Friedman BE 50 Deluxe

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This amp basically ticks all my Friedman boxes off. I am definitely going into "cheap ass" mode and going to start saving like crazy for this. I listed my Quick Rod and matching 2x12's but market being what it is it's not likely it'll sell anytime soon...
 
oldmtlhed":3phqo5yq said:
SavageRiffer":3phqo5yq said:
DAMN IT!!!! I just got settled with my amps and now Friedman has to go and pull some shit like this. Time to save for a BE50!

NO! See... you just got settled with your amps. So you are good! You don't need anything else.
You are all hooked-up. Be satisfied with life! Life is good. Be happy!
:D

Man if the BE or JJ were more affordable when I was amp shopping, I would have gotten one. The right deals never seem to come along when you need them. I MUST have it if it's a 50w version. If they made a JJ 50w, I'd be all over that even faster.
 
Not to rain on the parade but this is pretty much a Suhr PT100/OD100SE. You use to be able to order an OD50SE but it did not have half power switch. Im pretty sure I have seen a PT50 on the original series not the new version. My Classic + with the Variable NFB and Thump knob do the same thing in more of a Vintage voice..

All the OD/PT's can be had a very reasonable used prices now-a-days too..But cool to see Dave evolve the line and features for everyone!
 
Damn! I might be in, sounds incred spec/feature wise and sonically should fit (compliment) well with my two current amps. Did I say damn? Dayum!
 
That's why the Synergy modular line was created.... once you shell the cash out for their hardware or just use your own poweramp, you can buy the preamps for 400$ a pop. In a mix, are you really going to notice that much of a diff??
 
JerEvil":23a68vl5 said:
This amp basically ticks all my Friedman boxes off. I am definitely going into "cheap ass" mode and going to start saving like crazy for this. I listed my Quick Rod and matching 2x12's but market being what it is it's not likely it'll sell anytime soon...


The market is doing really well in the big picture.
 
mixn4him":1k2shfrk said:
Not to rain on the parade but this is pretty much a Suhr PT100/OD100SE. You use to be able to order an OD50SE but it did not have half power switch. Im pretty sure I have seen a PT50 on the original series not the new version. My Classic + with the Variable NFB and Thump knob do the same thing in more of a Vintage voice..

All the OD/PT's can be had a very reasonable used prices now-a-days too..But cool to see Dave evolve the line and features for everyone!

Except that having owned a JJ, BE, and both Suhr and CAA PT100s they don't sound the same.
 
Bxlxaxkxe":bqpx9yr6 said:
JerEvil":bqpx9yr6 said:
This amp basically ticks all my Friedman boxes off. I am definitely going into "cheap ass" mode and going to start saving like crazy for this. I listed my Quick Rod and matching 2x12's but market being what it is it's not likely it'll sell anytime soon...


The market is doing really well in the big picture.
Well fingers crossed. I'll get it either way!

technomancer":bqpx9yr6 said:
mixn4him":bqpx9yr6 said:
Not to rain on the parade but this is pretty much a Suhr PT100/OD100SE. You use to be able to order an OD50SE but it did not have half power switch. Im pretty sure I have seen a PT50 on the original series not the new version. My Classic + with the Variable NFB and Thump knob do the same thing in more of a Vintage voice..

All the OD/PT's can be had a very reasonable used prices now-a-days too..But cool to see Dave evolve the line and features for everyone!

Except that having owned a JJ, BE, and both Suhr and CAA PT100s they don't sound the same.
Well there's that...
 
JerEvil":3cancs9k said:
Bxlxaxkxe":3cancs9k said:
JerEvil":3cancs9k said:
This amp basically ticks all my Friedman boxes off. I am definitely going into "cheap ass" mode and going to start saving like crazy for this. I listed my Quick Rod and matching 2x12's but market being what it is it's not likely it'll sell anytime soon...


The market is doing really well in the big picture.
Well fingers crossed. I'll get it either way!


Atta boy!
 
Besides 2 EL34's what are the differences between the 100 and 50 Deluxe . My eyes aren't good enough to read the knobs and switches in the pics .
 
harsh59":3jcz6x7v said:
Besides 2 EL34's what are the differences between the 100 and 50 Deluxe . My eyes aren't good enough to read the knobs and switches in the pics .
I listed the specs above...

• Buxom Betty Clean
• BE and HBE channels with their own Gain/Master
• Revoiced HBE channel (bigger/more vicious)
• Fat and Structure switch
• Thump control (resonance)
• Response control (variable negative feedback)
- softer/spongier down low
- bolder/punchier/brighter up high
• 1/2 power switch
 
JerEvil":lnp3ir32 said:
harsh59":lnp3ir32 said:
Besides 2 EL34's what are the differences between the 100 and 50 Deluxe . My eyes aren't good enough to read the knobs and switches in the pics .
I listed the specs above...

• Buxom Betty Clean
• BE and HBE channels with their own Gain/Master
• Revoiced HBE channel (bigger/more vicious)
• Fat and Structure switch
• Thump control (resonance)
• Response control (variable negative feedback)
- softer/spongier down low
- bolder/punchier/brighter up high
• 1/2 power switch

A slightly lower cost.
 
SavageRiffer":b7jr07ek said:
JerEvil":b7jr07ek said:
harsh59":b7jr07ek said:
Besides 2 EL34's what are the differences between the 100 and 50 Deluxe . My eyes aren't good enough to read the knobs and switches in the pics .
I listed the specs above...

• Buxom Betty Clean
• BE and HBE channels with their own Gain/Master
• Revoiced HBE channel (bigger/more vicious)
• Fat and Structure switch
• Thump control (resonance)
• Response control (variable negative feedback)
- softer/spongier down low
- bolder/punchier/brighter up high
• 1/2 power switch

A slightly lower cost.
That too!
 
I'm sure this amp will be amazing!! I love that Mr Friedman continues to create new tonal choices for us all to explore. It's a great time to be a guitar player!!!
 
Thanks guys . Could we change that slightly lower cost to a lot lower cost HAHA
 
Actually hearing one might help but the specs seem very nice if it truly goes from Betty clean to vicious. I have been waiting for a really vicious Friedman in a lower wattage with the hot rodded Marshall Friedman tone, if it sounds like that. To me the Runts left me feeling meh and I was hoping they would be higher gain on those channels.
 
I just hope it isn't in the gigantopithicus headshell.

The switch to the left of the power plug....is that a half power switch?
 
PBGas":p86g305j said:
I just hope it isn't in the gigantopithicus headshell.

The switch to the left of the power plug....is that a half power switch?
It is...
 
What about the Runt 50?
Very affordable and sounds Great!!
No love for them? ?
 

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