Friedman Plex Head
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Friedman
Plex Head
Product Info
Article Number:
589758
Brand:
Friedman
Model:
Plex Head
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Friedman Plex Head nails the classic Plexi vibe – it's got that raw, responsive feel and that glorious EL34 saturation. The M.V.C. is a game-changer for keeping the volume manageable. It’s a fantastic choice for players chasing that vintage British crunch, particularly those in rock, blues, and hard rock bands.
Product Description
- Friedman Plex Head
- Amp Head for Electric Guitar
- Lead and normal channels with their own volume controls perfectly reproduce the British vintage non-master volume sound
- The more these channels are turned up
- the more the amplifier reacts with increased saturation and more overtones
- Internal channel bridging
- modelled on the external crossfading technology of the old Plexi amplifiers
- Post-phase master volume circuit allows the volume to be lowered without affecting the sound or dynamics
- Channels: 2
- Power: 50 W
- Preamp tubes: 3 x 12AX7
- Power amp tubes: 2 x EL34
- Controls: Volume II
- Volume I
- Treble
- Middle
- Bass
- Presence
- M.V.C. (Master Volume)
- Switch: Ch 1 Bright
- Ch 2 Bright
- Speaker outputs: 1 x 4 Ohm / 2 x 8 Ohm (2 x 6.3 mm jack)
- 1 x 8 Ohm / 2 x 16 Ohm (2 x 6.3 mm jack)
- 1 x 16 Ohm (6.3 mm jack)
- High & Low Input: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 610 x 222 x 254 mm
- Weight: 15.2 kg
PROS
- • Authentic Plex tone, capturing the raw, dynamic response of vintage amps.
- • The M.V.C. circuit preserves tone and feel at lower volumes – a crucial feature.
- • EL34 power tubes deliver a characteristic British warmth and harmonic richness.
- • Channel bridging provides a versatile palette for blending gain structures.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players on a budget.
- • The 50W output may be too loud for some home recording scenarios without attenuation.
- • Limited built-in effects; relies heavily on external processing for modern tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
50W
Tubes
3 x 12AX7 Preamp, 2 x EL34 Power
Channels
2 (Lead & Normal, with individual volume)
Effects
None (effects loop present)
Speaker Output
1 x 4 Ohm / 2 x 8 Ohm; 1 x 8 Ohm / 2 x 16 Ohm
Weight
Approximately 35 lbs (estimated, not explicitly stated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Friedman’s M.V.C. aims to maintain the amp's dynamic response and tonal character even at lower volumes, unlike some master volume circuits that significantly alter the sound.
It's a noticeable boost in high frequencies, adding more bite and clarity – not a subtle adjustment, but usable across various playing styles.
While not strictly essential, an effects loop allows for cleaner signal routing and better integration of time-based effects without muddying the preamp section.
