Friedman IR-J Preamp

Jake E Lee and Dave Friedman team up once again!

Jake E Lee ranks high on the shortlist of influential guitarists that emerged as the heroes of a new generation in the early 1980s.

He’s best known for his contributions to two of Ozzy Osbourne's most iconic albums: Bark at the Moon and The Ultimate Sin.

Following the successful release of the limited edition JEL-100 and JEL-20 signature amps, Jake E Lee and Dave Friedman reunite to create the IR-J—an all-tube, direct signal solution that captures Lee’s ultimate tones in a pedalboard-friendly format.

The IR-J packs two independent channels inspired by the JEL-100 and JEL-20, based on Dave’s modded ‘800/Plexi circuits.

Powered by two 12AX7 preamp tubes, each channel delivers deep harmonic richness and the responsive feel of a full-sized tube amp!

All-tube Friedman tone.

The IR-J isn’t just simulating a tube preamp; it is a tube preamp!

The IR-J runs two 12AX7 preamp tubes at over 300 volts for genuine amp tone, response, and complexity.

Two independent channels with boost.

The IR-J features two fully independent channels with Volume, Gain, 3-Band EQ, Boost Volume and switches for Bright and IR.

Like on Friedman's flagship amps, Channel 1 takes your tone from bluesy, British-voiced cleans to a muscular Plexi-style roar.

Engage Channel 2 for a higher-gain JEL voice and all the percussive punch, note clarity and singing sustain that comes with it!

A lower gain switch setting also gives you access to the classic 800-style preamp circuit everyone knows and loves.

Need more? Both channels feature their own independent and highly tweakable TS-style boost circuits.

This famous Green machine is well known in the world of ‘800-style amps and will complement the tone nicely.

This essentially gives you four channels, accessible with the tap of your foot!

Impulse Response cabinet and power amp simulation.

For studio-quality sound directly from your pedalboard, the IR-J features SYNERGY-powered, ultra-low latency DSP IR cabinet simulation.

Choose from 18 of Dave Friedman’s favorite IRs (or add your own via software) to send a mic'd-up tone directly to your DAW or front-of-house.

Flexible rig integration.

The transparent, programmable FX loop makes it easy to integrate your favorite effects with everything from the most straightforward setups, to complex, digitally-controlled rigs.

Route dirt pedals directly into the IR-J and place time-based effects in the FX Loop.

Or, use the FX Loop Send to drive your amp’s power section, while sending IR output to the console for live situations.

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

• An entire Friedman rig in a compact pedalboard-friendly package!

• Packs two independent channels, each with a TS-style boost.

• Runs on two 12AX7 preamp tubes.

• MIDI programmable.

• Power amp simulation with software editable settings.

• Low latency Impulse Response cabinet simulation (bypassable).

• 3-position CAB/IR switch per channel.

• Includes 18 Friedman IRs (or load your own).

• Ultra-transparent series FX loop (bypassable).

• TRS balanced output and headphone output

• MIDI 5-pin standard connector and USB MIDI.

• USB MIDI with SYNERGY-powered software editor

• Dimensions: 5.5" x 6.5" x 2.3".