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Friedman Small Box 50-watt 2-channel Tube Head

2-channel, 50-watt Guitar Tube Amplifier Head with Custom Transformers, 3-band EQ, Line Out, and Effects Loop
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Big British Tone!

Friedman Amplification's Small Box all-tube, 2-channel amplifier head 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 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 tube amp head is a must have when you need that classic British sound.

Friedman Amplification Small Box Guitar Amplifier Head 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 tube amp head 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. 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 are 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, then this is the amp for you!

Handbuilt for exceptional tone

Premium components and attention to detail ensure that your Small Box amp head 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 Guitar Amplifier Head Features:
  • Versatile 50-watt, 2-channel all-tube amplifier with British voicing
  • An ideal amp for blues, rock, and metal
  • 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 guitar amp head!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Tube, Handwired
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Total Power: 50W
  • Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7
  • Power Tubes: 2 x EL34
  • EQ: 3-band
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (speakers), 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: 10"
  • Width: 24"
  • Depth: 8.75"
  • Weight: 33.5 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SMALL BOX HEAD

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Rated 5/5

Plexi Party

I had my eyes on this amp for a few years and finally pulled the trigger. Should have done it ages ago. Absolutely love the simplicity of the layout. It was at least one of the features that attracted me most. The plexi channel is just what you would imagine. Very versatile and accepts pedals very well. The BE channel is massive and a boost pedal can take you to the portal of the dark lord! Cleans up nice just by turning the volume knob on your guitar down. This amp acceded my expectations.
Rated 5/5

Awsome amp

If you like Marshall cleans with just a bit of hair on them this is your amp. The higher gain channel is very good at the Marshall high gain and a little beyond. If you need support, look up Friedman Amps on facebook, send a message and Dave Friedman gets back to you quickly! Stellar amp, stellar service.
Rated 5/5

Old School Perfection

I've tried so many other amps and this is the best by far. Most of the tube amps today are geared towards metal players and I just wanted one with a great sound and not the harsh over gained amps for metal or wimpy too much headroom style amp that needed pedals. This amp has a natural old school sound and while I wish it has a spring reverb in it, still it's perfect for me and I just have to add a reverb pedal and maybe a fuzz one but it's perfect by itself. Two channels is enough and if you are into the British Plexi sound and with a little more mustard, this amp is for you.
Music background: Newbie
Rated 5/5

From BE50 Deluxe to SmallBox 50

I absolutely loved my Friedman BE50 Deluxe, but I was looking for something with that great Plexi tone and feel and I'm so glad I bought the SmallBox. It's simple and a thing of beauty. People always say my forever amp. I never bought in to that, but this is mine. It's truly a work of art at the highest level. So pleased. Finally, I've been dealing with Dave for a couple of years now and he's a man of his word and stands by his product. I feel fortunate to own such a great piece of gear and history.
Music background: Rock, Blues, Metal, Whatever sounds good.
Rated 5/5

Absolutely Killer

I was looking for. Different voice than my JCM 80's from 1982 which I had played since then. I heard this at the amp show and wow. AC/DC when cranked on the clean channel, full of balls and low end. The crunch or BE channel is where the searing lead is. The amp overall checks all the boxes. You can hear your guitar sound like itself, not just the amp. Works killer with single coils or humbucker. No pedals are needed. This is a plug in and go amp perfect for any show small or large. I paired it with a Friedman 4x12 cab mixed with greenbacks and vintage 30's.
David Friedman has helped me get out of thin tone and into the professional level tone. I'm looking to buy the BE100 Deluxe next.
He is a great asset to real players. He helped me immensely and I will tell you, he know what he is doing.
Killer amp. Buy it…
Music background: Hard rock guitarist
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