Friedman Jake E Lee Signature JEL-20 20-Watt Amplifer Head
by Friedman
$1,699.99
Jake E. Lee ranks high on the shortlist of influential gunslinger guitarists that emerged as the heroes of a new generation in the early ‘80s. Best known for the burning guitar work and innovative songwriting, Lee contributed to two of Ozzy Osbourne's most revered albums, 1983’s Bark at the Moon and 1986’s Ultimate Sin.
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:
“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
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
