Which iconic riff are you cranking out first on the PLEX? Tell us in the comments below, and don’t forget to stop by Sweetwater for a closer look at the Friedman PLEX 50-watt tube head 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/Friedman_PLEX

I finally sprung for a Friedman JJ Jr last year and absolutely love it. I will definitely consider Friedman when shopping in the future!

This is THE sound

Bought this amp. Its worth every penny. Roll all to 10. Add attenuator. Insane. The clean is so good. The attack with the pick is spot on. I used a 2x12 greenbacks and 2x12 vintage 30’s. Sounds great

They're amps are pricey but worth it!!! Everything they put out shines. And they got stuff for every budget. If your serious about tone and want to be heard in a band mix. Buy a Friedman,i don't care what no one says. I've been playing since 1987. Nothing beats a cranked tube amp in the room!!!. Friedman should now put out a power attenuator. Something to soak power to let you get cranked sound at lower lvl. That would be amazing

I love the way Dave's mind works. He carries forward the very best elements of a classic design, and then adds all the things that he's needed to adjust over the years based on the necessity of building amps for touring professionals. This thing looks so cool, it does everything a plexi does, with a whole bunch of new tricks as well.

It sounds really good. I think a non-buffered effects loop, or at least a preamp in, is useful for running outboard preamps into the power section of vintage amps. Just a nice way to cover more sonic territory without having to fork out the cash for an entire second amp. It has never been a deal-breaker for me on vintage style amps, but it is nice to have.

I'd be cranking it to 10 and jamming out every classic Van Halen riff I can think of!

I bought my 1972 JMP 50w for $78.00 in 1987 it's kind of a long story but I got it !

Nick, that Kossoff tone really couldn't be any closer. Good choice!

Sweetwater demos are the best!

Heh, I recently ordered a Splawn Quick Rod 50. I wish I could buy this Friedman too, but I don't expect to be disappointed. Rock on.

@donh6886

Ай бұрын

I have a quickrod 100, newer version with old new and drop B switches. I also own a Friedman BE 100 Deluxe. I prefer the Quickrod for its rawness and punch. The BE 100Dlx although a great amp, is too polite for my style of music.

Nick, throw down some Grim Reaper riffs please!

Well, now, I like it!

I'll be waiting for the AC style amp.

This is the kind of amp I'd love to hear a Hot Mod V2 EVO on. Most of these plexi-style amps have plenty of gain for us classic rockers who grew up learning/loving the players from the 70's & 80's. We just need it not only tightened up, but with added punch, which to this day is the hardest tone quality to modify (via pedals anyway). Looks like a very cool amp...

@Steve410811

4 күн бұрын

The attack is tight. Not floppy. Even playing clean. I Practice scales clean and its spot on

I was expecting it to be like $4k. It's not cheap but it seems reasonable.

@hootowl6354

Ай бұрын

Marshall recently lowered their prices (as a lot of companies are doing now that the pandemic buying spree is over). A 1987x is now $1,900. So, Dave is facing the reality of having to compete with that.

@pCeLobster

Ай бұрын

@@hootowl6354 It does have a master volume on the front though. MVC is a PPIMV. I don't really consider an attenuator being necessarily part of the cost since no one is forcing bedroom or low volume players to buy this thing. If you don't play loud why are you buying such an amp? It's your own fault for "needing" an attenuator at that point. Obviously it's a very expensive amp but it's a luxury nonessential product so it's like, yea water is wet.

@stratty316

Ай бұрын

@@hootowl6354 the amp has a post phase master. it works pretty well and helps tame the amp to reasonable volume levels for home use. I looked at the Marshall and even at $1900 the build quality is not the same as the PLEX. SW delivered my PLEX 5/6/24... it's an exceptional amp. As with any 50W Tube Amp an attenuator is recommended to get the most out of it unless your playing large venues.

@hootowl6354

Ай бұрын

@@pCeLobster Oh, my bad. I'll delete my post.

I may be wrong, but I think the PPI MV design was George Metropolis’ concept? Maybe he also had something to do with FX loop Dave designs? I forget…. There was this guy I knew from the Valley that modded Marshall’s….Mike Morin….He was pretty good also. Dave nailed it. I like my Small Box, but this is even more tone-a-riffic! Killer amp man!!

Why is this thing so EXTREMLY expensive in Europe, not affordable.

The best pairing in this case is a Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander

I see Don AND Nick, I hit play.

Hard to beat a Friedman amp. 🎈

@evorussoulseeker9290

Ай бұрын

I mean it's a plexi basically. It's the literal sound of a Marshall Plexi which is what it was modeled after. Granted Dave made some improvements. I'll stick with my JCM800 2203

Oh my god I’ve never heard anything like it!!!! Oh, wait…

I may be getting one. I like what I hear

José Arredondo inspired master volume. Eddie Van Halen first amp tech.

Costs more than my car, but I can say that it rips man.

I need just 1 company to make quality tubes like they used to... Anyone?

@hootowl6354

Ай бұрын

What new products are tubes used for these days? Guitar amps. That's all, as far as I know. Not much of a market.

@SeemoreDunkan

Ай бұрын

​@@hootowl6354 I know.. I need a hero. I'm crying out for a hero with a tube that is right. Tube's gotta be strong, and it's gotta be fast, 'cause we've gotta equip it tonight.

I’m ok with not having the loop but I feel a line out (cab sim or not) is missing.

Does this amp take pedals decently?

@sweetwater

22 күн бұрын

Hi, silvel2edge. Yes and no. Plexi amps were used by plenty of guitarists who are known for effects usage (Hendrix, Andy Summers, etc) so they will take drive pedals and modulation with no problem. If you’re running the amp overdriven, things like delay and reverb could get pretty washy and difficult to use. There’s no effects loop so everything has to go through the front end. Thanks for your interest! Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com

costs 3.5 times more than the Sv20 in Europe though

@brendenrodgers7821

Ай бұрын

Any Friedman is essentially gonna cost more than the sv20. That’s like comparing apples to oranges

Yeah. If you really want to sound like a professional then you got to drop a little money. You get a lot for your dollars with these guys and you'll be glad you did. I don't need 100W anymore but believe me that 20Watt is loud af😮😂 when you do want to turn up😊

@SpaceJockey805

Ай бұрын

Dude, you couldn’t be more wrong. There is no “sound like a professional”. A skillful guitarist can make just about any amp sound good, while a mediocre guitarist will make a Friedman amp sound mediocre.

@mr.d.572

Ай бұрын

​@@SpaceJockey805 I don't agree with that. I am a mediocre player but sound awesome with better equipment and certain effects.

So this is really a 6 x12 cab .....?......@24:56 "4 Celestion greenbacks and 2 vintage 30s" .

Man ive already seen a bunch of demos, and nobody is boosting it yet. BUST OUT THE TUBE SCREAMERS PEOPLE, ITS MADE FOR EM. \m/\m/

I came here to see the adults play.

Terrible "Alright Now" copy and etc.,, etc. lol !!! Really.....

@brendenrodgers7821

Ай бұрын

Yea I’m not a fan of nicks playing. Very sloppy

@pbosche

15 күн бұрын

When I first found these I rolled my eyes. Turns out he has some malady affecting his hands/muscles…some affliction. So while not good, he Gets 💯 pass for plowing forward with something he loves 🤜🏼🤛🏽

Why does it sound so harsh,that's terrible