Dave Friedman’s fingerprints are all over the signature tones of players such as Eddie Van Halen, Jerry Cantrell, and Steve Stevens. For over 25 years, Dave has been building, modding, and repairing amps for some of the biggest players in the world. He brings the same level of design and construction elements that made him the first-call for legions of touring pros to his own line of amps. The first totally Friedman creation was the BE-100, and this design has evolved over the years into the Runt series and the BE-50 Deluxe.
Amps aren’t the only place Friedman is making a mark. Dave teamed up with luthier legend Grover Jackson to bring his vision to life. By pairing Dave’s keen ear and knack for craftsmanship with Grover’s guitar-building knowledge, they are working together to create unique guitars that inspire, while paying homage to the rich history of the instrument.
The increase of modeling effects rigs has given rise to the powered monitors. Friedman monitors hold to the same classy aesthetic their cabinets do, and as you’d expect, they sound great. Pedals are another crucial component in the signal chain. Dave saw this as another area where things could be improved, and he took his expertise in circuitry and his refined ear for tone and poured it into a pedal line. Today, Friedman designs high-quality products like power supplies, buffer bays, and pedalboards, to name a few.
Friedman products are in the hands of artists around the world. For example, this is the amp rig for Bruce Watson of Foreigner. Whether it’s a rig designed to fill stadiums or a combo for the bedroom rocker, every product is tested to ensure tone and quality. When you play your Friedman, you know it’s going to work and that it’s going to sound great. Friedman products are designed for the player who is looking for the ultimate tone.
