Friedman JJ-100 Jerry Cantrell Signature Amp | Pure Gain Perfection

One of my favorites of the Friedman lineup. Ripping amp. Full signal chain below. ⬇️
============== SIGNAL CHAIN:
GUITARS:
Squier Strat - Duncan 59 in the bridge
Grestch G5260: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/it...
Gretsch Richard Fortus Falcon: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/it...
Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst
PEDALS:
Boss DD-500: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/it...
AMP & CAB:
Friedman JJ-100
Cabinet: Friedman 4x12: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/it...
MICROPHONES:
Shure SM57: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/it...
Neumann TLM102: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/it...
All into: Universal Audio Apollo 8p, Logic Pro X
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============== RIFFS PLAYED:
Alice In Chains - We Die Young
Mastodon - High Road
Soundgarden - Superunknown
Random clean noodling
Alice In Chains - Them Bones
Dinosaur Pileup - Professional Freak
The Cult - Wild Flower
Children of Bodom - Bed of Razors
Iron Maiden - 2 Minutes to Midnight
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My Bands:
Naked Pictures (guitar):
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Large Margin (bass):
Bandcamp: largemargin.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6QlKIc...
Proudly playing Ernie Ball strings.
#friedmanamps #jerrycantrell #jj100

[@ZachWish]

👍 if you did the Layne Staley "oooooooohhhhh" at 0:08

[@Black-Viper75]

I even looked over my shoulder thinking Scary was on his way 🤟

[@lucamoqi]

here I am

[@blaisedonnelly2760]

Was glad to see the cut that sounded more like the creators lane too.r

[@bakontrackz]

I love your videos, someday you should make a cover of Anger Rising

[@gab_ale]

This channel has some of the best tones I have ever listened to.

[@adlerdefender8067]

I love him because he doesn't play on a mix ... Most of us dont record so we dont care... If you like channels like his check lambchopper678... He has some 🔥tones as well

[@Seanaldinho90]

The tone and riffs are sensational

[@natedogg1777]

It's true, he's criminally underrated.

[@thomasmalz4111]

For sure, he’s the best on KZbin. No one else comes close.

[@edgarkleinmann7386]

@@thomasmalz4111 100% agreed!

[@blackmetalbreadstick]

Man that riff in High Road is always killer

[@brownsfan7753]

Your demos are always incredible!! Thanks for this!!

[@everythingasystem]

Superunknown was a flawless tone recreation, congrats on absolutely nailing that

[@rikh78]

sounds killer, and great riff choice as always

[@58lp2002]

Awesome! Great rock tones and loved how it cleaned up. I have the PT combo that also rocks.

[@ESP500]

Incredible sounding amp. Seriously wow!

[@LateNightYinzer]

I've always thought of Friedman as kind of the Marshalls that should have been before Marshall went down the road of digital reverbs and noise gates and fancy midi channel switching stuff. 2 channels, a couple gain knobs, and your guitar's volume pot should be all you need and these amps definitely prove that.

[@malikterzic228]

Great great great!!!! one of the best videos I've ever seen! great sound and great playing!

[@Namelessforever_]

Nice work Zach, you nailed Jerry’s tone! I always discover new bands from the riffs you play which is always a bonus! You introduced me to teenage wrist awhile back. Such a good band. Your demos have seriously become my favourite music related vids to watch! 😊🤘

[@bassplyr13]

Zach does it again. Fantastic!

[@Mr_Woodchuck]

Just bought a JJ100 yesterday. This video put me over the edge on needing one. Great tunes.

[@visionswords5477]

Man, the tones you get are always killer! It's mind blowing, honestly.

[@voltaspeeder17]

The amp sounds BROOTAL! I have yet to hear a bad tone from you my man, absolutely KILLER demo once again! \m/

[@PhuketMyMac]

Sounds killer! Dream amp. Well done again!

[@guitarz]

She’s got it all. Riff master general type tones 🤘🏻

[@BBfanfun]

was kinda expecting a G&L Commanche, but you covered the bases. good job ! inspiring Tone !

[@BeastMadeReviews]

great playing as always! Every video I think, "man that Les Paul sounds great."

[@tylerlaiche8443]

right when I saw this video I was wondering which song was going to be the intro you did not disappoint!!

[@nunyabiznazz2883]

We need more Soundgarden!! So glad i got to see them in 2014!!

[@jayseb]

Channel is basically what's in my head most days.

[@hellsing1983]

Nice playing and I really think you did the amp justice. When you got out the silverburst lp I was expecting some Tool riffs, but it didn't happen. Liked and you got a new subscriber!

[@adiohead]

Love that tone!

[@BenCoombs]

Great demo and some awesome tones!! Cheers Zach!!

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much Ben! Appreciate it.

[@linsk78]

That Gretsch looks and sounds AWESOME!

[@chrisbollyn4724]

LOVED hearing Bed of Razors in there. Immaculate taste.

[@HaggardBacon]

Captures the best tones anywhere on KZbin. Nice inclusion of the long boi Gretsch.

[@cshades8026]

Really feel like it’s about time to have a video about the red strat story 😎

[@Jaxisagod5]

sounds amazing Zach

[@axelotero6173]

thanks for also making me a fan of Gretsch! JEEEZ!

[@Naughtforeye]

DAMN! Red Giant is such a killer riff, and Jerry starting to incorporate the baritone is so kickazz!

[@foxyfoxtrot4233]

Finally my amp yay 🎉 I think I need a Friedman cab for it as well. You make it sound awesome! Also: looking at the settings at the beginning that must have been LOUD 😅

[@sheldonswan45]

Brawny, I like that adjective. The "Brawn sound"," sounds great!

[@Bigmike3406E]

Those amps sound great but if you don’t have the hand skills it don’t matter . You brother you got the hands . Awesome video thanks .

[@awvmusic216]

I loved mine when I had it. I was always between the JJ and the Butterslax. Both amazing Friedmans!

[@stepanblinka8007]

Thats kick ass. All the way. Perfect tone!!

[@Locoandchooch]

Bought this amp 4 months ago. No disappointments. It roars thick and clear. I’ve heard some people say it’s dark sounding. I disagree. Great amp.

[@dennisjuhrg23]

Damn,,, thats some serious nice leading gain sound !

[@khairulmikemorello2204]

Superb in everyway.. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@redrugambientguitar8852]

Sounds incredible!

[@hyperbolekid]

Great video and playing as usual Zach! Great selection of guitars too. I have a JJjr that scratches that Cantrell itch. My goto Friedman’s right now are the SS100V2 and JEL100. Also my favorite one channel amp is the Skeleton Key. You have to try a Skeleton Key brother! Bet you would make a killer video with that fire breather🔥🔥🤘

[@mattcacioppo2502]

Amazing job. Killer amp

[@ricdale7813]

Friedman's make you feel better as well as play and sound better. Dave is an Alchemist Wizard of Amps. Very nice demo.

[@californiadaze]

Fantastic riffing... And boy, you sure know how to mic and record a cab! Sounds great!!

[@sir.shreddington]

Sounds great, as always! I liked the JJ when I tried one, but I ultimately went with the SS100.

[@ZachWish]

Thanks Jason! Yeah, can't go wrong with either of those two.

[@patricelecanu6150]

realy good kinda sound like a plexi !! great work my friend !!!!

[@jaykafcas4342]

FINALLY, someone played Them Bones correctly, thank you for that. I knew you were gunning for “The Superunknown” from the first notes. The Cult never sounds right without the big drums production. Where’s the -Gojira-?

[@rflessati]

Yes ! Great Demo!

[@lawoftheriff7044]

You doing a great job dude. Realy nice work.

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much! Appreciate it.

[@progpogs]

That first riff always sounds insane on a Friedman/Bogner for some reason, like you can demo every Marshall derivative with it to see if it does "the thing".

[@jimjim7008]

The tone from the Gibson Les Paul custom is pure tightness, clarity and perfection.

[@MadDrummer100000]

Zach, you should make a video showcasing all your guitar collection, sharing specs, opinions and tones of each guitar. Cheers, brother. Your tones are legendary.

[@gratstagram]

ask him about his 7-string

[@aubreybailey1834]

That was the best playing snd best tone I've seen in any video

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@jefrolawson]

Sounds perfect🤟

[@ioannisstavropoulos4319]

Damn that was amazing!

[@user-om8be8uy7g]

love what you did with the bodom part

[@MetalRay88]

So cool you played mastodon! 🤘🏻

[@marcosandron6081]

HUUUUUUUUUGE! You rock Zach!

[@cshades8026]

We need to see you try the Bogner Ubershall Mk2 🤤🤤🤤. Awesome playing and tone per usual.

[@NILOCOgov]

Another banger vid, great playing and tones. I would love to hear you demo a Fryette Deliverance if you get the chance. Or a JEL-100. Or any Metropoulos or 3rd Power head. :)

[@rareform6747]

Love my Friedman !

[@flaco216]

What a beast!!!! one of the best head I've ever tried, I also liked it a lot without using anything in front. Compliments once again Zach!!

[@unclejj13er75]

you know a lot of cool songs!! Hope you're writing some great stuff too.

[@Dad-Gad]

Wow , instant Jerry tone 👍

[@voutives]

Sounds great!

[@justfortier]

Just MASSIVE!

[@12breacher82]

This has been my favorite rock/hard rock amp since released. It just has THAT sound I want to hear. Even will do metal with certain kinds of boosts in front. I have the JJ Jr, which mimics the 100 flawlessly, but I have to grab the big brother and throw a 4x12 under it. Great demo.

[@asianaxeman]

Do you find the junior lacks bass response?

[@12breacher82]

@@asianaxeman for a 20 watt EL84 amp, it does not. It actually gets loud fast, and has a deep, warm low end. Just keep in mind being a smaller amp it won’t keep up with a 100 watt, or move as much air. But it definitely is full and rich sounding through a 2x12 or 4x12, definitely is gig capable and won’t sound like a tiny amp.

[@Childofbhaal]

Have you had any other experiences with Friedman amps? I’ve torn on what to choose.. the Runt 20, JJ jr, or Pink Taco

[@12breacher82]

@@Childofbhaal Yes; I’ve played all 3. The Runt is a great little head for the money; it gets the BE tone but also has its own voice. Surprisingly great with cleans and taking pedals. The Pink Taco I only played once and I thought it (IMO) was somewhere between the BE and Small Box. Its modeled after the BE-100, and it definitely has that tone. I think for all around gorgeous tube tone from Friedman in this little heads, the PT is a winner. The JJ Jr has a different kind of clean, borrowing from a Ac30, it has the main BE channel, and the Jerry voiced JBE. Its a thicker saturated HBE voiced to his liking, fwiw. I prefer the JJ in general; its a sound I’ve been searching for. Its a tough call between the two (I out the Runt below them but not for anything bad).

[@tylerbruner8203]

Damn that sounds nice!!

[@RileyKestnerisactuallyladarius]

Dawg tell me why I just had a feeling Superunknown was coming during that little soft jam?? Awesome stuff.

[@mikestroud9969]

Amp is great. Sounds amazing. I know it's expensive but you get what you pay for. Wish I could afford. Hopefully someday 😊😊👍💯🤞🤞🎸🎸

[@nastyriffs]

It sounded great at first but ss soon as you whipped out High Road you had me.

[@x7stringinJSCx]

I just got a Smallbox 50 head to go with that same 4x12.. I love it. But now I'm thinking of saving up and getting this JJ-100. It was between this and the SB.. I guess I'll never get over playing super heavy riffs and having tons of gain at my disposal. This amp is totally different and if I end up getting it then the tonal spectrum will be covered for sure lol.

[@paolocavalli7]

sick videos

[@jameslugo]

Yeah man you are the demo king.

[@LPMojoGL]

Nice clips. Enjoyed the JJ I had, very close to the JMP 2204 I had at the time, but with more gain, better master volume and effects loop. Have a Phil X now, and just love it. Hit's the bullseye.

[@ZachWish]

Thanks! Yeah, I used the Phil X and the main amp in one of my bands for a few years. Loved that amp. I'm generally a single channel amp guy, so it was right up my alley.

[@LPMojoGL]

@@ZachWish Single channel is where it's at for me, too. I have the X, an 84 4104, the SLO100 and a few others. The X is close to my 4104, bit more refined, but love what it does. Cheers, rock on!

[@gat1gigs782]

high road sounded soooo illll!!!

[@thomasmalz4111]

Dope throwing down some Highroad on the gretsch!

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

I am listening in my den and my Mark IV excused itself from the room. Terribly good times. Especially the Soungarden.

[@johndeschain2156]

Great stuff

[@RicardoGordo]

Ahah loved the Children Of Bodom part! Rip Alexi!

[@blaisedonnelly2760]

Comes with your home in the middle of 100 acres..or optional upgrade..deaf neighbors.That seems to sustain the rift and doesn't seem like its going to give up either..just like rock.Very nice addition to any band.

[@pedrolicks8316]

thats road rash guitar themes sounds very nice

[@leo-.-258]

"You take the high road now.."

[@christopheranderson2158]

“Wildflower!!!!” 🤘🤘🤘

[@Lushoverthebridge]

Massive!

[@sean8186]

Man, you really know how to coax the best tones out of the JJ. I have one myself and I absolutely adore it. So versatile too. I still prefer my Friedman Naked because it’s just unbelievable, but the JJ is a close second. How did you have the amp set for the AIC sections of your demo? Were the dials set as they are seen around the halfway point of the video, when you played Them Bones?

[@Tonskiislegit]

JJ is by far my favorite Friedman! Butterslax is second! Dave makes killer amps!

[@spatnaspolecnost]

The Dirt album even has a dedicated channel… nice!

[@rynoriffs6505]

Love AIC bro. amp sounds nasty!

[@jayl5941]

Killer as always sir. Which speaker do you have mic’d, the greenback or v30?

[@javierassad5623]

Awesome playing and tone! Any chance we could get IRs from your cabs?

[@markn4526]

Wow! Great playing and great tones from every guitar. Why so much Alice 'n' Chains though? Just kidding! What pickups do you have in your LP Custom?

[@geneparmesan8827]

You should do a demo with the jj jr to see if can the same tones !!

[@AlexMessanoMusic]

Awesome tones!! Do you use a treble bleed circuit in any of your guitars?

[@turtletone9094]

You make everything snd phenom. Do one with the Marshall DSL 1 watt! 😏

[@ChrabM]

killer amp.

[@stephenchow5161]

sounds fantastic! which would you own, SS version 2 or the JJ?

[@st.evil-1]

Fuckin Maiden \m/ Killer tones as always Zach!

[@michaellandrumguitar]

I like that amp Alice in chain is my favorite band