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Old 12-24-2006, 12:50 PM
stevenapi stevenapi is offline
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Default SWR Cali Blonde - US or Mexican?

Looking at a Cali Blonde on craigslist and the owner says it's about 5 years old. He can't tell if it was made in the USA. How can he verify that it is US made? Thanks
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Old 12-24-2006, 09:43 PM
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If it was made in Mexico, it will say so on the rear panel, just to the right of the SWR emblem. At least it is on my CA Blonde II. I know that some folks say that the newer units assembled in Mexico are not as good but, mine has been a great amp and I've not had any problems at all.
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Old 12-25-2006, 02:59 PM
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I often think that some 'issues" are miths. One person has problem and broadcasts it far and wide and it becomes a "major problem" for all products. I will fall into line a little here in that given the choice of a new made in Mexico or 5-year old used made in the USA, I would choose the USA product. But that's just me and Lou Dobbs looking to keep jobs here in America.
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