FRIEDMAN GOES VINTAGE... The PLEX 50 Watt

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[@santellavision]

What cab/speakers/mics please?

[@PeteThorn]

All the tones with my destroyer, and my Strat are through my old Marshall cabinet with a 57 and a little bit of condenser mic. When I use my Suhr signature guitar- that's the Amp into the suhr reactive load IR, using a Celestion impulse response.

[@Boogieplex]

It’s one thing to be an amazing guitarist, but to have creativity is another thing. The talent you’ve(Pete) got should make me jealous, but im too busy enjoying your music! Btw- long hair suits you!

[@PeteThorn]

@@Boogieplexhey thanks so much!

[@fredbuzz2065]

I‘d love to take one in a music shop to the test for 2 hours. Then, I guess, I‘d want to buy the one I just tested, only to realize that 3300€ is a bit of a huge setback in my monetary situation 🤐

[@alteroccatv]

@@PeteThorn Dude, forget the gear... if I had a billion dollar, I'd buy you a band and give you cart blanche record deal... you DESERVE to be revered amongst the greats (EVH, Lukater, Vai, Satriani, Bucket Head, SRV, etc. etc.) Keep posting please and let's hope I can make my first billion soon!

[@pedrovandrade]

Amazing! And very similar to Suhr's SL 67/68 MKII. It would be incredible to heat the tonal differences between these two beasts - (Like this so Pete can make that happen)

[@daveschorrtube]

I honestly just watch these videos to hear Pete play. Surely he's a contestant for the most entertaining guitarist, not to mention talented.

[@shredx81]

That beginning jam was so rad! Take a bow Pete!

[@leroybullock5265]

You can just tell Pete had a lot of fun making that demo song. Sounds great of course.

[@damonztube1]

Pete Thorn is one of the most amazing and underrated guitar player of all time!

[@PeteThorn]

Hey thanks!

[@frankrichards3089]

Badass. Knows the equipment incredibly well too.

[@johnnyblackhorse9022]

Is he the best there is at the moment? I think so.

[@9999blackops]

Agreed …. Dude brings the sauce and is very good at explaining the gear. .

[@paulcormack9238]

Off the charts amazing playing, beautiful tone!

[@CHIG5748]

The most consistent riffs and phrasing on the web. That includes the biggest players. Nice sounding amp also 👍

[@hayleymason8123]

This episode should just be called “Pete in the zone.” Just nerding out over an amp and sound that he really loves, and just having fun.

[@cooper5882]

The thing I love about the plexi amp is the tone and the blend I can get . I put a master volume in mine I think Dave just checked off all the boxes .

[@kesamek8537]

Finally a Friedman that doesn't have way too much low end to be immediately useful in a recorded or live mix. Very nice.

[@dylanjastle]

What Friedman’s have you played? All that I have tried out have been pretty easy to dial in and very versatile

[@megamania501]

​@@dylanjastle Myself, my Friedman DS 40-watt has a really muddy low end. I've used a 1x12 Friedman creamback that's supposed to match up with that head, an Avatar 2x12 with 2 creambacks, with one Vintage 30 and one G12H, and an EVH 2x12 with Celestian G12H speakers (a cab that I find has a weak low end with the EVH 5150 6L6 head). I dropped the pickup lower on the low E side, and replaced the low E string for a thinner low E, from a 46 to a 42. Nothing worked. What I ended up doing was adding a Naga Viper treble boost (got the idea from Pete Thorne's vid about treble boosters, actually), and the amp absolutely screams without going into metal territory and no muddy low end, but more Gary Moore Live at Dublin face-melting saturation, which is what I was going for. I have a Friedman Little Sister that has a more manageable low end, so with the DS40 thru 2x12 the bass knob is set between 8:00-9:00, the LS20 thru 1x12 creamback, the bass knob is set between noon-1:00.

[@rlm4471]

It doesn't make much sense to compare your experience of an amp to a recorded mix of a different amp. So much depends on the recording setup and the mix.

[@rlm4471]

​​@@megamania501The Dirty Shirley is based on a JTM 45, which tends to have a looser, fatter low end than a Super Lead. That fat low end makes it sound rich and sweet at lower gain settings, and it makes single notes sing beautifully at higher gain settings. It is not really the ideal amp for tight, chuggy heavy rhythm sounds, although you can probably get it there with the right pedals or mods.

[@goneflying140]

What? Friedman amps are known for their super tight low end.

[@toomuchfandango]

Pete your original tunes on all your videos are just high level amazing, such creative dimensional rock music. I love opening up your vids to get another Pete Thorn composition! Thanks as always.

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks so much!

[@godbyone]

This sounds great wow. Something makes this sound better than other amps. He has played

[@magnuslervikmusic]

Superb playing, superb musicality, superb amp! 🍻

[@Willjrockstar]

but yet no one will ever hear it again, unless they come watch this video.

[@jamierobinson777]

Your playing is always so incredible Pete! The gear is always the second coolest thing in the video 😁🤘🎸

[@charleslambiase5670]

Pete.... That Amp...... Dave Friedman.... Congratulations..... Pete This Amp is You... This is Pure a Culmination of all in One......

[@chrissguitarshow206]

Play it like a wild man I love it.

[@mysticfall_xc]

That's a gorgeous Plexi tone. I love it!

[@darrellminx5459]

Can't beat a Plexi after all of these years.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

the small black Chevy of amplifier fires 🤠

[@adamfstewart81]

Thank you for addressing the loop thing!

[@jacey714]

Tried it at the NAMM show~ Was blown away!

[@PunchboxRockers]

Damn, that opener rocked! 🤜🤛

[@constitutionalized8810]

Love how you always show every sound from clean to funky to dirty in your demos! And the playing as always is impeccable.

[@MoreMeRecording]

You and Micheal's demos are the best hands down for this amp. Same amp, different tones, by far, yet both top tier awesome sounding. Well done. Dave;s lucky to have guys like you demo his kit!

[@maxpower6706]

Glen Morris makes his UK 67 work with a loop. He’s a master and doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.

[@dougappel5924]

Morris amps are amazing!

[@wakjob961]

This is the first amp GAS I've had in over 7 years. Way to go Dave!

[@PurposefulPorpoise]

Can't wait for the Friedman Plex vs Suhr SL67 videos

[@curtdupriez3775]

Whoa! Pete just levelled up the demo tracks! Something special for Dave...who now owes you a cold one or three.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Great sounding amp! Killer playing as usual Pete! Hope you're doing well.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Sounds fantastic! Then again, Pete always sounds great… and there you go showing off the Ibby again 😊

[@StephLeger1966]

Thank you Pete. That gave me chills!! Awesome playing. I just purchased a 50W recently, still getting to know it. I'm getting a great snapshot of what it can do by watching. You're an inspiration to keep playing harder!

[@shorerocks]

That opening shot... beautiful. And yes, that amp rocks big time.

[@beestew79]

I want to play like Pete when I grow up. Holy Shit! I love the little harmonic sounds you threw in there. Killer playing man!

[@Dave-rk2nl]

I'm gonna ask you hard questions how does this Friedman amp compare to the suhr sl67 mkii?

[@greggpbowlz]

That opening jam!! Killer playing and tone!

[@Severin-Reed]

Finally released! I've been reserving a spot for this in my rig

[@pCeLobster]

Sounds like the best Friedman I've heard.

[@sgmarshall3]

The first time he plays Let’s Get It Up sounded absolutely perfect to me. Great tone!

[@mykeharrison8353]

Holy crap - this may be your best demo song ever, Pete. And that’s saying something!

[@kxmrock]

I like that intro Jam, that could be a Sound track for a Movie

[@GearGasms]

Still here for the hair but that playing! Jesus! 🎸🤘🏻

[@bischerosti]

pete........you are inspirational. Beautiful playing. This amp..... Is eveything ive ever wanted. Pete, Dave....you give me solace . i am not alone. This is the dream amp for all of us older guys that have chased it. Hats off

[@synonyx]

Thanks for the detailed review Pete! Actually sounds a tad better than other Plexi's I've heard.

[@tjnugent62]

This sounds like my original 1969 small box Plexi. What an amp that was.

[@FlankinspanK]

Is it just me or is this the best tone Pete has had? (hes had many great tones)

[@robbyclark6915]

Omg, Dave friedman has made his own super lead? I'm officially excited!

[@robertiola88]

What glorious noise. I will loop the intro and just listen to that.

[@KajHeGeHaggman]

That was an even more awesome intro than usual!

[@Rockamps78]

Sounds awesome ! Saw this at the Namm show and it was very impressive to hear in person…

[@tonyleach5614]

Pete just kicks total ass! So under rated. He seems to be good at everything

[@max.r.guitar]

That intro whoaaa, never disappoints! I love the fact that you can see the signal light flicker from the low voltage setting on the variac haha

[@amalgamaudioLV]

Wow, what an explosive demo and instant classic Marshall tone!

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@silvel2edge]

How is this amp with pedals and wet effects through the front?

[@Cpt_Adama]

So how would this compare this against the SUHR SL68 and SL67 MKII?

[@brownsfan7753]

I’ve been waiting for this demo!! Thanks Pete!!

[@leosun8469]

Yep- Dave does it again. 🤘🏻 Nice presentation, Pete- as always!

[@steverizundrums]

This amp is the perfect Marshall Plexi clone hands down. I need one LOL! 🎸 Killer demo Pete!

[@anthonymichael3029]

Early on in the video I was thinking ‘I bet Black Shuck would sound awesome on this,’ I was not disappointed.

[@victorbeebe8372]

Been waiting for this amp.

[@ricksguitars605]

Excellent as always!!! Thanks Pete! This may be the holy grail of amplification. Seriously.

[@mranalog241]

Haha, I really want an effects loop and I always say it in that voice! But seriously, thanks for patiently explaining in multiple forums why an effects loop doesn’t make much sense in an amp that relies on power tube distortion. The amp sounds ridiculously good btw. It’s too much power for me but if I ever decide to get a “big boy” Plexi anyway, this would be the one.

[@jamesreaves5534]

He's like a little Young'un with a new toy. This Amp is one of the 6f the Best Amps I've ever heard except for My Nephew Johnny's handmade AA Systems (Auble Amplification Systems) Built in 2000 by local Amp Guru Marc Auble. It's 110 watts Class A. It's got 7 NOS Preamp tubes and 3 old school Svetlana 6550 Poweramp tubes. Class A Amps have a lot more Harmonics compared to your standard Class AB Amps. Killer video, Killer Amp. Pete is one of the best Guitarists on the Planet Hands Down Badass!! God Bless Y'all. Jimmy in NC....

[@Mickcotton]

I’m using my 84 JCM 800 w/ a MXR 5150 overdrive pedal. Killer 😊✅❤️🤘

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

noise gate is nice to with that setup

[@jamproject9]

Of all the new plexi reviews we wait for the real Pete Thorn ones👊💪

[@murmles]

Sounds amazing, Pete is such a class act!

[@briangregory6303]

Like I've said before, Pete, I know nothing of amps but your tutorials are always a blast.

[@dougappel5924]

Very glad you showed the booster in line! What an amp!

[@stevengoodman3498]

The best opening jam as usual Pete. Thank you brother for rocking our ears off!😊

[@razeck1ng]

For me it's magical and so freaking inspiring to see you play with a setup like this. A very good plexi style amp and (in this case) your Ibanez explorer and just rock out like a mad man! Your playing with this kind of a setup is so good and you can see your at home with this kind of gear. Love it man!

[@jonizefox]

Great demo, a joy to hear & watch, juicy settings and "gutsy rock tones" ! Love that. 19:14 bass face 😇

[@Darth_Smoker9000]

Best demo I’ve seen of this amp, killer playing Pete 🤘

[@Dream-Academy]

As good as a Suhr SL67? It doesn't have the sam e4 inpsuts a plexi and Suhr SL67 allowing jump tones with a jumper lead.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

it's always jumped internally 🤠 with selectable Brite caps on both channels. 💥

[@SomeDudeDan]

Another killer amp from Dave and what an outstanding demo by Pete! Thanks! Just ordered one, can’t wait to get it!

[@adamfstewart81]

Stoked for this!

[@vitaliistep]

Jesus, what a tone and the playing!

[@darrylwhitesall5847]

Very tasteful intro song, Pete 🫡. Great sounding amp as well! Thanks for Demo!

[@TommyZamp]

Dude that opening track is killer🔥🔥🔥

[@galgtr]

Dear pete, it is sound very nice while you play the amp. I really prefer to use less knobs on the amp, and work as much with the knobs on my strat like guitar. The control of volume and tone with pickup select switch, work much more for my sound. Thank you. Legend❤

[@tgorycki6825]

Awesome playing, as usual. I'm ready for Pete Thorn III to drop with a supporting tour!🙌

[@younken24films]

Pete yer amazing! All I know is my own tone has grown by leaps and bounds since becoming a regular viewer of your channel. Can't thank you enough! 🎸🔥

[@RusticSpirit]

That intro is incredible...the amp too!

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@TheRodge2112]

This amp is 100% Pete. He kills it, as usual, with another killer demo. The amp is also killer, but a 50-watt amp is overkill for me.

[@ufinke1974]

You all (just noobs lke me )need to get a fryette ps before you buy anythng else … after these 1000 euros everythng will sound right …seriously, everything sounds … intentional now.

[@TheRodge2112]

@@ufinke1974 probably true.

[@WilliamZuest]

I rip my BE-100 Deluxe through a Mesa OS 4x12 in my bedroom at a very non-bedroom volume every day. And, when playing live I refuse to turn it down for sound guys when they whine and cry. No such thing as overkill. 😂😂😂

[@Prettynoise]

That is where the master volume comes in.

[@TheRodge2112]

@@Prettynoiseagreed. If volume isn’t an issue, price is. Haha!

[@funfreq9282]

I love your demos Pete! They always sound so happy!

[@krudler406]

i just came for the intro jam....and as usual was not disappointed 🔥

[@anthonynewgent8004]

What a great song for this set up. Signature Pete! Thank you

[@rknprs]

Nice and crunchy!!! Once again, Pete Thorn is doing the Lord’s work.

[@JayYeskoot]

what a riff! learning this whole jam is my mission for the near future :)

[@ClintCurtis]

Dang! That amp sounds incredible

[@deanallen927]

Voltage switch works great. Both modes sound really nice. I like the Van Halen influenced chords, largely ignored by his copiers. Great job.

[@Kaisermb1]

Total faith in Friedman amps. My Twin Sister is crazy good.

[@Boosty_Boost]

your videos are just always some of my favorite playing of all time .. your incredible dude. and that comes from me who've played for 20 years ! :D

[@_patrikjay_]

It's dope when you dive into an amp's controls Peter, another great demo vid.. Well done Sir😎

[@fredmanteghian5913]

Saturday morning, cup of coffee, PJs, a new Marshall clone from the maker of my best amp (Runt-50), and my favourite never-met-friend Pete Torn. Life is good!

[@madmanjack6923]

What a tremendously good guitar player! Awesome !

[@lewischappell335]

Good explanation about the effects loop 🤙🏻 I have the smallbox 50 which I’m absolutely in love with! Best amp I’ve ever had! This sure is tempting to try but I don’t think it could replace the small box, just so versatile. But this looks as if it does really nail plexi 👌🏻

[@snevs]

Thanks Pete! apart from being a fantastic player you give a brilliant insight into getting some amazing tones out of these (any) amps , Dave Friedman has a magical touch when it comes to the master volume on his amps which lets his amps breath, I have used a 20W Dirty Shirley and was always being praised for a great tone from band members and other musos which I never really had before, I love your vids for your knowledge and just being an all round down to earth fun geezer!.

[@pharmerdavid1432]

I wish Dave would do that for the JTM too, so it can be used at bedroom volumes. I have a Marshall JTM-1, and even that one-watt amp gets too loud with an efficient speaker (blue), so I use a green. Killa demo as usual, thank man - I don't like overdrive/distortion usually, but YOU make it ROCK!!

[@johngallagher7884]

Oh yeah a boost and that beautiful black sparkle Surh sounds awesome

[@mickeystanic4750]

Hey Pete, can Marshall Vintage Modern 50W combo cover(ish) some of these sounds? Cheers!

[@brucefrye8799]

Man I love this amp ! Thanks for the review Pete