FRIEDMAN JJ Junior - Metal

A dedicated video to the Friedman JJ Junior amplifier that I bought last year. People asked for it, so here it is!
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Amp Overview
1:29 - Setup
1:56 - Switches
2:24 - Tweaking
3:35 - JBE Mode
5:19 - Direct Output
6:58 - Clean
7:51 - Guitar Swap
9:54 - Overdrive
11:05 - Closing Thoughts
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I'm Ola Englund and welcome to my channel. A channel dedicated to guitar related gear with a focus on metal. I also play in the metal bands The Haunted & Feared and run a guitar company www.solar-guitars.com
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[@Blockydark]

তুমি ভালো না

[@aleksifradet1654]

Riffs were sick, amp was sick, commentary was sick. Thanks Ola🤘

[@aaronarchermusic]

The combo version of this is my daily driver and it covers a lot of ground for work. Mostly with an 80's band, but handles all my sub work across numerous genres. The clean channel is a gem, too!

[@jeremyswalley8625]

Ola’s playing is always superb!

[@KennethDollar]

That clean channel was stunning. Cool amp all around.

[@luxfi777]

the reason why i love ola his skill on mic the amp is so good the sound of that chugging is clear dude, man i love this guy

[@kosmajahn2877]

Thanks for that video, I’m a big fan of Jerry and AiC ❤ Great playing!

[@johnholly7520]

I really look to your videos for gear advice and sounds. Thank you Ola.

[@FlorisSchwertmann]

Awesome amp! Always nice to see that your tweaking these heavy tones man. I would also be very curious if you could do a review of the Mesa Boogie mark V25. I know that you did a demo of the amp a couple of years back, but it would be amusing to see it in action, through a will it chug or a review with commentary. KEEP UP THE GOOD STUFF!!

[@Gizmo-st1ky]

Ola’s hair be looking extra majestic today 🤔 killer amp!! I want one! 🤘🏽

[@binx15]

I've had this amp for about 2 years now. Paired with a Friedman Vertical 212, replaced one of the Vintage 30's with a Greenback. Til death do us part

[@mofomartianp]

That's a sick stack. Rock on.

[@craig1474]

Try a EVM12L

[@mitchellferre1652]

I want that setup but with one V30 and one Creamback. Rock On !

[@TobyIAH]

I have the same stack…how big is the difference with the greenback? Also did you replace the top of bottom speaker?

[@johnhutchison2283]

Chuggy McChuggerson never misses note good job bud your videos kick ass and I love discovering all this new gear so I can see what’s what in the Guitar land

[@gypsy7jk]

I love my JJ Jr. I have had it since it first came out. Then the tube shortage and ammunition shortage. Now both are coming back.

[@GeneOh]

I hear ya, I like playing guitar and shooting guns also :)

[@mitchellferre1652]

These JJ Jr's sound ridiculously good ! 👍🏼

[@michaellorenz7177]

That "Lord's Resistance Army" riff is my favorite riff of yours, Ola. (The bass tone on the recording is amazing, too)

[@PrakharSrivastav]

+100 gets me going every time! Love that song

[@randynelson9961]

I think it needs to be labeled a classic Feared riff!

[@michaellorenz7177]

That riff is on an ever changing list I keep in my head labeled "Riffs I Wish I Wrote"

[@erichughes16]

It’s nice to hear just the amp and not any pedals effecting the sound.

[@Brian-zt9wz]

Ola Ola from New England..Some of those tones are straight off of the DIRT album... I never considered AIC grunge bc they were always way more doomy and metal.. Fun fact: Jerry got those nasty tones on that album bc Eddie Van Halen, at the end of the 6 months opening slot AIC did at the end of the FACELIFT cycle, gifted Jerry Two full Evh stacks a Friedman and 2 custom Evh guitars...Sorry for the rant lol..🤘✌️

[@BrewReview]

Not entirely. It's well documented by a post from the engineer who helped record these records on Gearsluts from back in the day that Dirt and Facelift had complex recording chains. Apparently, three separate amps were used during recording on each track, one for low end, one for high end and one for mid push. Cantrell's main amp at the time of recording that saw action on every track (double and sometimes triple tracked) on both Facelift and Dirt was a JCM 800 that had been modified by Reinhold Bogner of Bogner amplification. There was also a Rockman preamp in there somewhere. Friedman didn't really get going as a manufacturer until a tad bit later on in 1994 or so, though he was working with Egnator as his circuit mentor during the AIC early days.

[@chieffirethunder88]

your like best riffer on u tube period all your sunday with ola riffs are off the chain sometimes im just like wow 😁😁

[@tonedragon8616]

Bought a jj jr combo last year retiring my engl powerball from gigs. absolutely love this amp!

[@sepultubob]

Tonewise, is the combo in the same ballpark ? I read bad reviews of the combo which surprised me.

[@Rob-qr2kn]

If you were still gigging and could have only one, which would you keep ?

[@tonedragon8616]

@@Rob-qr2kn the jj jr. Engl is too big and can’t get it to the right sound when it’s turned down.

[@retroquest3579]

Hmm never noticed the sick embossing on that speaker cab, that looks very classy. 😎

[@therileyobrien]

The JBE mode is diode clipping which makes it quieter. Diode clipping and low watt amps aren't ideal for playing with a band unless mic'd up. This is a great sounding option though, if that isn't what you plan to do with it.

[@12breacher82]

One of my ATF amps! I typically HATE EL84s but this amp actually uses them well. It does sound virtually identical to the JJ-100. It’s a rock amp, but gets surprisingly heavy! The distortion tone is one of my favorite sounds on earth. It definitely favors passive pickups and tunings above C. Using a Duncan JB range pickup from whatever brand, it is instant AIC/Cantrell tone. Highly recommend using Jerry’s settings too.

[@Faboofighter]

What are Jerry’s settings?

[@levivolaju883]

Jerry Cantrell is criminally underrated.

[@albutcher9152]

Underrated??? What??? Stop that underrated nonsense bullshit

[@pearljaime2]

Everyone that knows him consider him a great guitar player. I think his problem is more about being an unsung hero than underrated. It's really rare for me to show someone Jerry's playing and then he/ she tell me "nah, I don't like his playing". Usually the answer is "damn, dude knows how to write a riff."

[@levivolaju883]

@@pearljaime2 Dimebag expressed his admiration for Cantrell's guitar work in an interview for Guitar International in 1995, saying that "the layering and the honest feel that Jerry Cantrell gets on Alice in Chains' Dirt and Man in the Box solo record are worth a lot more than someone who plays five million notes".

[@markjohnson1020]

Under appreciated not underrated.

[@NickATFGuitarMan]

You're all correct

[@LaDrouille64]

Good amp playing alone, really delicate to be Heard in the mix with sat/JBE mode on these amps... So scooped it's good alone in studio or room playing The standard BE Channel is good boosted but a little ear percing to be Heard face to a 5150 style amp that's full of low mids

[@tonictonetomrockstar1931]

I have one and I love it!

[@wmxx2000]

Love that Lords Resistance Army riff

[@patrickwade757]

I have this head. running it through an orange 2x12 cab. it's sick

[@timothyruiz4317]

Hey Ola keep cranking. You gotta put it on the Chug meter for sure ha

[@diede2308]

Why does almost no amp manufacturer do what Laney already does for years...A raw, unprocessed signal out for silent recording. That was the feature that let me buy my IRT-Studio amp and still use that feature A LOT. Nevertheless that Friedman is a great sounding amp🤘🤘

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

I love this amp, but I personally feel it sounds better and more aggressive when the presence is higher... but perhaps the presence is lowered here for the lower tuning. I feel like the JJ Jr. is a somewhat polarizing amp, because it's not quite tight and scooped enough for some of the metal crowd, but it's a bit too compressed and sludgy for some of the classic/alternative rock people. It falls in a strange middle ground, but that's generally Jerry's tone, which is neither "metal" nor "classic rock", so it makes sense the amp is voiced the way it is. What I love about the amp is it's particular high gain saturation while still having great string definition. I tend to agree with the EL84 comments, and I think Dave Friedman said it sounds identical to the larger JJ at lower volumes, but can't keep when it gets to a certain louder volume... I'm sure that's the result of the EL84s, as the pre amp sections of the 2 amps sound a lot closer. Like you said, if it's mic'd it shouldn't be an issue with a live band. It would have been interesting to see Dave make a 20W JJ with EL34s, but for some reason he's been very hesitant about doing that with the 20W amps. Marshall did that, but I don't know why Friedman won't... then again, I'm not an amp builder, so what do I know. Regardless, it's still one of my favorite amps around today.

[@bhefer]

Love my Jr. Doubt I’ll ever sell it. I do wish it had a resonance/thump mod though.

[@Cherry_Sunburst]

I'm so happy with my KEMPER Stage...!!!

[@FRANANGELICOONA]

With the tube screamer it sounds INSANE

[@kevinainscough6839]

Yes! The tube screamer really brought it to the metal I'm talking about brother

[@ChristIsRisen33]

Playing all of dirt and facelift through these dialed settings would sound so sick.

[@XciteMike]

I caught that treble gag. Laughed out loud after cringing in auditory pain.

[@BalashToth]

Awesome tone. I preferred the un-overdriven (is that a thing?) distorted sound with the passive pickups.

[@archery171093]

YEAH

[@Dontgetvexxed]

When ola uploads imma be here

[@Lamarro]

i think it will sound just fine with the chug pedal in the FX Loop

[@MoreMeRecording]

This is a rough one. First time I've never liked a Friedman amp and Ola NOla have much energy for this one haha... 5/10

[@heatnationwpb]

I thought it was just me! This might be the worst Friedman I've ever heard.

[@MikaTarkela]

I love a modeled Friedman so I guess the cab / ir has a huge effect on the tone.

[@kodas3366]

Nice!

[@jasoncrump1886]

That amp sounds pretty good . Might do good for some stoner metal too.

[@carlosdlonga6507]

Classic.. Nice dirty sound of Cantrell, He is an inspiration for my guitar sound 7:31 right now its more like the white horse in the nothing mudswamp from neverendingstory.. 11:11 i like that dry tight sound but there is not so much change with the tube screamer 12:22 lets talk about business, i have some new ideas for the tshirts, i'll post them on ig and tag you

[@Techlove92]

Aaaaayyyyyyyyy ooooolllllaaaaa. Rock on bud.

[@BeyondOurSolarSystem]

9:54 - Sounds much better with the "Tube Screamer" overdrive pedal added to it. The natural distortion sounds great ...but that tube screamer brings it home.

[@12breacher82]

If you dime the gain and bass, pull the mids and treble back a bit and keep the presence up the thing gets really gnarly. In higher tunings it stays tight but when I plug in a 7 it needs a OD. The speaker and cabs make a massive difference; for me this amp works best with V30/Greenback combos and G12H-75s. It’s not a metal amp at all but you can get it there with the right OD push and cab.

[@ArtGuitars.]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@vdxxxy484]

JJJunior!

[@explorernate]

Hey Ola, what's that string muter you have past the nut? Looks like a Jimmy Clip, but it has Solar written onto it. Custom engraving JimmyClip or custom Solar implement? If it's Solar then I hope it's a product that can be sold to the public!

[@charliecooper5354]

2:59 What if Dimebag had written the Domination breakdown riff for Damageplan P.S 3:55 is a sick riff, it kinda grinds!!

[@RJW14]

Ola, Solar needs a sub brand called Lunar. For either the top of the line EU custom shop stuff or the cheapest models. You're welcome :)

[@Felbenas]

Hi Ola! What mic are you using to capture this guitar? Thanks brother!

[@cdub_92]

Did you find the noise floor of the dirty channel to be higher than other high gain amps of similar price range? I recently bought one and use it on the clean channel with distortion pedals because to me I get better tones and a lower noise floor with that setup. I was kind of disappointed by this.

[@joeylizotte7537]

Hey, Ola.. "Please Respong"! If the Duncan Solar pickups are based (I think) off of a Custom 5/59 set, does that mean the "Solar +" is just a Custom 5 with an Alnico 8, or is it something else? (p.s. Type-X... 25.5", 24 frets, Floyd Rose... Left Handed availability!!!)

[@sergio1260]

Clap! IT CHUGS!

[@usdill590]

Needs a precision drive or a fortin 33 would tighten that right up👍

[@jasoncrump1886]

Good morning Ola .

[@ajelltone7320]

Nice demo ... The only amp you need is a MK-4 MB

[@andymarsal]

Jerry has the best live guitar tone, period.

[@mudzera]

I need one of those! but I don't have money 😕😬

[@scoliewood]

🤘🤘

[@Locoandchooch]

The 100 watt is insanity

[@xxchugchugxx420]

Good Morning Ola

[@NedJeffery]

2:33 LOL nice one.

[@rottalmusik6563]

It chugs😉😜😉🎸💜🤘

[@avispasentuass]

Tengo unos 6 meses con este amp el mejor que yo haya probado en especial su articulación.vengo de un 5150 peavey,mesa mark,y un fender blues deluxe.por más que quise comprar otro mesa el markv 35 no le llega a jj jr

[@toaster4975]

I am going to buy this now.

[@dresdensinn6669]

"More treble is not always good but ya know...sometimes" I see or rather heard...what ya done there ; )

[@spankymcnugget3166]

what solar model did you play first with?

[@ToyutahLifein]

Rockin, sockin, talkin ↑↑

[@antoniotinoco9893]

Sup dude!! Have you ever demo a Marshall jcm 2000 dsl amp ?!

[@g.t.5735]

Good day, Ola.

[@itstimetorise]

That thing sounds MASSIVE

[@Jarrodpimental]

His regular size amp is godly

[@sheldonswan45]

What speaker is mic’d?

[@duckfluff]

it's very reminiscent of the fortin meshuggah 2.0

[@clintn6677]

I had one of these and got rid of it after a few weeks. It just seemed too polite and polished to me.

[@francisgarde]

get your hands on a Headfirst Cali amp!

[@Targon999]

Is that a european model? (yeah I know it's a Swede who's playing, I was referring to the guitar)

[@michelarnet8535]

Will it chug?

[@ricardocivil515]

your first album is "off" in spotify can you check whats going on? thanks

[@wakjob961]

"It's really chunky." ... (points at "FRIEDMAN" logo) -- Ola 2023 ;-)

[@goranmarinic2923]

When he goes 'ch-ch-ch' it's like when police is knocking on your door in the middle of the night. :)

[@DeathMetalDevin]

I compared this to a Marshall DSL20HR and since it had EL34s it just sounded so much bigger than the JJ Jr. save a grand and get the DSL!

[@Shiznitt_]

Better than a Marshall 😎

[@loserwithaguitar4992]

I tried one of theses and it honestly wasnt loud :( but dont need the 100W

[@MikaTarkela]

4:18 what song is that?

[@MrArifizakiali]

Ola pls make a plugin with Neural dsp. Would love to have your presets with your tones.

[@RyvenProductions]

Neural DSP has the Fortin Natas. It is modded off of Ola's signature amp the Randall Satan. They need to update it like they did the Cali, but it's still a great sounding amp sim.

[@MrArifizakiali]

@@RyvenProductions oh I didnt know Fortin was modelled after Ola’s tone. Still an Archetype Ola Englund would be kickass. With his IR and Dime tones

[@RyvenProductions]

@@MrArifizakiali I would defiantly pick that up. 🤘

[@stargazer4298]

[@mikewifak]

Always remember to allot the requisite 7 picoseconds for clean channel testing.

[@27retrodaze]

Ahhh... The "Jon Jones" pico-amp... Now I understand...

[@fives.]

@@27retrodaze *insert Them Bones joke here*

[@27retrodaze]

@@fives. Ha!! Love it!! (Stoked for his return in a couple weeks btw)

[@davidbucket]

I had the Friedman pink taco V2 and didn't get on with it at all.

[@ThyFinalPain]

Aah. The Fortin Meshuggah in small, but with Balls and a bit more affordable. 😂

[@divebomb99]

Odd. Mine isn’t anywhere near as trebly/bright as this. Just the opposite. Too dark regardless of the cab or speakers used. Is that thing truly stock? ‘the fkuk.

[@zakklee2556]

Where is the link for the AIC rig? see reply.

[@zakklee2556]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJWnfHluaMx-hqs Ola's AIC Tone Video.

[@Cherry_Sunburst]

Hey Ola...old sock! Have you already heard of the brand new EVH 5150 Iconic Combos...???

[@le0_fx]

dunno, sounds pretty weak to my ears, but is propably just the cabinet and mic/placement choice. still got that new Oler signature sound to it, but I don't dig it :D

[@ItsSauIGoodman]

10:39 I came in my britches

[@BuntySaha]

Ola, did you know your hair has real GOLD in it?

[@georgepederson6599]

Cool vid, personally for $1699, I'd probably go for something else.

[@brianpark492]

PRS MT 15

[@goner.9989]

The intro demo tone sounds muddy as shit lol. Kinda nice and filthy tho.

[@binx15]

Presence knob rolled all the way down

[@DudeMcGuybro]

All the knobs go to 11... heh