Man, you must’ve been crazy inspired by that amp because I think this is the coolest thing I’ve ever heard you just throw on a RUclips channel. That is my new favorite opener you’ve done so far and you have made some sweet, sweet music for us man!
This amp kicks ass. Dave kinda found the perfect ecological slot for it. 20 W physical size amp, not too many controls, a couple of toggles that transform the few controls to a couple of really good different sounds. And the nature of the amp is just great. It's that stadium Marshall tone that you can take anywhere from gigs to studio and it fits if you can't think of something really personal tones.
I accidentally started this video on 1.5x, and Pete's so damned good it took me a minute to realize the tempo of the intro song was not, in fact, 180bpm. Always a pleasure to listen to and watch this man play guitar.
No video has made me want to buy an amp more than this. I'm a EVH fan and having an amp that gets me into that territory without a 100w 4x12 amp nor spending several grand just gets me pumped. Versatility is my only concern because I do have to play clean stuff. But Pete, you just kill it with this little bugger!
If you want the ultimate VH tones at bedroom volume levels than the below is the only choice . Marshall needs to bring back their AWESOME 50th anniversary 1 watt amps or Friedman needs to make an ALL TUBE 1 watt amp because they would sell tens of millions year in year out . 20 watt amps are still WAY WAY too loud for bedroom jamming . The current Marshall DSL 1 WATT sucks compared to the JMP and JCM 1 watt models . ruclips.net/video/M276pkb80s4/видео.html
@@herbcanter2114 there was a kid (at the time) who played some spot-on VH tunes using a 1 Watt Marshall Amp head through a big cabinet. He absolutely killed it. Need to find those videos….
Thank you Pete!! For not using a od pedal and chugga chugga Choo Choo ing and actually playing actually playing and showing this amp for the masterpiece it is!!! 🤘🤘🤘
Dave can sure build an amp!! That sounds Fng awesome!! I always like the sound of his amps but this one I'm gonna have to buy right now! Great demo as always Pete.. keep up the great work.. all of us guitar freaks love it brotha!!! ✌️✌️🤘🤘
Dave's been busy! 2 new amps this fall, and both winners. He really is a master designer. I have the Runt 20 and it's one of the best amp purchases I've made. Great demo. Thanks!
Dude. Slammin'. You're such a great player, tonemeister, and writer. When folks ask about underrated players, you are always mentioned. Love your stuff bro
This amps sounds great. I really like hotrodded Marshalls but I don't like it to be overcompressed like a lot of those hotrodded Marshall-like amps do. This one doesn't sound too compressed and 20 watts is a big plus!
man if you keep making awesome demos songs for this gear I am gonna be broke. This song needs to be on your next album (no pressure) The amp sounds incredible (no surprise Dave does a killer job with all his amps)
Thanks, Pete! So nice to hear someone demo a tube amp that knows how to make it work! I guess I'm dating myself, but I think I'll start my Friedman collection with this one. I always did love that "Mean Street" guitar tone. Keep on rockin sir! :)
Wow!... just... wow! that EVH tone is sublime! Although I like Friedman amps, I wasn't gassing for any particular one, but this might be the first! Great vid and playing as always Pete.
Finally a Friedman I can get behind. They're mostly a little too perfect, too refined for my tastes. Like a Marshall with all the character ironed out of it. This one has some o that snarl that was missing in my opinion. Could still be a tad messier, but it's a good middle ground between old and new. Loving that bridge pickup Pete. Sounds wicked.
I couldn't care less about the amp - i just watch your vids for the opening tunes. Killer man, can't understand your apparently infinite well of creativity. Phenomenal.
Pete blends techniques and phrasing you might hear from Lifeson, Thayil, EVH, Zappa, Tabor, May, Satriani and Vai- yet remains a unique player onto himself. The amp sounds pretty great to play through- these tones remind me alot of Cantrell also.
Whoa. That entire thing was fire but the bends starting around 0:55 and then up to that final alternating note bend on the last fret hits you in the feels.
Love your playing, passion, musical taste, and equipment taste. What makes it all that much better, is your humility, and being down to earth, and approachable for your fans. Props Brother. Dave Friedman Is An Amp and Tone God, as You Are a Guitar God! Much love and respect from New Orleans, La. 😎
Taco Tuesday! Awesome playing through an awesome amp. And thanks for demoing some clean tones. Dave's amps seem so often reviewed for the dirty stuff, but they pack some of my favorite clean tones too.
Sorry I missed the live session but I'm watching the replay. I love the playing and really surprised no pedals were used. Keep rocking because I'm loving it in Puerto Rico!!
Im sold! im defo going to get one! i have been thinking about getting a friedman for a while as i love the whole modded marshall tone! Pete is just a master at getting the best tone and writing the best songs! cheers dude!
Great music Pete! Love both the riffs and the shred! You could probably play through any amp and sound great, however, I’m intrigued by this amp! Cheers and thanks for the demo!
Mojo for eons, and Pete's fingers are on fire! I hope the tolex comes in pink taco pink, man, what a face melter! One of these days when I grow up, I want a nice mid sized amp, & this is definitely on the options list!
Glad you made the decision to start demoing more amps! Your ability to dial in great tones is pretty exceptional (on top of the kick ass, nuanced playing) and seeing you do these kinds of vids is like getting an education on the field, noice!
I really love guitar amplifiers, so it’s nice to be able to try different ones, it’s a learning process for me and there’s only so many pedals out there that you can do, what about the things that we plug the pedals into? Also, Siri doesn’t understand petals and wants to say pet holes pedal to the With A de de DD With A, D With A, D.
Hey Pete, I ordered those Status studio headphones you were talking about briefly on Sunday's live show. My Sony's (that I've been using for over 15 years) were crapping out, the Status were on sale, and I trust your judgement. I freaking LOVE them! They actually sound way better than my Sony's ever did, and for less. Thanks for mentioning them!
It's got the VH1 album spanky in your face mids in there, I'll say that. I remember when we all used to argue on the metro amp forum about Ed's VH1 tone and how best to get it now a days. Looks like this here's the solution. Awesome video with awesome playing.
Pete, your demonstrations are frikeen incredible. You could sell anything with those fingers and ears of yours. My mid life crisis purchases will b Friedman amps.
Great Video, I really enjoy playing Van Halen and a lot of other 80's bands. Your playing is stellar as usual, I really like to hear you jamming with this amp, I think this is what I've been looking for. I just purchased the Pink Taco V2 Combo version today, traded in my EVH Iconic 40w Combo for this. The EVH was pretty good for an inexpensive tube amp, but not like this bad boy at all, I can't wait for it to be delivered.
Still hoping for a small Jake Lee model for the masses… But this could be an excellent stop gap measure that can slip into back up/stereo duties later. Pete, with your demo, I am sold. Now the wait begins until this thing makes it way to the great white North!
Thanks Pete for demonstrating what the Pink Taco V-2 is capable of ! 🥰 Dave has been building fantastic Friedman Amps for over a Decade, for Players looking for that classic Plexi sound . Look no further than one of greatest Tributes of all Time, by some of the current Contemporaries, with a Friedman amp front & center ! 😉 Cheers ✌️ #petethorn #davefriedman #friedmanamplification #ledzepkennedyhonours
Awesome job and great licks and touch. My Pink Taco 1 profiles on the Kemper are my go-to for things like classic Def Leppard (High and Dry to Pyromania). Dave makes excellent and versatile quality goodies.
Dude you should just release an album with all these intro videos back to back. They are full on awesome.
IM pretty sure he already has some albums released.
There might be more income and that great word “exposure” from RUclips videos to be honest
Shawn Tubbs released some of his demo stuff. It was awesome. I would totally buy Mr. Thorns as well.
I'm constantly amazed by his seemingly never ending well of riffs and ideas!!
Truth!
I think it's time for Pete to be properly recconized as one of the best players on the planet.....
Recognize!
Pete is already recognized as one of the best players since his time in Arsenal .
Hes very solid...but come on.
no one does guitar tech reviews like Pete, simply amazing.
Thanks!
100% correct.
Man, you must’ve been crazy inspired by that amp because I think this is the coolest thing I’ve ever heard you just throw on a RUclips channel. That is my new favorite opener you’ve done so far and you have made some sweet, sweet music for us man!
Friedman needs to make a 2 channel amp with the little sister for channel 1 and pink taco for channel 2. I cant decide which i like better
Check out the Wildwood version of the PT v2. Basically exactly what you're asking for.
I have got the same problem
Man, I love how your review and Michael Nielsen's are so different yet both display the capabilities of this amp and the incredible note clarity.
This amp kicks ass. Dave kinda found the perfect ecological slot for it. 20 W physical size amp, not too many controls, a couple of toggles that transform the few controls to a couple of really good different sounds. And the nature of the amp is just great. It's that stadium Marshall tone that you can take anywhere from gigs to studio and it fits if you can't think of something really personal tones.
I have no idea where you dredge the emotion and tone from for every single video. Outstanding work all around.
You can always tell when Pete is in the zone. Love listening to this.
Pete's sense of melodic development is a super strong part of these demo videos. Thanks Pete, this helped turn my day around.
That’s awesome! Glad you had a better day Niles
pete's phrasing and composition
always = unexpected and unique...
Thanks!
I accidentally started this video on 1.5x, and Pete's so damned good it took me a minute to realize the tempo of the intro song was not, in fact, 180bpm. Always a pleasure to listen to and watch this man play guitar.
Wauw… now I need to go back and listen at that tempo for funsies xD
No video has made me want to buy an amp more than this. I'm a EVH fan and having an amp that gets me into that territory without a 100w 4x12 amp nor spending several grand just gets me pumped. Versatility is my only concern because I do have to play clean stuff. But Pete, you just kill it with this little bugger!
If you want the ultimate VH tones at bedroom volume levels than the below is the only choice . Marshall needs to bring back their AWESOME 50th anniversary 1 watt amps or Friedman needs to make an ALL TUBE 1 watt amp because they would sell tens of millions year in year out . 20 watt amps are still WAY WAY too loud for bedroom jamming .
The current Marshall DSL 1 WATT sucks compared to the JMP and JCM 1 watt models . ruclips.net/video/M276pkb80s4/видео.html
Search Marshall Dsl Brown Sound & Watch the Dsl 40 cr video, i have a taco & it never came that close as my dsl’s..
@@silverbullet82 I have a DSL 20 CR…
@@herbcanter2114 there was a kid (at the time) who played some spot-on VH tunes using a 1 Watt Marshall Amp head through a big cabinet. He absolutely killed it. Need to find those videos….
@@jjulch Jacob Deraps! Still a killer player these days.
Thank you Pete!! For not using a od pedal and chugga chugga Choo Choo ing and actually playing actually playing and showing this amp for the masterpiece it is!!! 🤘🤘🤘
Here's the thing, because Pete is so good he makes _anything_ sound great!
This thing basically seems like a compact BE! So excited to try this. Keep up the amazing stuff Pete!
It's amazing how far tube amps have come since the 60s. Much more versatile, more reliable, better sounding.
7:54 the coolest riff ever!! I always thought he played that a different way, very cool to see/hear PT!!
Pete’s studio is the most fun to look around while he’s talking. I’m always trying to find gear I have seen yet.
Dave can sure build an amp!! That sounds Fng awesome!! I always like the sound of his amps but this one I'm gonna have to buy right now! Great demo as always Pete.. keep up the great work.. all of us guitar freaks love it brotha!!! ✌️✌️🤘🤘
chewy upper mid bark is what I'd say. it's amazing how Dave gets that out of 20 watts. killer track and awesome playing Pete.
Try a Frog.. amp
Killer tune!!! Once again Pete’s on fire! Killer sounding amp too…way to go Friedman!
Sounds fantastic, and kind of oddly, all the reviews I've looked at for this amp sound fantastic. Looks like a huge winner. I want one!
Dave's been busy! 2 new amps this fall, and both winners. He really is a master designer. I have the Runt 20 and it's one of the best amp purchases I've made. Great demo. Thanks!
Love my runt 20.
Dude. Slammin'. You're such a great player, tonemeister, and writer. When folks ask about underrated players, you are always mentioned. Love your stuff bro
Thank you so much!
This amps sounds great. I really like hotrodded Marshalls but I don't like it to be overcompressed like a lot of those hotrodded Marshall-like amps do. This one doesn't sound too compressed and 20 watts is a big plus!
man if you keep making awesome demos songs for this gear I am gonna be broke. This song needs to be on your next album (no pressure) The amp sounds incredible (no surprise Dave does a killer job with all his amps)
Smokin' hot playing on this one man! Wish I could afford one of these small heads, it sounds great!
Thanks, Pete! So nice to hear someone demo a tube amp that knows how to make it work! I guess I'm dating myself, but I think I'll start my Friedman collection with this one. I always did love that "Mean Street" guitar tone. Keep on rockin sir! :)
Dude! Wow! Ok the opening track was just crazy fire! Also, the tone itself is amazing! I wish it was a two channel amp.
Pete, you have such an amazing and original style. I love to hear you play.
Wow!... just... wow! that EVH tone is sublime! Although I like Friedman amps, I wasn't gassing for any particular one, but this might be the first! Great vid and playing as always Pete.
Finally a Friedman I can get behind. They're mostly a little too perfect, too refined for my tastes. Like a Marshall with all the character ironed out of it. This one has some o that snarl that was missing in my opinion. Could still be a tad messier, but it's a good middle ground between old and new. Loving that bridge pickup Pete. Sounds wicked.
I couldn't care less about the amp - i just watch your vids for the opening tunes. Killer man, can't understand your apparently infinite well of creativity. Phenomenal.
Pete blends techniques and phrasing you might hear from Lifeson, Thayil, EVH, Zappa, Tabor, May, Satriani and Vai- yet remains a unique player onto himself. The amp sounds pretty great to play through- these tones remind me alot of Cantrell also.
Whoa. That entire thing was fire but the bends starting around 0:55 and then up to that final alternating note bend on the last fret hits you in the feels.
This is the best sounding 20w amp I've ever heard. Demo song was top notch.
Love your playing, passion, musical taste, and equipment taste. What makes it all that much better, is your humility, and being down to earth, and approachable for your fans. Props Brother. Dave Friedman Is An Amp and Tone God, as You Are a Guitar God! Much love and respect from New Orleans, La. 😎
Thank you Sonny!
Dude your technique and ability with your personality are a very winning combination. Thank you for the quality content.
I appreciate that! Thanks!
You, sir, have done one of your best intros yet. Just FREAKING AWESOME!!!😎🎸
Your demos sure still some of the best. Drop Dead Legs, AWESOME!!
Taco Tuesday! Awesome playing through an awesome amp. And thanks for demoing some clean tones. Dave's amps seem so often reviewed for the dirty stuff, but they pack some of my favorite clean tones too.
Sorry I missed the live session but I'm watching the replay. I love the playing and really surprised no pedals were used. Keep rocking because I'm loving it in Puerto Rico!!
I wish all of Friedman's amps were this bright. Having the aggressive top end like this always sounds better to me on every amp.
I was looking up phrasing... Marty Freedman and this dude are side by side. Incredible
Great review of the amp, Pete! Thank-you!
Im sold! im defo going to get one! i have been thinking about getting a friedman for a while as i love the whole modded marshall tone! Pete is just a master at getting the best tone and writing the best songs! cheers dude!
Holy crap Pete - this is an AWESOME track!
A manufacturer really can't ask for a better demo than that!
Drop Dead Legs took me back in time. Whoa!
I love it so much. What a great riff
Wow, just wow! Sounds amazing!
Jesus man this song just gets better and better and the tone fits it perfectly. Definitely time for the third solo amp.
i usually skip the intro to these reviews but it was genuinely really good
That’s interesting, I think most people probably just watch the intros and skip the rest with my videos ha ha!
You can tell Petes really liking this amp.
5:48 this is one of the closest I've ever heard anything come to sounding like Ed's tone on the live version of Unchained from 1981 is Oakland
The V1 gets a good VH tone as well. I have the PT-20 mini combo and love the small size and monster tone.
Holy cow Mr. Pete …. That intro song into this video is so far over the top ….. you have moved into such a higher level of tones… oh my God …. Awesome
I’m late to the game on checking out the pink taco. That is one fine sounding amp!!! Thanks Pete for the fantastic demo!
that piece of drop dead legs makes me really feel that evh was such a soulfull guitarist,.....rhythm swing and feel all at 100%
Pete is such a great player and song writer!
Thank u!
Awesomeness!!! The amp AND your playing....
Great music Pete! Love both the riffs and the shred! You could probably play through any amp and sound great, however, I’m intrigued by this amp! Cheers and thanks for the demo!
Very nice! Maybe not what I’m looking for, but a great rundown and awesome composition.
Thanks for sharing and Dave always kills it on his products. I could listen to you play all day long!
Just came for the playing and wasn't disappointed.
Damn i hoped the new version had all the great pink taco tones and a separate clean channel like the runt. Would be the perfect amp (for me)
Mojo for eons, and Pete's fingers are on fire! I hope the tolex comes in pink taco pink, man, what a face melter! One of these days when I grow up, I want a nice mid sized amp, & this is definitely on the options list!
Thank You for playing the Van Halen riff for a few extra bars. LOVED IT. Also, KICK ASS licks in the intro
I love my Pink Taco!! Fecking awesome little amp!!
That intro jam was molten lava! 😮😮 Well done!
I wouldn’t mind a Pink Taco combo be with a greenback, or maybe a creamback 1x12.
Glad you made the decision to start demoing more amps! Your ability to dial in great tones is pretty exceptional (on top of the kick ass, nuanced playing) and seeing you do these kinds of vids is like getting an education on the field, noice!
I really love guitar amplifiers, so it’s nice to be able to try different ones, it’s a learning process for me and there’s only so many pedals out there that you can do, what about the things that we plug the pedals into? Also, Siri doesn’t understand petals and wants to say pet holes pedal to the With A de de DD With A, D With A, D.
Hey Pete, I ordered those Status studio headphones you were talking about briefly on Sunday's live show. My Sony's (that I've been using for over 15 years) were crapping out, the Status were on sale, and I trust your judgement. I freaking LOVE them! They actually sound way better than my Sony's ever did, and for less. Thanks for mentioning them!
You bet! I know, they are good, right? Just really balanced nice for the money that’s for sure.
Damn, that was one of the best intros you've done, and you'd done a lot of great demos!
That sounds naaaaaaasty!!!
The original PT is one of my most favoritest amps ever. This seems to expand on that in nastiness.
wow, what a track. show cases the tone of the amp so well. amazing sounding amp.
It's got the VH1 album spanky in your face mids in there, I'll say that. I remember when we all used to argue on the metro amp forum about Ed's VH1 tone and how best to get it now a days. Looks like this here's the solution. Awesome video with awesome playing.
Love to get my head tore off by your talent when I'm shoppen for amps.🔥🏆🎸
That's the sound for other manufacturers to beat!! Great video!!
Pete, your demonstrations are frikeen incredible. You could sell anything with those fingers and ears of yours. My mid life crisis purchases will b Friedman amps.
Sounds freaking awesome Pete!
Is this the best instrumental piece Rush never wrote..? Great demo for an great sounding amp head!
Thank you Pete! Stellar musicality and playing.
Great Video, I really enjoy playing Van Halen and a lot of other 80's bands. Your playing is stellar as usual, I really like to hear you jamming with this amp, I think this is what I've been looking for. I just purchased the Pink Taco V2 Combo version today, traded in my EVH Iconic 40w Combo for this. The EVH was pretty good for an inexpensive tube amp, but not like this bad boy at all, I can't wait for it to be delivered.
This is my favorite Friedman amp, it’s a rock monster! Awesome demo!
Another Great Amp review and great playing from Mr.Pete ...makes me want to go buy that amp!
It's a secret weapon!
I recently bought the Wildwood version.
Smokin
Such a great musician! Love these product vids you do Pete. Always a go to for me!! Thanks Pete!!
Still hoping for a small Jake Lee model for the masses… But this could be an excellent stop gap measure that can slip into back up/stereo duties later. Pete, with your demo, I am sold. Now the wait begins until this thing makes it way to the great white North!
Pete, that was next level sir! Thank you, loved this demo.
Thanks Pete for demonstrating what the Pink Taco V-2 is capable of ! 🥰 Dave has been building fantastic Friedman Amps for over a Decade, for Players looking for that classic Plexi sound . Look no further than one of greatest Tributes of all Time, by some of the current Contemporaries, with a Friedman amp front & center ! 😉
Cheers ✌️
#petethorn
#davefriedman
#friedmanamplification
#ledzepkennedyhonours
WOW very sharp full warm sounding crisp amazing love love love that AMP he knows how to build them thats for sure ,you are keeping that one eh
I just played a Friedman RUNT last night. He makes awesome amps.
It's awesome that you're doing more amps!
What the....the cleans sound fuller than on the Little sister I think. Interesting. Now I want the Pink Taco too!!!
Love seeing your reviews Pete!
Hope we can get some of the shows you played with Cornell released soon! Dying for full show to get a blu-ray release.
So Awesome to see you demoing amps now Pete.
One can only do so many pedals. :)
Dude, that intro was mindblasting
That opening song was on another level!!
oh yeah @Pete Thorn, this one has to go on the next album!
Awesome job and great licks and touch. My Pink Taco 1 profiles on the Kemper are my go-to for things like classic Def Leppard (High and Dry to Pyromania). Dave makes excellent and versatile quality goodies.