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Friedman Small Box 1x12" 50-watt Tube Combo Amp Demo

50-watt 2-channel All-tube Guitar Combo Amplifier with Custom Transformers, 3-band EQ, Line Out, and Effects Loop

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Big British Tone in a 1x12" Combo!

Friedman Amplification's Small Box is an all-tube, 2-channel combo amplifier that brings you the best of British Plexi tones in a ready-to-rock package. The Small Box has all of the punch, sustain, and tone you'd expect from a vintage British amp without the unwanted harshness. The sensitivity and response of this amp will blow your mind. You can clean up or dirty up your tone with the twist of your guitar's volume knob. Powered by a pair of EL34 power tubes, Friedman Amplification's extremely versatile Small Box combo tube amplifier is a must-have when you need that classic British sound.

Friedman Amplification Small Box Combo Guitar Amplifier at a Glance:
  • Big British sound in a versatile amp
  • Handbuilt for exceptional tone
  • Dave Friedman: amp guru to the pros
Big British sound in a versatile amp

When you're looking for versatile Plexi amp tones, the Friedman Small Box combo amp is the way to go. Loaded with EL34 power tubes - a favorite of Sweetwater's rock players - and 12AX7 preamp tubes, this amp delivers smooth cleans, crunchy rhythm, and Friedman's famous high-gain tones that will handle any gig. With 50 watts of all-tube power, the Friedman Small Box combo gives you killer classic rock tones through a single 12" Celestion Redback speaker. Two separate channels let you create your ideal rhythm and lead tones. A global presence control and 3-position bright switch on the clean channel let you further tweak your tone to perfection. The response and sensitivity of this amp is amazing. When you're rocking out and need to clean up your tone, just roll back your guitar's volume and keep playing. No channel switching or amp knob twisting needed. Players ranging from Neal Schon to Billy Duffy to Chris Shiflett use the Friedman Amplification Small Box on tour and in the studio. If you're looking for the ultimate modded-Plexi sound, this is the 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 Small Box combo amp 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 Small Box Combo Guitar Amplifier Features:
  • Versatile 50-watt, 2-channel all-tube combo amplifier with British voicing
  • An ideal amp for blues, rock, and metal
  • 1 x 12" Celestion Redback speaker
  • Dial in your sound 3-band EQ and presence control
  • Handwired amplifier built using premium components including custom transformers and capacitors
  • 3-position bright switch lets you tweak your tone to perfection
  • Dual speaker outputs let you use up to 2 speaker cabs
  • Line-out with level control for feeding a mixer or recorder
  • Ultra-transparent effects loop for your favorite pedals
  • Includes single button footswitch
Rock the stage with the 50-watt Friedman Amplification Small Box combo guitar amp!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Tube
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Total Power: 50W
  • Speaker Size: 1 x 12" Celestion G12H Redback
  • Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7
  • Power Tubes: 2 x EL34
  • EQ: 3-band
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (Speaker), 1 x 1/4" (Line)
  • Effects Loop: Yes
  • Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (channel)
  • Footswitch Included: Yes, 1-button footswitch
  • Bias Type: Adjustable Fixed
  • Construction Material: Baltic Birch with Black Tolex
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 22"
  • Width: 24.25"
  • Depth: 9.5"
  • Weight: 52.5 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: Small Box Combo

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Rated 5/5

Rockin Ronnie Friedman Small Box 50w.

This amp was a perfect fit.I needed something you can crank and get what you want and not have to put it on 6 or 7 to get that tone you need without half dozen pedals. My amp of choice was Marshall until I met Dave. He knew what a cat needed to get the job done. I feel like there was time and thought put in to each and every amp. I used my Marshall with the Small box but I hate to say it, I have to tell the ole lady, she is gonna have to wait for the vacation I promised her. I'm getting another Friedman combo and call it heaven. I don't know which one I'm going to pair the Small box with but they are all so good it won't make much difference. Using just your guitar knobs is the coolest way to get your true tone. It only took me 30 years to find this companion.
Music background: Guitar wanna bee
Rated 5/5

Unbelielevable!

The most responsive amp I've ever played through. I've owned MANY amps over the years, grew up playing through a 69 Marshall jump channel, I've owned Boogie's, Marshall's, Genz, Fender, Gibson, Duncan, GK, Roland, Vox, Orange, Bugera and NOTHING does what this amp does. Period. Just do it. You won't regret the purchase.
Music background: Working Musician
Rated 5/5

End all be all!

So the Friedman Small Box 50 combo is kind of the end all be all amp. It has a fantastic clean channel and a beautiful dirty channel. It"s great for all kinds of music. The dynamics of the amp are superb! If you roll off a little volume on the dirty, you can get a great clean, even just playing really soft you can change the gain on the dirty channel. Their are a couple things that I"d prefer on this amp that it doesn"t have. One is an over all master channel. It has a master volume for each channel but not a global master. It would be nice so then you can get your clean and dirty volumes set and bring it up or down evenly. Also it is a top load head, so your dials are on the top, which means your effects loop is on the bottom of the amp. It"s kind of a pain to plug in your effects loop. It"s not as easy as a front loaded amp with your dials in front and speaker and effects inputs in the back. You can get massive amounts of treble, so I don"t use that boost. Friedman offers a synergy cap mod that kind of dials back the treble and gives you a hair more mid range. Also there is a Wildwood mod if you are looking to basically give the amp more hi gain. That basically is a third channel which is a boost on the dirty channel. In the end it"s a great amp with great options and mod possibilities. It"s loud too!
Music background: Guitarist/Bassist
Rated 5/5

Killer Amp!

Does the Marshall thing better than Marshall IMHO. Just plan awesome live. Sounds good on 2, sounds good on 5, sounds good period. Tons of low end for an open combo. Takes pedals in front well, and the FX loop is absolutely brilliant. I have long cable runs and there is no loss at all. Loud for at home but what 50w amp isn't. EQ is shared and can be a problem for some. EQ knobs work and you get a lot of range. I had Dave mod my BE side to be more like the Plexi side. Retains the lows and a tad bit less gain. Works for me. I use mostly a CS Strat with CS Texas Specials, or a PRS SC245 with it. Stout is one way to describe the feel. If you are sloppy it will not hide it at all. Never used the Line out. For loud outdoor shows this thing kills.
Music background: lifetime hobby
Rated 5/5

FRIEDMAN AMPS ARE NUMBER 1

First Of All, I Want To Thank You So Much Sweetwater For Offering Finance And Making This Possible For Us. I Did So Much Research Before Buying This Amazing Amp. It Is Very Expensive, But At Least I Am Going To Keep This Till I Live. I Live In Los Angeles 23 Minutes Away From Dave Friedman Amps, And Today I went There And They Helped Me So Much And Taught Me Things About This Amp. Thank You So Much To Sweetwater Engineering RYAN CLAPPER For Helping Me With This Purchase And My Previous Purchases As Well. Sweetwater Is My Number 1 Music Store. I LOVE MY FRIEDMAN SMALL BOX 50 Combo. :)))
Music background: Since 2003
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