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Important Safety Instructions

Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes

This symbol warns the user of dangerous voltage levels
localized within the enclosure.

Este símbolo advierte al usuario que en el interior de lacarcasa hay niveles peligrosos de voltaje.

This symbol advises the user to read all accompanying
literature for safe operation of the unit.

Este símbolo advierte al usuario que lea toda la
documentación adjunta para utilizar la unidad con
seguridad.

∆ Read, retain, and follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.
∆ Only connect the power supply cord to an earth grounded AC
receptacle in accordance with the voltage and frequency ratings
listed under INPUT POWER on the rear panel of this product.
∆ WARNING: To prevent damage, fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
∆ Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the unit exterior(use a damp cloth only). Wait until the unit is completely dry
before reconnecting it to power.
∆ Maintain at least 6 inches (15.25 cm)of unobstructed air spacebehind the unit to allow for proper ventilation and cooling of theunit.
∆ This product should be located away from heat sources such asradiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.
∆ This product may be equipped with a polarized plug (one blade
wider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you are unable
to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of thisplug.
∆ Protect the power supply cord from being pinched or abraded.
∆ This product should only be used with a cart or stand that isrecommended by the manufacturer.
∆ The power supply cord of this product should be unplugged fromthe outlet when left unused for a long period of time, or during
electrical storms.
∆ This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel
when: the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; orobjects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled onto the product;or the product has been exposed to rain; or the product does notappear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change inperformance; or the product has been dropped, or the enclosuredamaged.

∆ Lea las atentamente instrucciones y sígalas al pie de la letra.
Tenga en cuenta todas las instrucciones.
∆ Conecte únicamente el cable de alimentación eléctrica a una
toma de CA de acuerdo con las especificaciones de voltaje yfrecuencia que se indican en la potencia de entrada INPUTPOWER del panel posterior de este producto.
∆ ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar daños, incendios y descargas
eléctricas, no exponga esta unidad a la lluvia ni a la humedad.
∆ Antes de limpiar el exterior de la unidad, desconecte el cable dealimentación (utilícese únicamente un paño húmedo). Deje quela unidad se seque completamente antes de volver a conectarlaa la corriente.
∆ Para una ventilación y refrigeración adecuadas, deje un espaciomínimo de 15.25 cm detrás de la unidad.
∆ Este producto deberá estar situado lejos de fuentes de calor
tales como radiadores, registros de calefacción u otros
productos que generen calor.
∆ Es posible que este producto esté equipado con un enchufepolarizado (un blade más ancho que el otro). Esta es una
función de seguridad. Si no puede introducir el enchufe dentro
de la toma de corriente, póngase en contacto con un electricistapara que la cambie ya que podría estar anticuada. No anule elpropósito de seguridad de este enchufe.
∆ Tenga cuidado de que el cable de alimentación no se pinche ni
se erosione.
∆ Este producto sólo se debe utilizar con el soporte recomendado
por el fabricante.
∆ El cable de alimentación de este producto deberá estar
desconectado de la toma de corriente cuando no se vaya autilizar durante un período de tiempo largo o en caso detormenta eléctrica.
∆ Este producto deberá ser reparado por personal cualificado si:
el cable de alimentación o el enchufe están dañados, ha caído
algún objeto o se ha derramado líquido encima, el producto ha
estado expuesto a la lluvia, no funciona normalmente o muestra
signos de cambio en el rendimiento, ha sufrido algún golpe o lacaja esta dañada.

∆ Do not drip nor splash liquids, nor place liquid filled containers on
the unit.

∆ Evite que goteen o salpiquen líquidos y no coloque recipientes
con líquidos sobre la unidad.

∆ CAUTION: No user serviceable parts inside, refer servicing toqualified personnel only.

∆ PRECAUCIÓN: Contiene piezas cuyo mantenimiento no lo
puede realizar el usuario, sino sólo personal cualificado.

∆ SWR amplifiers and loudspeaker systems are capable ofproducing very high sound pressure levels which may cause
temporary or permanent hearing damage. Use care whensetting and adjusting volume levels during use.
∆ Hazardous voltages may be present within the cabinet even when
the power switch is off and the power cord is connected. Therefore,
disconnect the power cord from the rear panel power inlet before
servicing. The power inlet must remain readily operable.

∆ Los amplificadores y altavoces SWR pueden producir niveles depresión acústica muy elevados, que pueden provocar daños
temporales o permanenetes en el oído. Utilice la precaución alajustar el volumen nivela.
∆ Es posible que haya cargas eléctricas peligrosas dentro de lacaja, aunque se haya apagado, mientras esté conectado el cablede alimentación. Por tanto, se debe desconectar el cable dealimentación del panel posterior antes de proceder a su
reparación o mantenimiento. La toma de corriente debe
permanecer preparada para su funcionamiento.

INTRODUCTIONCONGRATULATIONS...
…you are now the proud owner of an SWR California Blonde acoustic instrument amplifier! Please read this entire manual carefully sothat you can fully realize the potential of the California Blonde.
MADE IN THE U.S.A.!
SWR amplification is handmade and individually tested in the United States. Everyone at SWR sincerely hopes that you are satisfied
with your recent purchase, as we are extremely proud of the quality and attention that goes into each and every SWR product. We
truly hope that your purchase of an SWR helps bring out the best in your playing and adds to your enjoyment of music.
Thanks for choosing SWR!

The amplifier packaging should include the following items:(1) Owner’s Manual(1) AC Power Cord
(1) Warranty/Product Registration FormCALIFORNIA BLONDE SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT
120 Watts @ 8 ohms (internal speaker only)
160 Watts @ 4 ohms (using an 8 ohm extension speaker)
SPEAKERS
1- 12" stamped frame woofer, 200 watts, 8 ohm impedance1- high frequency supertweeter, 25 watts, 16 ohms (crossover point fixed at 4kHz)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
30Hz to 16kHz.
CABINET
Made from a combination of plywood and particle board. Interlocking dado and rabbet joints, glued and nailed. Covered in a“sandstone” vinyl covering. Metal corners. Comes with our “Texas Bar Proof” powdercoated speaker grill. Front slot port located atbottom.
One top strap handle and one spring loaded handle on the bottom. For better monitoring, tilt the cabinet back and extend the bottom
handle. Then lower the cabinet down, resting it on the rubber handle.

DIMENSIONS: 24" H x 14.5" W x 14.5" D
WEIGHT: 50 lbs.

FRONT PANEL FEATURES• Instrument Input Jack• Stereo Input Jack• Tuner Out Jack• Balanced Mic Input Jack
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• Gain Controls with LED Overload Indicator and Pull Phase• Aural Enhancer Control (Channel 1)• Bass Controls• Mid Range Level Controls• Treble Controls• Effects Blend Controls• Reverb Control• Master Volume Control• Power On/Off Switch

REAR PANEL FEATURES• Line Fuse
• A/C Power Cord Receptacle• Stereo Headphones Jack• Effects Send Jacks• Effects Return Jacks• Balanced Line Out• Line Out Jacks (Channel 1 or 2)• Post-Reverb Return Jack
• Reverb Footswitch JackCROSSOVER PANEL FEATURES• Tweeter Attenuator Control• Extension Speaker Out Jacks (SpeakonG and 1/4")

GETTING STARTED
Remove the AC cable from the accessory pack and connect it from the amplifier to a standard wall outlet. Make sure that the Gainand Master Volume controls are set to the minimum position (fully counter-clockwise). Locate the power switch on the right sideof the front of the unit and turn on the amplifier. Upon powering up, don’t be surprised if you hear a small pop. This is absolutely
normal.
Plug your instrument into the desired input jack (refer to “Front Panel Features” for greater detail). Turn your instrument’s volume up
to at least 75% of maximum and slowly adjust the gain control. Once you begin to play your instrument and you see the yellow lightover the gain control illuminate, back off the gain a bit. Now turn up the Master Volume and you should hear the sound of yourinstrument amplified through the California Blonde. For more detailed information, please read the entire manual carefully so that you
can fully realize the California Blonde’s potential.

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FRONT PANEL FEATURESINSTRUMENT CHANNEL (Ch.1)
INSTRUMENT INPUT
Accepts a 1/4" mono phone plug. The input “senses” either a magnetic or piezo pickup, therefore separate inputs or a selector
switch are not needed (as on other acoustic amplifiers).
If you should hear some distortion when using this input, make sure the LED overload indicator is not lighting and don’t forget tocheck the battery in your instrument.
STEREO INPUT
Accepts a stereo 1/4" phone plug. This unique feature was provided for instruments having a stereo output. For example, someacoustic guitar players have a piezo bridge pickup and a soundhole microphone. These combine for a stereo or dual output signal. As
well, some pickup manufacturers have a dual pickup system culminating in a stereo jack.
The tip of the stereo input gets routed to the instrument channel. The ring goes to the mic/aux channel. This allows the user complete
independent control of the tone shaping and levels of each pickup/mic system! The two are blended together at the end of the signal
chain. The Master Volume and Reverb both affect this blended signal.
The California Blonde can be run in stereo. Please refer to “Stereo Operation” located in the “Rear Panel Features” section of thisguide.
GAIN CONTROL
Proper use of this feature will ensure maximum signal-to-noise ratio (quiet operation) and unwanted clipping (distortion) in the preampsection. Whether you are using the Instrument channel or the Mic/Aux channel, the following procedure should be followed.
1. Turn the Master Volume to the “MIN” position. Plug your instrument into the desired input jack.The volume control on yourinstrument should be set at maximum (because we all know sooner or later it will get there!). Start with the Tone controls in the “0”flat position and the Aural Enhancer (if applicable) in the 12 o’clock position.
2. Starting from “MIN,” raise the Gain control while striking your loudest chord or note. If setting up with a microphone, sing or speak
loudly into the mic as you would during a performance. Find the setting on the Gain control that causes the LED O/L indicator to
flash. Now back off the Gain until the LED overload indicator no longer comes on.
3. Use the Master Volume to set overall desired loudness.
The Aural Enhancer and Tone controls can have an affect on the optimal setting of the Gain control. After you have set theseto your liking, go back and repeat steps 1 through 3.
To accommodate a wide range and variety of instruments and mics, the Gain control’s taper or action was designed to start slowly.
This allows finer control of the proper gain setting for your instrument or mic. In other words, you may notice that the volume changes
more rapidly after the Gain Control reaches about the 11 o’clock position. This is normal.
The Gain control also “drives” the effects send signal and internal reverb circuitry. Effects units used in the effects loops should be
able to accept line level signals. If your effect is being overdriven at the input, you can turn down the Gain to alleviate this condition.
Reset your Master Volume for desired overall volume.
PULL PHASE FUNCTION
This function reverses the input to output phase. In the “in” position, the output (speaker) is in phase with the input. In the “out” position,
the reverse is true. The purpose of this feature is to inhibit regenerative feedback. This method is superior to a notch filter as it does
not alter the overall tone.
If your instrument or mic starts to feedback, pull the Gain knob out to reverse the phase. It should be noted however, that the
distance between you and the cabinet is a factor. Depending on your proximity to the cabinet, changing the phase could actuallycause an increase in feedback.
Most feedback in acoustic instruments occurs in the lower registers. If ample volume is not obtained by using the phase switch orchanging your position in relationship to the amp, try using the tilt back handle feature on the bottom of the cabinet.You may also try
putting the California Blonde on a chair or stand off the floor.
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LED OVERLOAD (O/L) INDICATOR
If the preamp circuitry is overdriven or clipped, the yellow LED will light. To correct this condition, lower the Gain control. The O/Lmonitors the Gain, Aural Enhancer, tone controls and effects loop circuitry.

USING THE TONE CONTROLS
To get the most out of the Tone Controls of your California Blonde, it would be best to first understand how the Aural Enhancer(Instrument channel only) works, and how it interacts with the Bass, Mid Range and Treble controls. Think of the Aural
Enhancer as a variable tone curve. As you raise the control from its “0,” or fully counterclockwise position, you are elevating thewhole range of sound (lows, mids, and highs) at frequency points different than those selected for the individual Tone Controls.
This remains true up to about the “2 o’clock” position, at which point selected mids start to drop off. The curves involved here are
gentle, as opposed to the very extreme curves you can create with the Tone Controls. Most significantly for basses, the Enhancer will
help bring out the fundamentals of your lower registers without masking them with overtones, such as the Bass control would. At thesame time, it opens up the sibilance characteristics of all instruments without being harsh.
Most players prefer setting the Aural Enhancer between 10 and 2 o’clock. Try playing a chord and move the Aural Enhancer from one
extreme to the other. You should find a setting that is pleasing to your ear.
TONE CONTROL SECTION
The California Blonde’s Tone Control section is a three-band set of level controls centered around the frequencies 80 Hz (Bass),
800 Hz (Mid Range) and 5kHz (Treble). Each control can cut or boost its band a maximum of 15dB. Each control has a flat(center click) position that defeats its function. In this position, the tone controls are inactive.
For each tone control, rotating the knob counter-clockwise from the “center click” position will cut or reduce its designated frequency.
Rotating the knob clockwise will boost its designated band or frequency.
The Bass control works in a range that will be useful under most “normal” conditions. Its musical use might be thought of as a“fatness” control. The overall “punch” of your instrument will be determined with this control. With passive instruments, this will bestraightforward. With active instruments containing bass-boost/cut functions, more exploration will be worthwhile.
The Mid Range control operates in a crucial area for most instruments. Many basses (particularly those strung with roundwound
strings) and some pickups for acoustic instruments can have a very “honky” or nasal sound. Dropping the Mid Range control cango a long way toward smoothing out your tone. We suggest, though, that what sounds best when you’re listening to your tone by
yourself may not be what works best in a band or when recording. Sometimes that objectionable quality may be just the right “hair”
on your note to still have an audible presence in the track or on stage.
The Treble control operates in a tonal area that extends through and beyond the usual treble range. It may be thought of as a“transparency” control. Over time, we have found this approach to result in a more musically useful treble. Boosting the control will
open up the sound of a dull instrument, particularly in conjunction with the high end super-tweeter in the California Blonde. However, thisis also the range of string rattle, finger slides, pickup clicks, etc. Again, we recommend you experiment with the control alone with yourinstrument while finding your tone, and listen again in a band context, both near to and away from the California Blonde. Qualities likepunch, fatness, presence and bite can be fairly well spread out. Treble, despite the broad dispersion of the super tweeter, is a very
directional quality. Spend some time exploring what you can hear in this area as you move around.
EFFECTS BLENDThe effects loop circuitry in the California Blonde is a “side chain” design, the same concept as used in studio mixers and consoles.
The Effects Blend control mixes the signal coming from your instrument with the sound coming from your effect. With the
Effects Blend control fully counter-clockwise, no signal from your effect will be heard. As you turn this control clockwise, moreof the effect can be heard in the overall sound. When the Blend is fully clockwise, no dry or unaffected signal is heard other than the
output of your effects device.
This type of control and patching arrangement is very effective in reducing noise caused by effects units and in maintaining a morenatural sound. If your effects device has a similar control, we suggest leaving it set to its maximum effect/minimum dry signal
position and using the Effects Blend control for this function. Please read the “Effects Loop” section for more information.

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MIC/AUXILIARY CHANNEL (Ch. 2)
TUNER OUT
This feature allows the user to connect their instrument tuner to the California Blonde without having to unplug and go back and forthfrom amp to tuner to amp. The Tuner Out circuit is isolated from the rest of the circuitry and no other controls other than yourinstrument affect the signal. Being on a side chain (isolated) also avoids loading down of the instrument which can cause a loss indynamic range.
To use the Tuner Out, plug in a shielded patch cord from this jack to the INPUT of your tuning device. Turn the amp on and you’reready to go. If you don’t want to monitor your sound while tuning, turn down either the Gain or Master Volume, or position the
Speaker On/Off switch on the back panel to the “Off” position.
BALANCED MIC INPUTThis input is a true balanced XLR input, not a single-ended input as on some amplifiers. This input is DISCONNECTED when the Stereo Input
is being used. Input impedance is 10k ohms, and the wiring is American standard:
Pin 1= ground, Pin 2= +, Pin 3= – (minus)
The Balanced Mic input does not supply phantom power. Phantom power can be obtained by the use of an outboard phantom power
supply box, available at most large musical instrument retailers.
AUXILIARY INPUT (AUX IN)
This input can be used with a second instrument, unbalanced microphone, or any source not needing a super high input impedance.
Input impedance is approximately 800k ohms. This input will not function when the Stereo Input is being used.
GAIN, PULL PHASE, BASS, MID RANGE, TREBLE & EFFECTS BLEND
Since these features are all identical to the ones found in the Instrument channel, please refer to that section for proper operationand information.

MASTER SECTION
MASTER VOLUME
The Master Volume control adjusts the signal level going to the power amplifier, stereo headphones jack, extension speaker andthe internal speaker system. It does NOT affect the Balanced XLR Line out. For optimum signal-to-noise ratio, it should be used inconjunction with the Gain control.
MASTER REVERBThe Master Reverb control blends in the reverb with the main signal. The reverb circuitry is on a side chain as well, so thenatural sound of your instrument is always maintained. Rotating this control clockwise will add more reverb to the overall sound.
Reverb is introduced after the Instrument and Mic/Aux channels have been summed together and will affect both channels (unless
you utilize the Post-Reverb Return jack, which is explained later in the “Rear Panel Features” section).

REAR PANEL FEATURESSTEREO HEADPHONES JACK
By inserting a set of stereo headphones into this jack you will be able to monitor your sound or practice without disturbing yourneighbors. The volume level is adjusted by the Master Volume. We suggest you begin with the Master Volume off (fully
counter-clockwise), then slowly bring the volume up to your desired level. If you hear some distortion in your headphones that is notpresent with the speakers on, turn down the volume—you are probably overdriving your headphones and could ruin them. To practicesilently, set the Speaker On/Off switch on the back panel to the “Off” position. Any impedance stereo headphones will work,
however, optimum impedance is 75 ohms. Do NOT use mono headphones as they will short out a channel.

10 • CALIFORNIA BLONDEINTERNAL CABINET JACK/PLUG
This specially-sized jack/plug assembly (in the black plastic housing) runs the signal from the amplifier to the California Blonde’s
internal speakers. It should NOT be unplugged unless the chassis needs to be removed from the unit, which should ONLY be done bya qualified technician.
EFFECTS LOOP
Separate and independent effects loops are provided for both the Instrument and Mic/Aux channels. They are located POST EQ and
PRE Reverb & Master Volume in the signal path. The level appearing at the Send jacks is controlled by the Gain functions on the front
panel. If you are getting too hot a signal at the input of your effects unit, reduce the level of the applicable Gain control(s). You canthen raise your Master Volume to retain similar overall volume levels. By using the Gain, Master Volume, and Effects
Blend controls, optimum performance should be easily obtainable with any effects device.
Since the effects loops are on a side chain, their use should greatly reduce noise generated by effects devices (as compared to inline effects loops). Additional features of this type of loop can be found below under the Receive jack section.
SEND
Run a shielded patch cable from the Send jack to the input of your effects device. This jack may be used as an additional line level
output, in which case its level is determined by the setting of the Gain control.
RECEIVE
Run a shielded patch cable from the output of your effects device to the Receive jack.
One unique feature of the Receive jack is the ability to practice along with pre-recorded music. Insert a sound source into the Receive
jack (make sure it’s a mono signal). Use the Effects Blend control to mix the level of the recorded music with your instrument’s
level. The combined signal will be heard through the internal speakers or your headphones. The Send jack is not used.

NOTE: Inserting a plug into the Receive jack activates the Effects Blend control by receiving a “command” throughthe ground created. Therefore, only a mono (2-conductor) phone plug should be used.
If you are not getting any “effect” through the speakers, check the position of the appropriate Effects Blend control on the front panel.
BALANCED XLR LINE OUT
Being a “line” out, the signal appearing here is similar to that heard through the speaker system. All of the controls on the front panel,
except the Master Volume, will affect the sound.
To use this feature, run an XLR cable from the Balanced Line out to the input of a mixing console, tape machine, etc. This output isalso suitable for sending a signal to a house mixer in live situations.
Wiring for the XLR connector is American standard: Pin 1= ground, Pin 2= +, Pin 3= – (minus)
STEREO OPERATION
Complete stereo operation can be achieved using the following procedure:First, you will need an external power amp and speaker cabinet (powered “slave” enclosures are ideal for this situation). Plug ashielded patch cable from the Line Out CH-1 or Line Out CH-2 jack (your choice) on the back of the California Blonde to the input of
the external powered speaker system. This disconnects your chosen Line Out channel from the power amp/speaker system of the
California Blonde. The Master Volume and Reverb will affect only the channel you have NOT assigned to the external system. For
example, if you have chosen “Line Out CH-1” to send to an external system, only Channel 2 will be present in your California Blonde
speaker and therefore controllable by the Master Volume and Reverb. If you send Channel 2 to an external system, the reverse is true.
In either case, the volume control on the external system acts as the “Master Volume” control for that side of the stereo system, while
the Gain control on the assigned channel acts as the preamp volume control.
The independent effects loops of both channels can now be used for full stereo enhancement. This can be obtained by plugging in astereo effect such as a chorus, echo, etc. Use the left side of the effect for the Instrument channel (Channel 1) and the right for the
Mic/Aux channel (Channel 2). Don’t forget to set the Effects Blend control properly for each side.

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LINE OUT CH-1 JACKThis jack works in conjunction with either the Instrument or Stereo inputs. This feature allows you to send the Instrument channel’ssignal to an external system. Inserting a cord into this jack DISCONNECTS the signal from the internal power amp, therefore theMaster Volume, Reverb and internal speaker system are disabled.
LINE OUT CH-2 JACKThis jack performs the exact same functions for the Mic/Aux Channel (Channel 2) as the “Line Out CH-1” does for the Instrument
channel. It works in conjunction with the Balanced Mic In, Aux In or Stereo inputs. When using the California Blonde in true stereo
applications, you can now decide what signal is best to send to an externally powered source—Channel 1 or Channel 2.

NOTE: To achieve a “summed” Line Out of Channels 1 and 2, you have three options:a) Optimal: Use the Balanced XLR Line Out jack. If you need this connection terminated into a 1/4" phone plug, thenuse either a direct box or a line transformer (XLR female to 1/4" phone plug male).
b) Not Optimal*: Sum both Effects Send jacks into a “Y” cable and send the signal to the desired destinationc) Not Optimal*: Sum the “Line Out CH-1” and “Line Out CH-2” jacks into a “Y” cable and send the signal to thedesired destination. If you choose this option, you should know that the signals will not return to the California Blonde
unless routed back into the Effects Return jacks. “Y” cords can do funny things to your signal.
POST-REVERB RETURN JACK
You may choose to use the California Blonde as an all-in-one amp/P.A. Plug your instrument into Channel 1 and the mic into Channel 2.
Then you can choose to have reverb on either the vocal or the instrument only. To defeat reverb on Channel 1, simply run a(preferably short) instrument cable from the “Line Out CH-1” jack into the “Post-Reverb Return” jack. Reverb will now be present only in
Channel 2.
REVERB FOOTSWITCH
Inserting a footswitch into this jack allows the user to turn on and off the reverb signal present in the mix. For best results, use aquality shielded footswitch (available through SWR).
A/C LINE (MAINS) FUSE
The line fuse can open (blow) due to power surges or high power line transients. This fuse will also open in the unlikely event of anelectronics failure inside your amplifier. Proper rating of the fuse is as follows: United States and Japan: 3 Amp Slo-Blo; Europe(230v & 240V): 1.6 Amp Slo-Blo.
A/C LINE CORD RECEPTACLE
Accepts a standard A/C power cable (supplied with the California Blonde in the United States), used with almost all current musical,
professional and household electronic devices. If it does become misplaced, replacements can be found at almost any computer,electronics, or pro audio store.
Note: The rating for this cable is 3-conductor, 18 gauge, 10 amperes. If replacement is necessary, or if you wish tobuy a longer cable, look for the correct rating on the cable.

CROSSOVER PANEL FEATURESTWEETER ATTENUATOR CONTROL
Use this control to adjust the level of high frequency heard through the tweeter (located in the upper right corner of the speakerenclosure). A normal setting for this control is straight up or “12 o’clock.” As you turn the knob clockwise from this position, the highfrequency content is increased and you will get more “sparkle.” Turning the knob fully counter-clockwise removes the tweeter from thesystem completely. If you prefer a “darker” sound or are getting a lot of fret buzz, clicks, bow, pick or finger noise, you may want to
use this position. (This control will not affect the 12" loudspeaker, headphones, or any extension cabinet.)

12 • CALIFORNIA BLONDENOTE: We have found that most fiddle/violin players prefer the tweeter out of the circuit (completely counterclockwise). This can be true for some upright bass and cello players as well. Guitar, dobro, bass and mandolin
musicians like the horn activated. Try it both ways and pick the setting that sounds best to you. The Treble control’srange is very similar to the response of the tweeter and can be used as a “high end pad.”
EXTENSION SPEAKER OUT JACKS
We have provided two Extension Speaker Out Jacks on your California Blonde: one SpeakonG jack and one 1/4" jack. They should
ONLY BE USED AS OUTPUT JACKS TO ANOTHER SPEAKER CABINET, NOT AS INPUT JACKS FROM ANOTHER AMPLIFIED SOURCE!
For the 1/4" jack, use an unshielded 2-conductor cable, or speaker cable (NOT A SHEILDED GUITAR CORD) to connect an additional
speaker cabinet. Use a high quality, heavy gauge cable of at least 18 gauge (the lower the gauge, the heavier the cable). The
impedance of any extension speaker connected to this output should be no less than 8 ohms.
In addition to the standard 1/4" jack, a single Speakon jack is provided. Speakon jacks and connectors offer the best possible
speaker connection. They are far superior to banana or 1/4" phone jacks in that they not only lock in place and cannot become
accidentally disconnected, but offer a greater and more stable connection surface. If using the Speakon jack, we highly recommend a
Speakon-to-Speakon speaker cable. If your extension cabinet does not have a Speakon jack, you should use the 1/4" jack and asimple 1/4"-to-1/4" speaker cable. The Speakon jack is wired “standard” (+1/–1); Speakon-to-Speakon speaker cables are available
through most musical equipment retail outlets. Again, when using a single extension speaker with this jack, the impedance should be
8 ohms or greater.
If you wish to connect two additional cabinets (either by using both Speakon and 1/4" Out jacks, or by “daisy-chaining” two cabinets
off of one jack), be sure the combined total impedance is no less than 8 ohms (equivalent to two 16 ohm speaker cabinets in parallel).

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CALIFORNIA BLONDE LIMITED WARRANTYThe CALIFORNIA BLONDE from SWR is warranted to the original consumer purchaser for ONE
YEAR from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship, provided that it ispurchased from an Authorized SWR dealer. This warranty applies only to products purchased in
the USA or Canada.
This warranty is VOID if the unit has been damaged due to accident, improper handling, installation or operation, shipping damage, abuse or misuse, unauthorized repair or attempted repair, or if
the serial number has been defaced or removed. FMIC reserves the right to make such determination on the basis of inspection by an Authorized FMIC Service Center.
All liability for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any expressed or implied
warranties is disclaimed and excluded herefrom.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion orlimitation of incidental or consequential damages, so that the above exclusion may not apply toyou. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.

SHOULD YOUR SWR AMPLIFIER REQUIRE SERVICE OR REPAIR, PLEASE USE THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURE:

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Locate your original receipt showing date of purchase, model and serial number.
Determine the closest Authorized FMIC Service Center to your location. The fastest way to get a complete list of Authorized FMIC Service
Centers is on the web at:
http://www.mrgearhead.com/faq/allservice.html
You can also get this information by calling FMIC Consumer Relations at (480) 596-7195

3

To receive warranty service, return the complete product to an Authorized FMIC Electronics Service Center, with proof of purchase, during
the applicable warranty period. Transportation costs are not included in this Limited Warranty.

4

Defective products that qualify for coverage under this warranty will be repaired or replaced, at FMIC’s discretion, with a like or comparable
product, without charge.

For a complete list of Authorized FMIC
Service Centers, and the latest SWR
news, interviews, and more, check out
our website:

swrsound.com

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