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Friedman JEL-50 Jake E Lee Signature 50w Guitar Amp Head

JEL-50 HEAD - RRP $5,299.00
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  1. Instrument: Electric
  2. Wattage: 50w
  3. Speaker Impedance: Switchable
  4. Colour: Red
  • 50-watt all-tube head delivers powerful sound
  • Handwired in the USA for premium quality
  • Signature tones blend '70s warmth, '80s aggression
  • Two channels with shared EQ for versatile use
  • Ultra-transparent series effects loop for clarity
  • Custom USA-made transformers enhance performance
  • Built to handle boosts, ODs, phasers, flangers
  • Red tolex and white piping for striking aesthetics

Jake E. Lee ranks high on the shortlist of influential gunslinger guitarists that emerged as the heroes of a new generation in the early ‘80s. Best known for the burning guitar work and innovative songwriting, Lee contributed to two of Ozzy Osbourne’s most revered albums, 1983’s Bark at the Moon and 1986’s Ultimate Sin. Jake E Lee and Dave Friedman combined their legendary ears and talents to create the new Friedman JEL-50, a signature amplifier that offers Lee’s ultimate tones in a boutique hand-wired package.

Signature Amplifier
Offering Lee’s ultimate tones in a powerful 50-watt package.

Signature colors
Designed to cosmetically match the Friedman Signature Jake E Lee 2×12 cab.

Signature Sound
Embracing the athleticism of the ‘80s while remaining firmly rooted in the hard rock fundamentals of the ‘70s.

Two Specific Tones
In Lee’s own words, “this amp puts the two specific tones I use to create my sound in one head: The sweetness and warmth of a classic Plexi and the more aggressive slant of the master volume amps of the ‘80s — all tweaked to my taste. Dave has an innate understanding of where I’m coming from as a player and we’re alike in the way we hear tones. Dave doesn’t hear things as a technician, he hears things like a musician, and that made him really easy to work with. I grew up in the ‘70s and those muscular, articulate rock tones were the tones I always sought, but I made a name for myself in the ‘80s when you needed a little more aggression and a little more scream. I’ve always tried to retain a little of that ‘70s heart and I still do, and that’s what this amp does — though it’s got plenty more on tap if you need it!”.

Built for Boosts
The JEL-50 was specifically designed to take pedals well especially boosts, ODs, phasers, flangers, tremolos, and wahs. The ultra-transparent buffered, series effects loop takes time-based effects pedals and rack units equally well. This is the exact same FX loop Friedman uses on all its amplifiers including the legendary BE-100. The head cabinet features beautiful red tolex, white piping and solid Baltic Birch construction.

Features
50-Watt all-tube head
Two channels
Handwired in the USA
Custom USA made transformers
2 x EL34 power tubes
3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
JEL channel – Gain, Master, 3-way Bright switch
JEL Channel Hi/Lo (Push pull gain switch)
Plexi channel – Gain, Volume, 3 way Bright Switch
EQ- Bass, Middle, Treble shared with Ch1 and CH2
Ultra-transparent series effects loop
Thump knob – ( Rear ) Varies lowered response of the amps power section
Presence – ( Rear) Varies high end content of the amps power section
Single button foot switch for channel selections
4, 8 and 16 ohm Impedance jacks
Dimensions: 8.75″ (D) x 24″ (W) x 10″ (H)
Weight: 33.5 lbs

More Information
Country of Manufacture United States
Brand Friedman Amplification
Instrument Electric
Series Signature
Model JEL-50
Type Head
Technology Tube
Wattage 50w
Colour Red
# Channels 2
Matt H

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