Thoughts on the Friedman BE cab

[atrox]

I just got my Friedman BE cab to go with my BE100.

I had a hard time ordering it, because every cab that i played with my old 2203 that had v30's in it, made for a honky mess. I read a bunch of reviews and watched a bunch of videos and decided to bite the bullet. also, knowing it has Greenbacks in it as well helped.

This is replacing my JCM 800A cab with G12-65's (she will get a good rest for a while). The first thing i noticed is how much tighter the Friedman is on the low end. It also puts the mid's where i want them (since the BE has a slight mid shift from my old 2203). Highs are brilliant, yet in no way ice-picky. secondly, i noticed that no matter where i stood in the room, this cab sounded the same. It's very 3D and non-directional. It just sounds huge and is the perfect cab for the BE100 without a doubt.

Thanks again David Friedman for building the sound in my head.

 

[bdm]

I had a nearly identical experience shifting from a 2204 through g12-65s to a Dirty Shirley with a matching Friedman 4x12. The amps and cabs seem voiced to match.

 

[sleewell2]

you have a rig most of us dream about, congrats!!!

 

[atrox]

you have a rig most of us dream about, congrats!!!

Thanks man. Only took 30 years of playing.

I thought I had the perfect rig with my 2203 and G12-65's, until Bill Kelliher came to one of my shows and started to tell me about Friedman amps. I blame him 100%

 

[RedPlated]

I have the Friedman cab and BE100 as well. I couldn't jive with the V30's in bottom. I like them on their own but not with the GB's in this particular cab.

I have Creambacks in the bottom now and like it a lot better.

 

[atrox]

I have the Friedman cab and BE100 as well. I couldn't jive with the V30's in bottom. I like them on their own but not with the GB's in this particular cab.

I have Creambacks in the bottom now and like it a lot better.

Don't give me ideas

So far, i'm digging the combo

 

[clcwarlock]

I have the BE 100 with the Friedman 2x12. I like this setup but I always wander if I am missing out not having the Friedman 4x12. Anyone here try both?

 

[atrox]

So i finally professionally recorded with the BE Cab. We mic'ed all 4 speakers. Played with mic locations on each side and picked the best side in terms of mic location and distance.

This really confirmed my thoughts that i despise V30's alone. The combo in a live situation is great to my ears, but isolated, the V30's sounded thin and brittle. The Greenbacks sounded full and 3D. I got a fantastic recorded sound by bringing in the Greenbacks and adding just a touch of high end form the V30's.

I think the V30's will get traded out for G12-65's.

 

[mxr2000]

I have the Friedman cab and BE100 as well. I couldn't jive with the V30's in bottom. I like them on their own but not with the GB's in this particular cab.

I have Creambacks in the bottom now and like it a lot better.

M65 or H75?

 

[RedPlated]

I have the Friedman cab and BE100 as well. I couldn't jive with the V30's in bottom. I like them on their own but not with the GB's in this particular cab.

I have Creambacks in the bottom now and like it a lot better.

M65 or H75?

Had M65's.

I've since gone back to the v30's and love em now. Go figure....

 

[atrox]

I have the Friedman cab and BE100 as well. I couldn't jive with the V30's in bottom. I like them on their own but not with the GB's in this particular cab.

I have Creambacks in the bottom now and like it a lot better.

M65 or H75?

Had M65's.

I've since gone back to the v30's and love em now. Go figure....

I do like the combo just fine when jamming, but that v30 mic'ed real turned me off from that sound when isolated. The GB just sounded so much better in just about every way.

I ordered a pair of H75's to replace them. They have just a touch more bite and low end than the M65. We'll see how it goes.

 

[technomancer]

Forget the cab, who did the artwork on your guitar

 

[atrox]

Forget the cab, who did the artwork on your guitar

Ha. My bass player did the Pyrography (wood burning art). he's an art genius. The guitar, i built from scratch. I'm a huge Alien nerd.

 

[MantraSky]

I have the Friedman cab and BE100 as well. I couldn't jive with the V30's in bottom. I like them on their own but not with the GB's in this particular cab.

I have Creambacks in the bottom now and like it a lot better.

I do know what you mean, my Bogner 2x12OS (8yrs old / V30's) sounds beautiful with my BE100, which Dave has Modified

 

[DennisJr]

I have the Friedman cab and BE100 as well. I couldn't jive with the V30's in bottom. I like them on their own but not with the GB's in this particular cab.

I have Creambacks in the bottom now and like it a lot better.

I do know what you mean, my Bogner 2x12OS (8yrs old / V30's) sounds beautiful with my BE100, which Dave has Modified

I am curious how any Friedman can will sound with my SLO. I have an oversized Mesa 412 with V30s and it sounds great, I know GBs are supposed to sound absolutely amazing with SLOs...so I'm curious!! I know Dave Friedman builds great stuff and has done his homework especially after his history with amps, cabs and guitars!! Such a rich and amazing history!!

Maybe he can chime in and suggest some for an SLO that might be better then just a 412 with V30/GB combo?!!

 

[sixstring556]

could anyone tell the exact speakers in the friedman 4 12 and the 1 12 example v30 65 watt 8 ohm-- Thank you -- I have the ss-100 its killer but need to change my marshall cab speakers thy are just not doing it for me-- I have put my amp on a friends friedman 4 12 and it is awesome-but am looking for the exact speakers-- That Mr Friedman uses Thank you-

 

[mxr2000]

could anyone tell the exact speakers in the friedman 4 12 and the 1 12 example v30 65 watt 8 ohm-- Thank you -- I have the ss-100 its killer but need to change my marshall cab speakers thy are just not doing it for me-- I have put my amp on a friends friedman 4 12 and it is awesome-but am looking for the exact speakers-- That Mr Friedman uses Thank you-

The Friedman 4x12 cabinets are loaded with 2 greenback speakers on top and 2 v30 on the bottom wire to 16 ohms . If your plan to change the speakers to make the Marshall cabinet match Friedman specs. Don't waste your time and money. Is far more than swamping speakers. you need a 30' wide,30 hight, 14 depth and Baltic Birch wood. best option is to get a Friedman 4x12.