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SWR California Blonde II Acoustic Guitar Amplifier


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SWR California Blonde II Acoustic Guitar Amplifier

The SWR California Blonde II is the long-awaited update of an SWR favorite!
The new California Blonde II is designed to meet and exceed the changing needs of acoustic instrumentalists of all styles!

Great for live work, solo gigs, stereo monitoring, non-PA sound reinforcement, the two-channel, 200-watt California Blonde II gives you the tone of the original SWR California Blonde - a longtime favorite - with additional new features including a 1/4-inch low Z balanced input, mic input phantom power, upgraded power amp circuitry, a tuning mute switch, reverb defeat switches for each individual channel, dedicated XLR outputs for each channel, summed Channel One-Two 1/4-inch line out, and superior patching and signal-routing capabilities.

Smooth looks and warm, rich tone make it the ideal amp for acoustic instruments of all types!

SWR California Blonde II Features

  • Mono & Stereo Inputs
  • 1/4-inch Low Z Balanced Input Option
  • Master Volume Control
  • Foot-Switchable Spring Reverb with Master Reverb Control
  • Discrete Solid-State Front End
  • 2 Side Chain Effects Loops (One for Each Channel)
  • Channel 1 1/4-inch Line Out
  • Summed 1/4-inch Line Out
  • Balanced XLR Line Out (One for Each Channel)
  • Summed Balanced XLR Line Out (Post Reverb)
  • Tuner Output
  • Tilt Stand for Easy Angling
  • Top Handle
  • Chrome Protective Corners
  • Bottom Slot Port
  • Blonde Textured Vinyl Covering
  • Vibration Free Speaker Grille
  • Tweeter Attenuator Control
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SWR California Blonde II Specifications

  • Series: Acoustic Series
  • Type: Solid State Acoustic Instrument Amplifier
  • Description: 160 Watt combo amplifier with the warmth and ability to reproduce the natural tones and characteristics of electric/acoustic instruments.
  • Power Output: 160 Watts RMS (200 Watts with 8 Ohm extension cabinet)
  • Impedance (Ohms): 8 Ohms
  • Speakers:
    • (1) Custom 12-inch Speaker from Celestion®
    • (1) Custom Eminence® Supertweeter
  • Channels:
    • 2 Independent Channels
    • Instrument and Vocal/Instrument
  • Controls:
      Channel 1 (Instrument Channel):
    • Gain Control with Clip Indicator LED
    • Push/Push Phase Reverse Switch
    • Aural Enhancer™
    • Bass
    • Midrange
    • Treble
    • Effects Blend
      Channel 2 (Mic/Auxilliary Channel):
    • Gain Control with Clip Indicator LED
    • Push/Push Phase Reverse Switch
    • Bass
    • Midrange
    • Treble
    • Effects Blend
      Master Section:
    • Reverb Level
    • Master Volume
  • Covering: Blonde Textured Vinyl Covering
  • Weight: 51 lbs. (23.1 kg)
  • Dimensions:
    • Height: 25 inches (63.5 cm)
    • Width: 15 inches (38.1 cm)
    • Depth: 14.5 inches (35.6 cm)
  • Cover: Uses Cover P/N 0066178000, US MSRP $39.95 (Not Included)
  • Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 16 KHz
  • Suggested Speaker Enclosure: Blonde on Blonde™
  • Introduced: 1/2006

Notice: Product Prices, Features And Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Notice.

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Steve Stewart from Fort Worth, TX, USA
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CBII
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Very good craftsmanship
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Recent purchase
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Great product!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Not a guitar
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Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
variable
Finish
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Perfect
Action
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Perfect
Jeff from Fort Collins, Colorado US
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AWESOME ACOUSTIC AMP!!!
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
It is hefty and well built, but easily portable. Have had no problems thus far and expect none.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I have had the amp for a only a couple of weeks. So far all is good. This amp is well built and this coupled with SWR's reputation,I am expecting no problems.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
This is a well built amp with all necessary features that make my acoustic guitars sing!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
n/a
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Incredible acoustic tone. Makes my Taylor T5-12 string "fill the room". Love the low z input for the Taylor expression system!!!
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Tough blonde vinyl cover, chrome metal corner protectors, and a vibration free metal speaker grill. Outstanding!
Action
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