A Tribute to the Legend Who Modded Amps for EVH, Steve Vai, & Metallica | Friedman NAMM 2025

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025

Комментарии • 114

  • @MrGuitarDad
    @MrGuitarDad 23 часа назад +27

    Very cool of Dave to give a kick back to Jose’s estate instead of just releasing it under his own brand. Stand up guy.

  • @chrishepburn1503
    @chrishepburn1503 День назад +14

    I love the passion Dave still has for his amps! Keeping ths Jose legacy alive.

  • @AlanScottBand
    @AlanScottBand День назад +5

    Dave’s reverence and passion about this project is palpable. What a labor of love this amp is. The amp sounds fantastic and the notes have a certain clarity and weight that forces you to play better.

  • @spetersonmusic
    @spetersonmusic День назад +11

    Dave is a class act. Bravo!

  • @Ornimental
    @Ornimental День назад +26

    Jose is definitely the Genesis of what we call "High gain amps".

  • @SomeDudeDan
    @SomeDudeDan День назад +5

    Finally! My most anticipated video is here! Thanks guys! 🤘🎩

  • @konowd
    @konowd День назад +20

    The Jose modified Marshall was James Hetfield’s favorite amp, when it got stolen he was so bummed he wrote Fade to Black

    •  18 часов назад +3

      Yep, he even got a new Jose amp before recording the Black Album, but he thought it didn't sound as good as the old one and remained in storage until It was recently fixed by Dave Friedman and then used for the recording of 72 Seasons

    • @konowd
      @konowd 17 часов назад +1

      Bob Rock had a Jose modified Marshall as well, it might have been used on the Black album in some capacity. Hetfield’s tone has largely been Boogies since Puppets, but glad Jose made it to the new album.

  • @JohnWiku
    @JohnWiku День назад +6

    Friedman always outdoing himself, what a man!
    It's so honorable of Friedman having brought Arredondo's legacy and family into a tribute product.
    This is the real, true "modified" Marshall, not some tubescreamer front end tacked into a plexi 😂😂😂

  • @pilotamurorei
    @pilotamurorei День назад +13

    RIP John Sykes

  • @rmedzoyan
    @rmedzoyan День назад +4

    What’s special about Dave Friedman seems to be how his personal vision is directly reflected in his products. There is no disconnect. He regularly interacts with the players, not just the signature model famous artists. He does not seem to have an us vs them attitude, despite being in a very competitive market. He regularly drops the names of his peers in a positive light. This latest tribute makes perfect sense, since Jose Arredondo’s name is regularly referenced, and credit is due, absolutely. This will not be for everyone, but for those who can afford to add this to their arsenal, these will be cherished possessions.

    • @ibanezman1025
      @ibanezman1025 16 часов назад

      He also personally responds to customer emails. Products and customer service are exemplary, in addition to him being a coo dude.

    • @MatthewMaranan
      @MatthewMaranan 8 часов назад

      This is an insanely true sentiment, went by the booth on Friday - and he chatted it up with my cousin and I. Just a genuine dude who makes badass amps. The Jose sounded incredible in person

    • @guitarpunkcovers
      @guitarpunkcovers 5 часов назад

      Just don't mention "digital" around him :D

  • @chopperdeath
    @chopperdeath День назад +12

    I need this for some reason.

  • @clintwarner2236
    @clintwarner2236 15 часов назад

    Dave is the best as I was trying to get a Red 4x12 cab for my orphan Friedman JEL 100 head. Within 8 minutes of me sending the email he responded and hooked me up. I’m just a semi Pro player these days, but it doesn’t matter because he cares about the player no
    matter what level. class act for sure! Congrats on the Jose! It’s stellar

  • @richlife06
    @richlife06 День назад +1

    Good job Dave giving the whole rundown nonstop at the show. Great looking amp!

  • @RezaMatix
    @RezaMatix 9 часов назад

    Great Vid! Dave us a legend for doing this with the families well wishes.

  • @mhoff7722
    @mhoff7722 19 часов назад +1

    Can’t wait to see some proper play through videos of this beast 🤘🤘🤘

  • @stevestan6525
    @stevestan6525 21 час назад +1

    That's just awesome, well done!

  • @mikestillwagon5675
    @mikestillwagon5675 День назад +4

    I’m guessing that the contents of Dave’s glass are courtesy of another Jose. 😊

  • @StelaPop
    @StelaPop День назад +1

    Brilliant!!!

  • @SimpleManGuitars1973
    @SimpleManGuitars1973 20 часов назад

    I now record all my RUclips Shorts with a Runt 20w head and a Morgan 2x12 cab and a Little Sister 20w combo at the same time. Friedman amps are absolutely GLORRRIOUS to my ears! I live in a big house on 40 acres and can play as loud as I want and I love being able to hear my Friedmans as they are meant to be heard. Marshall should seriously take note!

  • @JKM395
    @JKM395 День назад +1

    I’ve never gotten to plug into a Friedman, but they sure sound good.

  • @basiltiffani8850
    @basiltiffani8850 День назад +1

    Beautiful amp.

  • @extrememike
    @extrememike 13 часов назад

    Such a great tribute. I imagine that amp is going to fly off the shelves

  • @jonathanross1033
    @jonathanross1033 День назад +1

    Beautiful!

  • @bluesslider76
    @bluesslider76 16 часов назад

    Such a cool tribute. The ultimate stratosphere amp from the source.

  • @alexdenton6586
    @alexdenton6586 День назад +2

    I love the DSL line; it’s so simple to use. With just a few buttons, it sounds great wherever you plug it in, even with the original speaker. I find myself drawn to this type of amplifier because too many settings can be overwhelming. If I want more control, I’ll get a Quad Cortex not a Friedman etc

    • @ThakkMylde
      @ThakkMylde День назад +2

      Agreed. The DSL line is great, either the original JCM 2000's or the modern variant. They just have the sound.

    • @antilaw9911
      @antilaw9911 13 часов назад

      Junk

  • @omerdelibalta5053
    @omerdelibalta5053 День назад +1

    This years NAMM is all about modded Marshalls which is awesome. Wish I was there

  • @peterschaefer1665
    @peterschaefer1665 19 часов назад +1

    I love that he put an effect loop on it. Any amp with a master volume should have an effect loop... defeatable though mind you.

  • @thedigitalemotion
    @thedigitalemotion День назад +2

    This man modded amps for the late great John Sykes- That in itself is enough. #ripjohnsykes

  • @freezeframeplease
    @freezeframeplease День назад +2

    finally the real marshall amp

  • @DelReiRock
    @DelReiRock 16 часов назад +1

    I love Tony playing, but it would be nice to hear some nice full chords riffs... 😅

  • @wyldmanwgrable
    @wyldmanwgrable 17 часов назад

    I’ve used one Marshall JCM900 combo (I own several Marshall’s) for 30+ years live, over a 1000 gigs, I’ve done all my own maintenance on it during that time frame, I’ve only recently moved on to Friedman amps and won’t be going back to Marshall. Friedman amps are infinitely easier to work on if needed. And each one just sounds better than my Marshall equivalent, I have Marshall amps for sale at this point.Cheap.

  • @Stefan-mz2sc
    @Stefan-mz2sc День назад +1

    Love my angry little Friedman Pink Taco . Hot Rod 80s Marshall FTW

  • @Wazzzzuuupbruh
    @Wazzzzuuupbruh День назад +1

    Sick🔥🔥

  • @alexdenton6586
    @alexdenton6586 День назад +1

    What cab was the last part played on? It sounds amazing, and I’d be curious to know what speakers were used.

  • @SlimeyGuitarStrings
    @SlimeyGuitarStrings День назад +1

    That's a really cool amp

  • @MckinleyDjents
    @MckinleyDjents 16 часов назад

    Sounds so damn good! I wanna hear Mick Mars play through it!

  • @dominicgibson9529
    @dominicgibson9529 15 часов назад +1

    Can't wait to see Michael Nielsen give this the treatment.

  • @damianscott821
    @damianscott821 День назад +28

    This is the "Modified" amp that Marshall should be making

    • @chriscarol4965
      @chriscarol4965 День назад +2

      Yes, one with a FX Loop!

    • @geneparmesan8827
      @geneparmesan8827 День назад +2

      Agreed !! But the new jcm modded 800 sounds pretty decent . But it’s like , I’d your going to spend 3 plus grand for a modded amp , you might as well just get a Friedman or a bogner

    • @rogerdat7807
      @rogerdat7807 День назад +4

      Marshall couldn't keep up with Dave if they tried. They aren't amp builders, they are product movers.

    • @peterschaefer1665
      @peterschaefer1665 19 часов назад

      They are

    • @stoneysdead689
      @stoneysdead689 15 часов назад

      @@geneparmesan8827 Exactly, and you'll get an fx loop. Why no one is mentioning that the new Marshalls don't have one is beyond me- that's really important, it means you can't use a reverb or delay with it in a traditional manner. You have to put them before the amp, which is really hard to make work right- works ok for shoegaze, but that's about it. I guess you could run it into something like the OX Box or use the reverb on your channel strip, if you're running into a PA- but a simple fx loop would've solved this problem. If they wanted to have the amp without the fx loop they could've always given you the option to bypass it. But most ppl would use it, I think.

  • @musicman7773
    @musicman7773 9 часов назад

    This has got to be a crazy amp

  • @konowd
    @konowd День назад +1

    I read on a message board that Jose did amps for the Stones, anyone know if this true?

  • @Heavenreck
    @Heavenreck День назад +2

    Did she just say 2:25 I met Eddie VH and he was a sweet guy and I am sure he still is?

    • @divebomb99
      @divebomb99 День назад

      She doesn't live in the rock n' roll world. She just isn't aware.

    • @werdna_sir
      @werdna_sir 15 часов назад +3

      Or she's speaking in a spiritual sense.

  • @douglasdog1
    @douglasdog1 День назад

    Incredible amp

  • @sergioorozcobarrera8512
    @sergioorozcobarrera8512 День назад

    Grande Tony!

  • @audioeins
    @audioeins День назад

    Brilliant :)

  • @MrScrofulous
    @MrScrofulous День назад

    Sound like my Triamp. Basically a boosted Martshall with a great MV.

  • @josearjona3728
    @josearjona3728 День назад +1

    Mr Tony Waka himself! Check out the podcast "La República del tono", you gonna like it!

  • @MegaChoo2
    @MegaChoo2 День назад

    I don’t want another marshall reboot. What Friedman should I consider that is low wattage and goes from super clean to heavy?

  • @TechMetalRules
    @TechMetalRules День назад +5

    Finally! The true "modded Marshall"

  • @nmd14723
    @nmd14723 День назад +4

    Don't spill that scotch 🍷

  • @progpogs
    @progpogs День назад

    I thought there was supposed to be the px20 too

  • @andyracksthecams
    @andyracksthecams 16 часов назад

    Tamnavulin?

  • @leehenderson8132
    @leehenderson8132 19 часов назад

    I must have one.

  • @SSStinger6
    @SSStinger6 20 часов назад

    PCB?

  • @EJH-jn6mo
    @EJH-jn6mo 18 часов назад

    Daves the man.

  • @donnybrook8051
    @donnybrook8051 21 час назад +2

    The only number higher than that amp is Dave's blood sugar level. He will be missed.

  • @BigPerspective
    @BigPerspective День назад +1

    Yeeepp

  • @ThemFuzzyMonsters
    @ThemFuzzyMonsters 17 часов назад

    Is that a cup of apple juice?

  • @I.M.Guitar-Nerd
    @I.M.Guitar-Nerd День назад +1

    Oz is working late.

  • @ookookook
    @ookookook 23 часа назад

    Sounds killer, but keep in mind he's also got a PDU, amp switcher, ISP Decimator, Fryette Power Station, with an Eventide running delay/reverb so it's not JUST the amp....

  • @TechMetalRules
    @TechMetalRules День назад +32

    Anyone who didn't realize how off the mark Marshall was with their own "modded" amps only need look at this to see how it should be done.
    *No offense to Marshall because their amps are the greatest in the world to mod.

    • @gdawgs101
      @gdawgs101 День назад +6

      I've heard them all and I don't get it. They all sound like Marshalls with varying degrees of gain lol. They all seem good, I don't really get the cork-sniffing going on

    • @TechMetalRules
      @TechMetalRules День назад +7

      @@gdawgs101 Not about "cork sniffing" just about modding a Marshall the way the most well known and sought after modder of Marshalls did it, with an actual extra tube preamp gain stage, internally jumped inputs, pre and post master volumes, etc

    • @paulparker8298
      @paulparker8298 День назад +3

      Total nonsense! All you have to do to tweak an amp is buy a few pedals ! I’ve been playing for 40 years and have gone back to stock Marshall’s ! Boutique amps are for posers

    • @themodernguitarist
      @themodernguitarist День назад +5

      ​​@@paulparker8298the new Marshall is the same price as a Friedman. Also id rather pay the money for q Friedman where someone actually gave a shit about how to do it vs Marshall which seems like a cash grab with how little effort they put into it

    • @douglasdog1
      @douglasdog1 День назад +1

      Exactly!! Marshall should of released an updated version of those amps, like a 1959 Modern. The Modified thing is corny. Even putting that MV in the input jack, it doesn’t look good, people did it because it was a practical place to put it without damaging the amp.

  • @bigjoeisgood
    @bigjoeisgood 23 часа назад +1

    This guy doesn't understand a word Dave's talking about ahah

  • @BryceWayne
    @BryceWayne День назад +2

    Sounds like a thousand amps you can buy right now on the market

    • @rogerdat7807
      @rogerdat7807 День назад +2

      Really, which ones?

    • @BryceWayne
      @BryceWayne День назад +2

      @rogerdat7807 oh just any Marshall that's ever been made. Oranges. Blackstar. Suhr. Other Friedman's. Guitarists are just idiots and spend a ton of money on any new release because they think it'll add some new magic to their lives.

    • @Superjet113
      @Superjet113 День назад +1

      Whine and complain...

    • @Superjet113
      @Superjet113 День назад

      @@BryceWayne More whining and complaining, never adding anything factual or relevant.

    • @chrishepburn1503
      @chrishepburn1503 День назад +4

      ​@BryceWayne Did you just say Blackstar 😂. I know that was a joke right?

  • @meneerhalfwerk7096
    @meneerhalfwerk7096 День назад +1

    Looks like a bigger more hairy version of David Gilmour.

  • @barrycole
    @barrycole День назад

    Great amps was solved back in the `60s.

  • @Valerio_VDF
    @Valerio_VDF 20 часов назад

    Always the same amp proposed , copied and copied n times... January 2025 and here we have a 40 yrs old amp with mods explained 100 times in all the geek fora (forums for the illiterates) .

  • @oseiasbastos8582
    @oseiasbastos8582 20 часов назад +1

    so this guy copied marshall and getting credits for that???????????

    • @TheSammyreynolds
      @TheSammyreynolds 19 часов назад +1

      he does it better than marshall.

    • @oseiasbastos8582
      @oseiasbastos8582 19 часов назад

      @TheSammyreynolds hahahaha! I dont believe that ,you dont believe that ,Page doesnt believe that,clapton doesnt believe that, Beck didnt and so on! Hahaha

  • @kmetal83
    @kmetal83 День назад

    So tired of hearing about Ho-zay and seeing Dave's NAMM haircut

  • @rjwontheloose9037
    @rjwontheloose9037 День назад

    Morrrrreeeeee lipstick... weirdest industry ever.... nothing new.... stick to actual vintage ........

  • @dooley9621
    @dooley9621 День назад

    Thanks guys

  • @hellofx
    @hellofx День назад

    These days word "tribute" means ripp off . . .

    • @rogerdat7807
      @rogerdat7807 День назад +2

      Yeah, that doesn't make any sense with Jose's daughter personally endorsing the deal.

  • @paulparker8298
    @paulparker8298 День назад +1

    Staring to realise these days that boutique gear is cool but just an overpriced tweaked version of the original stuff for posers ! Just by a fkn Marshall

  • @kxmrock
    @kxmrock День назад +2

    "The Jose" Hellofa Idea,
    This NAMM Marshall is finally doing what the people want, what Jose did
    Why let independent Amp builders/techs mod their Amps, just sell it that way with option switchs