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

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

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!

SWR California Blonde II Acoustic Guitar Amplifier (160 Watts, 12 in.) Features…

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

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"Great Natural Sound"

Visually this amp looks awesome. Not my wife but it its a "CALIFORNIA BLONDE". What more can I say.

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.

Built very well. Quality construction and Quality sounds

Don't really know. Have not had to use so far.

a customer from cox.net (2/15/2008)
"Awesome!"

I will always search for improvements in any of my equipment, however I think this amp will be with me a long time.

a customer from msn.com (5/29/2008)

Crate CA30DG Taos Acoustic Guitar Amplifier (30 Watts, 1×8 in.)

Crate CA30DG Taos Acoustic Guitar Amplifier (30 Watts, 1x8 in.)

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New for 2004, Crate is introducing an entirely new range of acoustic amplifiers. The technology in the new Crate acoustic series is unique, with preamp circuits you can tailor for piezo or active systems. Crate uses special studio monitor-style speakers with polypropylene cones and rubber surrounds in ported cabinets for tight, even bass response. Every CA amp has a high frequency component for crisp, clear highs. All CA models include a wide array of reverbs, delays, chorus and multiple effects settings.

Crate CA30DG Taos Acoustic Guitar Amplifier (30 Watts, 1×8 in.) Features…

Output power rating: 30 watts RMS @ 1% distortion

High: +/-15dB @ 10kHz

Mid: +/-15dB @ 400 1.2kHz (Contour)

Low: +/-15dB @ 80Hz

Input impedance: 1.5M ohm

Input sensitivity: 20mV RMS

Sens. to line out: 20mV

Max input signal: 10v RMS (28v peak to peak)

Insert jack: line out .7v RMS, line in .7v RMS

Insert jack input impedance: 44k ohm

Insert jack output impedance: 2.2k ohm

Line out output impedance: 2.2k ohm (Lo-Z), 2.2k ohm (Hi-Z)

Internal speaker: 8 in. poly cone coaxial with dome tweeter; 4 ohms; 50 watts; 1 voice coil

Power requirements: 120VAC, 60Hz, 50VA 100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 50VA 230VAC, 50/60Hz, 50VA

Size and Weight: 13 in. H x 15 in. W x 12 in. D, 30 lbs.

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"Very Satisfied!"

As mentioned above, it's a very cosmetically pleasing and well laid out amp.

Worth every penny, and I would buy again if something happened to it.

Beautiful workmanship,cosmetic design, and ergonomics. People in other reviews have complained about it being heavy, but that just proves that it's built like a tank. I expect it to last a long time, especially considering that I use it primarily at home and rarely take it anywhere.

Haven't had a chance to test the customer service. I have experienced no problems to date.

a customer from verizon.net (6/10/2006)
"Killer Acoutic Amp"

It just sounds sexy

It kicks butt

great amp, great looking, solid.

I wish I could add effects to the second channel and put the hall reverb on the higher end models, id play this baby for ever

Submitted: 1/31/2006