'79 Friedman Kitchen Sink is in!!

[suhrimmetal]

She arrived last nite...had no power due to snow storm but had a little time(once it came back on) to play with her a bit

'79 JMP 2204 Kitchen Sink BE/HBE/JBE/SAT/C45/FX loop

1st impression..I am really diggin the JBE mod.. nice chewiness and deepness to it while still holding onto that 'grind' and focus that makes marshalls what they are. Jammed on this mod the most..sounds good in drop tunings, leads, chords aren't muddy or flabby.. Tight but with some sag if that makes any sense. Lovin it

My 2nd favorite mod was the BE/SAT( aimed at Jose mod)..volume drops a bit but crank it up and it's mid-focused, tight and thumpin.. I'll use the word 'grind' again..that's what it does. Plenty of gain and it's smooth and clear.. I can see me using this mod for all the VH to Skid Row and even into modern territory..I think it will sound killer in a band situation with the bass guitar providing the bottom end..this thing will shine and cut like a knife.

HBE mod is very similar to BE all be it a slight different voicing..I wouldn't say theres more gain until your crank it up and get the tubes burning..then she seems to breathe

Didn't get a chance to use the C45 much.... can say it adds some mids to make lead/single notes sing a bit more.

I did have my pedalboard hooked into the fx loop while running my wah out front. The FX loop is transparent and incredible!! Hit my Koko boost for extra volume while soloing and it just takes it over the top... 1st impression, this amp has lived up to the hype and I cannot wait to get more acquainted with her. Currently has sovtek el34's and ars 12ax7 which Im switching out asap to JJEL34's and JJ12ax7's....guessing that should round out the bottom end a bit more and smooth things out further...can't wait. Thanks to all the fellow duderz here for letting me pick their brains.. and thanx to Dave for creating this monster and corresponding with me thru the process. I am Friedman happy

 

[TIBrent]

So awesome bud, yeah that JBE seems like it was worth it alone!
-Brent

 

[The Hoff]

So, what's the word!? /

 

[suhrimmetal]

ROCK ... that's the word. Couldn't be happier. Wanted a killer, single channel amp with all kinds of gain...and she has it If I want to get really modern, chewy and compressed, I throw on the JBE mod..still focused and tight with some nice sag to it(but no fizz like the Diezels/Engls..not that it's a bad thing). Throw on the BE/SAT mod and you're walking in a Jose wonderland..I think I'll be using this mod the most..Perfect amount of mids w/ a smooth bottom end that still sounds thick and thumpy..Palm mutes sound good, chords resonate, leads are smooth and bright..not harsh or spikey. Throw on the HBE and you up the gain.. Very nasty and in your face...cuts like a knife..and in a good way...Both BE/SAT and HBE sit really well in a band setup. Don't use the C45 much...adds a bit of sparkle and gain w/ also a bit of low end.. I could see me using it for recording purposes during certain parts. FX loop is GREAT!!! No tone coloring or sucking in any way that I can tell. Dave's work is clean and inspiring... and he's a great dude to boot. My Friedman looks great, sounds great, and lives up to all the praise and hype. Looking forward to my 1st gig with it this Sat. Cheerz Ryan

 

[guitarmike]

What part of WI do you gig in? I am in the MKE area and would dig hearing a Friedman being played instead of me playing it. Its hard to really appreciate the amp when you are focusing on playing. Likewise, hit me up if you ever get to the mke area, we play as far west as Watertown, don't know if that is too far for you to travel.

 

[suhrimmetal]

Hey Mike...Im in the Wis Dells area. My band mostly gigs out around the Dells/Mauston/Baraboo area..just playing local bars/venues. If we ever get closer to you I'll be sure to let you know and you can come check out the friedman from the front of the stage All the best and keep rockin'

Cory