A long-awaited update for an SWR favorite!

The new California Blonde II amp 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 2-channel, 200-watt California Blonde II gives you the tone of the original SWR California Blonde—a longtime favorite—with additional features including a 1/4" Lo-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, a summed Channel Two 1/4" line out, and flexible 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 Instrument Amp Features:

• Mono and stereo inputs
• Custom Celestion 12" driver and Eminence Supertweeter
• 2 channels (instrument and instrument/vocal)
• 1/4" Lo-Z balanced input
• 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" line out
• Summed 1/4" line out
• Balanced XLR line out (one for each channel)
• Summed balanced XLR line out (post reverb)
• Tuner out
• Tilt stand for easy angling
• Top handle
• Chrome protective corners
• Bottom slot port
• Blonde textured vinyl covering
• Vibration-free speaker grille
• Tweeter attenuator control
• Channel 1 controls: gain with clip indicator, push/push phase reverse, Aural Enhancer, bass, mid, treble, and effects blend)
• Channel 2 controls: mic/aux switch, gain with clip indicator, push/push phase reverse, bass, mid, treble, and effects blend
• Master Section: reverb level and master volume

Order today and enjoy amplified acoustic sound that shines.

SWR California Blonde II Acoustic Instrument Amp Specifications:

• Weight: 51 lbs. (23.1 kg)
• Dimensions: 15"W x 25"H x 14-1/2"D
• Frequency Response: 30Hz - 16kHz
• Power Output: 160W RMS (200W with 8 Ohm extension cabinet)
• Impedance: 8 ohms
  
  

SWR California Blonde II Acoustic Instrument Amp

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Original Blonde

Posted by Flatus/Second Wind from Stockton, CA on May 20, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician, home recording artist

Reviewer's Play Style: Everything but Metal and Rap

I have owned my Ca Blonde for over 10 years. It is the original. I only rated features 5.0 because, not having used the Blonde II, because the balanced inputs and out-puts and routing capability would be wonderful. I play a Takamine classical guitar, harminica with a Green Bullet, and bass guitar thru this thing with equal beauty and power. For small environments, I wouldn't own anything else! No problem competing with my bands over driven electric guitars.

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Warm Acoustic Sound

Posted by Jimackmusic from Detroit on Aug 26, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Professional Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Variety

Played guitar for 42 years. Tried them all. This amp is lite, sounds warm with my T5. Best acoustic sounds I've heard. Vocals are clean, clear, with plenty of volume. Easy, quick set up. I can't remember ever having a product I've enjoyed so much. What more can be said. Buy it.

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The best acoustic amp

Posted by FNL in LV from LV on Mar 25, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: World Music

This is the best acoustic amp for small gigs. The 12" speaker gives you a lot of bottom and the tone and sound is very clear and defined. I have owned fenders and tried the Fishman. But my Talors and Martins all sound great with this amp. I have giged with it indoors and out, and it is able to project the sound well.

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