The new Friedman/Arredondo "Jose"

Just when you thought Dave Friedman had exhausted what he could do with the hot-rodded Plexi concept, here comes the Jose. Unveiled today, this 100-watter takes a 60s Plexi-ish foundation and adds a bunch of Jose Arredondo's most popular mods. The result is a pretty impressive range of tones, albeit all in the same general flavor and requiring a fair amount of tweaking to stretch out:


On another note, Mike Nielsen is great at creating demo vids. He's one of those guys who could probably sell suped-up toasters if he tried.

Sounds pretty sick.

Duane_the_tub said:

Mike Nielsen is great at creating demo vids.

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I agree. I always enjoy his vids.

Worth noting that Dave is paying royalties to the Arredondo family, making this a true signature amp. Dave felt it was important to honor the man in the proper way unlike others including Marshall who recently put out their "subtly hinted no-name modded" amp.

BTW, a 20 watt version of the Phil X amp is coming out soon also according to my local dealer who is trying to organize a clinic to coincide with the release.

wanna make sure i have my stats right: friedman mentioned it at namm and today is release?

that's not even my style of playing and I still want one

I can think of one member here who will definitely buy one and do twenty seven threads about it, lol.

Great sounds in that video, high quality demo. Always love when it kicks off with some actual playing and not just 10 minutes of talking about it.

There's an email signup on the Friedman site for when these amps become available - I don't think they're for sale yet.

Zr.King said:

Great sounds in that video, high quality demo. Always love when it kicks off with some actual playing and not just 10 minutes of talking about it.

There's an email signup on the Friedman site for when these amps become available - I don't think they're for sale yet.

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I signed up as soon as the site allowed people to. Still haven’t heard any further updates.

J50315 said:

I signed up as soon as the site allowed people to. Still haven’t heard any further updates.

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Same.

Duane_the_tub said:

Same.

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I’m hoping it’s a good bit different than his other amps. I have had every amp he makes (exception of the buxom Betty) and they all sound awesome, but they just sound too “polished” or “perfect”. It’s hard to explain. That’s why I ended up selling them all.

I’ll take a Soldano SLO 100 all day long

Nitro said:

I’ll take a Soldano SLO 100 all day long

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I love my SLO-100. My Wizards are my favorite for modded Marshall tones

Thankfully I have absolutely no use for a 100 watt valve amp. Where the **** would I ever get to play it in this day and age? I can't find a price anywhere for it either, and I doubt I could afford it therefore.

I look forward to the "watching TV whilst widdling" promo vids, though.

I have no use for ANOTHER 100 watt Marshall. Doesn't matter, I'll crank it anyway and to hell with what the neighbors think!!!

It's probably priced above the Friedman Steve Stevens signature model, which lists for about 4100. Too rich for my tastes. I'd still take one at a lower price. Like I need it....I really don't.

For my skill level, my MG15MSII Microstack is a luxury item. I really need to practice more, but buying gear gives instant gratification.

I was originally told $4000

J50315 said:

I was originally told $4000

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So way more expensive than the handwired Marshalls?

So far I've owned two Friedman's (a Little Sister and a Runt 50) They both sound really good but they seem to lack the bite and rawness of my Marshall's. Smoother, more refined..... great amps just not what I'm looking for.

Maybe I just need to try some different ones.

Deftone said:

So far I've owned two Friedman's (a Little Sister and a Runt 50) They both sound really good but they seem to lack the bite and rawness of my Marshall's. Smoother, more refined..... great amps just not what I'm looking for.

Maybe I just need to try some different ones.

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They all have that characteristic. The JEL-100 and the dirty Shirley had it the least out of the bunch.

gitmohair said:

So way more expensive than the handwired Marshalls?

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No clue what the current handwired Marshall’s are going for