NAD: Friedman Runt 50

SFW

SFW

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Picked up a Runt 50 today. So far I am really digging this thing. Much more “Marshall” sounding than the BE100D I had. I’ve got some nice Bandlands tones kicking so far. Pairs very well with my 1982 Marshall cab loaded with G1265s.
 

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SFW said:
Picked up a Runt 50 today. So far I am really digging this thing. Much more “Marshall” sounding than the BE100D I had. I’ve got some nice Bandlands tones kicking so far. Pairs very well with my 1982 Marshall cab loaded with G1265s.
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The Runt 50 flies under the radar and is totally underrated.
 
Dave has said that the Runt 50 is his favorite production amp in the Friedman lineup.
I agree with him.
For what I like to play, it's perfect.
Too bad I don't own one, dammit.
LOL
 
Regarding the demo guitar, the guitarist wrote: "same specs as Richies, but not a true Sambora Signature by Fender ;)I changed the bridge PU to a '78 Duncan and modified the wiring a bit..Great Guitar!"

Dammit now I want a Duncan 78. Again. LOL

 
I don´t know why these didn´t really fly when he launched them, at the time it seemed like everyone just kept buying the PTs instead. I´ve played a 50 a few times and thought it was cool.
 
Traded a Marshall Jubilee RI half stack for a Runt 50 and $300.
The Runt was a great amp.
 
Dave L said:
I don´t know why these didn´t really fly when he launched them, at the time it seemed like everyone just kept buying the PTs instead. I´ve played a 50 a few times and thought it was cool.
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Because the snobs had a problem with it being PCB and not handwired.

These amps really light up with good tubes/warmer bias, and even more so with a Hot Mod.
 
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I actually thought about buying a Runt50 for a long time. I kept asking if Dave could add the trump, sat switch, hbe -- basically all the mods of the BE50. I decided it was just easier to buy a BE50. A lot of people say the Runt has a more open tone than the BE series.
 
JohnnyGtar said:
Dave has said that the Runt 50 is his favorite production amp in the Friedman lineup.
I agree with him.
For what I like to play, it's perfect.
Too bad I don't own one, dammit.
LOL
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They sell pretty cheap on the used market.
 
Happy new amp day! I've always wanted to try a Runt 50 but never saw one in a store. If it is indeed more "open" sounding than some of his other stuff I think I'd like it.
 
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