PEDALS Friedman IR-X | Friedman IR-D | Friedman IR-J The Friedman IR series—IR-X, IR-D, and IR-J—packs the full Friedman tube amp experience into compact, pedalboard-friendly preamp units. Each features two high-voltage 12AX7 tubes for the rich harmonics, touch sensitivity, and tone that define Dave Friedman’s amps. The IR-X delivers two versatile channels of Friedman’s signature overdrive, while the IR-D offers dual identical channels based on a modded JTM45 for classic British tones. The IR-J, Jake E Lee’s signature model, draws from the JEL-100 and JEL-20 with circuits rooted in modded Plexi and JCM800 designs. All three include DSP-based IR cabinet and power amp simulation, plus modern features like MIDI, FX loop, headphone jack, and editor software—ideal for both studio and live use.
PEDALS Friedman BE-OD Deluxe | Friedman BE-OD | Friedman Dirty Shirley The Friedman BE-OD Deluxe, BE-OD, and Dirty Shirley pedals bring the unmistakable Friedman amp tones to your pedalboard. The BE-OD Deluxe features the same circuit as the original BE-OD but adds a second channel with dual midrange controls—Channel 1 replicates the original BE-OD’s high-gain tone, while Channel 2 offers a slightly lower-gain voicing, perfect for switching between rhythm and lead tones. The original BE-OD pedal captures the aggressive, harmonically rich tone of the iconic BE-100 amplifier, known for powering stages worldwide. Meanwhile, the Dirty Shirley pedal delivers vintage-inspired rock tones with its intuitive control set, faithfully mirroring the Dirty Shirley amp for a wide range of classic sounds.
PEDALS Friedman Small Box OD | Friedman Buxom Boost | Friedman Gold 72 Wah The Friedman Small Box OD, Buxom Boost, and Gold-72 Wah pedals offer a versatile range of tone-shaping tools for any guitarist. The Small Box OD captures the front end of the SmallBox amp, delivering everything from vintage Plexi-style crunch to high-gain saturation with an intuitive control layout. The Buxom Boost provides a powerful, clean boost with a bypassable EQ section, designed to extract the most from your rig while preserving clarity and dynamics. Rounding out the lineup, the Gold-72 Wah—also known as the "No More Tears" Wah—offers classic wah tones with the added ability to fine-tune its sweep and response, giving you total control over its expressive character.
From Detroit with Tone: David Friedman’s Musical Roots A glimpse into the city that shaped Friedman’s sound—its legacy, resilience, and the inspiration behind the gear As some of you may know, David Friedman was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. When the Friedman crew went out to Sweetwater Gear Fest back in June we stopped in Detroit and shot some footage, some of which we’d like to share with you guys. This city has a rich history, not exclusively, but especially, when it comes to music, so it’s no surprise that while growing up there David Friedman was inspired by Detroit’s heady music scene and it’s legacy. Detroit has been the seat for so many iconic musicians that represent a wealth of genres, from the soul and R&B artists that gave it the nickname Motown, to blues, punk, hip hop, pop, rock and it’s even been cited as the birthplace of (believe it or not) electronic dance music. In fact, it’s impossible to talk about American music history without prominently featuring Detroit. In recent decades Detroit has fallen into decay and disrepair. But the heart and soul of Detroit are it’s people, who are unwavering in the task of rebuilding it, and who are certain that it can return to the greatness for which it was once known. This video includes shots of downtown Detroit, including the community-based art installation the Heidelberg project, Motor City Guitar in Waterford, MI, which is owned by Dave’s childhood best friend, and some footage from Gear Fest. Beyond the images of deteriorating and forgotten places, you can see the gleam of hope, nowhere does it shine brighter than in Detroit. After all it’s the place whose motto, written in 1805, is: “Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus”.