I love my DS40 combo. It is wonderful. I guess this is just twice the fun. Maybe I will get a twin sister head and have three channels of magic. Happy days.
Oh man, the Twin Sister...she is the one!!!! Thats right up my alley. Killer playing as always, and I still drool over that red vintage T. Nice JEL too! Heard all the knobs move, but everything is hard set to 10, like Jake plays! LMAO!
Easily the best amp I’ve owned. There’s an amazing range of awesome tones in this thing. I didn’t expect it but my Tele fits with this amp incredibly well. It’s so much fun.
Great video as usual..... I will say while the ds and ts are capable of huge fat girthy tones, you can also cut bass to about 2 and push mids and treble higher to tighten it right up to smallbox territory....... Though it took me a full year of owning it to pry myself away from the crazy bass it has..... Once I did I found a whole new world of tones it has.....
@@eckhardt76 you can get a Friedman Vintage T for $2500 new if you go through the right dealer. A Gibson Les Paul Standard is also $2500. Which one do you think has better build quality? And I own 2 Lesters that I love including an R8 but there’s no question that my Friedman is wayyy better in regards to build quality. If anything Gibsons are overpriced, especially historics.
sweet Jesus I am glad I waited...I just placed an order for this amp...I was excited before I saw this video... now I am selling every amp I own and can sell off my OD pedal collection. wow is all I can say.
Sounds fantastic, but I think having a twin sister enables you to dial in a perfect rhythm and then a perfect solo tone out of the same Dirty Shirley and switch back and forth without having to "re-dial" in your tone. Maybe a 2nd demo showing the true strength of...The Twin Sister!
Super nice video and playing is amazing! I am on the edge of buying this amp, very confused for the cabşnet though. Which one would suit better: the 1x12 Friedman oversized with Redback, 2x12 Friedman V30/Creamback or V30/Redback? Thanks!
This amp doesn't have the loop switch. Does eliminating the loop have any effect on tone, though? Also, they nixed the hi and low option inputs. Is that a deal breaker?
@@unmike19 Than the mini, for sure. It's a little more open sounding, you can control the huge bottom end with the Deep knob, and get more cut and edge with the bright switch.
I have the plain shirley with the structure switch, for acdc and zz top etc. Through to occasionally alice in chains (buxom boost), do u think I'm really missing much? I'm a les paul volume rider kind of guy, my main thing is acdc type tones though with the occasional tool and chains songs
Wow, Michael. What an intro! That great rock feel with a touch of swing. Great. Unfortunately I was not in that Friedman booth 😭 I'd love to try those sisters! 😍 It's independent EQ, Master and Gain for each channel, and Presence and Thump for both... Right? Is this head same size of DS40?
TLR TLR yeah totally understand. I just wanted to see if he had any updated tips cause he may be trying something new. Wanted to make sure cause it sounds so good. I personally use the fredman technique but I am always open to try new methods.
They both will do that. the Small box is a little more present, and bright and hard and cutting. The TS is a little more round and softer and fatter. With a tiny bit of pedal boost, either can totally get there.
I have the regular DS 40 with the structure switch, I mainly go for ACDC tones, but occasionally I'll play some Alice in Chains and Tool tones, I have the Buxum boost to get some of the heavier tones, I'm. A les Paul volume Rider type of player and my main sound is ACDC type tone, do you think I'm missing anything with the regular 40 watt Dirty Shirley?
Great one, as ever, Michael. Question - could you share a pic / explain / make a tour on where exactly you place those SM57s? I am asking, because I love your tone. But myself, with V30s/Greenbacks and SM57, I do not get it to sound so smooth yet present. Cheers from Germany!
These are great Friedman should do a Firebird w P90s I will settle for a D40 Wasn't quite sure what the revisions were though Will have to watch again when not at work LoL 😂
The Reeves is a "sound", so if that's what you're really looking for, it's going to be more raw and bright than the Friedman, which will be fatter and warmer. Both are killer.
thanks for responding. you are a great player. i love watching your videos. unshaven zakk was great. and the soldano slo v2 is next. thanks to you. i’m torn on the reeves or the shirley
Late commenting in on this one... but this is one of the best sounding amps I’ve heard so far. As said on other comments, only thing this can’t do is the modern tight metal gain type stuff, which I also love. Question if I may, would you say you can get high gain metal if you pushed the front with a tube screamer or a boost? Would it tighten it enough to get that desirable metal sound? If so, this really would be the PERFECT amp for me! Looking at the Soldano SLO-30 as well for this very reason but I’m so torn between the two.
@@BigHairyGuitars twin sister on its way... been patiently waiting for months now! Thanks for this amazing demo, definitely one that helped me pull the trigger... if only I still had an excuse for 100 watts, I’d also consider that JEL...
With the threat of tubes going extinct, If I could I would try and convince Elon Musk to invest in an all new tube manufacturing facility say in Texas or some other red state and call his Tubes "Teslatubes" that ways we can continue to enjoy our old Marshall and Fender tube amps and not have to worry about that shit.
Not exactly Bassman, and not exactly Fender clean tones. I think it's more JTM45 based. The cleans aren't as scooped as Fender, but it's defiantly a nice clean tone. Not a throwaway clean.
@@BigHairyGuitars right but the JTM45 was based off a Bassman is what I meant :) I ended up getting a DS40 but now I want the TS since having the extra channel would be nice. Dave said that the tone is identical to the DS40 but I’ve heard other reviewers say they think the Twin Sister is a bit better. What do you think?
3:50 is a Bogner 1x12 v30 in the room, being captured by the camera mic. 3:30 is just 2 SM57's on the same 4x12 cab. I mic different speakers, and blend. I find that when you bend 2 mics, even if it's the same kind of mic and the same kind of speaker, it balances out the frequencies a little bit and give a nice full sound.
You should call that song Whiplash on Freeman Boulevard man I wish my twin sister sounded as good as that does but I got to keep her in check you know the weaker vessel until she plays one of those
Really hard decision but what might help is the volume consideration. The Royalist doesn't really do "quiet". The Friedman is great at all volumes. The Royalist needs to move some air to sounds it's best. Also the Friedman has an FX loop. BUT the Royalist has a really special authentically vintage tone.
This is like ASMR for guitarists. My ears feel like they're in a better mood after hearing this. Sounded amazing!
Great video as always! How in the hell do you only have 18k subscribers? Some of the best guitar/amp/pedal demo videos out there!
Well, you just sold out their inventory. Everyone out robbing a bank to get theirs.
What inventory?
Love mine! #001 of July 2020. Killer review!
Amazing sounds and playing in that intro! 🏆
Killer demo and
Video dude. Sounds like it has a good easy playing feel.
Oh me like!!!!
I love my DS40 combo. It is wonderful. I guess this is just twice the fun. Maybe I will get a twin sister head and have three channels of magic. Happy days.
That amp has an old soul. Man, those were some sweet tones!
Oh man, the Twin Sister...she is the one!!!! Thats right up my alley. Killer playing as always, and I still drool over that red vintage T. Nice JEL too! Heard all the knobs move, but everything is hard set to 10, like Jake plays! LMAO!
Sounds so good.
Nice 'Big Wreck' feels going on there..!
I,was thinking something similar. Reminds me a lot of the Suhr Hesgehog, but more Friedman-y.
Tottally underrated TH-cam player/reviewer for me ! This Zepp inspired opening tune is badass ....badass !!!
I bought my mini Shirley because of you. You always play and sound awesome
Great Michael buddy! another classic form Dave!
What a pleasing tone.Edge of breakup.
Easily the best amp I’ve owned. There’s an amazing range of awesome tones in this thing. I didn’t expect it but my Tele fits with this amp incredibly well. It’s so much fun.
Great video as usual..... I will say while the ds and ts are capable of huge fat girthy tones, you can also cut bass to about 2 and push mids and treble higher to tighten it right up to smallbox territory....... Though it took me a full year of owning it to pry myself away from the crazy bass it has..... Once I did I found a whole new world of tones it has.....
Friedman Guitars and Friedman Amps, what’s not to like?
The price!
The kidneys ...
@@donsmith5385 You beat me to it.
@@donsmith5385 They're nice guitars but are ridiculously overpriced. Not worth 3 grand.
@@eckhardt76 you can get a Friedman Vintage T for $2500 new if you go through the right dealer. A Gibson Les Paul Standard is also $2500. Which one do you think has better build quality? And I own 2 Lesters that I love including an R8 but there’s no question that my Friedman is wayyy better in regards to build quality. If anything Gibsons are overpriced, especially historics.
Well, there goes the kids inheritance!
Hahaha
Think of it as they will inherit a beautiful Friedman amp!
Sounds spectacular! Excellent opening jam Michael.
Ordered one in May, the wait has been tough! Hoping I’ll get it next week. Sounds incredible here!
Michael, best original composition I’ve heard on YT in recent memory! Great amp too!
OMG - this is the perfect amp !!! ..and your demo was just awesome ! thanks Michael :)
They sound sooo good 👍🏼
So many things to dig in this vid. Amp, guitars, player. Thanks for posting!
My new favorite amp
sweet Jesus I am glad I waited...I just placed an order for this amp...I was excited before I saw this video... now I am selling every amp I own and can sell off my OD pedal collection. wow is all I can say.
Sounds fantastic, but I think having a twin sister enables you to dial in a perfect rhythm and then a perfect solo tone out of the same Dirty Shirley and switch back and forth without having to "re-dial" in your tone. Maybe a 2nd demo showing the true strength of...The Twin Sister!
That Friedman Tele Custom is giving me a funny feeling in my pants.
what a whole bunch of amazing tones. excellent riffs too
Awesome demo as always.
Glorious amp!
Great demo! Been waiting for this one...
Sounds great man, was good to hear it with the various pickups, Winning!!! :)
Omg the knobs on the LP !!!!!!!!!......... Oh ya, the amp is insane, great video as always ;)
Awesome demo as always!! Loved all the Friedman guitars!!
Michael But is it noisy at higher gains. You didn’t talk about the footswitch control? What can it do and what are the limitations?
Love the intro, man! 🤘amp sounds really good! Thanks for the vid
“Let’s go, more gain.. “. He kept repeating
Great playing as usual. 🤘
Michael, That is a killer track!!
Killer sound!
Super nice video and playing is amazing! I am on the edge of buying this amp, very confused for the cabşnet though. Which one would suit better: the 1x12 Friedman oversized with Redback, 2x12 Friedman V30/Creamback or V30/Redback? Thanks!
Hungover detected! LOL
(Just kidding 😃 )
Finally!!! Thanks!!
You really need a Band/good Singer, your tunes will make money!
Amazing
This amp doesn't have the loop switch. Does eliminating the loop have any effect on tone, though? Also, they nixed the hi and low option inputs. Is that a deal breaker?
My mini dirty Shirley just got nervous haha. Great demo sir
DUDE! Tell me about it. I have both sitting here. Thinking, "2 amps enter, 1 will leave!"
@@BigHairyGuitars do you feel like the head room is better and the distortion is tighter on the twin?
@@unmike19 Than the mini, for sure. It's a little more open sounding, you can control the huge bottom end with the Deep knob, and get more cut and edge with the bright switch.
I have the plain shirley with the structure switch, for acdc and zz top etc. Through to occasionally alice in chains (buxom boost), do u think I'm really missing much? I'm a les paul volume rider kind of guy, my main thing is acdc type tones though with the occasional tool and chains songs
Darth Vader: Sistahhh....You have a twin sistahhhh.
Nice work on this video Michael! Liked the tasty playing on this.
Excellent as always Michael!
Awesome video! Killer amp!!
Wow the tone is incredible.
Wow, Michael. What an intro! That great rock feel with a touch of swing. Great.
Unfortunately I was not in that Friedman booth 😭
I'd love to try those sisters! 😍
It's independent EQ, Master and Gain for each channel, and Presence and Thump for both... Right?
Is this head same size of DS40?
You are correct on the controls. I emailed Dave about the box size and he said it's the same as the DS40.
@@matthewlloyd1703
Thanks man! 👍🏻
Late to the video, but those intro tones were amazing !
M'wah !
Holy $%#@!!!! simply badass !
Hello Michael,
This amp is excellent, is a Big Hairy Profiles pack for Kemper being considered ?
Thank you in advance for your answer
How do you place/angle your sm57s?
I'll do a video showing that. essentially up close, and at the dust cap edge.
TLR TLR the new technique is with two sm57 and on separate speaker types.
TLR TLR yeah totally understand. I just wanted to see if he had any updated tips cause he may be trying something new. Wanted to make sure cause it sounds so good. I personally use the fredman technique but I am always open to try new methods.
Hi Michael, which amp is more suitable for singing leads with a good sustain, this amp or the Small Box?
They both will do that. the Small box is a little more present, and bright and hard and cutting. The TS is a little more round and softer and fatter. With a tiny bit of pedal boost, either can totally get there.
Inrto riffing reminded me of Ian Thornley. Great tone and playing!
I have the regular DS 40 with the structure switch, I mainly go for ACDC tones, but occasionally I'll play some Alice in Chains and Tool tones, I have the Buxum boost to get some of the heavier tones, I'm. A les Paul volume Rider type of player and my main sound is ACDC type tone, do you think I'm missing anything with the regular 40 watt Dirty Shirley?
@Second Amendment all the time but I do it with my lp neck pup and volume knob
Great one, as ever, Michael. Question - could you share a pic / explain / make a tour on where exactly you place those SM57s? I am asking, because I love your tone. But myself, with V30s/Greenbacks and SM57, I do not get it to sound so smooth yet present. Cheers from Germany!
Just got the combo. My god is this thing a singer. How do you set it for full tone but at a reasonable volume? Are you using an attenuator?
Appreciate you showing the foot switch at the end. Would love if you could do this with the BE-OD50 deluxe as well.
Holy crap... is it just me or does the gain sound tighter than the DS40?
How do you feel this amp stacks up to the BE50 Deluxe?
You are good player,nice
Killer Intro ! 🤘🤩🤘
Man, Nice Boogieing! 💯⚡️⚛️💥🌅
My interest would be, how smallbox can it sound with the new tweaks?
Yes Sir,,,,,👍👍🍻🍻
These are great Friedman should do a Firebird w P90s I will settle for a D40 Wasn't quite sure what the revisions were though Will have to watch again when not at work LoL 😂
Twin sister good enough gain wise for 80's/90's metal?
juuuuuuuuust barely. I'd say it would be best to keep some kind of boost pedal around.
Price on these?
would you get this amp or reeves 50w jimmy for that 60s zeppelin or floyd thing
The Reeves is a "sound", so if that's what you're really looking for, it's going to be more raw and bright than the Friedman, which will be fatter and warmer. Both are killer.
thanks for responding. you are a great player.
i love watching your videos. unshaven zakk was great. and the soldano slo v2 is next. thanks to you. i’m torn on the reeves or the shirley
Really REALLY glad to see this amp come out, finally. Does this mean the B.A.D. factory is up and running again?
Late commenting in on this one... but this is one of the best sounding amps I’ve heard so far. As said on other comments, only thing this can’t do is the modern tight metal gain type stuff, which I also love. Question if I may, would you say you can get high gain metal if you pushed the front with a tube screamer or a boost? Would it tighten it enough to get that desirable metal sound? If so, this really would be the PERFECT amp for me! Looking at the Soldano SLO-30 as well for this very reason but I’m so torn between the two.
Something like a Buxom Boost will push either amp into metal territory
@@BigHairyGuitars twin sister on its way... been patiently waiting for months now! Thanks for this amazing demo, definitely one that helped me pull the trigger... if only I still had an excuse for 100 watts, I’d also consider that JEL...
Just a boost pedal away
Nice amp and great playing.
What chords from 10:00 on ? Thanks.
Any chance of profiling it for za Kemper? Sounds like a blast off.
man i wish i could afford this
Killer tone
What we really want know is....what about these profiles?
With the threat of tubes going extinct, If I could I would try and convince Elon Musk to invest in an all new tube manufacturing facility say in Texas or some other red state and call his Tubes "Teslatubes" that ways we can continue to enjoy our old Marshall and Fender tube amps and not have to worry about that shit.
GREAT IDEA! Send him a tweet.
100 watt Dirty Shirley??? Dont you mean 40 watt? Where can i get a 100 watt dS? ive got the BE 100 and the 40 watt DS.
Mine is a custom 100w
Great review! How does it compare to the Small Box?
hi , please profile this amps for the kemper ...
Damn!
Since this is basically based off an amp based off a Bassman, can the dirty Shirley get “Fenderish” clean tones?
Not exactly Bassman, and not exactly Fender clean tones. I think it's more JTM45 based. The cleans aren't as scooped as Fender, but it's defiantly a nice clean tone. Not a throwaway clean.
@@BigHairyGuitars right but the JTM45 was based off a Bassman is what I meant :) I ended up getting a DS40 but now I want the TS since having the extra channel would be nice. Dave said that the tone is identical to the DS40 but I’ve heard other reviewers say they think the Twin Sister is a bit better. What do you think?
Video and audio are slightly off from each other
How much? And where can I get this bad ass amp Michael?
OMG.... 3:50 Is the tone I have but 3:30 is the tone I want! Teach me your ways! Post EQ? Delay? Dual mics panned? .
3:50 is a Bogner 1x12 v30 in the room, being captured by the camera mic. 3:30 is just 2 SM57's on the same 4x12 cab. I mic different speakers, and blend. I find that when you bend 2 mics, even if it's the same kind of mic and the same kind of speaker, it balances out the frequencies a little bit and give a nice full sound.
Now I’m torn between this and the new Tone king royalist mk iii 😅
You should call that song Whiplash on Freeman Boulevard man I wish my twin sister sounded as good as that does but I got to keep her in check you know the weaker vessel until she plays one of those
What pickups are in the LP Michael?
Lollar Imperial
This or the Royalist mk iii?
Really hard decision but what might help is the volume consideration. The Royalist doesn't really do "quiet". The Friedman is great at all volumes. The Royalist needs to move some air to sounds it's best. Also the Friedman has an FX loop. BUT the Royalist has a really special authentically vintage tone.
nice jam
YES!
But does it have a solo boost?!?
Ok where's the Mini version already???? (sorry)
Purchase 2 Dirty Shirley Mini's and a nice roll of duct tape???