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Friedman JOSE 20 Series Valve Amp Head
Captures the essence of Jose Arredondo's game-changing amp mods, offering everything from hot-rodded Plexi tones to soaring modern lead sounds.
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SKU: JOSE-20HEAD
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Product Description
Jose Arredondo is one of the most influential names in amp modding history. His legendary tweaks to classic British valve amps helped shape the sound of hard rock and metal, delivering more gain, tighter lows, richer harmonics and endless sustain.
However, getting hold of a genuine Jose-modded amp was never easy. These sought-after creations weren't mass-produced — they were custom jobs that became the secret weapon of countless pro guitarists, built one at a time and tailored for players chasing high-octane tone.
Classic Jose sound, reimagined by Friedman
The Friedman JOSE 20 Series brings that elusive hot-rodded voice into a compact, gig-friendly 20-watt head. Developed in collaboration with Jose's daughter, Marisol Arredondo, this amp captures the spirit and character of those iconic mods while making them accessible to modern guitarists. It's an authentic take on a legendary sound, without the rarity or eye-watering price tag!
Made for today’s players
The JOSE 20 Series dishes out plenty of punch, whether you're recording in the studio, rehearsing at home or hitting the stage at your local venue. Expect a tight, aggressive low end, rich harmonic complexity and the kind of smooth, singing sustain that made Jose's amps famous. It's got all the attitude and fire of big, classic high-gain rock tones, packed into a portable format that suits most modern playing situations.
Flexible tone-shaping controls
Under the hood, the JOSE 20 Series offers a surprising amount of tonal flexibility. Volume I and Volume II are internally bridged, combining a brighter, cutting voice with a warmer, fuller character — just like patching channels together on a vintage amp. Flick the Plexi/Drive switch and you'll engage an additional gain stage for extra saturation, while the three-position Gain Style switch lets you reshape the amp's response and gain structure.
Features
- A Friedman & Arredondo collab: Developed by Dave Friedman and Marisol Arredondo, bringing authentic Jose-inspired sound to a modern 20W platform.
- Authentic Jose tone DNA: Delivers everything from hot-rodded Plexi crunch to saturated lead tones, without losing the signature articulation and feel that define the Jose sound.
- Internally bridged: Volume I and Volume II blend bright and normal inputs for a fuller, richer voice, replicating the classic channel-jumping technique used on vintage British amps.
- Plexi/Drive switch: Adds a genuine extra gain stage for increased saturation, punch and versatility.
- 3-position Gain Style switch: Revoices the circuit by repositioning the master volume and introducing diode clipping for added edge and modern response.
- Fat switch: Adds extra body, punch and low-end authority when you need a bigger, thicker sound.
Specifications
- Power Tubes: 2 x EL84
- Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7
- Transformers: Custom Made
- Effects Loop: Transparent Series
- Dimensions (D x W x H): 8.5 x 18 x 8.25 inches / 21.59 x 45.72 x 20.96 cm
- Weight: 22.5 lbs. / 10.21 kg
- Country of Manufacture: USA (Los Angeles, California)
