Friedman Dirty Shirley Head
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Friedman
Dirty Shirley Head
Product Info
Article Number:
621867
Brand:
Friedman
Model:
Dirty Shirley Head
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$3,518.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Dirty Shirley Head is a powerhouse—it nails that high-end boutique amp vibe, delivering incredible cleans that effortlessly morph into aggressive overdrive. It’s built like a tank, and those preamp tubes really sing. This is a fantastic choice for players seeking a focused, high-quality amp for rock, hard rock, and modern high-gain tones.
Product Description
- Friedman Dirty Shirley Head
- Amp Head for Electric Guitar
- Channels: 1
- Power: 40 Watt
- Preamp tubes: 3 x 12AX7
- Power tubes: 2 x 5881
- Controls: Gain
- Master Volume
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Presence
- Switch: Gain structure switch
- FX loop
- Speaker outputs: switchable 4
- 8 or 16 Ohm (2 x 6.3 mm jack)
- Ultra transparent series FX loop
- High & Low inputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- FX Loop: 2 x 6.3 mm loop
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 61 x 21.6 x 25.4 cm
- Weight: 13.8 kg
- Handmade in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional clean headroom transitioning to searing high-gain tones
- • Hand-wired construction ensures reliability and longevity
- • The gain structure switch offers remarkable versatility in voicing
- • Premium 12AX7 preamp tubes deliver a rich, harmonically complex sound
CONS
- • The 40-watt output might be limiting for very loud stage environments
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players
- • Single channel design restricts tonal sculpting options for some users
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
40
Tubes
3 x 12AX7 Preamp, 2 x 5881 Power
Channels
1
Effects
Ultra transparent series FX loop
Speaker Output
4, 8, or 16 Ohm (2 x 6.3 mm jack)
Weight
13.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The switch essentially provides two distinct preamp gain stages, offering a smoother, more saturated tone versus a tighter, more aggressive response.
Friedman's series FX loop is designed to be as transparent as possible, minimizing signal degradation and preserving the amp’s core character.
The Dirty Shirley distinguishes itself with its refined high-gain character and meticulous hand-wired construction, offering a unique blend of power and finesse compared to more mass-produced options.
