Friedman Little Sister 20-watt Tube Head - Custom Black Sparkle

The Little Sister brings the legendary soul of vintage British rock into a compact, 20-watt powerhouse. Based on the celebrated 40-watt Dirty Shirley circuit, this single-channel head is designed to deliver a massive range of tones despite its simplified layout. Its construction is top-tier, featuring a custom Black Sparkle Tolex that looks as premium as it sounds, ensuring it stands out on any stage or in any studio rack.

At the heart of the Little Sister's tonal character is a duo of EL84 power tubes. These tubes are famous for their "chimy" highs and a distinctively aggressive midrange breakup when pushed, providing that classic "plexi" crunch that Friedman has perfected. Complemented by three 12AX7 preamp tubes, the circuit responds dynamically to your guitar's volume knob, allowing you to transition from sparkling, glassy cleans to a thick, harmonically rich roar with just your touch.

Versatility is baked into the front panel via the S-Switch (Gain Structure) and B-Switch (Bright/Tight). These allow you to reshape the gain staging and frequency response to match different guitars or cabinet configurations. Whether you are chasing the woody resonance of a '60s blues-breaker or the high-output punch of a '70s hard rock icon, the Little Sister provides the authentic tube sag and saturated sustain that only a high-quality, cathode-biased circuit can offer.

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Vintage British Soul: Delivers classic rock tones inspired by the legendary British tube amps of the 60s and 70s.

EL84 Powerhouse: Driven by two EL84 power tubes for signature midrange punch and musical harmonic compression.

Portable Performance: A compact and lightweight design makes it an ideal companion for gigging musicians and studio sessions alike.

Dialed-in Simplicity: A single-channel layout that offers a massive range of gain, from sparkling cleans to heavy vintage crunch.

Custom Aesthetics: Finished in a striking Custom Black Sparkle Tolex for a unique, premium look.

Type: Tube

Number of Channels: Single

Total Power: 20W Class A

Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7

Power Tubes: 2 x EL84

EQ: 3-band EQ

Inputs: 1 x 1/4"

Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (16 ohm), 2 x 1/4" (4/8 ohm)

Effects Loop: Yes

Bias Type: Cathode Biased

Features: S-Switch (Gain Structure), B-Switch (Bright/Tight)

Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable