Friedman Runt Amps - 20w & 50w Monster Tones!

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[@deeveeuhs]

If you have a Friedman and a Morgan and you A/B them you pretty much have a "Morgan Freeman"....

[@minisurfbanana]

😂😂😂

[@daw162]

Git bizzy livin or git bizzy dyin!

[@JohyeahM]

It doesn't matter how many amazing guitar tones I hear and fall in love with...I think I'll always come back to a Strat's neck pickup.

[@axleblaze123]

when I first started guitar I thought friedman was some megadeath Marty Friedman tribute amp

[@sealevelcain4664]

Ming Wu It is....

[@alexwhitehead8264]

Sea Level Cain damn Cain, you like some good shit

[@Jacobsamuell]

Ha megadeath

[@decimusrex92]

Marty & the aforementioned Amp = 🤘

[@JCAchannel100]

So it wasn’t just me Haha

[@tman6495]

I have the PT -20....when over driven, these amps you hear every note (chords)....awesome color and tone!

[@raytorvalds3699]

The BE-OD pedal does that too. Very defined, even with high gain. I bet you are loving the PT-20, T Dodak. May you enjoy it for a long time \m/

[@tman6495]

Yes, thank you!

[@davedoucette1256]

2 years of watching Captin lee and Chappers. I am happy as hell that I found you two. You both make video hunting and product review fun. Thank you very much.

[@MrStephenlederle]

Oh wow! I Stratocaster with a telecaster neck...I'm in love!

[@patbiss7742]

partscaster is best caster

[@patbiss7742]

I know that it isn't a partscaster, but anyway

[@MarkJohnsonJams]

I want a Friedman so bad. They sound so good!

[@sunsgettingreallow8318]

@barry h I'm thinking of getting the Runt 20 Combo

[@paulcowart3174]

@barry h I think there is another manufacturer involved now I want a one channel DS Hopefully soon

[@guitardave]

I just got a Runt 20 with matching cab yesterday, it is indeed a quite splendid amplifier 😃

[@KKLCNo1]

"you can put stuff in the front and in the back ... and they take it ... and they like it" ... YES ... that's what i took from that video

[@angusorvid8840]

Friedmans are great. I own a Friedman BE-OD pedal and I use it to boost my Fender Bassbreaker, Bluesbreaker, and Peavey Classic 30 combo. I run the amps clean as a bell and the pedal has all the great, toneful gain I'd ever need right on tap. I'll eventually get a 20 Watt Friedman combo with channel switching. Great amps. I'd buy one over a Boogie any day, and I can afford any amp I want.

[@JeffreyParsons]

I own the Runt 20 head and 1x12 cab. It is by far my favorite amp I've ever owned in 30 years of playing. I haven't found a sound I can't get out of it, even up to pretty chunky metal rhythms. I totally get what Rob is saying about the overdrive feeling "real". There isn't that over compressed, almost-plays-itself kind of thing you get from some other amps. You've got to earn the tone with the Runt, and I feel like it's made me a better player.

[@theyearoftherat]

Such amazing amps. Just picked one up last night and was blown away when I put a fuzzface in front of it.

[@Mitchnagel58]

What happens when you put a dude in a frying pan and put him on your propane grill? He becomes a *Friedman.* Hahaha haha ha ha ha ... I'm running out of clever comment ideas.

[@stephenowen3383]

that was horrible but I will still like because it is Hank Hill

[@bestboy897]

Hank Hill lmao that made me laugh

[@dafretz]

He'd sell Friedman and friedman accessories.

[@naderzein2435]

Hank Hill When all fails, just comment "bwaaaaahhh"

[@DigBipper188]

Would you like some Fried men and fried men accessories with that, sir?

[@millershane71]

Friedman Runt 50 clean channel with pedals .... especially be 100 pedal ... demo .... now .... mind blowing .... yes .... thank you in advance. Cheers to the New Years!

[@LukeTozer]

Le Coq Sportif! I've owned a Runt 20 combo and have gigged it for the last few months and it really is awesome!

[@ianlenn5408]

I really love that T-type Friedman. If only it wasn't more than what I make in a year.

[@zachjacobs3337]

wait you make less than 3k USD a year?

[@velvetbellend8175]

If he's an unemployed student i'd believe that

[@Thundaril]

If he lives in Eastern Europe it's entirely possible. Minimum wage is around 3,6k USD, take away tax and you're there.

[@ianlenn5408]

Hyperboles, guys.

[@patrickrosington1174]

Um. You should just stop going to work and go on benefits cause youre homeless. Like damn ninja. I dont grt outta bed for less than 20hr

[@HamidShibataBennett]

"I shall turkey back up for the final jam." …Oh, Captain, my Captain… ya'll are such good fun

[@tonehounds3705]

The Runt sounds fantastic. I've just bought a Friedman Mini Dirty Shirley from Andertons and it is an incredible sounding amp. The Runt is definitely tickling my G.A.S.

[@TMmodify]

Tone Hounds to me,the most GAS tickling amp right now is the Mesa Triple Crown

[@germanmartinez1994]

Just came back to say that the editing on these videos has gotten SO GOOD. Hilarious and a pleasure to watch!! Merry christmas y'all

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Some righteous playing from both at the beginning-enjoyed that very much!

[@kameronlane9364]

4:59 THE BEST SOUND ROB HAS EVER MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juanpablopinoarauz]

Jezz guys that intro was something else lol like both playing something different, good review... Anyway!

[@really.not.important]

Goddammit! Every damn time! I have to leave for work and you guys and That Pedal Show post new videos at the same time. Well, better call in to say I'll be late.

[@quasarpuffs]

That's the first really good argument I've heard for self-driving cars.

[@callum5172]

ITS WONDERFUL " wonderful time of the year"

[@sconzlarson2791]

I own the rint 50 through my 80s 1960a 4x12 marshall w/75watt celestions. I'm telling you this thing is outstanding!

[@qua7771]

Is it super high gain? I'm considering one. The price doesn't seem bad.

[@charlesjohnson8259]

I have to say that is probably the best sounding amp DI I've ever heard. Now I need one!!

[@draper858]

I use the DI every show we play where we provide production, it is good sounding.

[@AkiraSpectrum]

some of the best tones I've heard

[@jw.2507]

I have the Friedman BEOD pedal. Can't afford the amps...but running that pedal through a vox ac51C1 and lemme tell you the sound is amazing!! Will be saving for a Friedman amp soon..worth the money for sure!!!

[@ivonrokko7565]

Chappers your videos have helped me to pick up a guitar for the first time in 5 years I can't wait to buy my own you guys rock \m/

[@lauscho]

Holy shit! I thought you were playing an old 80s Squier Bullet for a second, Rob! Love my Korean-built Bullet!

[@benafen8222]

Love everything you do Rob and Lee, true champions!!

[@Bluepillphil-d1w]

Gain at 10.5 and the 20 rocks. My oh my its lovely. And the xlr cab sim is just brilliant. The only amp to have in your house or apartment. At low volume it still sounds great. 5 stars the Runt 20. Worth every cent.

[@rubenstroem]

Feelful playing, funny editing, and the laying of a (the) Captain. First 6 minutes made my day :) Ps: I now eggspect (see what I did there?) facepaint coming easter.

[@SupermotoZach]

LOL you guys always cheer me up :)

[@JimJamDaMan]

Rob's got a playing style where no matter what he plugs into he just sounds like Rob. Rock on man!

[@ThePuertoricanBeastJonathan]

holy crap Robs guitar doesn't look relic, it looks more like it was run over by a car

[@quasarpuffs]

Or it got attacked by a pack of hungry belt sanders.

[@ThePuertoricanBeastJonathan]

LMFAO Exactly

[@markford6154]

I can never comprehend why anyone would desire a vandalized guitar.

[@alexcrouse]

Holy shit, Lee. That's epic good playing! We always see Rob shredding, you normally keep to yourself.

[@fndrn8]

i love these two. they do the best reviews and with style.

[@anthonyward8587]

Love your videos guys, do not change a thing..All the best from Australia..

[@m23u23]

This amp does the 2000s pop punk/alternative rock sound perfectly. Throw a pedal/od in front and you're on your way to crushing marshall metal tones. The XLR out is so handy for recording too!

[@JosephCee]

This whole time Ive been only looking at Mesa, Marshall, and Randall for a good metal amp head...I cant believe Ive been overlooking Friedman, so far every video Ive watched on almost every model Ive been blown away at how good they sound. Defintley getting a Friedman.

[@Escapism7133]

Printed circuit boards aren't bad they're just a bit more of a pain for maintenance, particularly if there are a lot of features crammed into the amp. It just makes it a bit more difficult to work on.

[@NegativeBodhiImage]

Fuck yeah…. have you ever tried to replace an input soldered to a pcb board- fucking takes 5 times longer.. on a non pcb 7 minutes or less incl removing the chassis from the housing and heating up the soldering iron.

[@Ross-nj6ck]

Just ordered my Runt 50W head from Andertons so happy now!

[@passionplayer7]

Owned my Runt 50 for a little while now and loving it! Thanks in part to this vid, so thank you very much guys for all the details! Correction for @andertons, the Runt 50 has 2 EL34, not 4 for both combo or head just a little detail for the interested. Cheers! \m/

[@bruzzgravely3470]

I have a 40 watt dirty Shirley, I’ve had it for 3 years I’ve never owned an amp that sounds as good as Friedman you can get any rock sound out there now and 2 is loud as you need to play it on a gig , they are unbelievable!!

[@cardbored_]

Just ordered a Runt 50! Can’t wait.

[@niklas9400]

that intro jam is incredible!

[@harrysouter2304]

Lenny Henry , go back to the premier inn and go to sleep

[@luke_reiss]

Those Friedman amp heads, along with the Victory amp heads and Randall amp heads are my favourite types of amps (not to say Hiwatts and 60s Leslie amps, which I consider legendary). Friedman and Victory I only know watching youtube (like the myth of the cave). I have played through borrowed Randall, Marshalls, Fenders and Giannini (the later, only solid state, 70s borrowed). Ok... some Staners too (another local brand amp here). Giannini made some powerful valve amps (which are legendary here, but I've never seen one close enough). Staner... only solid state stuff (I guess, but it seems "Fendery" solid state... Giannini sounds and feels more like Vox and sometimes Hiwatt, comparing to recordings). I think I may have used on stage a Roland Jazz Chorus (also borrowed, chosen by county staff production, school band stuff, around 1997) when I didn't know what it was. I already had the Rotovibe pedal at that time. It was like... climb the stage, mount my 25 pounds keyboard quickly (it was a General Music WX2), play 2 or 3 songs with our band and then quickly unmount gear so that the next band could climb the truck stage and use the same amps. (look and feel: scooby doo, american graffiti, cartoon school band) At that time, I didn't have access to valve amps. As soon as I tried the first valve amps, things started to sound a little closer to what I hear from recordings, when played through valve equipment. In the next band I played, the stage was a blues pub and the guitarist had a Fender blackface type amp. Around 70 to 75 songs had to be known for the entire night. Rehearsal hard work. Nearly half of what I know about guitar playing I have learnt observing him. One thing he taught me by speaking: pre-bending notes, pitch down. (but prior to that I used to map the fretboard musical notes with my eyes, sort of scanning). Cheers!!! Luke P.S.: curiosity reference: father Landell de Moura (from the city where I live). A "pre-historical" amp inventor.

[@johnfrancis8586]

I want the 20W Runt and the Friedman Vintage T in blue . . . . . Awesome tone!

[@iysaw]

I watch for the Captain's solo's.

[@TheCoronaMortis]

or the one solo lick he does every video >

[@christopherclayton-moss7360]

Le cock sport if trainers lee

[@Cantstandtherock]

HAAAAAAA!!!!

[@dittohead218]

He plays the same exact licks just in slightly different format every fuckin video. He plays off the high end of the A chord, than B sharp, high end strings. Up to E. than does the same exact 2 bends. And that's all he can do. I can't stand his repetitive solos. He shouldn't be called the captain because the other guy is on like 10 more levels up than "The Captain"

[@dittohead218]

Jonathan Dulin ok

[@stuartcarden5402]

I do love Christmas with Rob and the Captain!

[@davidstoneback6159]

That guitar solo Rob did at the end was siiiiick!!!

[@DoYouFeelLucky]

The Box of Delights! I've never met anybody who also saw that BBC production as a kid, which was just the purple pim. The wolves are running again, Rob, meet me in The Drop of Dew!

[@RobChappers]

DoYouFeelLucky Yeah dude it had a huge effect on me as a kid :-)

[@DoYouFeelLucky]

Same. So much atmosphere and spaciousness. I re-watched it just last year and had a serious nostalgia trip. I also forgot how Charles (and his infernal 'harhar, what!') and 'Chubby' Joe reminded me of Steve Davis and John Parrott.

[@gorboducks]

Rob Chapman hello Rob may I ask why do u have a fender telecaster neck on your stratocaster

[@carguy3460]

If I were ever closer to spending nearly 3k on a tiny amp, the Friedman would be it...and might well be this week! Amazing sound.

[@lukesteward3979]

That Keith Urban reference at the end made me smile, Anderton's should do a sound like video next year!, fantastic guitar player and would be cool to see some Country artists get referenced on the channel! :)

[@S0n1cS1n]

Hell of a jam at the end!

[@sgmarshall3]

Wow! That sounds amazing!

[@Sodacake]

monster tones for a monster price.

[@hondansx1000]

North of £1300 for a combo :O wow...I bet it's probably worth every penny, but shit that's expensive

[@lachlanpilgrim3603]

Holy hell, I just finished watching the Mesa Boogie Mark V 25 demo before this, and Rob tells the exact same story about the Haggis, in the exact same way.

[@jeffbarnes2596]

Love the amp knobs on the Friedman Tele!

[@markarita3]

6:17 "4 EL34s" that would make it 100W!...more like "2".

[@tommeakin1732]

"It's like a tonal chameleon" Oh Chappers, how I love thee

[@rocxNroll]

i link for the amp n now i want this strat... sounds so amazing man!

[@TheGumbojoe]

Its the MOST WONDERFUL time of the year...

[@ccombs2666]

Since Andertons started selling Friedman I am depressed every time I watch a video. I will never afford that beautiful, beautiful sound!

[@sebastianfernandez3067]

damn chappers, that guitar looks and (obviously) sounds great! Grrrrreetings

[@raytorvalds3699]

Lmao 12:05.. Rob's face when Lee played after engaging the boost pedal. Metal hands just had to go up !! Rock on Rob and Lee \m/

[@robertbrooks8701]

i think i have found my dream strat its beautiful :D good videos guys :D

[@thomaseich8505]

'Oh Mother' at 17.01 says it all!!! Cheers

[@thecalvin2481]

Great jam at the end!

[@glennnmurphy]

Awesome vid guys ! as usual !

[@anthonygallucci6942]

I want everything in this video. Both amps and both guitars. No need for pedals with these amazing amps. If only I had extra cash

[@michaelcardoso5914]

Rob, pls do a cover of Stone Free. I heard you playing a few riffs from it in this video, and you killed it! 🤘👍✌️️👊

[@lekkerblankastudio]

this one sounds... brilliant

[@slorr55]

I really love the editing lol

[@Curleyguitars]

Nice opening Jam! Keep the jams in, mo chappers mo captain.

[@Rem1Gnova]

The trainers are Reebok-bok-boks

[@albertojvel]

Only the 20w has the dummy load for DI! Please remember that

[@imunchienandalusia]

i was going to ask about that. I just bought the 50 Combo used and was curious if it had that as well.

[@almfoto]

"It sounds like fat valves screaming their asses off... for Christmas!" ~ Rob Chapman

[@timothyjsduff]

I didn't even know I was disappointed about the lack of a turkey hat until after he put it on. Instant gratification.

[@hutchfromba]

Blues On , My Captain Lee oh Captain.... Hi Rob.

[@siskokidd]

Liked at the turkey hat.

[@BadgerFishing4life]

that is one beat up guitar... it looks so good!

[@jayceburns8246]

Love the frankinstortion!

[@GitShiddy]

Cool amps! I think a Runt v Sheriff video is in order though.

[@robbinwolfe9553]

Best amp with cab sim shootout??? Runt vs Mesa vs Bassbreaker vs etc? There are lots of guitarists out there that need a good direct signal!

[@bassmandudge]

So great looking and sounding amps as these Friedmans are begs the question.. do these amps make the Fender Bassbreaker series look like the most ridiculously amazing value for money valve amps on the market… I seem to remember Chappers getting even more excited about those….

[@jamatheo]

That high-pitched "gobble" cracked me up so much that I had to pause watching.

[@dreamwever87]

Sounding killer Cap!

[@MisterTee]

I own a dirty Shirley and a Pink Taco. I plugged in a Runt 20 and lasted 5 minutes, it was ratty and had a hard upper midrange at I hated. I know lots of people love the Runt series but it does have its detractors

[@DanOughton]

Sounds Fabulous..

[@ClarkyGuitar]

The Captain's hat was wearing ChiConverse! I'll get me coat!

[@nonewguy352]

Missed an opportunity to say the shoes were "le coq sportif" hahaha

[@C0nnie]

Would love to see some Supro amps if they're available there. They're made down the road from where I live, and Jimmy Page apparently used them

[@Ryan_Thompson_Guitarist]

That's right. The entire Zeppelin 1 album used a Supro combo

[@emarivz]

fuck you

[@tardcore4life]

correct answer is: Cluck Taylors.

[@larrytate1657]

At this day and age you should shoot for combining the classic rock Marshall tone but also. be able to do modern hi gain great imo. This is where Friedman is missing the boat especially at their asking price. I'll admit it though, their modded Marshall tone is beautiful as well as nice cleans.

[@ScottJamesLIve]

Informative and funny. My preference would be to lose the reverb for the demo, or at least more A/B with and without. Not a complaint really, just like to hear the amp dry.

[@zapruderpedro]

that haggis joke, andertons christmas tradition

[@Uzher3]

Lovely hat captain! Hahaha

[@MB-yw3pv]

THE NECK ON ROBS GUITAR LOOKS LIKE THE NEXT FROM THAT METALLIC LOOKING STRAT, AND THE HEADSTOCK LOOKS MORE LIKE A TELE HEADSTOCK

[@tg5643]

my god that tele strat