Detail 01
Three channels
A clean channel sits alongside separate BE and HBE gain channels, selected by the included 2-button footswitch.
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FriedmanBE-50 Brown Eye Deluxe 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around three footswitch-selectable channels, the BE-50 Deluxe gives a guitarist a clean path alongside separate BE and HBE gain paths. The two gain channels share three-band EQ but retain independent gain and master settings, making it practical to set distinct drive levels before a rehearsal or stage change. Three-way Gain Structure and Voice switches, Saturation, FAT, C45, Thump, Response, and Presence controls provide extensive adjustment. A series effects loop and Full/Half Power pentode/triode selection broaden the setup options.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage or rehearsal setups that need clean, BE, and HBE channels selectable from the included footswitch.
- Recording or stage setups using Full/Half Power selection and a series effects loop with Return Level control.
- Players setting separate gain and master levels for the BE and HBE drive channels.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking direct output, headphone output, MIDI control, or a built-in boost; these are listed as not applicable.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Shared EQ with independent gain and master
BE and HBE use the same three-band EQ while allowing separate level and gain settings.
Detail 03
Full/Half Power
The switch selects pentode or triode operation.
Detail 04
Series effects loop
The loop includes a Return Level control for adjusting the return signal.
Detail 05
Dimensions and weight
At 29.25 x 12.25 x 8.75 inches and 43 lb, it is a substantial amp head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is an amplifier head with an external speaker output.
- 02The footswitch is included.
- 03Direct output, headphone output, MIDI control, and boost are listed as not applicable.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many channels does the BE-50 Deluxe have?
Three: one clean channel plus BE and HBE gain channels.
02Can the channels be switched by footswitch?
Yes. An included 2-button footswitch selects the clean, BE, and HBE channels.
03Does it have an effects loop?
Yes. It has a series effects loop with a Return Level control.
04What power tubes does it use?
It uses two EL34/6CA7 power tubes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Wattage
- 50W
5 detailsPickups & controls
- Footswitch
- Yes
- Footswitchable
- Yes
- Number of Preamp Tubes
- 4
- Voicing Control
- Yes (universal)
- Preamp Tube Type
- 12AX7/ECC83
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
- Type
- Head
- Country of Origin
- USA
4 detailsConnections & power
- External Speaker Output
- Yes
- Power Tube Type
- EL34/6CA7
- Number of Power Tubes
- 2
- Number of Inputs
- 2
4 detailsSize & weight
- Height
- 12.25 inch
- Weight
- 43
- Depth
- 8.75 inch
- Width
- 29.25 inch
9 detailsOther
- Other
- SAT, FAT, C45 and Voice switches, Series Effects loop
- Tube or Solid State
- Tube
- Channel 1
- Tone and volume
- Channel 2
- Three-band EQ, plus gain and volume
- Channel 3
- Three-band EQ, plus gain and volume
- Presence
- Yes
- Number of Channels
- 3
- Master Volume
- Yes
- Resonance
- Yes
