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SWR California Blonde II Acoustic Guitar Amplifier (160 Watts, 12")

The SWR California Blonde II offers fantastic sound to acoustic players. With the famous SWR sound and XLR inputs, the California Blonde II is a classic. 31 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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A long-awaited update for 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-P.A. sound reinforcement, the two-channel, 200-watt California Blonde II gives you the tone of the original SWR California Blonde--a longtime market favorite--with additional new features including a 1/4 in. 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 1/2 1/4 in. 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! zZounds is an authorized dealer of SWR products.
Type: Solid State Acoustic Instrument Amplifier

Features: Mono & Stereo Inputs

1/4 in. 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 in. Line Out

Summed 1/4 in. 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

Power Output: 160 Watts RMS (200 Watts with 8 Ohm extension cabinet)

Impedance (Ohms): 8 Ohms

Speakers: Custom 12 in. Speaker from Celestion, 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 in. (63.5 cm)

Width: 15 in. (38.1 cm)

Depth: 14.5 in. (35.6 cm)

Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 16 KHz

Suggested Speaker Enclosures: Blonde on Blonde
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
Shipping Weight: 56 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 30 x 19 x 19 in
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"Awesome!"
Sound: The best at reproducing the actual sound of my Breedlove Pro 25c of any amp I tried out and there were many. It is pricey but the sound makes it worth every penny. Overall: I will always search for improvements in any of my equipment, however I think this amp will be with me a long time.
Style of Music: Alternative
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"Great Natural Sound"
Sound: I have over the past 12 years I have either owned or tryed out just about every acoustic amp out there. To me the California Blonde II reproduces the Natural Sound of my 1996 Taylor 812C with a active Ibeam pickup better than any I have tryed out. A little heavy but well worth it for the tone. Feature: Has all any acoustic amp needs. If you would like more effects the amp works well with effects pedals or multi effects units. Has a great effects loop and you can easily D.I. to any sound system and not lose any of the California Blondes tone. Ease of Use: Very easy to use. Pretty straight forward. Quality: Built very well. Quality construction and Quality sounds Value: This amp may seem pricey to some, but there are quiet a few acoustic amps out there for more Bucks and does not sound as natural as this one. Manufacturer Support: Don't really know. Have not had to use so far. The Wow Factor: Visually this amp looks awesome. Not my wife but it its a "CALIFORNIA BLONDE". What more can I say. Overall: I love this amp and I think I will own it for a long time, however like all musicians I'm always open to looking at new products and idea's.
Style of Music: Folk, Country, Rock. Blues
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