I believe still can't be usurped as far as tonality

[@apophispnw5717]

This amp has the fendery sparkle the Fillmore 50 is lacking.

[@renzosilver295]

Lovely 6v6 played on a strat. Just perfect

[@brettvincient]

Love it! The 20 watt option sounds sweet, play the Tele next ;) P.S I made your Mark 5:35 Clean/Solo my Phone Alarm and Ringtone! haha

[@pdbordelon]

I have a California Tweed, Mark 5/25. and Trans Atlantic 30...Im thinking maybe live I should start running the California, in stereo via a Radial Twin City pedal, with the TransAtlantic - both amps with gain set fairly low/mid on clean channels and a really good OD pedal driving the front end and a Boss DD-500 in the effects loop - bet it would sound amazing!

[@masque1313]

this thing is incredible......I wonder if Boogie can write a letter to my wife explaining to her how badly I need this amp????

[@DSilvergun]

Man up.

[@masque1313]

Lol!!!!!

[@mftran]

Damn, I gotta get one.

[@gkott78]

Mine just arrived an hour ago. It sounds fantastic but makes loud popping noises switching the power levels. Not sure if this is common but it's very annoying. I can hear it slightly doing in this your video but I think those mic preamps downplay it a bit. At home volume the change in power gives a significant POP.

[@rrradiohead]

Mine as well. Did you solve the problem?

[@gkott78]

@@rrradiohead No, in fact I spoke to Mesa about this specifically and it's completely normal. Because the way the tubes are utilized in the different power modes going from triode to pentode and adding / subtracting tubes, it will have that pop. It really doesn't bother me anymore as I don't switch power modes often while playing.

[@rrradiohead]

actually my local retailer said too. its normal. thx for sharing. 🤘

[@DSilvergun]

Updated Blue Angel?

[@jasong546]

I liked 20 much more than 30. I don’t know why though.

@0:13 these 2 sided jacks are not acceptable

[@mesaboogie]

Ha! :)

[@guyguyguyjean]

I love the playing!!

[@josephcastro3058]

When did Trevor from GTA start playing guitar?

[@SalasKaleb]

That's messed up man.

[@mayconguita]

Sonzera, maluco

[@alexanderpalumbo4739]

Hey Mesa, great job on the amp guys it sounds killer! Any chance you guys could do walk through on the Lonestar Special? Something along the lines of what you did with the Mark V with Andy Timmons would be sweet

[@MyBichSustained]

I love options on amps but this option for tube amps can't be good in the long run....Buying matched tubes defeats the purpose for these amp options.

[@livzbel6]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻🎸🎼🎵🎶

[@Goku16053]

Top!!!!!!!

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Bring back the Lonestar, but smaller.

[@andriebayuajie6503]

Great amp 👍

[@Fabiomangano]

Wow Kris, great groove, very good. Great amp🎸💕💪

[@timslabchannel6650]

6v6 pentode?

[@delnemorio]

I like it if they had dark colors.

[@nathanlouiselle1513]

That they do, my friend. Played a blackfaced one at Capitol Guitars in St. Paul, MN yesterday. Juicy, silky, crispy, crunchy all in one.

[@CelsoRossatto]

😍😍😍 Oh my gosh! It's a time 'sound' machine!

[@wabisabi6802]

Can't seem to feel the snap on 6v6s.

[@Bluestar-1969]

Wow! LOVE IT! Sounds so beautiful! Would be perfect for me if it was a bit smaller, lighter, and maybe around 20 watts or so.

[@andriebayuajie6503]

Agree and more light weight

[@beeps123]

Angie Ann Are u serious??!!

[@richardvasquez8911]

Does anybody know if they make a 212 combo cuz 112 doesn't do it for me

[@itskyyuuuu]

Yer mammy doesn't do for me

[@harrybee3093]

Sorry- wrong video for my comment 🥵

[@harrybee3093]

Bohlinger is a nice guy but as guitar player a little limited.

[@tomolewine5743]

I've seen John play live in Nashville. The man is one of the best guitarists you will ever see. His videos are demos and not designed to show off his abilities. You have no idea how amazing he is.