Friedman BE-100 Deluxe Head

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Friedman BE-100 Deluxe Head

Friedman

BE-100 Deluxe Head

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Product Info

Article Number: 460763
Brand: Friedman
Model: BE-100 Deluxe Head
Price: $5,223.90

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The BE-100 Deluxe is a serious amp for players wanting a high-quality, all-in-one solution. It nails modern high-gain tones while retaining a gorgeous, usable clean channel—perfect for the player who needs versatility without sacrificing boutique tone. This is a real workhorse for rock, hard rock, and even some metal styles.

Product Description

  • Friedman BE-100 Deluxe Head
  • Tube Amplifier Head for Electric Guitar
  • 3 Channel
  • Power: 100 watts
  • Preamp tubes: 5 x 12AX7
  • Power tubes: 4 x EL34
  • Controls: Gain
  • Master
  • Channel BE and HBE: Bass
  • Middle
  • Treble and Presence
  • Channel Clean: Bass
  • Middle
  • Treble
  • Volume
  • Switches: 3-Way Bright-Switch (Clean)
  • Voice
  • Speaker Outputs: 16
  • 8 & 4 ohms (6.3 mm jack)
  • Effect loop: switchable and adjustable (return level)

*Connections:*

  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • 2 x Speaker output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Line Out: Adjustable
  • 6.3 mm jack
  • FX Loop Send & Return (2 x 6.3 mm jack)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 743 x 311 x 222 mm
  • Weight: 19.5 kg
  • Included: Footswitch
  • Colour: Black Tolex
PROS
  • • Exceptional clean channel clarity with nuanced EQ control
  • • High-gain channels deliver authentic, modern rock tones
  • • Robust build quality with durable Tolex covering and solid chassis
  • • Versatile effects loop with adjustable return level for creative signal shaping
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most guitarists
  • • Considerable weight makes it less ideal for gigging musicians
  • • Channel voicing can be somewhat limited compared to multi-amp rigs

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 100
Tubes 5 x 12AX7 preamp tubes, 4 x EL34 power tubes
Channels 3 (Clean, BE, HBE)
Effects Switchable and adjustable effects loop
Speaker Output 16, 8 & 4 ohms
Weight 19.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The BE-100 Deluxe is more versatile with its clean channel and broader gain spectrum, while the JJ400 focuses more on a specific high-gain signature.
It's inspired by a classic amp known for its aggressive mid-range and tight low-end, but it's Friedman's interpretation rather than a precise clone.
While technically possible, it's not recommended and will significantly alter the amp's voicing and power output; EL34s are the intended design.

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