Developed by Dave Friedman in close collaboration with Jose Arredondo’s daughter, Marisol Arredondo, the JOSE 20 Series faithfully translates one of the most influential amplifier voices in rock history into a modern production amplifier. Rather than simply recreating Jose Arredondo’s legendary amplifier modifications, Dave set out to capture the essence of Jose’s work - its feel, dynamics, harmonic complexity, and unmistakable voice and faithfully translate it into the JOSE 20 Series.

The JOSE 20 is more than another high-gain amplifier. It’s a faithful interpretation of one of rock’s most influential amplifier voices- reimagined by Dave Friedman for today’s player.

Jose Arredondo’s groundbreaking amplifier modifications helped define the sound of high-gain rock. His hot-rodded British amplifiers delivered greater sustain, richer harmonics, tighter low end, and a more responsive feel than players had ever experienced. They weren’t production amplifiers - they were individually modified instruments that became the secret weapon of countless professional guitarists and inspired generations of players, builders, and tone chasers.

The JOSE 20 Series distills that unmistakable voice into a compact 20-watt platform without sacrificing the character that made the originals legendary. Internally bridged Volume I and Volume II recreate the classic channel-jumping technique players once achieved with patch cables, blending bright attack with warm body to create the rich harmonic foundation at the heart of the Jose sound.

Handcrafted in Los Angeles using premium components and custom-made transformers, every JOSE 20 is built to Dave Friedman’s uncompromising standards. Whether you choose the flexibility of the head or the portability of the combo, each delivers the authentic Jose-inspired experience without compromise.