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Friedman IR-J Dual Tube Preamp & DI Jake E Lee Signature

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Friedman IR-J Dual Tube Preamp & DI Jake E Lee Signature
Product no: 9000-0134-3847

Product information

General

Influential guitarist Jake E. Lee is, among other things, known for this virtuoso guitar performances on Ozzy Osbourne records Bark at the Moon and Ultimate Sin. Lee's style fuses '70s-style hard rock with '80s-style licks and riffs, which definitely influences the way he dials in his sound. Following the poplar JEL-100 and JEL-20 signature heads, Lee and Friedman teamed up again. This time, they joined forces to build the IR-J: a two-channel, pedalboard-friendly tube preamp that spits elastic, rock-ready sound.

The IR-J: Rock 'n' Roll Rebel

Powered by a pair of 12AX7 preamp valves and advanced DSP-driven IR simulation, the Friedman IR-J Jake E Lee Signature Dual Tube Preamp & DI delivers studio-quality sound that can be sent directly to an audio interface or PA system. The two independent channels come complete with volume, gain and 3-band EQ controls so you can smoothly transition from bluesy cleans to intense overdrive.

Unrivalled Versatility

Incredibly flexible, the Friedman IR-J also gives you the pick of various different gain structures; built-in TS-style boosts per channel for extra control over the sound; and 18 of Dave Friedman's personal favourite impulse responses. Whether you hook it up to the PA directly or plug your headphones into the phones output for private practice, this superb, rock-focussed guitar preamp is a joy to work with.

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Specifications

Product features

Adapter included
Yes
Centre positive/negative
Centre negative
Sustainable product
Not specified
Guitar preamp functions
Boost / gain / level, tone control, DI, cabinet simulator, ground lift, phase switch
Mini pedal
No
True bypass
No
Power supply plug
Barrel 2.1 mm (inner diameter)
Can be powered by battery
No
Voltage
9 V, 12 V

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
1,3 kg
Dimensions
27,0 x 18,5 x 10,0 cm

Product specifications

  • Friedman IR-J Jake E Lee Signature Dual Tube Preamp & DI
  • preamp tubes: 2x 12AX7
  • controls:
    • channel 1:
      • boost v., volume, treble, middle, bass, gain, tone, vol.
      • 3-way mini-switch: CAB/IR
      • 3-way mini-switch: bright
    • channel 2:
      • boost v., volume, treble, middle, bass, gain, tone, vol.
      • 3-way mini-switch: CAB/IR
      • 2-way mini-switch: gain
      • 3-way mini-switch: bright
    • foot switches:
      • channel 1 / IR bypass
      • channel 2 / loop bypass
      • boost / store
      • gnd lift
  • connections:
    • input: 6.35mm mono jack
    • send: 6.35mm mono jack
    • return: 6.35mm mono jack
    • balanced out: 6.35mm stereo jack with ground lift
    • headphone out: 3.5mm stereo jack
    • MIDI: 5-pin
    • USB-C
  • power supply: 9-12 V DC
  • power consumption: 800mA
  • dimensions: 16.51 x 13.97 x 5.84 cm
  • weight: 680 g
  • in the box:
    • universal 12V power supply
    • USB 2.0 A to B cable, 1.8m
  • made in the USA

special features:

  • high-voltage preamp with x2 12AX7 preamp valves
  • two independent channels with optional TS style boost per channel
  • MIDI programmable functions:
    • channel selected/boost
    • IR selection
    • Thump and Presence - 3-way switch per channel
    • effect loop on/off
    • boost-lock
  • power amp simulation with software-adjustable Presence and Thump (per channel)
  • Impulse Response speaker simulation with low latency (can be bypassed)
  • CAB/IR selection switch with 3 settings per channel (programmable via software)
  • 18 free Friedman IRs or load in user IR's
  • ultra-transparent series FX-loop (can be bypassed)
  • USB software editor – powered by SYNERGY

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

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