FRIEDMAN PINK TACO MK II 20w TUBE HEAD

The Friedman Pink Taco MK II 20w, a hot modded British style amp... for info: friedmanamplification.com
TO BUY: imp.i114863.net/Ke7LZN
Got GAS? Check out all the cool gear and sweet deals from my pals at Sweetwater (Affiliate): imp.i114863.net/Zg0RQ
GREAT guitar cables - www.CordialCablesUSA.com use discount code THORN25 for a deal, and you will have rocking pure tone!
Want some cool reading/progressive glasses, that don’t look like they came from the drug store? I wear em, I dig em! Check out CADDIS:
caddis.pxf.io/c/2307553/11625...
Use discount code PETETHORN10 for $10 off!
BRAND NEW PETE THORN MERCH! T-shirts, hoodies etc: teespring.com/stores/pete-thorn
PETE THORN II NEW ALBUM OUT EVERYWHERE NOW, CLICK TO BUY/LISTEN HERE: smarturl.it/petethornII
Get Pete's 'Space Charged" jam track in E on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/spa...
Check out "A Rush To The Head": by Pete Thorn itunes.apple.com/us/album/rus...
Check out "Clean To Scream" by Pete Thorn: itunes.apple.com/us/album/cle...
Check out "To Live And Die In Nashville" by Pete Thorn: itunes.apple.com/us/album/to-...

[@tah5w]

Dude you should just release an album with all these intro videos back to back. They are full on awesome.

[@Boogieplex]

IM pretty sure he already has some albums released.

[@PuRe_AdDicT]

There might be more income and that great word “exposure” from KZbin videos to be honest

[@leroybullock5265]

Shawn Tubbs released some of his demo stuff. It was awesome. I would totally buy Mr. Thorns as well.

[@donnievazquez3319]

I'm constantly amazed by his seemingly never ending well of riffs and ideas!!

[@JA12258]

Truth!

[@WayneHoldenMusic]

I think it's time for Pete to be properly recconized as one of the best players on the planet.....

[@Knappingthematrix]

Recognize!

[@humanactivated1017]

Pete is already recognized as one of the best players since his time in Arsenal .

[@darrinwilson8484]

Friedman needs to make a 2 channel amp with the little sister for channel 1 and pink taco for channel 2. I cant decide which i like better

[@thelionhearted6824]

Check out the Wildwood version of the PT v2. Basically exactly what you're asking for.

[@niqbal81]

no one does guitar tech reviews like Pete, simply amazing.

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@sonnyseabury4051]

100% correct.

[@JackMurtonGuitar]

Im sold! im defo going to get one! i have been thinking about getting a friedman for a while as i love the whole modded marshall tone! Pete is just a master at getting the best tone and writing the best songs! cheers dude!

[@Yupppi]

This amp kicks ass. Dave kinda found the perfect ecological slot for it. 20 W physical size amp, not too many controls, a couple of toggles that transform the few controls to a couple of really good different sounds. And the nature of the amp is just great. It's that stadium Marshall tone that you can take anywhere from gigs to studio and it fits if you can't think of something really personal tones.

[@jonscudder759]

Thanks for sharing and Dave always kills it on his products. I could listen to you play all day long!

[@digiwaves]

You, sir, have done one of your best intros yet. Just FREAKING AWESOME!!!😎🎸

[@raymondsurace2575]

Killer tune!!! Once again Pete’s on fire! Killer sounding amp too…way to go Friedman!

[@derekrabbers2116]

You can always tell when Pete is in the zone. Love listening to this.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Sounds fantastic, and kind of oddly, all the reviews I've looked at for this amp sound fantastic. Looks like a huge winner. I want one!

[@clintnoteastwood]

This thing basically seems like a compact BE! So excited to try this. Keep up the amazing stuff Pete!

[@Bradyguitarfly]

Great music Pete! Love both the riffs and the shred! You could probably play through any amp and sound great, however, I’m intrigued by this amp! Cheers and thanks for the demo!

[@pedraw]

I have no idea where you dredge the emotion and tone from for every single video. Outstanding work all around.

[@alexlewis8468]

Wow!... just... wow! that EVH tone is sublime! Although I like Friedman amps, I wasn't gassing for any particular one, but this might be the first! Great vid and playing as always Pete.

[@philroselle1514]

Such a great musician! Love these product vids you do Pete. Always a go to for me!! Thanks Pete!!

[@joshuakincheloe]

Man, you must’ve been crazy inspired by that amp because I think this is the coolest thing I’ve ever heard you just throw on a KZbin channel. That is my new favorite opener you’ve done so far and you have made some sweet, sweet music for us man!

[@billwarkentin3630]

Great review of the amp, Pete! Thank-you!

[@reacherstudio]

7:54 the coolest riff ever!! I always thought he played that a different way, very cool to see/hear PT!!

[@arcadiohernandez4906]

Sorry I missed the live session but I'm watching the replay. I love the playing and really surprised no pedals were used. Keep rocking because I'm loving it in Puerto Rico!!

[@MoreMeRecording]

Man, I love how your review and Michael Nielsen's are so different yet both display the capabilities of this amp and the incredible note clarity.

[@stephc4427]

Thank you Pete! Stellar musicality and playing.

[@bingobango4840]

Pete, you have such an amazing and original style. I love to hear you play.

[@JoeAlba]

Taco Tuesday! Awesome playing through an awesome amp. And thanks for demoing some clean tones. Dave's amps seem so often reviewed for the dirty stuff, but they pack some of my favorite clean tones too.

[@jackvai2681]

pete's phrasing and composition always = unexpected and unique...

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@dananthony6258]

Pete’s studio is the most fun to look around while he’s talking. I’m always trying to find gear I have seen yet.

[@ferdberfle5069]

Smokin' hot playing on this one man! Wish I could afford one of these small heads, it sounds great!

[@martinsutcliffe2798]

It's awesome that you're doing more amps!

[@jimmyjames7946]

Thank you Pete!! For not using a od pedal and chugga chugga Choo Choo ing and actually playing actually playing and showing this amp for the masterpiece it is!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@larryb3946]

Pete, that was next level sir! Thank you, loved this demo.

[@RokDAWG1]

Dude! Wow! Ok the opening track was just crazy fire! Also, the tone itself is amazing! I wish it was a two channel amp.

[@gisellechacon7081]

Thanks, Pete! So nice to hear someone demo a tube amp that knows how to make it work! I guess I'm dating myself, but I think I'll start my Friedman collection with this one. I always did love that "Mean Street" guitar tone. Keep on rockin sir! :)

[@MarcBecker_Music]

Wow, just wow! Sounds amazing!

[@Mamo878]

Here's the thing, because Pete is so good he makes _anything_ sound great!

[@b.scottfarthingsworth]

Dude. Slammin'. You're such a great player, tonemeister, and writer. When folks ask about underrated players, you are always mentioned. Love your stuff bro

[@PeteThorn]

Thank you so much!

[@MrTwangstaable]

Damn, that was one of the best intros you've done, and you'd done a lot of great demos!

[@nilesanders5110]

Pete's sense of melodic development is a super strong part of these demo videos. Thanks Pete, this helped turn my day around.

[@PeteThorn]

That’s awesome! Glad you had a better day Niles

[@bridge500t]

Your demos sure still some of the best. Drop Dead Legs, AWESOME!!

[@jimmyjames7946]

Dave can sure build an amp!! That sounds Fng awesome!! I always like the sound of his amps but this one I'm gonna have to buy right now! Great demo as always Pete.. keep up the great work.. all of us guitar freaks love it brotha!!! ✌️✌️🤘🤘

[@cliffgarrett]

Awesomeness!!! The amp AND your playing....

[@jayl5941]

Whoa. That entire thing was fire but the bends starting around 0:55 and then up to that final alternating note bend on the last fret hits you in the feels.

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Love your playing, passion, musical taste, and equipment taste. What makes it all that much better, is your humility, and being down to earth, and approachable for your fans. Props Brother. Dave Friedman Is An Amp and Tone God, as You Are a Guitar God! Much love and respect from New Orleans, La. 😎

[@PeteThorn]

Thank you Sonny!

[@MRxr400]

wow, what a track. show cases the tone of the amp so well. amazing sounding amp.

[@brightsidesoundmachine]

I’m late to the game on checking out the pink taco. That is one fine sounding amp!!! Thanks Pete for the fantastic demo!

[@jcon2357]

Holy cow Mr. Pete …. That intro song into this video is so far over the top ….. you have moved into such a higher level of tones… oh my God …. Awesome

[@CombatWombat2112]

Glad you made the decision to start demoing more amps! Your ability to dial in great tones is pretty exceptional (on top of the kick ass, nuanced playing) and seeing you do these kinds of vids is like getting an education on the field, noice!

[@PeteThorn]

I really love guitar amplifiers, so it’s nice to be able to try different ones, it’s a learning process for me and there’s only so many pedals out there that you can do, what about the things that we plug the pedals into? Also, Siri doesn’t understand petals and wants to say pet holes pedal to the With A de de DD With A, D With A, D.

[@TavaresProject]

Pete, that is such an awesome kick ass tune.... WOW! Amazing playing and melodic symphony!!! That Taco sounds amazing and I think it sounds different enough from my JJ junior.

[@FrankenstratGuitar]

I love my Pink Taco!! Fecking awesome little amp!!

[@SeanHurst]

man if you keep making awesome demos songs for this gear I am gonna be broke. This song needs to be on your next album (no pressure) The amp sounds incredible (no surprise Dave does a killer job with all his amps)

[@johngraves2185]

This is my favorite Friedman amp, it’s a rock monster! Awesome demo!

[@mojo292]

That intro jam was molten lava! 😮😮 Well done!

[@miitchmitchell]

Superb Pete, been waiting for your review of this Amp.... verdict: Take my money 😎

[@Its6string]

I’m full-on jealous right now!!! Another amazing job Pete🎶✊🏼☮️

[@drmachismo]

Holy crap Pete - this is an AWESOME track!

[@me.roderick]

Love to get my head tore off by your talent when I'm shoppen for amps.🔥🏆🎸

[@joukovaananen5951]

That's the sound for other manufacturers to beat!! Great video!!

[@daletsosie2479]

Another Great Amp review and great playing from Mr.Pete ...makes me want to go buy that amp!

[@ChadAnthonyTheReaper]

Thank You for playing the Van Halen riff for a few extra bars. LOVED IT. Also, KICK ASS licks in the intro

[@Funkymonk004]

Love seeing your reviews Pete! Hope we can get some of the shows you played with Cornell released soon! Dying for full show to get a blu-ray release.

[@allpdmusic]

Sounds freaking awesome Pete!

[@julianmetcalfe1070]

WOW very sharp full warm sounding crisp amazing love love love that AMP he knows how to build them thats for sure ,you are keeping that one eh

[@ManchurianCounterweight]

Amps!! Yay! Great song, Pete, loved it.

[@acdclexu6296]

awesome sound and even better playing love your stuff

[@jcmmnx]

This is the best sounding 20w amp I've ever heard. Demo song was top notch.

[@louderthangod]

Jesus man this song just gets better and better and the tone fits it perfectly. Definitely time for the third solo amp.

[@joeywilder9708]

Dude your playing and tones in this are freaking awesome

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@SteveR5954]

So Awesome to see you demoing amps now Pete.

[@PeteThorn]

One can only do so many pedals. :)

[@richardnagamitsu1582]

Very nice! Maybe not what I’m looking for, but a great rundown and awesome composition.

[@dannyboudreau2742]

Absolutely incredible playing and tone

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks DannY!

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

That sounded awesome and your playing was, per the usual, over the top brilliant! Man I wish I could play a guitar remotely as good as you. Killer demo!

[@PeteThorn]

Thank u!

[@fergeraci]

I couldn't care less about the amp - i just watch your vids for the opening tunes. Killer man, can't understand your apparently infinite well of creativity. Phenomenal.

[@liloloswarn]

A master at work ! Very impressive sound and licks...

[@PeteThorn]

🙏

[@bigdavedave9865]

Sounds absolutely killer!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JBurtonTenor]

My god. How awesome. You’re the man Pete. Thank you.

[@PeteThorn]

🙏

[@jameswyre6480]

Awesome job and great licks and touch. My Pink Taco 1 profiles on the Kemper are my go-to for things like classic Def Leppard (High and Dry to Pyromania). Dave makes excellent and versatile quality goodies.

[@johndeschain2156]

chewy upper mid bark is what I'd say. it's amazing how Dave gets that out of 20 watts. killer track and awesome playing Pete.

[@spaceshifterstereogunmachine]

Try a Frog.. amp

[@yngzaklynch]

Wow! Great job! This amp is clearly a winner!

[@pzuliomaccavellion9711]

Awesome, as usual! Thanks Pete

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Just came for the playing and wasn't disappointed.

[@jwstout007]

Mojo for eons, and Pete's fingers are on fire! I hope the tolex comes in pink taco pink, man, what a face melter! One of these days when I grow up, I want a nice mid sized amp, & this is definitely on the options list!

[@anthonyward8587]

Fantastic review Pete. Love that amp. RIP EVH. :)

[@johnjgibson6807]

Now That’s How it’s Done 👍👍🎶🎶🎸Awesome Demo Pete.

[@rj-zero1453]

Great Video, I really enjoy playing Van Halen and a lot of other 80's bands. Your playing is stellar as usual, I really like to hear you jamming with this amp, I think this is what I've been looking for. I just purchased the Pink Taco V2 Combo version today, traded in my EVH Iconic 40w Combo for this. The EVH was pretty good for an inexpensive tube amp, but not like this bad boy at all, I can't wait for it to be delivered.

[@craiger2399]

That things sounds iconic, epic, amazing.

[@alanbarry3598]

Everything here sounds great!

[@JoseG-2023]

Great tones! 🤘

[@stroopwafel6141]

That amazing intro has some pieces of Rush flavour. Excellent demo!

[@PeteThorn]

Thank u!

[@brownsfan7753]

Fantastic demo!!!!

[@vextract4662]

I was looking up phrasing... Marty Freedman and this dude are side by side. Incredible

[@natlove219]

Pete, your demonstrations are frikeen incredible. You could sell anything with those fingers and ears of yours. My mid life crisis purchases will b Friedman amps.

[@curtisc9350]

Thanks Pete for demonstrating what the Pink Taco V-2 is capable of ! 🥰 Dave has been building fantastic Friedman Amps for over a Decade, for Players looking for that classic Plexi sound . Look no further than one of greatest Tributes of all Time, by some of the current Contemporaries, with a Friedman amp front & center ! 😉 Cheers ✌️ #petethorn #davefriedman #friedmanamplification #ledzepkennedyhonours

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

That opening song was on another level!!

[@kmjansen]

I accidentally started this video on 1.5x, and Pete's so damned good it took me a minute to realize the tempo of the intro song was not, in fact, 180bpm. Always a pleasure to listen to and watch this man play guitar.

[@guyfawkes8873]

Wauw… now I need to go back and listen at that tempo for funsies xD

[@mastart85]

you were lovin that amp bro- great frikin lick too!

[@TimsCabana]

Super cool intro jam Pete!!

[@zentime8047]

Man, all I can say is you are a great musician. Also, heart amp

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

Hey Pete, I ordered those Status studio headphones you were talking about briefly on Sunday's live show. My Sony's (that I've been using for over 15 years) were crapping out, the Status were on sale, and I trust your judgement. I freaking LOVE them! They actually sound way better than my Sony's ever did, and for less. Thanks for mentioning them!

[@PeteThorn]

You bet! I know, they are good, right? Just really balanced nice for the money that’s for sure.

[@dwftube]

A manufacturer really can't ask for a better demo than that!

[@boblanzillo2144]

Just bought the combo. cant wait

[@jjulch]

No video has made me want to buy an amp more than this. I'm a EVH fan and having an amp that gets me into that territory without a 100w 4x12 amp nor spending several grand just gets me pumped. Versatility is my only concern because I do have to play clean stuff. But Pete, you just kill it with this little bugger!

[@herbcanter2114]

If you want the ultimate VH tones at bedroom volume levels than the below is the only choice . Marshall needs to bring back their AWESOME 50th anniversary 1 watt amps or Friedman needs to make an ALL TUBE 1 watt amp because they would sell tens of millions year in year out . 20 watt amps are still WAY WAY too loud for bedroom jamming . The current Marshall DSL 1 WATT sucks compared to the JMP and JCM 1 watt models . kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2OaZ6Ohl51jqZY

[@silverbullet82]

Search Marshall Dsl Brown Sound & Watch the Dsl 40 cr video, i have a taco & it never came that close as my dsl’s..

[@jjulch]

@@silverbullet82 I have a DSL 20 CR…

[@jjulch]

@@herbcanter2114 there was a kid (at the time) who played some spot-on VH tunes using a 1 Watt Marshall Amp head through a big cabinet. He absolutely killed it. Need to find those videos….

[@hemmelight]

@@jjulch Jacob Deraps! Still a killer player these days.