Friedman BE-100 – Reverb description

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Friedman BE-100 Head Black/Gold – Near Mint – EU Voltage – Footswitch Included – Serial BE1311011EP

Description:

For sale is a beautiful Friedman BE-100 head in classic black/gold, in near mint condition, extremely clean and fully functional.

This amp is a killer example of one of Friedman’s most celebrated flagship heads. It delivers the unmistakable hot-rodded British sound Friedman is famous for: huge punch, rich harmonics, tight low end, smooth sustain, and outstanding clarity at any gain level.

This particular amp carries serial number BE1311011EP.

Key features

Friedman BE-100

100-watt all-tube head

Classic Friedman black/gold cosmetics

Signature Friedman high-gain British voicing

Multiple gain structure options including FAT, C45, and SAT / JBE

Effects loop

Line out

EU market version

Operates on EU 230V

Serial: BE1311011EP

Based on the serial number (BE1311011EP), this amp appears to date to November 2013.

Includes original Friedman footswitch

Includes footswitch cable

Includes power cable

This amp sounds exactly like a great BE-100 should: massive, harmonically rich, tight, open, and incredibly responsive. It covers a lot of ground, from excellent cleans to thick classic rock crunch and saturated lead tones, while still retaining definition and feel.

Condition

Near mint

Extremely clean cosmetics

Fully working with no issues

Very carefully kept

Presents almost like new

Important note

This amplifier is currently wired for EU 230V operation, but according to Friedman it can be rewired for any mains voltage if needed.