Friedman Jose Arredondo Head

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Friedman Jose Arredondo Head

Friedman

Jose Arredondo Head

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 615066
Brand: Friedman
Model: Jose Arredondo Head
Price: $5,223.90

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This Friedman Jose Arredondo Head is a serious beast, meticulously recreating the legendary modded amp sounds. It’s built for players craving that high-gain, saturated tone – think modern metal, hard rock, or even heavily driven blues – and who appreciate a high-end, hand-built amplifier. If you're chasing a specific, powerful sound and have the budget, this is a top contender.

Product Description

  • Friedman Jose Arredondo Head
  • Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar
  • Developed to faithfully reproduce the high-gain sound and response of Jose Arredondo's legendary amplifier modifications
  • Three-way gain-style switch
  • Internally bridged inputs
  • Switchable transparent FX loop
  • Two presence controls switch between vintage and modern sounds
  • One channel
  • Power: 100 watts
  • Preamp tubes: Four 12AX7
  • Power tubes: Four EL34
  • Controls: Gain
  • Volume I
  • Volume II
  • Pre M.V.C (Master Volume)
  • Treble
  • Middle
  • Bass
  • Post M.V.C(Master Volume)
  • V.Pres
  • N.Pres
  • FX Return Level
  • Switches: Fat
  • Plex/Drive
  • Gain Style
  • Presence Style
  • Speaker outputs 1 x 4 ohm / 2 x 8 ohm
  • 1 x 8 ohm / 2 x 16 ohm
  • 1 x 16 ohm: 5 x 6.3 mm jack
  • Bypassable effect loops: Two 6.3 mm jacks
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 73.7 x 21.6 x 29.2 cm
  • Weight: 21.3 kg
  • Handmade in USA
PROS
  • • Exceptional Arredondo mod recreation delivers searing, articulate high-gain tones.
  • • Four EL34 power tubes provide a thick, harmonically rich sound.
  • • The Gain Style switch offers a surprising range of tonal flexibility.
  • • Robust build quality with quality components suggests long-term reliability.
CONS
  • • The single-channel design limits versatility for players needing clean tones.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many guitarists.
  • • Considerable weight (estimated around 45-50 lbs) restricts portability.

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 100
Tubes Four 12AX7 preamp tubes, Four EL34 power tubes
Channels One (with gain-style switching)
Effects Switchable transparent FX loop with two 6.3 mm jacks
Speaker Output 1 x 4 ohm / 2 x 8 ohm, 1 x 8 ohm / 2 x 16 ohm, 1 x 16 ohm
Weight 48 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The switch subtly alters the preamp's gain structure, offering a choice between a more aggressive, modern edge or a slightly more vintage, compressed response – it’s not a drastic change, but a refinement.
Friedman’s M.V.C. is generally well-regarded for transparency, but it's still a master volume – expect a slight compression effect at lower volumes; dialing it back carefully can yield excellent studio results.
Given the amp’s high-gain nature, a speaker with good definition and handling (4x12” cabinet with Celestion Creamback or similar) will best tame the low-end and retain clarity.

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