Knuckledraggers, tell me about the Friedman JEL-20

[napalmdeath]

I had that one and was great and why I really think I'd dig the JEL-20 even more. Has more of that 80s thing i like.

Still have the Mini Jubilee?

 

[romanianreaper]

I had the JEL 20 and still have the red 1x12 cabs.
I hated the JEL 20. Disclaimer- I only played Strats thru it when I had it.
I found the Bass excessive. The Treble was ear fatiguing, IMO. I blamed it on the EL 84's.
The main issue was the excessive brightness. You had no way of turning off the bright cap (s) on the Gain channel. This has been addressed in the JEL 50, which has bright switches for BOTH channels.
I even blamed it on the 1x12's, but they kick ass with my Soldano X88ir.

Even with the disclaimer, it's nuts that it was too bright like that with a Strat. I've hear a few people mention the bright thing.

 

[jchrisf]

I've had one for a while now and love it. It's like the perfect Marshall IMO. I'm the same age as you and love 80s hard rock and metal. It does that in spades. I also think it is the coolest looking amp. It sounds so good with the Friedman 1x12 that you already have (65s?).

It takes pedals in front and in the loop very well on both channels. It's got some great cleans too.

 

[CarlF]

Even with the disclaimer, it's nuts that it was too bright like that with a Strat. I've hear a few people mention the bright thing.

Perfect for JEL tones, not good w/ a Strat!! At least Dave addressed the issue on the 50.

 

[cragginshred]

Used one live for a full gig season. Mandatory Tumnus or SD -1 into front end due to weird low voicing.

 

[romanianreaper]

Used one live for a full gig season. Mandatory Tumnus or SD -1 into front end due to weird low voicing.

Sounds good man!

I'm probably going to end up getting a Synergy but I think it will be the same idea, a smaller amp with that same type of tone.

 

[ZEN Amps]

Punch is important in rhythm and is more addictive than oversaturating small tubes into a loose mess.

Just letting you know this will be plagarised for sure. Thinking of using it as Xmas greeting message or for a run of shirts - you will be credited (but not remunerated) for your sageness.

 

[Smash]

Just letting you know this will be plagarised for sure. Thinking of using it as Xmas greeting message or for a run of shirts - you will be credited (but not remunerated) for your sageness.

Don't need credit for saying what we are all thinking. But one of those shirts would be sweet

 

[jchrisf]

Sounds good man!

I'm probably going to end up getting a Synergy but I think it will be the same idea, a smaller amp with that same type of tone.

I've also got the 20IR and the Bogner modules are also some of the best Marshall tones I've heard. I'm not sure which is my favorite.. the JEL20 or the 20IR with Bogner modules but they are both my favorite Marshall tones.