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The Friedman Amplification JJ-Junior Jerry Cantrell Signature combo amp delivers the deep, dark and brooding tone of the acclaimed JJ-100 in a gig- and practice-friendly 20-watt package. Designed for Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell's guitar needs, the JJ-Junior offers the heavy tones that Jerry is known for. The JJ-Junior has all of the punch, sustain, and tone you'd expect from a modded British amp without the harsh top end. The touch sensitivity and response of this amp will make it one of your favorite heads. Powered by dual EL84 power tubes, Friedman Amplification's extremely versatile JJ-Junior tube combo amp is a must-have when you need killer rock and metal tones at reasonable volumes.





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Massive rock tones a la Jerry





From deep-tuned growls to hot-rodded rock tones, the JJ-Junior 20-watt combo amp delivers a wide range of sounds. Loaded with EL84 power tubes ? a favorite of Sweetwater's rock players ? and 12AX7 preamp tubes, this amp delivers smooth cleans, crunchy rhythm, and blazing lead tones that will handle any gig. A global presence control, a bright switch on the clean channel, and a JBE switch for an extra dose of gain let you further tweak your tone to perfection. The response, dynamics, 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, or use a lighter touch on the strings, and keep playing. No channel switching or amp knob twisting needed. If you're looking for massive rock and metal tones, then you need the Friedman Amplification JJ-Junior Jerry Cantrell Signature guitar amp head.





Handbuilt for exceptional tone





All Friedman Amplification products are handbuilt to exacting specs to give you amazing tones every time you play. Premium components and attention to detail ensure that your JJ-Junior Jerry Cantrell Signature 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 JJ-Junior Jerry Cantrell Signature Guitar Combo Amplifier Features:


Versatile 20-watt, 2-channel Jerry Cantrell Signature all-tube amplifier


An ideal amp for blues, rock, and metal


1 x 12", 16-ohm Celestion G12M Creamback speaker delivers aggressive tone with smooth top end


JBE switch adds gain, compression, and saturation


Handbuilt amplifier with premium components including custom transformers and capacitors


Bright switch and presence control let 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