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!

[@leroybullock5265]

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

[@shredx81]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@jamierobinson777]

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

[@robbyclark6915]

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

[@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.

[@CHIG5748]

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

[@damonztube1]

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

[@PeteThorn]

Hey thanks!

[@paulcormack9238]

Off the charts amazing playing, beautiful tone!

[@godbyone]

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

[@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)

[@Severin-Reed]

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

[@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 .

[@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!

[@PunchboxRockers]

Damn, that opener rocked! 🤜🤛

[@chrissguitarshow206]

Play it like a wild man I love it.

[@magnuslervikmusic]

Superb playing, superb musicality, superb amp! 🍻

[@Willjrockstar]

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

[@ShawnTubbs]

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

[@adamfstewart81]

Thank you for addressing the loop thing!

[@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!

[@constitutionalized8810]

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

[@mykeharrison8353]

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

[@PDXguitarfreak]

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

[@brownsfan7753]

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

[@funfreq9282]

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

[@shorerocks]

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

[@chuck3370]

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

[@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!

[@pCeLobster]

Sounds like the best Friedman I've heard.

[@charleslambiase5670]

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

[@greggparrish2747]

That opening jam!! Killer playing and tone!

[@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.

[@erik2446]

Thanks for the cool riffs and for explaining the effects loop!

[@donmikler]

Great walkthough! Awesome recording. Ordered mine!

[@wakjob961]

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

[@tgorycki6825]

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

[@GearGasms]

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

[@adamfstewart81]

Stoked for this!

[@sgmarshall3]

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

[@curtdupriez3775]

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

[@anthonynewgent8004]

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

[@jimmcdougall9973]

Great swing in that opening piece!

[@SomeDudeDan]

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

[@murmles]

Sounds amazing, Pete is such a class act!

[@KajHeGeHaggman]

That was an even more awesome intro than usual!

[@dougappel5924]

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

[@kinleydorji]

Thanks Pete, that was a great demo!

[@_patrikjay_]

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

[@briangregory6303]

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

[@chrisrussoroos6091]

Wow, what a great review. Also look like you were just having fun, Pete thank you.

[@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....

[@stevengoodman3498]

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

[@brucefrye8799]

Man I love this amp ! Thanks for the review Pete

[@user-mo5mv5xs9r]

Good lord the intro guitar stuff is great! Another amazing video, great job! Great amp!!!!

[@billygewin1154]

MAN I've loving these videos.

[@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

[@tomfoolery2082]

Great playing , Great sounding amp .

[@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!

[@pedraw]

Good stuff Pete. That Deep purple lick was outrageous.

[@anthonymichael3029]

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

[@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

[@JayYeskoot]

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

[@pasqualemaurelli1860]

Dude.Killer tune, Pete! Amaze-balls! And the tone...geez...

[@atbear]

Hell yeah, Pete! That was AWESOME!

[@PurposefulPorpoise]

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

[@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

[@stewartkeyes2511]

Amazing playing!

[@FlankinspanK]

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

[@krudler406]

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

[@Rockamps78]

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

[@madmanjack6923]

What a tremendously good guitar player! Awesome !

[@cirofuerst4828]

I know that it is a video about the amp but, that tune in the beginning is so fricking good! Wow!

[@franzpfeifenberger8729]

Pete, great playing😀

[@victorbeebe8372]

Been waiting for this amp.

[@Chef_Jeff69]

Exceptional opening tune and playing. Always killer! 🤘🏼

[@jonizefox]

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

[@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! 🎸🔥

[@mesfigas]

Great tone, great player

[@ThornWithin]

sick tone, sick tune!

[@taggmanibanez]

Really great opening

[@trismahaffay2813]

Love it! Sounds incredible!!

[@frankpaws]

Thanks Pete. Lovin the new hair!

[@jacey714]

Tried it at the NAMM show~ Was blown away!

[@philhood4604]

Cool amp, playing and video. Again!

[@joemcgraw5529]

Great Demo and very detailed Pete ,Its almost like having 2 amps in 1 ,very versatile Amp and im in Love with it !!!!1

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Fantastic times everywhere on that amp. I guess buying an old Marshall is not required.

[@johngallagher7884]

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

[@rknprs]

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

[@rockinchippy]

Amazing tones brother PT100! 🔥👏🏻🔥

[@RusticSpirit]

That intro is incredible...the amp too!

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@DesSherwoodGuitarTuition]

Oohhh, stonkin' demo song Pete! Loved the quirky pick slide thing too;-)

[@martin.cloutier]

That Suhr is just awesome as your playing Pete

[@TommyZamp]

Dude that opening track is killer🔥🔥🔥

[@DaBoondox]

Another great amp from the amp master. Love it.

[@olzzonscorner]

Wow, that was playing of the year. sounds fantastic, your such a great guitarist ❤

[@olzzonscorner]

And the greatest about just this video is that you just can't stop playing AND smiling

[@jamproject6828]

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

[@TheJTish]

Dude.. you are an amazing player!

[@vitaliistep]

Jesus, what a tone and the playing!