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Big British Tone in a 1 x 12-inch Combo!





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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 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.





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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-inch Celestion G12H 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 Features:


Versatile 50-watt, 2-channel all-tube combo amplifier with British voicing


An ideal amp for blues, rock, and metal


12-in. Celestion G12H 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