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A Half-sized Addition to the Friedman Family





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The Little Sister is an adventurous new addition to Friedman’s British-style family, packing all the classic rock power and punch of its larger siblings into an effortlessly giggable 20-watt 1 x 12-inch combo! Two EL84 power tubes capture the magic chime, jangle, and overdrive bite of the ’60s and ’70s most beloved British tube amps, and while it may be designed primarily for screaming classic rock tones, Sweetwater guitarists find that the Little Sister has much more to say than just that! A 3-band EQ, S-switch (gain structure), and B-switch (Bright/Tight) make this pint-sized combo a tonal chameleon, effortlessly tackling everything from swampy country to rich blues tones. Finally, the Little Sister is an exceptional diminutive pedal platform, complete with an Ultra-transparent series FX loop to handle your time-based effects, modulation, and rack units without even a hint of noise or tone loss.





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Switch up your sound





If it’s tonal range you’re after, the Little Sister has it in spades, sporting a myriad of sound-shaping options to carve out your new signature sound. The 3-band Bass/Middle/Treble EQ certainly offers a sweeping range of different tones, but it’s only the beginning of this amp’s adjustability. Looking to crank up the articulation? Flip on the B-switch (Bright/Tight) for a pleasing boost to your high frequencies that also tightens up your lows. Beyond that, the S-switch is perfect for quickly changing the intensity of your gain structure, from a light bark to singing saturation!





Ultra-transparent FX loop





Designing a compromise-free FX loop is no easy task ? unwanted noise, tone suck, and signal drop are all significant hurdles that any loop must face. That being said, leave it to Friedman’s amplifier innovation to remedy these all-too-common issues with a bold take on the FX loop: the Ultra-transparent Series FX Loop. As the name suggests, this design allows you to line up your favorite time-based effects, modulation pedals, and even rack units into your Little Sister’s FX loop with the utmost tonal integrity!





Handbuilt for exceptional tone





All Friedman Amplification products are handwired to exacting specs to give you amazing tones every time you play. Premium components and attention to detail ensure that your Little Sister amplifer combo will deliver the sound you want and need onstage or in the studio. It doesn’t matter what type of music you’re into: a premium, handbuilt Friedman amp has the tonal palette you need to create the sound you’re after.





Dave Friedman: amp guru to the pros





For over 25 years, Dave Friedman has been tweaking, building, and repairing amps for some of the biggest names in music. His legendary reputation among touring musicians has gained him a loyal clientele, including the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Steve Stevens, Jerry Cantrell, and more. Dave has created his own production amp line utilizing his sought-after skills and talents. Now you can get the same legendary amp tones as the pros with the Friedman Little Sister.





Friedman Little Sister 20-watt 1-channel Tube Amplifier Combo Features:


The power and Grit of Friedman’s Twin Sister in a highly portable combo


20W 1 x 12-inch cathode-biased design easily handles gigging while still being tame enough for home use


Celestion 16-ohm 12-inch G12M-65 Creamback speaker


EL84-powered tube design pushes out classic British crunch and chimey, sparkling cleans


Master volume and gain controls make it easy to dial in dirt at lower volumes


3-band EQ to sculpt your sound


S-switch allows you to optimize the amp’s gain structure for your instrument


B-switch kicks up the high end, making everything a bit brighter and tighter


Ultra-transparent Series FX loop to handle all of your time-based effects, modulation pedals, and rack units.


Custom-made transformers and capacitors to ensure the highest quality tone


4, 8, and 16 ohm jacks for wide-ranging external cab compatibility