This is also an amp that should clean up well with your guitar's volume control. You are using an out of date browser. Friedman Dirty Shirley, Dirty Shirley Mini and Pink Taco. Is there a PRESS RELEASE. All sounded fully and correctly voiced via the Dirty Shirley Minis Celestion, although the power, tonal depth, and sustain the amp exhibited with humbuckers was truly a joy. And the Marshall sounds exactly like an 800. I would say the Shirley benefits from a lower wattage speaker, probably like 15 to 30 watts as it seems to give up the good dirt as lower volume than the Pink Taco. Its mounted upside down, so youve got to tilt the amp on its face to see it and plug in, which would be challenging on a dark stage. Its a well-built, great sounding, and compact alternative to 1x12 combos, with a big, flexible voice for its small size, and all the right bones for mean classic tones. The Official Marshall Studio Classic Thread Sc20. I've currently set aside any pipe dreams of getting anywhere with my own songs and I am enjoying playing covers in function bands. The 3-dial EQ is no-frills, but quite responsive. Help needed verifying plate dissipation/Cathode resistor value for 6V6. JavaScript is disabled. Maybe shoot him a PM. What would you recommend from the Friedman Pink Taco vs the Suhr Badger 30 head when the sound Im after is: The Darkness/Thin Lizzy/Pearl Jam/Rival Sons/Foo Fighters. Friedman Pink Taco.. Holy cow batman!!!!! - Amps Discussions on Budget-Friendly, Baltic Birch Construction. Both USA-made models offer head and and combo options. I was never able to get much from the Pink Taco unless it was louder than home practice volume. Need advice: Friedman Pink Taco or Runt? | Rig-Talk The Dirty Shirley Mini and the PT-20 demos seemed more tame, while the JJ Jr. sounded like thrash metal. I know the Runt has the XLR stuff, but I'm curious on your take on which one is better for you. I recommend the Creamback over the Greenback for the mini Shirley, but other way around for the Pink Taco. WTF! Nice amp, but I was disappointed, nothing special IMO. Friedman Amplification Little Sister Head & Pink Taco V2