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Description
Ignite your sound with the Friedman BE-100, a guitar amplifier head that embodies the essence of rock and roll. Born from the expert craftsmanship of Dave Friedman, this amp head is a modern twist on the classic British Plexi design. With 100 watts of EL34-driven power, the BE-100 offers two channels that produce a spectrum of tones, from clean and crisp to raw and powerful. It's the amp of choice for both stage legends and studio virtuosos, having graced the soundscapes of bands like Alice in Chains and the Foo Fighters.
The BE-100 is designed to deliver massive, tight low-end tones while maintaining clarity and detail across all frequencies. Its Clean Channel is equipped with a three-way bright switch, allowing you to easily sculpt your sound to perfection. Whether you're aiming for vintage Plexi warmth or modern, aggressive crunch, the BE-100's versatile controls, including the "Simple Clean" and "C45" mods, let you explore a wide array of sonic landscapes.
This amplifier head isn't just about power—it's about precision. The SAT, FAT, C45, and Voice switches offer a multitude of unique textures, ensuring your sound is as dynamic and expressive as your playing. Plus, with its onboard effects rack, including a noise gate and host-syncable lo-fi delay, your musical possibilities are virtually limitless.
Key Features:
- 100-watt EL34-driven power
- Two versatile channels with detailed EQ controls
- Clean channel with volume, treble, bass, and 3-way bright switch
- SAT, FAT, C45, and Voice switches for diverse tonal textures
- Onboard FX rack with noise gate and lo-fi delay
- Ideal for a wide range of music styles from rock to blues
Videos
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Friedman BE100 Tube Amp Demo by Sweetwater Sound
Friedman BE100 Tube Amp Demo by Sweetwater Sound
Sweetwater
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Friedman BE-100.
Features and functionality
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The BE-100 Deluxe offers a Plexi clean channel that differs significantly from the BE-50D, providing a unique clean sound that's more customizable.
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The power switches are inconveniently located on the back, which is problematic for racked setups.
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The clean channel on the BE-100 Deluxe is voiced like a Plexi channel, allowing it to be pushed into Super Lead territory.
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Value and pricing
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Used Friedman Runt 50 is recommended as a more affordable option for those looking to capture the BE-100 essence without the premium price tag.
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Use cases and applications
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The Mesa Boogie TC-50 with EL34 tubes is highlighted as a potential option for achieving a classic Marshall sound, similar to the BE-100 tone.
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The Friedman JJ Jr. is suggested for users seeking a compact amp with high volume output, often perceived as louder than its advertised wattage.
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The BE-100 is praised for its ability to modify the classic Marshall sound, making it highly adaptable for personal tone customization.
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The amp is described as being very versatile, capable of achieving Plexi and JCM800 tones, making it well-suited for various musical styles.
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The HBE channel with the SAT switch engaged delivers a buttery sound that garners praise from FOH engineers during live performances.
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Comparisons
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Marshall Jubilee Studio Combo is noted for having a similar tonal quality to Friedman amps, especially when used with a boost and EQ, but offers less flexibility.
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The Ceriatone AH50 Deluxe, a BE Deluxe clone, is recommended as a budget-friendly alternative, especially for those comfortable with DIY or pre-built options.
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The BE-100 offers flexibility with its switches and knobs, allowing it to replicate sounds from signature amps like the SS-100v2, JJ, and Slax, while maintaining its versatility.
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Some owners prefer alternatives like Splawn and Suhr, citing perceived higher quality at similar or lower prices.
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The BE-100 Deluxe is noted for sounding more refined than Marshalls and offers a darker, tighter low-end with more gain.
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Mods and upgrades
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The BE-OD pedal paired with an existing tube amp's effects return offers a close approximation of the BE-100 sound without the full investment.
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User experience
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Owners transitioning from the BE-50D to the BE-100 note the amps are more different than expected, especially in the clean channel, offering a broader tonal range.
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Owners appreciate the direct customer support experience with Friedman, often receiving responses directly from Dave Friedman.
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Critic Reviews
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Artist usage
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At 7:53 in the Premier Guitar video titled "Rig Rundown: System of a Down's Daron Malakian," the Friedman Amplification Brown Eye BE-100 tube guitar amp head is clearly visible as part of Daron Malakian's rig setup.
In the video titled "Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett Rig Rundown Guitar Gear Tour 2024," published by Premier Guitar on YouTube, it is confirmed that Chris Shiflett uses Friedman BE-100 amplifiers. At the 25-second mark, these amplifiers are visibly featured as part of his music instrument setup.
At the 11:25 mark of the Premier Guitar "Rig Rundown" video, Steve Stevens showcases the Friedman BE-100 amplifier as part of his live performance setup.
In this Instagram post Jesse is seen with many guitar amps and heads, and specifically shouts out the Dave Friedman BE100 head.
Ben Eller confirms using the Friedman BE-100 amplifier in an Instagram post, where he states, "Guys, I’m here to tell you this: after playing 2 @skankbangerband shows with my new @friedman_amps BE100, I can easily say this is the happiest I have ever been with my live tone. Just absolutely nuts. I’m in love with this amp!!!!"
Andrew mentions playing this amp in the guitar world playthrough of Eidola's Mutual Fear.
On his youtube channel, you can see him using the Friedman Head a lot.
Premier Guitar’s Rig-Rundown of Sammy Boller notes the Friedman BE-100 as being his go-to amp for over 5 years
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