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Friedman Little Sister vs. PT20 v2: Which Amp Is Right For You?

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    Between Friedman’s two potent, portable 20-watt tube amp heads, the PT20 and the Little Sister, which is right for you? Join Sweetwater‘s Mitch Gallagher and Don Carr for a comparison of these two tiny but mighty rigs. Hear clean and dirty sound samples as well as samples with single-coil and humbucking pickups for a full picture. Each delivers immaculate clarity, articulation, and tight bottom end at both whisper-quiet levels and dimed to the max, but with slight tonal differences. Check it out!
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  • @sweetwater
    @sweetwater  ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Friedman creates boutique amps for tone-obsessed guitarists. Which Friedman amp would you choose? Let us know in the comments, and shop them all at Sweetwater 👉 imp.i114863.net/qnRxbO

    • @JudgeFredd
      @JudgeFredd ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Both...

    • @KipCount
      @KipCount ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Both is the answer, therein lies the conundrum. A two-channel "Little Taco" or "Pink Sister" is the only reasonable solution.

    • @KarenBasset
      @KarenBasset ปีที่แล้ว

      PT out of those 2 but I think the Smallbox would work great for me. I need ACDC and EVH tones for the music I am playing these days. Such great sounding amps!

  • @bp7152
    @bp7152 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The little sister is so good they can barely play for more than a few seconds before having to stop and awe over the tone. So awesome.

  • @user-jq4fz6co8b
    @user-jq4fz6co8b 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The Little Sister is a KICKASS little head. I'm not a big Friedman guy--I'm used to Uberschalls, Triamps and Rectos, but the Dirty Shirley amps are just *chef's kiss*

  • @bobboitt3126
    @bobboitt3126 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love the all black PT-20 but the Little Sister has killer tone! Classic.
    Little Sister has my vote 👍

  • @MichaelMakowski2006
    @MichaelMakowski2006 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    These both really need a footswitch to toggle between gain structures - my Meaa Electradyne has this feature and it makes for a usable options playing live

  • @me.roderick
    @me.roderick ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the search is over I'm glad I waited for a low watt plex model. Little sister with an array of OD pedals.🔥👍

  • @joeputnam1024
    @joeputnam1024 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'd love to get that Little Sister. Seems like a great amp

    • @BITESIZEJONES
      @BITESIZEJONES ปีที่แล้ว

      Get it!!!! You'll never sell it

  • @Matthew-b2i
    @Matthew-b2i ปีที่แล้ว +78

    "MAN"-OMETER: Mitch comes in at an impressive 16 "man"s , but just couldn't catch Don at 33 "man"s!! 🏆

    • @the92project
      @the92project ปีที่แล้ว +7

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @mrbigg7255
      @mrbigg7255 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      👍👍👍

    • @charliepriceqc6604
      @charliepriceqc6604 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂😂

    • @enispenvy9174
      @enispenvy9174 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Underrated

    • @StavK
      @StavK ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Man oh man 😂😂😂😂

  • @VintageRadius
    @VintageRadius ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would be incredible to have both in a two amp setup: Little Sister set cleanish; add a low gain OD for your second gain stage; switch over to the Taco for gain stage #3. And if you need it you can run a boost into Taco for gain stage #4.

    • @justfortier
      @justfortier ปีที่แล้ว

      There's the Twin Sister, which is basically 2 Dirty Shirley in one, and 40w instead of 20w like the Little Sister.

  • @mijaatin
    @mijaatin ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for nice review guys! I’ve had Pink Taco (PT) since it was released and I still used it and love it. Reason: Dave Friedman knows how to voice amps so that you can hear each individual note when you play a chord. That’s it. It means there is not too much gain or not too much bass. For me the Little Sister(Dirty Shirley) is classic Malcom Young amp with it’s strenghts being in low gain sounds. PT is gainier, but not necessarily less traditional amp. You can get low gain out of it as well. If you want it all (more gain and good cleans), you go with Little Sister added with your choice of pedals. If you want just the right edge of breakup sounds or classic Marshall 800 gain, you go with Pink Taco. Only pedals you need is boost and delay with it. Everything else is piano playing, not rock’n’roll! 😂

  • @dazfarrell
    @dazfarrell ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Friedman amps are amps designed and made by an amp tech who knows his stuff, a reason the amps are superb!

  • @BITESIZEJONES
    @BITESIZEJONES ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Dirty Shirley over the Taco any day of the week. I owned both at one point and ended up selling the Taco mainly because it lacked bottom and and just didn't have the voicing the Dirty Shirley has

    • @mr.d.572
      @mr.d.572 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've listen to demos of the taco and I did not like it at all. You made the right choice.

  • @L.Scott_Music
    @L.Scott_Music ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I believe that the Little Sister being based on the Dirty Shirley it will also benefit from a clean boost into the preamp for magical high gain tone. (This is a "secret" of the Shirley circuit.)

  • @Nissan_1204
    @Nissan_1204 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I liked the clean channel on the Little Sister and the drive channel on the PT

  • @kevinperry3639
    @kevinperry3639 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know witch one I like. Both! And a great video too, thanks for sharing 🤘

  • @rohanlelliott3062
    @rohanlelliott3062 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job! You guys put the 'Man' into Friedman in this review. Great to watch and great sounding amps.

  • @taztherocker1489
    @taztherocker1489 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great demo. You guys are class acts. Rock on brothers!

  • @mlayton
    @mlayton ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Could you start putting chapter markers in your TH-cam videos, Sweetwater?

  • @UPdan
    @UPdan ปีที่แล้ว

    Anything that makes it easier but keeps quality. Perfection.

  • @johnnysabino2779
    @johnnysabino2779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great demo. All the Friedman amps are great! Both of these guys are fine players and very articulate.

  • @deankay800
    @deankay800 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Strat and Pink Taco total win!😎

  • @jeshely
    @jeshely 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That Strat and the Pink Taco so yummy!

  • @SomeKindOfMadman
    @SomeKindOfMadman ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome demo guys, thanks for the upload

  • @rocker8692
    @rocker8692 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow they both sound good.

  • @BudLigit88
    @BudLigit88 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Please Santa, bring me the PT20v2!

  • @raymondjamesrivera
    @raymondjamesrivera ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If the structure switch was foot switchable I'd purchase the PT20 instantly.

    • @DweedleDeeDweedleDoo
      @DweedleDeeDweedleDoo ปีที่แล้ว

      My thoughts exactly.

    • @GeauxSaints121
      @GeauxSaints121 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here. I wonder if he can mod for that.

    • @Torquemonster440
      @Torquemonster440 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@GeauxSaints121 I would imagine it's possible, it's just a switch. Probably would effect the warranty tho. These carry a lifetime warranty.. pretty cool.

  • @ronaldcoleman9370
    @ronaldcoleman9370 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THE TOP AMP JUST SOUNDS AWESOME!!!! LOVE THE CLARITY WHICH IS WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR!!!!! I WANT MY PEDALS TO DO THE HEAVY LIFTING AND THE VINTAGE LOOKING AMP SEEMS LIKE IT WOULD SOUND ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! THE OTHER AMP SOUNDS A LIL' TOO FUZZY AND COMPRESSED FOR MY TASTE!!!! GREAT AMPS THOUGH!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS SWEETWATER AND MUSICIANS ALIKE!!!!!

  • @desdenova69
    @desdenova69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never heard the word "Yeah" so many times in one video.

  • @davidlincoln1529
    @davidlincoln1529 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “Let’s dive into the little sister “ my personal motto

  • @edwitte833
    @edwitte833 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very helpful video

  • @mrbigg7255
    @mrbigg7255 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ll take two little sisters for a stereo setup at church.
    One dirty and one clean.
    I’ll keep my old hot rod deluxe for a third amp for my ehx organ pedal.

    • @enispenvy9174
      @enispenvy9174 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just get a Twin Sister and be done with it.

  • @isaacroche3223
    @isaacroche3223 ปีที่แล้ว

    One Little Sister,please!!!👍

  • @AnthonySG0113
    @AnthonySG0113 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review/video as always!

  • @0megalul309
    @0megalul309 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    mod it to have both circuits in one.

  • @IamtheActionman
    @IamtheActionman ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job guys

  • @sj99ward
    @sj99ward ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the cab? Dirty Shirley mini?

  • @truthfactreality6814
    @truthfactreality6814 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sound great but i live in the uk. The Marshall factory isn’t far. The studio 20 watt amps they do are great.

  • @martinlahaie6012
    @martinlahaie6012 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man...I think i'm sold man !😊

  • @tman6495
    @tman6495 ปีที่แล้ว

    Taco V2....small club worthy without being mic'd up?....sounds amazing!!!

    • @BITESIZEJONES
      @BITESIZEJONES ปีที่แล้ว

      That all depends who your drummer is

  • @joshfreedman3558
    @joshfreedman3558 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They should of had a room mic or something.

  • @Dave13185
    @Dave13185 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some great sounds but you can’t be going to your amp to change settings between songs on stage.

    • @dizzyred1390
      @dizzyred1390 ปีที่แล้ว

      Old skool then bro AB box put ur fender beside it.. Now ur a monster Lmao... Yes they need a footswitch for the stages for sure!

  • @edwitte833
    @edwitte833 หลายเดือนก่อน

    sold!!!

  • @dennismullins4930
    @dennismullins4930 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent riffage gents☮️

  • @gregmican
    @gregmican ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Little Sister all the way.

  • @jeffreyjones3228
    @jeffreyjones3228 ปีที่แล้ว

    Friedman builds great amps. As stated, just find the one voiced for the flavor of choice.

    • @clemguitar63
      @clemguitar63 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just so you know, Dave's designs are manufactured by BOUTIQUE AMPS DISTRIBUTION in Commerce, CA.

  • @adamscottv
    @adamscottv ปีที่แล้ว

    Good demo. Are those noiseless pickups on the strat?

  • @nigeldaddyo
    @nigeldaddyo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    call me crazy but i prefer the cut and bite of the PT over the LS

    • @BITESIZEJONES
      @BITESIZEJONES ปีที่แล้ว

      You'd have to play one yourself I find the pink taco lacks bottom end and just doesn't have the voice that the Dirty Shirley brings

    • @paulsimpson7040
      @paulsimpson7040 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love that PT too, again you have to play these amps yourself in the same room before you throw the $$$’s

  • @paroblynn
    @paroblynn ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a really easy solution… get them both.

  • @stricknine8623
    @stricknine8623 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They both seem extraordinarily good..The "Little Sister" would be my choice..
    My only fear is spending 1,500 for an amp that I cannot gig with.
    I'd have to know that it will atleast get to 105 decibels with a 2x12 cab.

    • @joejohnson8966
      @joejohnson8966 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Without any doubt. They are loud enough.

    • @dwellersplayhouse710
      @dwellersplayhouse710 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You can %120 gig with it

    • @stricknine8623
      @stricknine8623 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joejohnson8966 Thanks. I play a couple of clubs that seat around 700-800 people and have standing room sections to accommodate around 100.
      I'm very happy with my rig but I may take a ride to Atlanta to check out this Little Sister head after holidays.
      Thanks again.

    • @joejohnson8966
      @joejohnson8966 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@stricknine8623 Glad to have helped. Have a wonderful day.

    • @mikedfurman
      @mikedfurman ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stricknine8623 I would imagine it definitely can, but if headroom is a concern you can always opt for the 40w Dirty Shirley.

  • @edved796
    @edved796 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don's Strat always sounds so good to me. Anyone know what model it is and/or what pickups are in it?

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thanks! It’s a 1987 American Standard with Seymour Duncan Classic Stacks from the late ‘90s. I’ve put a LOT of hours and miles on that guitar!
      D.C.

    • @edved796
      @edved796 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sweetwater Awesome, thanks Don! It certainly shows! Always sound great, my man.

  • @humbucker1414
    @humbucker1414 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Vol 8, Master 3" do you mean gain on 8? And do you mean 8:00 and 3:00 or do you mean 8/10 and 3/10?
    Thanks!

  • @DeadlySpecies
    @DeadlySpecies 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Magic of television 😂

  • @paulkreeft2091
    @paulkreeft2091 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is that strat fiesta red ?

  • @funfreq9282
    @funfreq9282 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do they make both of those amps in one head?

  • @tedrobinson3802
    @tedrobinson3802 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hopefully one cay I can afford one.

    • @clemguitar63
      @clemguitar63 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      SOON YOU WILL!

  • @florisvanlingen
    @florisvanlingen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a shame Friedman Amps are so much more expensive here in Europe than Marshall's for example.

    • @watersnortmoment3734
      @watersnortmoment3734 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Marshalls are far more expensive in the US. Apparently it’s shipping and import taxes on both ends.

    • @Ottophil
      @Ottophil 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oceans

  • @tman6495
    @tman6495 ปีที่แล้ว

    So is the 20w's able to keep up with most drummers, without having to be mic'd up?

  • @sdynsdale
    @sdynsdale หลายเดือนก่อน

    so no clean sound for a humbucker? That's a little sad

  • @LysanderLH
    @LysanderLH ปีที่แล้ว

    Arent they made in the same factory as spare parts for refrigerators and shopping carts?

  • @CountryBoyShane
    @CountryBoyShane 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    GOLEEE!!!!

  • @kjypeace
    @kjypeace ปีที่แล้ว

    Are the gain levels foot-switchable?

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, thanks for your interest! The Little Sister and PT20 V2 don’t have footswitch inputs. However, you could use a boost or overdrive pedal to hit the input harder for a similar effect.
      Hope this helps, and feel free to contact me directly with any further questions. Thanks again!
      Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com

    • @Torquemonster440
      @Torquemonster440 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They're not footswitch- able.. but Dave Friedman prides himself on how responsive the Amps are to guitar volume changes. Probably go clean to dirty with just guitar volume ? Stacked with the correct boost pedal= pretty versatile.

  • @thelowmein9143
    @thelowmein9143 ปีที่แล้ว

    Choosing between the little sister and the Marshall studio jubilee is a tough call for me... maybe I just get a line 6 lol

    • @idanramos1942
      @idanramos1942 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have both, In sound I prefer the little sister, in my experience the jubilee needs a boost pedal. I am impressed with the FRIEDMAN Amps. Also el84 tubes are cheaper than EL34, the construction seems pretty solid and with cathode bias there is no need for BIAS adjustment, in the long run little sister is cheaper to maintain…

    • @WoweeZoweee
      @WoweeZoweee 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@idanramos1942 I was looking for this comment. Still finding the LS to be reliable ?

    • @lynxbrickstein5397
      @lynxbrickstein5397 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have the jubilee, been using it for about 8 years for practice and small gigs. It’s good, but the little sister here seems to have what I’ve been missing (although I can’t really explain what it is). I’m really close to ordering the LS!

  • @thelowmein9143
    @thelowmein9143 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both are probably to loud for my bedroom lol

    • @davidkeller6156
      @davidkeller6156 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wonder about just how good the master volume is. Wish there was someplace close I could try one.

    • @MrGilbert41
      @MrGilbert41 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@davidkeller6156 they sound great at low volume too....

    • @davidkeller6156
      @davidkeller6156 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MrGilbert41 I ended up getting a Mesa Boogie Fillmore 25. Loving it.

  • @jt5326
    @jt5326 ปีที่แล้ว

    😮

  • @carlosperina6402
    @carlosperina6402 ปีที่แล้ว

    This two grandpas are having so much fun.... LOL

    • @mr.d.572
      @mr.d.572 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Okay Gen Zer

  • @jayl5941
    @jayl5941 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow the marketing verbose descriptions are a bit out of control.

  • @HotVacuum
    @HotVacuum ปีที่แล้ว

    Меладзе еще и в леспол умеет?

  • @BlindTom61
    @BlindTom61 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like the speaker has a damaged voice coil. Nasally...

  • @theshyguitarist
    @theshyguitarist 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Imagine the guy on the right with a decent man's haircut.

  • @joebarkan
    @joebarkan ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool. Friedman amps are great. But stop saying "man." Thanks man. 🙂

    • @gowimusic
      @gowimusic ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And that bottom end is “so tight” lol

  • @lescobrandon8045
    @lescobrandon8045 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    With a name like Friedman, I'd be scared it could be a Ponzi scheme. 😮 For real, they are nice pieces.