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Friedman Dirty Shirley 1 x 12-inch 40-watt Tube Combo Amp

40-watt 1-channel All-tube 1x12" Guitar Combo Amplifier with Custom Transformers, 3-band EQ, and Effects Loop
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A Compact Rock Machine

Get fat and driving classic rock tones with the Friedman Dirty Shirley all-tube combo guitar amplifier. Based on the sought-after JTM 45 amp, the Dirty Shirley gives you a wide range of tones from smooth and clean to Friedman's famous high-gain tones. The response and sensitivity of this amp is amazing, roll back your guitar's volume control to for clean tones and turn it up for crunch and sustain. Powered by a pair of 5881 power tubes, Friedman Amplification's Dirty Shirley tube amp combo is a must have when you need that classic rock sound.

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An all-tube rock 'n' roll machine

With 40 watts of all-tube power, the Friedman Dirty Shirley guitar amp combo gives you killer classic rock tones through a single 12-inch Celestion G12H-150 Redback speaker. Ranging from shimmering cleans to slightly overdriven tones to pushed lead tones a la Zep, ZZ, and Eddie, this rock 'n' roll powerhouse has the tones you're looking for. A 3-position switch lowers your overall gain structure - the highest setting delivers the Dirty Shirley's original sound while the lower two yield phenomenal vintage-tinged tones. A duo of 5881 power tubes, a favorite among Sweetwater guitarists, delivers a punchy and touch responsive sound that guitar players long for. When you're rocking out and need to clean up your tone just roll back your guitar's volume and keep playing. If you're looking for classic rock tones in a compact package, then you need the Friedman Dirty Shirley combo amp!

Handbuilt for exceptional tone

All Friedman Amplification products are handwired to exacting specs to give you amazing tones every time you play. Premium components and attention to detail ensure that your Dirty Shirley combo will deliver the sound you want and need onstage or in the studio. It doesn't matter what type of music you're into - a premium, handbuilt Friedman amp has the tonal palette you need to create the sound you're after.

Dave Friedman: amp guru to the pros

For over 25 years, Dave Friedman has been tweaking, building, and repairing amps for some of the biggest names in music. His legendary reputation among touring musicians has gained him a loyal clientele including the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Steve Stevens, Jerry Cantrell, and more. Dave has created his own production amp line utilizing his sought-after skills and talents. Now you can get the same legendary amp tones as the pros with a Friedman Amplifications amplifier from Sweetwater.

Friedman Amplification Dirty Shirley Guitar Amplifier Combo Features:

  • 40-watt, 1-channel all-tube combo amplifier with British voicing
  • An ideal amp for rock
  • Powered by dual 5881 power tubes
  • 1 x 12-inch Celestion G12H-150 Redback speaker for classic rock tone
  • Dial in your sound with the 3-band EQ
  • 3-position gain structure switch for toggling between modern and vintage tones
  • Handwired amplifier built using premium components including custom transformers and capacitors
  • Ultra-transparent effects loop for your favorite pedals

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Tube
  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Total Power: 40W
  • Speaker Size: 1 x 12" Celestion G12H Redback
  • Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7
  • Power Tubes: 2 x 5881
  • EQ: 3-band
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4"
  • Effects Loop: Yes
  • Bias Type: Adjustable Fixed
  • Construction Material: Black Tolex
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 22"
  • Width: 24.25"
  • Depth: 9.5"
  • Weight: 52 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DIRTY SHIRLEY COMBO

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Awesum

I was sceptical like one should spending this kind of money played my new Fender and then my brand new Gibson Led Paul Blue Berry Burst and OMG everyone was as blown away as I was I'm sold not just on Dirty Shirley but the whole darn Friedman line it was WAY MORE THAN IT WAS SAID TO BE.
Even with head phones this Dirty Shirley is just the start it will be my carry practice and at home will soon be a stack full stack at that if you don't try this your missing out on true warm face ripping rock sound don't say I told you so
by Timothy from OFallon Illinois on
Music background: Guitar and Bass player

Timmy

I received my 40 watt combo dirty Shirley amp today and man did it shock me. I was worried all day wondering if I had trown my money away again because I know how they can docter this stuff up to make it sound wonderful when really it sucks, but boy did I get fooled this time. I unboxed it and it really dosent way that much and I said to my self man that sure feels light for something that cost 28 hundred clams, well I hooked it up with sweat beads rolling all down my face and back worried to death wondering if I had mad another mistake, man I hooked it up took abot I half minute to fix the settings and only had it on volume 2 and it blew my hair back, I said man ive finally found what ive been looking for I was like a kid on Christmas morning it is the best sound amp I have ever played in my life, every word they tell us about that amp is true. if you want that 70s 80s and country music this is the amp all I had to have was an echo pedal and I was ready to rock n roll. I give this a 5 star with out a doubt, don't hesitate to get this amp, I'm telling you its the real deal,...!!!!!!
by Timmy from wva on

Neat.

OK. So I first I have to put out there that my Sweetwater engineer warned me about this thing. He mentioned that it was a pretty rowdy rig. Oh boy, was that an understatement. So I plug in my LP Traditional and hit an open A cord. I am still grinning several hours later. I couldn't make this thing sound bad. When I brought the bass up past noon it felt just like standing in front of a kick drum. Tight and focused and huge. So it does the LP thing. I decided to plug in my Tele and see what happened there. The neck pickup sounded like a warm safe place that if I was a child that I....Wait a minute. It was the sound of heaven. Warm and buttery smooth. I didn't even try the bridge pick up. Why would you with what was coming out of the neck? By the way, this amp really likes loud. And it doesn't seem to do pristine cleans. Shirley is dirty and that's how she rolls.
by Cory from Salt Lake City, UT on
Music background: Musical hobbyist.
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