Friedman Jake E Lee 20 Watt Head Review

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Hey, welcome to the review for the Friedman JEL 20, the brand new 20 watt version of Jake E Lee's signature amp. You'll notice I didn't talk about Jake himself too much in the video although I did sprinkle in a few Badlands/Ozzy riffs. The reason for that is that the video would have been even longer if I started talking about Jake!
This video is more of a reference guide than a review...you'll be able to hear what this amp can do with just a couple pedals. I think the ground I covered is valuable to anyone considering purchasing the amp. As I stated in the video, this amp is super versatile even with only 2 channels. You'll see what I mean as you watch and listen.
I mentioned that on channel 2 with the gain knob pulled out that there was a high end "squawk" that was unpleasant on higher notes up the fretboard. But as I listened back on the video it wasn't really that noticeable to me. So either I'm imagining things or it sounded a little harsher here in the room. In a mix you'd probably never notice it anyway.
So my conclusion after playing the amp for about a week? It's awesome! If you are into to hard rock and metal, or blues rock you will love the amp...unless you need death metal level gain, which you can still achieve, but then maybe there would be better options for you guys. But if you are an 80's metal guy, buy it. If you are a Jake fan, buy it (duh), and if you lack either a killer JCM 800 tone or a wonderful Plexi tone in your arsenal this amp will fill that void.
I also own the Friedman JJ Jr (Jerry Cantrell amp) and love it, but these two amps sound very different...they cover different ground. Having both opens up a ton of musical tone options for live and recording.
Rock on!

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11 окт 2024

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@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

0:00 Intro Song 1:14 Amp Intro 4:35 Channel 2 with SD-1 7:13 Ch 2 No Sd-1 9:09 Ch 2 with SD-1 11:37 Ch 2 with Buxom Boost 14:19 Compare SD-1 and Buxom 16:10 Ch 2 Gain switch pulled out 20:12 Different IR’s 22:30 Chubtone guitar 23:15 Plexi Channel (CH 1) 26:53 Plexi with Buxom Boost 28:35 Plexi with SD-1 29:30 Plexi + Saturation+Buxom 32:00 Ch 2 with Sat 35:00 Wrap up

@guitarzen7080 Год назад

Savage tone and playing, Nick!

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thanks!

@zakklee2556 Год назад

First time viewer, subscibed. thank you for the awesome amp demo and the free gift of sweep picking guide. ✝️

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

You are very welcome, thanks for watching!

@smytree Год назад

Sounds great Nick, Cheers!

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thx, cheers!

@phillamoore157 6 месяцев назад

This was outstanding, Nick. I owe you an apology. At first glance I thought this was going to be a cheesy, shredding/chugging video (which is an epidemic on RU-vid right now). You gave some excellent info. Especially, acknowledging that flubby/fizzy JCM800 issue that almost ALWAYS needs an OD of some sort. And, this amp is a text-book example of that. The clean on this amp, to me, is more impressive than the gain. It's a KILLER Texas blues amp on the clean side, but then the dirty channel is just average, IMO. Then you hit it with that SD-1, and turned it into an absolute BEAST of a classic hard-rock amp. I'm a huge fan of the Little Sister, given it doesn't need an OD to get a killer tight hard-rock tone. But, now you've got me thinking about trading it in for one of these. You're pulling incredible tones out of it. Well done! *Now....if we can just get Dave to issue a 20watt version of the SS100!!!*

@NickLaytonGuitar 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! Yeah, I’d love to see the SS in a 20 watt version. I like the JEL quite a bit but only with the right set up of guitar, OD and cab. Actually I think I like the JJ Jr a little better in general but they are quite different. I’ve been meaning to donate comparison video.

@phillamoore157 6 месяцев назад

@@NickLaytonGuitar You know with the JJ, it always seemed a bit too dark and loose to me. But, then a guy by the name of “Tavares” just recently did a demo of it with an LP with Doug Aldrich pups, and it was one of the best tones I’ve heard out of a LBX amp, short of maybe the SLO 30. I have NO idea how that guy got it to sound like that, but it’s got me wanting to reconsider it, because it has a really nice clean tone, as well. Would love to hear you do a video of dialing in that JJ. Also, it looks like you’ve got a killer back catalog of some tutorials, of all that great 80’s hard-rock/metal that I love. Killer channel, Nick….I’m glad I found you.

@gringopig Год назад

Saw you post on FB. What a sound you are getting! great stuff, thanks!

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Awesome, thank you!

@ringforthrev 26 дней назад

Thanks so much for this Nick, very helpful...I think this might be my next amp. That 'clean' channel is fantastic

@NickLaytonGuitar 25 дней назад

Awesome, yeah it’s such a cool amp!

@Ogrelord5150 Год назад

Fantastic video! You give this amp a demo it deserves. I don't like to knock people, but I saw another video on this amp and the person just didn't get it. You said it straight up, clarity. Seems something not really acknowledge nowadays, IMHO. The tones you get, freakin' awesome. Been enjoying your videos and great guitar playing, lately! Keep on rockin!

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thanks a lot man! Yeah, this amp rocks!

@sjcortese Год назад

This amp has got teeth :) One of the things I like about Jake's tone is that it sounds like his amps are pushed to their limits. From the demos it sounds like this amp gets there but still is really clear. Love the sounds I'm hearing so far. See you in a year for part 2 lol

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Yeah, it will bite you for sure! It has that pushed sound especially on the Plexi channel when boosted. Love it!

@sytharnia1717 Год назад

that's because Jake always runs his amps on full haha

@ernestoescamilla8894 Год назад

Just extremely sweet tones!🤘🏽! Thanks man fir sharing!

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thanks for watching! 🤘

@nevusofota 10 месяцев назад

Finally, a review that shows the tones I need to get using similar boosts. The only thing I wish this amp had stock for live use was footswitchable sat and gain pull, or a midi in that could control those options. Great playing and tones, got a new sub here 🤘

@NickLaytonGuitar 10 месяцев назад

Thanks man! Yeah the footswitchable options would be nice.

@stevetauscher590 Год назад

Excellent my friend you rocked the Friedman I want one great demo🙏

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thanks, I think it has become my favorite amp. 🙂

@billybudd45 Год назад

Great playing, Amp sounds killer

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thanks! I love this thing!

@GraphiteandCigars 11 месяцев назад

Great video man, earned a new sub. Like all of Freidman's stuff this amp is killer. Love your no BS approach to getting great tones.

@NickLaytonGuitar 11 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you!

@vac373 11 месяцев назад

Great video! When will you be doing another video comparing the JEL 20 to the JJ Jr?

@NickLaytonGuitar 11 месяцев назад

I'm going to get that done this week, thanks!

@johnpierson8398 Год назад

Hey Nick, very helpful video! I appreciate your perspective on this awesome amp. You have a really good ear for dialing in optimum tones. Thank you.for this.

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thanks man! Glad it helped!

@tiagomatias5878 9 месяцев назад

Awesome review, man. And freakin’ good playing as well! Nice!!

@NickLaytonGuitar 8 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@HamsterSpanks Год назад

Awesome review and playing brother! Between the Cantrell 20 and the JEL 20, which one wins for live shows? Thank you very much and Rock On Nick!

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thank you! I've only had the chance to gig with the Cantrell 20 and it was glorious. When I do gig with the JEL I'll do a video on that, but I expect it to sound amazing live. It cuts a bit more than the JJ so I would think it sits in the mix perfectly in a band setting. Will report back!

@rushy67rr97 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Nick, really helpful and well presented. I’ve been looking for a Plexi/JCM 800 amp to use at home instead of my JVM410H which is on too much. This fits the bill perfectly and arrives next week. Great channel. Subscribed.

@NickLaytonGuitar 11 месяцев назад

Awesome, glad it helped! It's such a cool amp and I think you'll love it!

@EddieB2047 Год назад

Killer amp….I missed the first batch…anxiously awaiting mine to get shipped in about 10 days🤟🏼

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

It’s absolutely worth every penny!

@Faydit212 Год назад

Obviously at the moment the holy grail of tones! Sounds to me like an Arreddondo modded EVH Plexi. These tones are decades old, but even today simply awesome. Sell your Rectifiers and 5150's! Only a Savage 120 comes close - with the right settings.

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Agreed! So good and timeless.

@dwb131313 Год назад

I’ve got mine on order. Thanks for the video dude!!

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

You will love it! Thanks for watching!

@JazzyJunior 11 месяцев назад

Lot of great information here from an informed perspective. Thanks!

@NickLaytonGuitar 11 месяцев назад

Glad you got something out of it, thanks!

@VinniRizza 5 дней назад

Wow, you really know how to dial in great tone.

@NickLaytonGuitar 5 дней назад

Thanks!

@vincesalutari4501 10 месяцев назад

Great video, man. I really enjoyed this.

@NickLaytonGuitar 10 месяцев назад

Awesome, thanks!

@tallica83x91 10 месяцев назад

Great review! Considering getting this amp, if I do I’ll definitely get it with the buxom boost. That tone is killer. Do you have any chorus or delay pedal preferences??

@NickLaytonGuitar 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! It’s a great amp. As for delay and chorus-not really any big preferences. I like a standard Boss chorus and been using a tc electronics flashback for some stuff.

@Nezraytcgworld 2 месяца назад

Cheers for the video mate, still highly recommend it?

@NickLaytonGuitar Месяц назад

Yes, great amp! I plan to do a follow up video soon.

@Nezraytcgworld Месяц назад

@@NickLaytonGuitar Great, looking forward to it thanks Nick.

@Ibaneddie76 9 месяцев назад

I would love to hear a Les Pal Jr. with an old P90 through the Plexi channel!

@bradleywood1499 Год назад

Great demo, Nick. You never said where your Tone knob on the SD-1 was sitting. Also would love to hear how you had your BB pedal set.

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thanks! For the SD-1 the gain was all the way down and the level all the way up. For the BB I had the low cut dialed in to about 10-11 o clock and the boost set to 10 o’clock on channel 2 and half way up on the Plexi channel. Maybe my fav tone so far is the Plexi with the BB and the Sat switch on…but I’m sure I’ll discover more favs over time.

@Ibaneddie76 9 месяцев назад

This is the review I was waiting for, gotta get one of these it sounds killer!

@NickLaytonGuitar 9 месяцев назад

Thx man!

@tomdecuca3627 Год назад

That thing does sound good!!

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

For sure!

@HEZ63 Год назад

Not bad but also not really unique. Sounds to me like an Arredondo modded EVH or Steve Vai Plexi. So these tones are over 40 years old. Nevertheless for me the best sounding Friedman since the Dirty Shirley, which was a really better sounding, more flexible and more reliable JTM45. I did not really like the BE-100, but this one could become as iconic as a 1959 or 5150, I think. A hot-rod JCM with a better balanced sound, a lot more Plexi-feeling and even more gain can hardly go wrong. Also 20W today are more than enough. But now I have a serious problem, I just wanted to order the OR30 and now this amp became a serious alternative and it's even cheaper... Nice demo!

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thanks! Yeah it’s a killer.

@julianbenedict9720 11 месяцев назад

I have the Big JEL and I do not need any pedals in front of that amp. I am very interested as to what pickups you have in that guitar.

@NickLaytonGuitar 11 месяцев назад

I’ve got a Tone Zone in the bridge and Air Norton neck. Both DiMarzio. Yeah, it sounds a bit flubby to me without an OD or Boost. What are your eq and gain settings on the big JEL? Maybe I’m approaching it the wrong way.

@mayomade8047 11 месяцев назад

dude did you write that first riff you bust into in the video?! that is SUCH a badass riff man oh my GOD!

@NickLaytonGuitar 11 месяцев назад

Yep, that’s my own tune…glad you like it!

@mayomade8047 11 месяцев назад

@@NickLaytonGuitar thats a sweet ass riff man awesome job!!!

@NickLaytonGuitar 11 месяцев назад

Thx!@@mayomade8047

@mayomade8047 11 месяцев назад

@@NickLaytonGuitar of course dude! I subbed looking forward to more videos from you!

@HamsterSpanks Год назад

Hwy Nick, have you done a gig with this badboy yet? Thank you brother and Rock On!!

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

I hope to soon, but still haven’t had a chance. Will keep ya posted!

@paulkreeft2091 Год назад

Great playing and demo! How would you say it compares to that Marshall Jcm 2000 behind you?

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thanks! The JEL has more of a JCM 800 tone, which I love. It’s a bit more aggressive sounding than the 2000 but there are some similarities. Both are great!

@paulkreeft2091 Год назад

Great thanks for the info 👍

@sytharnia1717 Год назад

I'm someone who prefers a 5150/soldano type tone over a hot rodded.boosted Marshall but damn this kind sounds like it has some of the "bite" you get from a 5150 ... do you think that is the case?

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Yeah, it definitely has some bite!

@bedroommusicfromsoma Год назад

Very nice! Made me to subscribe to you Sir!

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thanks!

@Umbral_Heavy_Metal_Band Год назад

Hello, great demo!! I have a Pink taco head and it has one of the best master volumes of the market, great tones at bedroom levels, does this JEL 20 has the same type of master volume to get good tones at low levels?

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thanks! Short answer: yes it sounds great at lower volumes! I don’t have the Pink Taco but I do have the 20 watt JJ jr, and the taper on the volume is the same…I assume all the Friedman 20 watt heads are similar in that regard.

@Umbral_Heavy_Metal_Band Год назад

Thanks! Then I have no choice and will have to get the JEL 20 sooner or later!! @@NickLaytonGuitar

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

you'll love it!@@Umbral_Heavy_Metal_Band

@oldguyjammin9732 8 месяцев назад

Hey Yo! Can you speak to how it compares to EVH Stealth, Friedman Little Sister or DSL20?

@NickLaytonGuitar 8 месяцев назад

It crushes the DSL 20. Maybe I’ll do a comparison video. Can’t speak on the other two as I have not had a chance to play the Stealth or Little Sister.

@HamsterSpanks 11 месяцев назад

Just got mine brother! I got this and the little sister. Now I get to pick which one to keep. Tough choice.... tough choice?!

@NickLaytonGuitar 11 месяцев назад

Keep em both and sell a kidney! 🙂

@Mach-X 8 месяцев назад

Which one did you pick to keep?

@HamsterSpanks 8 месяцев назад

@Mach-X returned them both and bought a Marshall JCM 2000 head. I have never been able to make 20 watt heads work in the context of a loud band. They don't have the Girth. Both have exceptional tone. Honestly for me it's a tough call between the two. I was leaning slightly towards the Dirty Shirley.

@Jarrodpimental Год назад

Let me ask you, I wasn’t overly impressed with the JJjr. I felt like it was just a mini head, good tones inside but didn’t really scream or have that push like a 50 or 100w amp does. Is the Jel any different?

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Yeah the JEL is a lot more aggressive to my ears.

@jima1325 Год назад

Nice job 👍🏻

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thx!

@bobboitt3126 Год назад

As an old man, I hear that 70's crunch.....and LOVE it. 🥰 I think the two channels and clarity just make this a killer amp!

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Agreed!

@daewalker3892 Год назад

Damn fine stuff...

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thank you!

@Jay-sy5yf Год назад

Appreciate the candid review! Subbed. And I for one think the amp sounds like SHIT without the boost!

@NickLaytonGuitar Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@bruzzgravely3470 6 месяцев назад

I had mine a couple mounth and it tore up

@NickLaytonGuitar 6 месяцев назад

Tore up? In a good way?

@bruzzgravely3470 6 месяцев назад

@@NickLaytonGuitar no I never even got to play it hardly none at all, they not the picture they have painted. They have these amps run through pro tools and they are recorded and got all mistakes taken out, these guys on here advertising is just in it for the money. Mine has been in the shop in California for a mounth and I haven’t heard a thing about it, so becareful what you buy without trying it out for all we know they could be playing through a big Marshall!!