Detail 01
50 watts
Provides the amp’s stated power rating.
Product detailSKU #1393862859703
FriedmanSmallbox 50W 2-Channel Tube Guitar Amp Head
1/5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Friedman’s Smallbox is a 50-watt handwired tube head with EL34 power tubes and 12AX7 preamp tubes. Its two footswitchable channels cover a British-voiced clean sound—with a bright switch for cleaner or crunchier settings—and a high-gain voice for heavier distortion and lead work. A shared three-band EQ and global presence control shape the overall amp, while the effects loop lets time-based effects sit outside the main amp tone. The included single-button footswitch makes channel changes immediate.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage sets that move between clean or crunchy rhythm parts and high-gain lead passages.
- Studio or live rigs using time-based effects through the amp’s effects loop.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing separate three-band EQ controls for each channel; the amp uses one shared EQ section.
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
EL34 power tubes and 12AX7 preamp tubes
These are the tube types used in the power and preamp sections.
Detail 03
Single-button footswitch
Lets you toggle between the two channels while playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Channel EQ settings are shared across the clean and high-gain channels.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I switch channels from the floor?
Yes. A single-button footswitch is included to toggle between the clean and high-gain channels.
02Does it have an effects loop?
Yes. The amp includes an effects loop for adding time-based effects.
