Jose-20 Head
20-watt head inspired by Jose Arredondo's legendary hot-rodded British amp mods, developed with Arredondo's daughter Marisol.
About this amp
The Jose-20 Head distills Jose Arredondo’s legendary hot-rodded British high-gain amp modifications into a compact 20-watt format, developed by Dave Friedman with Arredondo’s daughter Marisol. Internally bridged Volume I/II recreate classic channel-jumping, a Plexi/Gain switch adds a true gain stage, and a 3-position Gain Style switch reshapes the response. Handcrafted in Los Angeles.
Specs
| Wattage | 20W |
|---|---|
| Power Tubes | 2x EL84 |
| Preamp Tubes | 4x 12AX7 |
| Controls | Internally bridged Volume I & II, Plexi/Gain switch, Fat switch, 3-position Gain Style switch, System Master Volume |
| Effects Loop | Transparent series |
| Construction | Handcrafted in Los Angeles, California |
| Dimensions | 8.5in D x 18in W x 8.25in H |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs |
Quick answers
- How much does the Jose-20 Head cost?
- Friedman Amplification lists it at $1,799.99 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Jose-20 Head still available?
- Yes. Friedman Amplification lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Jose-20 Head?
- Friedman Amplification. Where it's built: Every Friedman amplifier is built in the USA with hand-selected components. After burn-in, Dave Friedman inspects, tubes, plays and signs each chassis before it ships. It's listed here as a tube head amp.