Open Box Special: Pure Vintage British Crunch in Pristine Condition
Item Condition: This is an Open Box item in 100% mint, unplayed condition. It has been thoroughly inspected by our staff and includes all original factory packaging, power cable, and documentation.
The Friedman Little Sister 20W Head takes the legendary vintage British voicing of Dave Friedman's popular Twin Sister amplifier and packs it into a compact, 22-pound chassis. Powered by two EL84 power tubes and three 12AX7 preamp tubes, this cathode-biased, single-channel head delivers everything from sparkling 1960s cleans to glorious, singing classic rock overdrive.
Designed for maximum versatility, the Little Sister features an intuitive 3-band EQ alongside two crucial tone-shaping switches:
- S-Switch (Gain Structure): Instantly alters the amp’s gain layout, allowing you to switch between high-headroom vintage clean/crunch and saturated lead tones.
- B-Switch (Bright/Tight): Adjusts the high-end clarity and low-end response to match different guitars and humbucker/single-coil pickup pairings.
Like all Friedman amplifiers, the Little Sister takes drive and boost pedals exceptionally well up front, while its ultra-transparent series FX loop handles time-based modulation and delay pedals without compromising your core tube tone.
Sanctuary Expert Take:
"The Little Sister is hands-down one of the most dynamic 20-watt heads on the market. You get total control over your touch sensitivity, and the S-Switch essentially gives you two distinct amp personalities in one simple layout. This open-box unit is completely unplayed and ready for stage or studio." — The Guitar Sanctuary Team
- 20-Watt All-Tube Power: Cathode-biased power section driven by two EL84 tubes and three 12AX7 preamp tubes.
- Custom Voicing Switches: Gain Structure (S-Switch) and Bright/Tight (B-Switch) for instant tonal adaptation.
- Ultra-Transparent FX Loop: Series effects loop designed for zero tone loss with time-based effects pedals.
- Hand-Crafted Baltic Birch Cabinet: Tongue-and-groove USA construction built for the road.
- Multi-Impedance Speaker Outputs: 4, 8, and 16-ohm jacks to pair seamlessly with any speaker cabinet setup.
Detailed Specifications:
GENERAL
• Type: Tube Amp Head
• Total Power: 20W Class A
• Channels: 1 Channel
• Origin: Hand-assembled in Los Angeles, CA, USA
TUBES
• Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7
• Power Tubes: 2 x EL84
CONTROLS & SWITCHES
• Controls: Master Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble
• Switches: S-Switch (Gain Structure), B-Switch (Bright/Tight)
CONNECTIVITY & HARDWARE
• Inputs: 1 x 1/4" Instrument Input
• Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (16 ohm), 2 x 1/4" (4/8 ohm)
• Effects Loop: Ultra-Transparent Series FX Loop
• Cabinet Material: Baltic Birch with Black Tolex
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
• Height: 8.25”
• Width: 18”
• Depth: 8.5”
• Weight: 22 lbs
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