Friedman Jake E Lee Signature JEL-20 20-Watt Amplifer Head
Following the massively successful release of the limited edition JEL-100 signature head, Jake E Lee and Dave Friedman have again combined their legendary ears and talents to create the new JEL-20, a signature amplifier that offers Lee’s ultimate tones in a compact 20-watt package.
The JEL-20 is a two channel, EL-84 powered all-tube fire breather.
JEL-20 Specs:
- 20-Watt all-tube head
- Two channels
- Assembled in the USA
- Custom made transformers
- 2 x EL84 power tubes
- 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
- JEL Channel - Gain, Master, Bass, Middle, Treble
- Push-Pull Hi/Lo Gain switch (JEL Channel Only)
- Plexi channel - Gain, Volume, Shared EQ and Bright Switch
- Global Presence Control
- Ultra-transparent series effects loop
- XLR Cab Simulated output with Ground Lift, Axis and Level switches
- You can record without having your speaker connected.
- Sat Switch primarily designed to add gain, compression & saturation
- Single button foot switch for channel selections
- 8 and 16 ohm Impedance selector switch
- Limited 5 Year Warranty
- Dimensions: 8. 5" (D) x 18" (W) x 8.25" (H)
“This amp puts the two specific tones I use to create my sound in one head: The sweetness and warmth of a classic Plexi and the more aggressive slant of the master volume amps of the ‘80s -- all tweaked to my taste. Dave has an innate understanding of where I’m coming from as a player and we’re alike in the way we hear tones.
Dave doesn’t hear things as a technician, he hears things like a musician, and that made him really easy to work with.
I grew up in the ‘70s and those muscular, articulate rock tones were the tones I always sought, but I made a name for myself in the ‘80s when you needed a little more aggression and a little more scream.
I’ve always tried to retain a little of that ‘70s heart and I still do, and that’s what this amp does -- though it’s got plenty more on tap if you need it!” Jake E Lee