Smallbox Head
50-watt 2-channel hand-wired head with a Plexi-style clean channel and Friedman's signature transparent effects loop.
About this amp
The Smallbox Head is a 50-watt, 2-channel EL34 head with a Plexi-inspired clean channel (3-position bright switch) and a separate overdrive channel, each with independent gain and master volume. Hand-wired in the USA.
Specs
| Wattage | 50W |
|---|---|
| Power Tubes | 2x EL34 |
| Preamp Tubes | 3x 12AX7 |
| Channels | 2, two master volumes and two gain controls, shared Bass/Middle/Treble/Presence, 3-position bright switch on clean (Plexi-style) channel |
| Effects Loop | Ultra-transparent series |
| Other | Line out with level control, single-button footswitch with LED, 4/8/16 ohm impedance selector |
| Construction | Hand-wired in the USA |
| Dimensions | 8.75in D x 24in W x 10in H |
| Weight | 33.5 lbs |
Quick answers
- How much does the Smallbox Head cost?
- Friedman Amplification lists it at $2,899.99 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Smallbox Head still available?
- Yes. Friedman Amplification lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Smallbox 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.