Description
Driven by two glowing-hot, high-voltage 12AX7 preamp tubes, the Friedman IR-J packs the preamp section of Jake E. Lee’s signature JEL amplifiers into a streamlined, pedalboard-ready stompbox. You get two JEL-voiced channels, equipping you with everything from crystalline cleans to Plexi-style crunch to British-inspired high gain. The IR-J’s amp-like controls comprise a 3-band EQ, TS-style boost, a Bright switch on each channel, and a high/low Gain switch on the drive channel. With or without a cab, the IR-J will transform your guitar rig into a potent war machine, thanks to its built-in power amp simulator and IR loader, which are bolstered by 18 onboard Friedman cab impulse responses. You also get a transparent-sounding effects loop and comprehensive MIDI control. Moreover, you can use the included Friedman Editor software to tweak the power amp simulation, load your third-party IRs, and more. The IR-J is a formidable DI solution enabling you to achieve legendary levels of tube-fired hard-rock muscle right from your pedalboard.
