Friedman Runt 20 2 Channel 20 Watt Combo Valve Amp

What we say:

At A Glance:

The Friedman Runt 20 2 Channel 20 Watt Combo Valve Amp is packed with legendary Friedman tone. Built in the USA using the finest components available you'll quickly realise why Friedman have become one of the most respected amp brands around. Two channels driven by EL-84 and 12AX7 tubes but as Friedman say themselves the core of this amp is the Overdrive channel. The versatile controls allow you to take this amp from blues tones, through classic rock, and all the way to heavy metal tones at a twist of the high quality controls. Plug in to this compact combo amp and you'll find rich harmonic overtones and an incredible clarity for chords and single line playing. A must play!

Features We Love:

Speaker

We know Friedman make great heads, chances are you might know it too. When it comes to speakers though Friedman have gone for the best. A Celestion G12M 65 Creamback is loaded in to this little combo for a larger than life sound. Developed in the mid 60's this speaker was quickly a favourite for players like Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, and Eric Clapton who were after that aggressive blues sound. A great low end grunt, warm, vocal, and crunch midrange combined with refined highs. A perfect match for the Runt 20.

If the situation isn't right for you to crank the volume with this Celestion/Friedman combo, you can use the added XLR speaker emulated output! Send this amp straight to front of house at a show or direct to your interface for recording. Friedman have worked hard to create an emulated output that they can stand behind, you can get great tone straight from the XLR output.

Legendary Friedman Know-how

Dave Friedman has been a recognised authority on all things ‘tone’ for a long time now: he has modded and built amps for players like Bill Kelliher and Jerry Cantrell, so you can be assured that he knows how to make a great amp!

A Favourite for Pedals

As much as we love the gritty crunch of the overdrive channel on this pedal sometimes you like just the little extra ambience. Connect up a delay in the hugely transparent effects loop and you guessed it; it sounds amazing! While the amp is a tonal delight on its own, adding pedals doesn't just work ok, it lets you hear them as they were intended!

Highlights:

• Signature sounding Friedman tone but with plenty of scope to dial in what you need
• Compact combo amp packed with tone
• Built in the USA
• Celestion Speaker
• XLR speaker emulation