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Sending Dave my BE100 to convert channel 1 into a Smallbox clean
I would LOVE to hear what that sounds like after Dave does his magic. Man, please post a clip!I currently have my Cameron Ocean at Dave’s shop for some repairs and his communication has been great so far.
Man that’s clean work! CONGRATZ!!!!!! I bet your getting NO sleep since getting that amp back ! And yes, his work is VERY reasonably priced, especially for the quality of work that goes into it. Dave is simply amazing at what he does. Was curious, what’s your take on the Synergy’s, say as compared to original mustards, or etc etc?So I’ve had my BE100 back from being modded by Dave since last week. This was a stock 2014 BE100.
Here’s all the mods:
-Clean Ch1 to Buxom Betty specs.
-2016 Synergy Mustard caps replaced Mallory 150’s & most Mica caps replaced
-Gain Structure Switch added w/ updated Voicing Switch
-Extra gain and master for the HBE- Tweak the BE and C45 to new specs
-add response and thump knob and update presence.
So with all these new mods and updates, it took a little bit to dial in “my tone”. A little advise to those who get their amps back from Dave after some mods.. Dial it in with your ears not your eyes. I was trying to dial in the knobs exactly how I use to, and when I just started from scratch again it when I got my tones.
Whats the tone difference I hear? The Buxom cleans are more responsive and detailed, more high-end presence, a WAY better clean tone, overdrives and effects pedals sound better. Ch2’s core tone is less compressed, a little more raw, more aggressive, much more high-end detail and sizzle. I asked Dave for a little more chime’y presence, high-end detail and sizzle with Ch2 gain. There was always a darker sheen on the Ch2 gain before, which I guess gave it that “polished” style gain that I didn’t like much. The Ch2 Voice switch is different and I like it set to the right now, which sounds more detailed and alive, left is smoother and relaxed, kinda like a Vintage/Modern Switch. The new Thump/Response knobs I’ll be able to dial in playing gigs and jamming with a full band setup, which we are starting to book shows again now.
Dave was super easy and a pleasure to work with and excellent communication throughout. His work is top notch and very reasonably priced for what all he did (please don’t ask my price, email Dave). If you guys have any questions fire away. Also posted on the GearPage and both Friedman Facebook Groups.
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Yooooooooo! Hey bro, hope your well! Totally forgot to ask you what mods you had done to the BE, and/or Recommend? I have an opportunity to get one from a buddy here, like really cheap and figured I’d move on it. It’s an unmodded 2015. Sounds decent, and in fantastic shape.Dave has done a number of mods over the years to my BE-100 and the clean channel modifications are better than the "simple clean".....
Synergy Royal Mustard caps? i can only compare to the Mallorys, and it’s not a good comparison when it’s a 6 month spread A\B.Man that’s clean work! CONGRATZ!!!!!! I bet your getting NO sleep since getting that amp back ! And yes, his work is VERY reasonably priced, especially for the quality of work that goes into it. Dave is simply amazing at what he does. Was curious, what’s your take on the Synergy’s, say as compared to original mustards, or etc etc?
Looks awesome and I’m sure sounds incredible!Dave does amazing modifications, wonderful customer service and a real pleasure to do business with.....
Here's a little tune with some tonal mixtures from my BE-100 it's been great for live and studio sessions.....
Love to hear other players modified amps, Dave does amazing work.
That Sounds awesome! Please post some pics or clips!!!!!Dave did a modded JJ50 DLX 1.5 channel (JJ Be & JBE) off an Egnater PTP Seminar Boutikit head. Asked for more gain, more raw & aggressive tones with some DLX features. Of course, he exceeded my expectations and the amp is a beast. I like it better than my JJ100, which was my favorite and gigging amp for almost 3 years, but had to downsize.
Dave's customer experience was exemplary as always. Despite the fact that I now have to sell this amp, I couldn't be happier with the service and product.
@a24fretmanThat Sounds awesome! Please post some pics or clips!!!!!
Ya, I would certainly say Dave delivered. Sounds tight, aggressive! Ya, nice Suhr too!@a24fretman
Posted in the Classified section. I have to purge gear due to business start up.
https://www.rig-talk.com/forum/threads/fs-friedman-modded-jj50.230385/
Thanks, man. It slays. And that’s a Schecter USA PT, tho the headstock does look a bit similar to the Suhr. I love that guitar; I think Schecters are underrated. At least the non-abalone stuff. Ha!Ya, I would certainly say Dave delivered. Sounds tight, aggressive! Ya, nice Suhr too!