What to get for my Friedman 1x12’s

[srommes]

That sounds interesting, 3 channels you say ?

Yes, that’s what the man himself, stated. Will be introduced at winter NAMM.

 

[Jdub]

That’s a great amp. I got my eye on that as well.

I liked the Astro 20. Have you tried the Helios JB45? It seems that would be an amp you might like. Vintage character, tons of variations of Marshall and modded Marshall tones, but can also be dialed in with smoother tones more like the XTC with the "modern switch" on the back.. I had UU, Snorkler and JB 45 simultaneously and the JB45 was my favorite and most useful to me playing mostly 70's and early 80's hard rock. (pre hair metal 80's ).

 

[CarlF]

I liked the Astro 20. Have you tried the Helios JB45? It seems that would be an amp you might like. Vintage character, tons of variations of Marshall and modded Marshall tones, but can also be dialed in with smoother tones more like the XTC with the "modern switch" on the back.. I had UU, Snorkler and JB 45 simultaneously and the JB45 was my favorite and most useful to me playing mostly 70's and early 80's hard rock. (pre hair metal 80's ).

I gotta watch more videos on the JB 45. That’s an interesting amp. I need a good Marshall style with varying degrees of gain to run my Frank Marino pedals into.

 

[Jdub]

I gotta watch more videos on the JB 45. That’s an interesting amp. I need a good Marshall style with varying degrees of gain to run my Frank Marino pedals into.

The green channel is a great pedal platform. There are not many videos or clips out there from what I can see. Bxlxaxkxe did a real good demo as did Rappaport but you have probably seen/heard those?

 

[harddriver]

I gotta watch more videos on the JB 45. That’s an interesting amp. I need a good Marshall style with varying degrees of gain to run my Frank Marino pedals into.

Since you want something more Marshally but with more gain if needed and a loop, I think those MGL 50 watters might be the animal you are looking for Carl. I'm guessing the MGL should take pedals well but I haven't played one I'm only going by clips and these amps have everything I like about my Marshalls.

Since you have all your plexi needs covered with the Suhr SL67 then the 2204/2203 platform of the MGL would fill the niche you seem to be looking for.

 

[CarlF]

The green channel is a great pedal platform. There are not many videos or clips out there from what I can see. Bxlxaxkxe did a real good demo as did Rappaport but you have probably seen/heard those?

I watched a few demos. Great sounding amp, for sure.

 

[CarlF]

Since you want something more Marshally but with more gain if needed and a loop, I think those MGL 50 watters might be the animal you are looking for Carl. I'm guessing the MGL should take pedals well but I haven't played one I'm only going by clips and these amps have everything I like about my Marshalls.

Since you have all your plexi needs covered with the Suhr SL67 then the 2204/2203 platform of the MGL would fill the niche you seem to be looking for.

The MGL is a top choice. I grew up with the 50 and 100 watt early Marshall MV heads, and that WAS my sound.
Even cooler is they do the cosmetics of that head. There was a custom-tolex Blue MGL head that looked awesome.
There are YT demos by some guy named Jordan Steele that are killer.

 

[Jeff Hilligan]

I love my classic lead 80 in mine

 

[the4thlast1]

I liked the Astro 20. Have you tried the Helios JB45? It seems that would be an amp you might like. Vintage character, tons of variations of Marshall and modded Marshall tones, but can also be dialed in with smoother tones more like the XTC with the "modern switch" on the back.. I had UU, Snorkler and JB 45 simultaneously and the JB45 was my favorite and most useful to me playing mostly 70's and early 80's hard rock. (pre hair metal 80's ).

What’s the lowend like on the JB45 , is it tight and clear or more thick and wooly / fuzzy.?

 

[Jdub]

What’s the lowend like on the JB45 , is it tight and clear or more thick and wooly / fuzzy.?

It is a vintage voiced amp and has great clarity and lots of voicing options but I would not consider it tight and clear in terms low end chug. think of it like a 2204 in terms of tightness. It will tighten up ok with a boost, but it is a Marshall at heart. Llike a having a jtm 45, and a 2204 and some killer switchable mods that let you dial in a huge range of tones.

 

[CarlF]

For all the help guys. I believe it’s gonna be between the Soldano X88 IR or the MGL 50 W.

 

[HowieJams]

One good thing, I have 3 Friedman 1x12s and they sound great with any amp I have used with them.

I currently have a Friedman JEL-20, Little Sister, and a Soldano Astro 20.

I see you have narrowed it down, but if you get a chance to try the Astro 20, it is a great sounding and very versatile amp with 4 footswitchable galaxies/channels.

 

[CarlF]

One good thing, I have 3 Friedman 1x12s and they sound great with any amp I have used with them.

I currently have a Friedman JEL-20, Little Sister, and a Soldano Astro 20.

I see you have narrowed it down, but if you get a chance to try the Astro 20, it is a great sounding and very versatile amp with 4 footswitchable galaxies/channels.

I’m thinking about it. I haven’t dismissed the Astro 20.

 

[lester]

I got the Suhr SL67. Might be too close. A JEL 50 is on the table as well. Especially since it's EL-34's and there is now a bright cap switch on the Gain channel.

Sell the Suhr. Friedman Plex in red with the white badge ftw

 

[CarlF]

Sell the Suhr. Friedman Plex in red with the white badge ftw

After the JEL 20 I don’t think I’d buy another Friedman amp

 

[HowieJams]

I’m thinking about it. I haven’t dismissed the Astro 20.

Try before you buy.
When I first tried one at GC I chose the Friedman Pink Taco over it, but I wasn't versed on how to use the Soldano galaxies.
I am so glad I revisited the Soldano.

 

[HowieJams]

After the JEL 20 I don’t think I’d buy another Friedman amp

For a while there I was all about Friedman amps.
I still like them a lot, but I could be very happy with just two Soldanos, one for each house.

I can see moving one or both of my Friedmans to pick up a Soldano SLO30 or another Astro 20.

The Friedman Little Sister sounds amazing, but is limited as being a single channel amp.

 

[degenaro]

Well I was gonna say the X88 might fit the bill, but seems it’s already on your radar.
I beyond love it.

 

[jchrisf]

Can the Astro do SLO tones?