Friedman Amplification Vintage Series VX-30 Watt Head – Black

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Brand New w/ Warranty. We are an authorized Friedman Dealer.

The chime, shimmer and touch-sensitive feel of the great British EL84 amplifiers have inspired generations of guitarists for more than sixty years. From sparkling cleans and edge-of-breakup grind to harmonically rich overdrive, few sounds are as instantly recognizable – or as influential. A member of Dave Friedman’s Vintage-Series, the VX-30 is a 30-Watt, all-tube head that captures everything players love about those iconic vintage circuits while adding thoughtful refinements that expand their versatility.

Built around a quad of EL84 power tubes and inspired by a rare 1963 copper-panel amplifier enhanced with a Top Boost circuit, the VX-30 Head delivers the unmistakable chime, harmonic complexity and touch sensitivity that define one of rock’s most celebrated amplifier designs. Unlike the vintage amplifiers that inspired it, the VX-30 Head places both channels in phase, allowing them to be blended to create entirely new textures while preserving the unmistakable voice of each circuit.

Handcrafted in Los Angeles using premium components and custom-made transformers, the VX-30 Head isn’t simply a tribute to a classic – it’s the vintage British experience, evolved.

We stock the matching 2x12 cab loaded with a pair of Celestion Alnico Blues. Contact us for bundle pricing!

Specifications

• Vintage-Series 30-watt all-tube head
• Available in Black or Ivory Cosmetics
• 4 x EL84 power tubes
• 3 x ECC83 preamp tubes
• 5AR4 tube rectifier for authentic sag, touch response and natural soft start (no standby switch needed)
• Cathode-biased power section with zero negative feedback
• Blend both channels for expanded tonal possibilities – operating in phase
• Brilliant Channel: Volume, Treble, Bass
• Normal Channel: Volume and three-position Voice switch (TREBLE, NORMAL, BASS)
• Blend both channels for expanded tonal possibilities
• High and Low sensitivity inputs
• Cut control for power amp high-frequency shaping
• V.C. (Master Volume Control)
• Three speaker outputs: 1 x 16 Ω, plus paired outputs for 1 x 8 Ω or 2 x 16 Ω cabinets
• Custom-made transformers
• Available in Vintage Ivory or Black
• Matching VX-212 Cab with dual Celestion Alnico Blue speakers (sold separately)
• Handcrafted in Los Angeles, California
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Dimensions: 8.5”(D) x 24”(W) x 9.5”(H)
• Weight: 37 lbs.