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I picked one up couple days ago in gear exchange at sweetwater for 189.00 used and it's an awesome little beast 😎 better than I expected it's a lot of fun 🤘
LOL, he doesn't make anything, all the boards and crap are made overseas and then Boutique Amps Distribution in CA assembles them using imported labor and markets them, just like all Friedman amps
This is a VERY smart move by Dave. Being able to own the Friedman tone has been beyond the means of most folk, at least until now. This is a GREAT way for the legions of home players that love Friedman sound and products, to finally have a piece of the rock. And roll. My feeling is that Dave is going to have a hard time keeping up with demand.
I'm so happy. I've literally been saying this for years. Higher End amp and pedal manufacturers should put their top tier pristine distortion pedal circuits into amp heads and sell them as solid state amps. It costs so much less than tube, they already have a fantastic reputation as awesome sounding circuits so the tone snobs will hush up some and you can put them in compact mini enclosures for a super solid Lunch Box practice amp choice. I'm chomping at the bit for when Revv does this with their G3 or G4 and for sure I WILL be getting this Friedman.
Nick is an awesome player. Loved Grim Reaper. This will go great with my PRS MT head in a stereo rig set up. It will also make a great all around everyday practice amp. Great job as usual Sweetwater, and Nick.
I felt I was privileged at the time because my first amp was a modeler. An analog Tech 21 clone - Behringer GM110 - but it was truly awful by today’s standards. I felt guilty for being fancy while other people played through their Ibanez Toneblasters. But still - it paled in comparison to now!
You guys are right! It’s really cool! I got my little guy today and it sounds great! It’s not like my big boy BE 100 or like any of my other Friedman amps. But, it’s awesome in it own way. It has some balls for a little 30 watt SS amp. I would say the loudness would compare to a 5 watt tube amp..
2. Was downsizing my gear, my ENGL SAVAGE SE has been on sale for aeons. But I need this. Wondering which 1x12 I should buy to jam with this at home. Considering the Bluguitar nanocab. I own the Lichtlaerm Key & Gate, some various fx pedals and a Nova System that I haven't used in years...
@@TheBramVC I tried using it for home playing direct into cab simulation but the FX LOOP was very noisy and didn't play well with my other units. I also tried with various attenuator options and nothing got me to a healthy tone for a £300 amp, so I returned it.
This is a really smart move on Dave's part. It's going to expose a lot more people to Friedman who wouldn't have given the brand another look due to the hefty price tag... and not doubt turn them on to the more expensive models when they have money in the future. It's also as cheap as a pedal for some people to not even think twice about. Also a smart move of the Sweetwater rep to use an array for affordable guitars to showcase the amp, no doubt trying to appeal to people on a budget.
Dave described me to a T. I need it for home and can’t run a 7 watt tube head without attenuation, more or less 25 or 100. I don’t want to wait for mine to be delivered
The deadliness of that pencil box is totally unbelievable...i wonder if people would mod it for more modern Metal or if a boost/EQ is enough to make it a slicing chug machine
Actually I’m looking for an inexpensive practice amp that sounds close to my Bogner Ecstasy, so I don’t have to put unnecessary time on the power tubes for no reason. So, it’s not just the “cute factor”. I’m having a hard time deciding between the Bogner, Friedman, Soldano and Diezel.
Guitar nerd has a vid of this head and it sounds incredible! no fancy micing or anything just the amp I cant leave a link because YT now deletes links but search BE mini guitar nerd
Can you run this without a cab, out of the fx send into say a Orange Pedal Baby to have a 100 watt Friedman or would that damage the head by not hooking a cab directly to its main output?
Hi and thanks for your message, hope you're well. The BE-Mini is solid state so you could run from the FX send to an external power amp. Doing that does eliminate the power amp voicing from your signal chain so it will change the tone. I'd mic it up connected to a cab and send the output to a full range speaker, then you have the potential of 1000 watts or more. Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
Watch Michael Neilson from Big Hairy Guitars. He uses the FX loop “Send” and ran it through an IR. It sounded massive. The amp has a protected circuit for the power section. I’m looking forward to trying it through a tube power amp. Just for chits and giggles.
If it had a tube itd be awesome (just like the orange micro dark), otherwise I'll stick to the beod deluxe pedal which is cheaper and sounds just as good.
I got my little BE mini today and it’s exactly like Dave says! It’s not like my Big Boy BE 100 or like any of my other Friedman amps. But, this little amp kicks ass! I’m so glad I picked up one.... Its so little...lol any smaller it would fit in my cargo pocket in my pants...
Wow, you must be using one hell of a mic or some post processing... I got one of these yesterday and it's just not good. I mean I shouldn't be surprised that a solid state amp is buzzy and meh but damn. I tried it though an Orange 1x12 and a Marshall 4x12... My Orange Micro amps sound better and they're almost $200 cheaper! I REALLY wanted to like this. 😓
this is awesome, kinda of a one trick pony but wth for that price is just enough. Id like to see a dirtly shirley like this, im not sure this one can do non-metal very well
It would be way better with a drummer and band setting but this little head is just awesome at 30 watts solid state it could actually be loud enough for lots of people playing at home with the radio and bars where they are small stages and then mic it if it's not loud enough !?
So did I understand it correctly: an 8 ohm cab is recommended? I ordered one of these and been looking at cabinets to get for it. I'm a little new at this head and cabinet stuff. Only had combo amps before.
Hi, Samuli! Thanks for your message, hope you're well and safe. Killer amp. When using a single cab, the amp is looking for 8 or 16 ohms. If you use multiple cabs, the load shouldn't be below 4 ohms. So 2x 16ohms give you 8, and 2x 8 ohms give you 4. Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater Thank you for the response. It helped me figure this out. Looks like I'll be getting that 8 ohm HESU 1x12 I've had my eye on for home use. Thank you again!
@Orangutan Guitars It's an awesome amp. Really like the sound. Almost tube like in it's own way. Really a loud amp. Not much cleans but I don't really play clean anyways. I'm not an expert on Jerry Cantrell sound but I think you could close to his sound with the right pedals. The cabinet is very well build and works great with the amp with no pedals used. Haven't used pedals through it yet.
I love Dave Friedman's enthusiasm and confidence! And Nick, I love you brother, but sorry, some governments around the world aren't going to let the pandemic end...
Hail -- It's a Friedman RUNT 1x12" loaded with a Celestion Creamback speaker. I mention it at the end: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Runt112--friedman-runt-112-65-watt-1x12-inch-extension-cabinet Cheers, Nick
Great question. This amp can accept both an 8 or 16 ohm load. If you are referring specifically to Torpedo Captor products, it can work with this amp. However, note that some load boxes/attenuators can only work with a tube amp, so do consult the manual if you are referring to a different product. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
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329.00 wow no one will be able to keep this amp in stock
@@allboutthemojo i have to admit it is very cute
Hope you ordered a trainload of these things. They're gonna fly off the shelves.
I picked one up couple days ago in gear exchange at sweetwater for 189.00 used and it's an awesome little beast 😎 better than I expected it's a lot of fun 🤘
Hats down to Dave for willing to make a budget amp. Looks very cute and sounds good too for the price.
LOL, he doesn't make anything, all the boards and crap are made overseas and then Boutique Amps Distribution in CA assembles them using imported labor and markets them, just like all Friedman amps
You have just been ratioed by xiao meng
This is a VERY smart move by Dave. Being able to own the Friedman tone has been beyond the means of most folk, at least until now. This is a GREAT way for the legions of home players that love Friedman sound and products, to finally have a piece of the rock. And roll. My feeling is that Dave is going to have a hard time keeping up with demand.
I think you're right. I foresee this being the 'gateway drug' for a lot of guitarists, leading them to covet and eventually buy Friedman's tube amps.
Yes!!!
Well said. Pirce aside, just a solid bedroom amp, too.
Its a cool toy
I love Sweetwater demos. Always deliver great tones and Nick has great stage presence!
I'm so happy. I've literally been saying this for years. Higher End amp and pedal manufacturers should put their top tier pristine distortion pedal circuits into amp heads and sell them as solid state amps. It costs so much less than tube, they already have a fantastic reputation as awesome sounding circuits so the tone snobs will hush up some and you can put them in compact mini enclosures for a super solid Lunch Box practice amp choice. I'm chomping at the bit for when Revv does this with their G3 or G4 and for sure I WILL be getting this Friedman.
I like how he's really honest about the product, no bullshit.
Nick is an awesome player. Loved Grim Reaper. This will go great with my PRS MT head in a stereo rig set up. It will also make a great all around everyday practice amp. Great job as usual Sweetwater, and Nick.
Nick, I think your playing has improved tremendously over the past 10 years!!! Great video and tone!!! Cheers, bro!!!
Check it out the mtv Halloween nigth show with Grim Reaper and tell about it
I'd hope anyone's playing would get better after 10 years
Well he has been playing for >40 years.
Wow, she packs a punch! Well done Dave.
This is a very cool idea. Everything this guy makes is useful and made with class.
once again, nick, you knocked it out of the park!! excellent video, and now i want one!!
Nice use of the J5 Signature Tele ;)
It's a very unique little amp, that captures the BE sound. For $329 you can't go wrong. Dave's gonna sell a boatload of these things.
Love the Gary Moore pull
off lick!! Haven’t
Played that in DECADES!!
imagine starting guitar now with this as your first rig. unreal
lol, the gorilla struggle was real.
I felt I was privileged at the time because my first amp was a modeler. An analog Tech 21 clone - Behringer GM110 - but it was truly awful by today’s standards. I felt guilty for being fancy while other people played through their Ibanez Toneblasters. But still - it paled in comparison to now!
Wow ! Makes me speechless. Great presentation as well. And that look ! (the amp of course 😝)……awesome little monster 🎶🎸. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Cool Ace Frehley trick starting @1:48! The amp looks great and sounds great!
This is probably going to be my next amp! Nice job on the demo.
Looks and sounds great. Met Dave a couple of years ago at Peach Guitars UK. Nice guy and he signed my BE OD pedal
I ordered this amp from Sweetwater .... He said it would arrive early next month. Can't wait to try it :-)
Nice to see you again Nick. Great demo.
glad mine got delivered today. Thanks Sweetwater! This little amp is killer!
Great review. I want one as a practice amp by my TV.
Your gear reviews rock!
😎🤘
This is the best sounding demo I've heard from this yet !
Epic Gary Moore End of the World intro riff Nick snuck in. Well played Sir!
Well done Nick !!
Great job Nick, (greetings from Evesham!)
Sounds like preamp tube breakup, very impressive!
My immediate recation, before hearing it; I have to have it. I don't even have to plug it in. It can be in my freakin' bookshelf. I have to have it.
same. i own pedals that cost more than this thing lol
You guys are right! It’s really cool! I got my little guy today and it sounds great! It’s not like my big boy BE 100 or like any of my other Friedman amps. But, it’s awesome in it own way. It has some balls for a little 30 watt SS amp. I would say the loudness would compare to a 5 watt tube amp..
2. Was downsizing my gear, my ENGL SAVAGE SE has been on sale for aeons. But I need this. Wondering which 1x12 I should buy to jam with this at home. Considering the Bluguitar nanocab. I own the Lichtlaerm Key & Gate, some various fx pedals and a Nova System that I haven't used in years...
@@TheBramVC I tried using it for home playing direct into cab simulation but the FX LOOP was very noisy and didn't play well with my other units. I also tried with various attenuator options and nothing got me to a healthy tone for a £300 amp, so I returned it.
No solid state amp for that price should be sounding that good!
I want one....friedman gear is awesome and amazing
Thanks for the great playing!
I have a brown eye deluxe but i still want this little cute head
Awesome demo!!
I neeeed this ! Awesome playing
Yeah you do! 😁🤘
Sounds like old Celtic Frost , cool!!
Great sounding amp, but where the hell are the Grim Reaper riffs?!?
Buy 4 of them and connect them directly to each speaker in a 4×12 cabinet for a small Yngwie inspired wall of amps \m/
This is a really smart move on Dave's part. It's going to expose a lot more people to Friedman who wouldn't have given the brand another look due to the hefty price tag... and not doubt turn them on to the more expensive models when they have money in the future. It's also as cheap as a pedal for some people to not even think twice about. Also a smart move of the Sweetwater rep to use an array for affordable guitars to showcase the amp, no doubt trying to appeal to people on a budget.
Dave described me to a T. I need it for home and can’t run a 7 watt tube head without attenuation, more or less 25 or 100. I don’t want to wait for mine to be delivered
The deadliness of that pencil box is totally unbelievable...i wonder if people would mod it for more modern Metal or if a boost/EQ is enough to make it a slicing chug machine
Probably not since it solid state and Mass produced !?
Plus, if you’re using the pedal, you can have a clean sound too.
Yes, it can CHUGG.
Actually I’m looking for an inexpensive practice amp that sounds close to my Bogner Ecstasy, so I don’t have to put unnecessary time on the power tubes for no reason. So, it’s not just the “cute factor”. I’m having a hard time deciding between the Bogner, Friedman, Soldano and Diezel.
SOUNDS REALLY NICE!
This is one hell of an amp at a criminal price
My Hero 🤘
Instant hit. These would sell like crazy.
Guitar nerd has a vid of this head and it sounds incredible! no fancy micing or anything just the amp
I cant leave a link because YT now deletes links but search BE mini guitar nerd
Boutique amps distribution will be making these for there whole amp line up.
Nick Bowcott is BAD ASS!!!!!
Nick...you're great...!!!👍
I have to get one. It’s too cute and very usable in many situations. Will we see a mini Dirty Shirley though.....
Dr. Evil. What shall we call him. We will call him Mini BE.
OMG I need this.
Seems like a head version of the be-od deluxe that could power a cab.
Just the BE pedal in an amp box
Awesome. i hope there's a demo coming for the new Mxr Raw Dawg. 😉
killer Curtis Hamlet guitar
Cool sound
I'll wait for the Dirty Shirley Version. But it's cool.
Super sweet! Soldano next please! ☠️☠️☠️🤟🏼
Can you run this without a cab, out of the fx send into say a Orange Pedal Baby to have a 100 watt Friedman or would that damage the head by not hooking a cab directly to its main output?
Hi and thanks for your message, hope you're well.
The BE-Mini is solid state so you could run from the FX send to an external power amp. Doing that does eliminate the power amp voicing from your signal chain so it will change the tone. I'd mic it up connected to a cab and send the output to a full range speaker, then you have the potential of 1000 watts or more.
Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them!
Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
Marketing, sales, tone in that order.
It only does dirty. Solid state, I’m all in
Want this!
Nick rules! 🤘
😎👍🎸🎼🔊 FRIEDMAN ROCKS!!!
Just a day after I got my Friedman Od deluxe 🥲
Just as good, in fact you have 3 channels of BE this is just one big BE OD pedal.
You can pair it with a power amp pedal. Even better than an amp head.
@@judaspriestchild in find the od deluxe very noisy even when the gain at half I have to push my noise gate at max to get rid of the noise
I need that Dimebag Darrell graphic in decal form.
I haven’t seen that design in a long time. Long live Dime
Great amp. I’ll buy one for sure for all those reasons. Can I go out to my board direct using the “return”
Send. Return is back into your amps power amp... you could use it or any amp with an fx loop as a slave power amp using the "return" jack.
Watch Michael Neilson from Big Hairy Guitars. He uses the FX loop “Send” and ran it through an IR. It sounded massive. The amp has a protected circuit for the power section. I’m looking forward to trying it through a tube power amp. Just for chits and giggles.
Did Dave just make a distortion pedal and encase it in an amp head ? I’m down !
Killer 'lil amp!
That Friedman be mine sounds great so what is the hype about the orange amp
If it had a tube itd be awesome (just like the orange micro dark), otherwise I'll stick to the beod deluxe pedal which is cheaper and sounds just as good.
Maybe nano or nutube? 🤔
I got my little BE mini today and it’s exactly like Dave says! It’s not like my Big Boy BE 100 or like any of my other Friedman amps. But, this little amp kicks ass! I’m so glad I picked up one.... Its so little...lol any smaller it would fit in my cargo pocket in my pants...
So im looking at snagging one of these for home use, so what would be the best 1x12 for it? Id go bigger, but, neighbors.
I just ordered one, but will it do the intro to "Sweet Home Alabama" Ed King*
hot cakes! these gonna sell like hot cakes! cannot wait to see if he puts out other variants..... i bet so .... easy money
The Crowther Hot Cake is out of production.
The Baby Yoda of amps
Doesn't matter if you still suck Nick.
I appreciate your enthusiasm and your reviews. Thanks Nick.
still waiting for it
Wow, you must be using one hell of a mic or some post processing... I got one of these yesterday and it's just not good. I mean I shouldn't be surprised that a solid state amp is buzzy and meh but damn. I tried it though an Orange 1x12 and a Marshall 4x12... My Orange Micro amps sound better and they're almost $200 cheaper! I REALLY wanted to like this. 😓
this is awesome, kinda of a one trick pony but wth for that price is just enough. Id like to see a dirtly shirley like this, im not sure this one can do non-metal very well
It's really cool. But lacking warmth. Would buy it if it had even one tube as a hybrid amp
I will buy one
Wow, phat sounding - who needs clean sound?!
Wouldn’t the Friedman pedal into a clean tube amp channel be better?
Not at low volume. If you can crank than yeah it sounds so aggressive and fun but at low volumes it's very metal zone pedal sound
It would be way better with a drummer and band setting but this little head is just awesome at 30 watts solid state it could actually be loud enough for lots of people playing at home with the radio and bars where they are small stages and then mic it if it's not loud enough !?
The tones with that 7 string were very 90s Death metal/Morbid Angel like
So did I understand it correctly: an 8 ohm cab is recommended? I ordered one of these and been looking at cabinets to get for it. I'm a little new at this head and cabinet stuff. Only had combo amps before.
Hi, Samuli! Thanks for your message, hope you're well and safe.
Killer amp. When using a single cab, the amp is looking for 8 or 16 ohms. If you use multiple cabs, the load shouldn't be below 4 ohms. So 2x 16ohms give you 8, and 2x 8 ohms give you 4.
Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them!
Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater Thank you for the response. It helped me figure this out. Looks like I'll be getting that 8 ohm HESU 1x12 I've had my eye on for home use. Thank you again!
@Orangutan Guitars It's an awesome amp. Really like the sound. Almost tube like in it's own way. Really a loud amp. Not much cleans but I don't really play clean anyways. I'm not an expert on Jerry Cantrell sound but I think you could close to his sound with the right pedals. The cabinet is very well build and works great with the amp with no pedals used. Haven't used pedals through it yet.
Is the solid state power amp based off of the Matrix GT-800/GT-1000???
These lunchbox amps are really just big Plexi sounding pedals and less expensive than many out there.
Man needs to make a jerry cantrell version
Green back or V 30 for this head? I am getting a 1x12 for this and wanted to see which celestion sounds best with the Friedmans?
@@glenh2752 Thanks!
I love Dave Friedman's enthusiasm and confidence! And Nick, I love you brother, but sorry, some governments around the world aren't going to let the pandemic end...
What is the speaker cabinet used in you demo? Is that 1x12"?
Hail -- It's a Friedman RUNT 1x12" loaded with a Celestion Creamback speaker. I mention it at the end:
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Runt112--friedman-runt-112-65-watt-1x12-inch-extension-cabinet
Cheers,
Nick
@@sweetwater How would a greenback or V 30 sound?
nice Gary Moore sound
This amp is the end of the world....
What was the T type guitar?
I don’t know, I’m biased when it comes to tubes.
🤣
Can we run this into a captor?
Great question. This amp can accept both an 8 or 16 ohm load. If you are referring specifically to Torpedo Captor products, it can work with this amp. However, note that some load boxes/attenuators can only work with a tube amp, so do consult the manual if you are referring to a different product. Thanks!
Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater thanks. Yes I have a captor 16 ohm so it should work well with it