Friedman steve stevens signature amp ss 100 w doug rappoport. Daves first production amplifier, the be100, is criticality acclaimed and one of the most indemand british high gain, meets vintage amps on the market today. Friedman asm12 500w active modelerprofiler monitor. Rebates layaway pro coverage affiliate program press room. We can last forever solo knaggs guitars friedman be100 torpedo live. Friedman is well know for the quality of their high gain tube amp. It is my favorite amp in many ways from the friedman line. He recorded using an api mic pre and a shure sm57 into cubase. Apr 16, 2016 full list of yeks amp model writeups presets friedman be and hbe. I am partially set on the be100, but the more videos i heard, the more i hear that the amp is maybe too smooth, polished and dark for early metallica, specially when compared to other marshall style amps. Mar 02, 2016 friedman ss 100 steve stevens signature amp. Way less highend and brightness while retaining the good crunch, punch and growl. Friedman be100 deluxe for fractalaudio axefx2 axefx3 and ax8.
Dave friedman s first signature amplifier, the ss100 was created to guitarist extraordinaire, steve stevens exacting tonal demands. Had the opportunity to play a couple of friedmans jvm forum. Daves first production amplifier, the be 100, is criticality acclaimed and one of the most indemand british high gain, meets vintage amps on the market today. What software are you using to play live along with your other. Steve stevens signature 100 watt, 2channel alltube amplifier with british voicing an ideal amp for rock and metal. Much like friedman amplifications other 100w offerings, the ss100 is a twochannel, hand wired, 100 watt, master volume head with a ss. Friedman ss100 steve stevens amplifier with steve stevens.
If you want to rock out with a hotrodded marshall tone, the friedman is hard to beat. I started out with my friedman marshall be mode for a reference point, then plugged in the ss. Recorded via two notes torpedo live, neve 1073 to protools. Friedman s innovative designs and meticulous construction have made him legendary in the world of professional touring musicians while earning him a loyal. I heard that channel 2 gas been tweaked and that the boost is a solid state type of thing. Developed by brainworx, the friedman amps plugin collection for uad2 hardware and apollo interfaces features two stunning emulations of friedman s highend, boutique masterpieces, each with its own take on godlike british tube tone the be 100 for the ultimate hotrodded plexistyle amp, and the dirty shirley ds40 for dynamic. He switched the amps with an axxess electronics amp switcher. I hate to say it but if you are not needing modern all the time and delve into vintage and want versatility then grab a suhr pt 100. Distinctive guitar is proud to offer top notch service, expert knowledge, and the best selection of knaggs guitars. By merely adjusting the gain and master volume controls, the be100 can produce a variety of tones, seamlessly transitioning from blues to classic rock or hard rock to metal. Dave friedman s first signature amplifier, the ss 100 was created to guitarist extraordinaire, steve stevens exacting tonal demands. When it comes to knaggs guitars look no further than the 3x knaggs dealer of the year.
Thats why i was very curious to test drive the plugin based on the be100 model. Friedman ss100 vs be100 groomed noodlers gear forum. Short clip comparing the friedman be100 with the friedman smallbox 50. Friedman phil x 100w signature handwired tube guitar head. Now you can get the same legendary amp tones as the pros with a friedman amplifications amplifier from sweetwater. I have a be50 and a ss100, my comparisons are always the same verdict. Sweetwater is one of the largest pro audio dealers in the world, offering a huge selection of music instruments and audio gear. Used a tclooper to have the same stuff played in both clips and a kelton swade stratocaster. Friedman be 100 deluxe 3channel 100 watt guitar amp head. Few modern amplifiers carry the intrigue of friedman s flagship be 100. Page 1 be 100 instruction manual page 2 congratulations on purchasing this incredible incredibly versatile multi. The friedman be100 is a handwired, 100 watt, el34 powered, multichannel britishstyle amp. Friedman ss100 steve stevens signature 100watt 2channel tube head with boost.
The be100 is a 100watt el34 powered multichannel fire breather that is also capable of producing many styles of music from blues to. Fx loop with head room to be used as a pedal platform and has great saturation if pushed without pedals if interested in trades, im looking for vox ac30 victory sheriff victory countess gibson les paul jr or melody maker gretsch duo jet. Used pec pots and type 2 ppimv, works great at bedroom level. The be 100 deluxe is a good amp with a lot of the current friedman tones and after namm and trying out the new ss 100 mkii and jake e. Software download spectrasensors houston, texas usa. Friedman jjjunior jerry cantrell signature 2channel 20. My ss100 is the newer version 2 with footswitchable boost. That wont happen with system 100, they are committed to your success, which is rare and refreshing. Sold my friedman be100 fractal audio systems forum. The time to buy my xmas amp its close, and im still unsure of the one i really want. Friedman amps are mediumtohigh gain amps with really fat tones. Now im on the fence and thinking either going fractal.
Now i know why jerry cantrell goes to friedman for his amps. Really cool guy from boston made me a great offer on the head and a charvel i had so i took it. Ive owned a be and currently own a 1974 marshall that dave friedman modded with be hbe, c45, sat, effects loop, line out, and dual mastergains. If you dont see exactly what you want custom order a guitar with us here. The friedman amplification jjjunior jerry cantrell signature amp head delivers the deep, dark and brooding tone of the acclaimed jj 100 in a gig and practicefriendly 20watt package. Imo it is a great amp and can do far more than the be 100 and is built better with more options.
Both are good amps, but side by side the friedman has the edge. Designed for alice in chains guitarist jerry cantrells guitar needs, the jj. Just a few short years ago, dave friedman launched friedman amplification, and his new company. Check out the newest gear that sweetwater is now shipping. Discussion in other amps started by goosey, jul 18, 2012. It sounds phenomenal and is in great condition with no mechanical or cosmetic defects. Friedman jj100 guitar amplifiers 9 pages summary of contents for friedman be100 page 1 potent emulation of 60s and 70s rockera guitar amplifier designed by david friedman owners manual developed by brainworx in partnership with friedman amplification and distributed by universal audio. The ss100 is a 100 watt el34 powered, two channel plus boost, high gain tone machine that is capable of producing many styles of music from blues to classic rock and from heavy rock to metal by simply adjusting the gain and master controls. Full list of yeks amp model writeups presets friedman be and hbe.
Fractal vs uad amp emulation friedman dirty shirley. Be channel vs shiva gain channel with boost off using a voodoo labs amp switcher. This addendum to my previous blog entry on apostrophes is dedicated to the graphic designer friend of mine who recently posted a cry for help on facebook, asking which was correct. How many times have you bought software and then felt like you were left floundering to figure it out. It has been handwired by friedman and is a great amp. Guitar great and grammy award winner steve stevens has come together with dave friedman to create this incredible 100 watt el34 based amp. Heres a little video we did to compare a friedman ss100 with a marshall plexi. Steve stevens sig sound designed after his old plexi. Dave friedman is the man behind the signature tones of rock icons eddie van halen, steve stevens and jerry cantrell. I had someone playing death metal on it during ampfest.
Heres a mindless wanking video i did with a cheap video cam some time back. Friedman is the chief executive officer and founder of stratfor. I changed my metro 2203 to be100 specs and have double ppimv, switchable by relay and it works flawlessly. Dave friedmans first signature amplifier, the ss100 was created to guitarist extraordinaire, steve stevens exacting tonal demands. In recent years, this tonal infusion has made the be100 the most popular and sought after 100 watt boutique amp by a mile.
I will concentrate here on software that is focused on getting the hardware up and running and that i have either written myself or have used extensively. While the ss100 was primarily designed as a high daves first signature amplifier, the ss. Friedman jj 100 guitar amplifiers 9 pages summary of contents for friedman be100 page 1 potent emulation of 60s and 70s rockera guitar amplifier designed by david friedman owners manual developed by brainworx in partnership with friedman amplification and distributed by universal audio. This software works fine on the 110s, be advised that the ic f 110 is different software, also the tuning software for these two radios is different each needs its own. I think i would like the ss100 as its been described as the be100 but with a more vintage voicing i see this as being somewhere between the be100 and sl67, with. When discussing legendary 100watt guitar amplifier heads, the marshall plexi is often cited as a definitive, endall. For a tone machine that is also capable of producing more modern sound, set the gain from 7 to 10. Apr 12, 2014 well, it was one of the best amps ive ever owned at doing the higher gain 80s tones and had a nice clean but lacked a little in the modern dept.
I do not care for using the return volume as overall master, i keep it cranked and use ppimv instead. Handwired and built to pump out alltube glory, the friedman brown eye be100 tube guitar head is designed to bring out the best of britishstyle amps with a tight lowend, heavy punch, and ability to take on the biggest of pedalboards. How to update s100 firmware software navigation media player car backup camera electric tail gate lift accessories rearwiew camera system headrest monitor aftermarket car dvd player, android navigation stereo. Had a be100 loved it but sold it when i got the ds40. Both amps have been double tracked using a tom anderson guitar the amp goes into a two notes torpedo live. Friedman steve stevens signature amp ss 100 w doug. Dave has been building, modding and repairing amplifiers for many of the worlds biggest stars for the past 25 years. S 100 software this section of this web site is dedicated to software to run on s 100 systems.
I really want to use only the axe fx3 but at this time, the 4 cable method is still the best solution for me. May, 2015 friedman ss 100 steve stevens tube amp demo by sweetwater sound. The plexi is steves amp that he has used on many of his famous recordings. Im a marshall guy through and through so im happy to see friedman. Theyve got free shipping, free tech support, easy payment plans, and the most knowledgable sales staff in the industry.
Friedman ss 100 steve stevens tube amp demo by sweetwater sound. Friedman ss100 steve stevens tube amp demo by sweetwater sound. The ss100 is a beefed up and smoothed out plexi with gobs of gain on tap when using the internal boost. Friedman be100 hbe channel vs the axefx 3 hbe model. The software is great, but the responsiveness of the support team is a definite differentiator. The friedman be 100 is in all aspects of the word, a classic. When i went back to my marshall couldnt believe how bright that was.
He now builds his own handwired amps, very successfully. The mayones that im playing in this vid is an all mahogany neck and body and is loaded with a wcr american steel set. If i tweak my jvm enough, i can get damn close to my friedman be 100 tone, however, i like the jvm tone so i choose to own both heads. Least amount of gain between all 3, and then you can cut more gain after that. What are the substantial differences between the old pt vs. Friedman ss100 steve stevens signature 100watt 2channel.
I could see in a music store someone looking at both heads, jvm410h for the first time is quite intimidating, vs friedman turn it on and it sounds great. Its like a be 100 with pres, mid, and treb knobs that only go halfway up. Friedman amplification ss 100 steve stevens signature guitar amplifier head features. Friedmanbe100vssmallbox50 by stefanschroff stefan schroff. Friedman phil x signature 100watt 1channel tube head with. Rigtalk view topic friedman ss100 vs be100 16 model. I had someone playing death metal on it during ampfest the be to me is a very soulful, very refined and also smooth take on a marshall. In fact, the steve stevens signature 4x12 is an excellent match with the ss100 signature amp head. The be100 is a 100 watt el34 powered multichannel fire breather that is also capable of producing many styles of music from blues to. It has never been gigged and really has been at home as a practice amp. Born from the expertise friedman gained modding and maintaining some of the greatest britishstyle tube amps out there, the be 100 combines the best elements of each with a healthy dose of friedman s own design ingenuity to create, what many players feel is, the.
Lee more jcm800 circuitry there are difference of the three as 100w amps. Much like friedman amplifications other 100w offerings, the ss100 is a two channel, hand wired, 100 watt, master volume head with a ss. This is a sidebyside comparison of the friedman ss100 amp with the friedman be100. Yet, with three channels of his most popular circuits and effortless tone sculpting, all while retaining unmatched touchsensitive purity, dave friedman has proclaimed the be50 deluxe 50watt alltube head, the best amp ive. Friedman ss100 vs be100 page 2 groomed noodlers gear forum. Get the guaranteed lowest price on the best selection of friedman amplification and. Friedman ss100 steve stevens tube amp demo by sweetwater. Software download ams100 ams100 zip installer and manual the current version of ams100 software can be used with ssi analyzers which have ams100 compatible firmware. Pre amp is modelled after the friedman pink taco and two el34 tubes in the power section. Here dave switches between the friedman ss100 and steves recording marshall plexi 100w while playing. Friedman be 100 demo sound sample friedman be 100 gibson traditional 2014 marshall 1960 4x12. Well, it was one of the best amps ive ever owned at doing the higher gain 80s tones and had a nice clean but lacked a little in the modern dept.