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20 Watts of Signature Friedman Fire!





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Tube heads built by Friedman are known to have a visceral world-class feel, and now players can relish the sound and features of a 20-watt Friedman built to spec for rock ’n’ roll rebel Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands, Red Dragon Cartel). The JEL-20 20-watt tube head features two high-octane channels, a 3-band EQ, two voice switches, and a punchy gain boost that turns hot tones into fire-breathing heat. EL84 power tubes and premium components tailored to 20-watt needs give the JEL-20 massive output and a lucid response similar to a monstrous EL34-powered Friedman head. Don’t believe a 20-watt head can deliver brazen harmonics, snarling crunch, and enduring sustain? The JEL-20 will change your mind. Moreover, the JEL-20 easily slots into studios and boasts the modern connectivity options players prefer. Rear panel cab sim and direct recording options keep setup times low while the JEL-20 churns out true tube tone that brings projects to life.





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Boost, saturate, and brighten





Jake E. Lee included some of his favorite sound-sculpting tools to ensure his signature amp head covers an impressive spread of high-gain tones. A saturation toggle enhances thickness and harmonics for a chewier sound. The brightness toggle elevates dark-sounding pickups to up any player’s standards ? it can also give humbuckers the snappier feel of a single-coil pickup. Channel Two’s gain control features a push-pull gain boost for fiery power that pushes gain-heavy tones to their limits. Explore all three voice options, and you’re guaranteed to find sweet spots that get the audience’s hair standing at attention, just like it’s the ’80s again.





Simplified recording





Sweetwater guitarists needing a nimble studio rig that’s never short on saturation find the JEL-20 tube head a perfect match. Players can record directly from the head with fast results. The rear panel’s special recording output sends signal directly to your recording software or interface. An onboard cab sim adds the rattle and punch of real speakers for assured fidelity with a twist of convenience ? miking a cabinet isn’t even necessary!





Friedman JEL-20 Jake E. Lee 20-watt Tube Head Features:


A compact 20W tube head voiced for hard rock/metal


Looks and features designed for former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee


2-channel design with independent master and gain controls ? perfect for rhythm/lead switching


EL84 power tubes and meticulous engineering capture the responsive punch of a massive EL34 head


3-band EQ, voice toggle switches, and push-pull gain boost for shaping tones


FX loop for coloring preamp section output with reverb, delay, and other effects


Ready for recording with built-in cab sim and direct recording output found on the rear panel