Friedman JOSE-20 Head

Capture the legendary, hot-rodded British high-gain sound of the iconic Friedman JOSE 100 in a versatile, compact 20-watt format. Developed by Dave Friedman in close collaboration with Marisol Arredondo (daughter of legendary amp modifier Jose Arredondo), the JOSE 20 Series delivers the unmistakable voice, harmonic complexity, and touch-sensitive response that defined generations of rock history—ideal for the studio, stage, or home.

Whether you choose the flexible JOSE 20 Head or the grab-and-go 1×12 Jose 20 Combo, you get uncompromised, handcrafted Los Angeles tube tone designed for modern players.

FEATURES:

- Internally Bridged : Volume I & II Blends bright and normal inputs for a fuller, more complex voice—replicating the classic two-channel patch technique used on vintage amps.

- Plexi/Drive Switch : Introduces a true additional gain stage for increased saturation, punch, and flexibility across gain structures.

- 3-Position Gain Style Switch : Revoices the circuit by repositioning the master volume and introducing diode clipping for added edge and modern response

SPECIFICATIONS:

20-Watt All-Tube Head

2 x EL84 Power Tubes

4 x 12AX7 Preamp Tubes

Developed by Dave Friedman in collaboration with Marisol Arredondo

Inspired by the legendary amplifier modifications of Jose Arredondo

Internally bridged Volume I & II recreate classic channel jumping

Plexi/Gain switch introduces a true additional gain stage

Fat switch adds body, punch, and low-end authority

Three-position Gain Style switch revoices the circuit for three distinct Jose-inspired gain structures

System Master Volume

Transparent series effects loop

Custom made transformers

Handcrafted in Los Angeles, California

Limited 5-Year Warranty

Dimensions : 8.5" (D) x 18" (W) x 8.25" (H)

Weight : 22.5 lbs.