Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Here is a quick comparison between the sound of a closed cab (Friedman DS MINI 1X12) and an open one (Friedman DS 1X12)

- Note: Both cabs have been recorded exactly the same (same distance between mics, volume and EQ)

- Both cabs have the same speaker: Celestion G12 M -65 Creamback (16 Ohm)

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- Gear:
- Amp: Friedman Little Sister Head
- Pedals: Soldano SLO Pedal (Distortion)
- Guitars: Friedman Vintage T (with Kloppmann BC 49 Pickups) & Baker B1-59 USA (with Kloppmann HB59 Pickups)
- Mics: Shure SM57, Beyer M 160 & JZ Mics BH1s (room)
- Interface: Prism Sound Lyra 2
- Unprocessed Signal

• 0:00 - Clean Sound / Open Cab
• 0:24 - Clean Sound / Closed Cab
• 0:46 - Crunch Sound / Open Cab
• 0:46 - Crunch Sound / Closed Cab
• 1:06 - Crunch Sound / Open Cab
• 1:26 - Lead Sound / Open Cab
• 1:48 - Lead Sound / Closed Cab

- Info: friedmanamplification.com/cabinets

Which do you prefer?

Thanks for watching !!