Pre-Owned Friedman Runt 20 Watt Head

The Friedman Runt 20: Boutique Gain in a Compact Beast

All-Tube Power in a Portable Format

The PRE-OWNED Friedman Runt 20 is a compact powerhouse, offering the legendary Friedman tone in a two-channel, 20-watt all-tube head that’s equally at home on stage, in the studio, or practicing silently at home. Thanks to a pair of EL84 power tubes and three 12AX7s in the preamp section, the Runt delivers harmonically rich overdrive and crystalline cleans that respond beautifully to your picking dynamics and guitar volume. From gritty blues to hard rock and searing leads, the tonal palette is vast and inspiring.

Cab Sim Output for Silent Play and Recording

A standout feature of the Runt 20 is its built-in XLR cab-simulated output. This analog circuit allows you to go direct to front-of-house or your recording interface without a speaker cab. Whether you're tracking quietly in the middle of the night or playing a live gig with zero stage volume, the ground-lift, level control, and mic placement simulation switches ensure your tone remains focused and dialed in.

Legendary Overdrive with Intuitive Controls

The overdrive channel is pure Friedman.  From classic rock growl to modern aggression, it's voiced to retain note clarity and cut without fizz. The boost switch gives an extra kick, perfect for solos or heavier textures. The clean channel offers a single volume knob and a three-way bright switch, making it easy to dial in glassy cleans or edge-of-breakup warmth with minimal fuss.

Designed to Take Pedals and Road Abuse

Built from Baltic Birch and wrapped in black Tolex, the Runt 20 is as rugged as it is tone-rich. Its buffered, ultra-transparent effects loop handles modulation and time-based effects flawlessly. Whether you’re stacking overdrives or running a complex board, the amp stays articulate and responsive. It’s a pedal platform that can also stand strong on its own.

Handcrafted Versatility with Boutique Clarity

From studio professionals to weekend warriors, the Friedman Runt 20 earns its keep with bold tone, manageable size, and unmatched versatility. The single-button footswitch toggles between channels seamlessly, while the impedance selector lets you match with your preferred cabinet setup. Whether you're cranking it live or going silent through the cab-sim, this amp delivers.

Specifications:

• Type: 20-Watt all-tube head

• Channels: 2 (Clean and Overdrive)

• Power Tubes: 2 x EL84

• Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7

• Clean Channel: Volume, 3-position Bright switch

• Lead Channel: Gain, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Boost switch

• Cab Sim Output: XLR with Ground Lift, Axis, and Level switches

• Effects Loop: Buffered, Series, Ultra Transparent

• Impedance Selector: 8 and 16 ohm

• Footswitch: Single-button included

• Dimensions: 18″ (W) x 8.5″ (D) x 8.25″ (H)

• Weight: 22 lbs

• Included Accessories: IEC Power Cable and Footswitch

This item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final.

This amplifier head ships fully insured with signature required.