The Synergy Friedman DS Module is a Synergy amplifier. Close alternatives include the Synergy Engl Savage Module and the Synergy OS module. It pairs well with the Analog Man King of Tone and the Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb.
Synergy Friedman DS Module
Synergy · amplifier
The Synergy Friedman DS Module is a two-channel all-tube preamp cartridge for the Synergy modular system, voiced after Friedman's Dirty Shirley circuit. Friedman's reputation rests on hot-rodded British voicings, and the Dirty Shirley in particular is a lower-gain, more classic-rock-oriented design than the brand's higher-gain amplifiers. Fitted to a Synergy head it turns that chassis into a Friedman preamp without a separate amplifier. It suits classic and hard rock players building a modular rig.
- preamp
- dirty
- legendary tone
- dynamic
- feel
- british
- hard rock
- valve
Genres the Synergy Friedman DS Module is commonly used in
- Hard Rock
- Classic Rock
Pedals that stack with the Synergy Friedman DS Module
Analog Man King of Tone
Analog Man
20% matchThe King of Tone's transparent boost stacks with the Friedman DS Module's own dirty, dynamic legendary tone for a fuller push.
Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb
Fjord Fuzz
19% matchFeed a high gain signal into Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb and it comes out closer to lush
Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12
Electro-Harmonix
19% matchElectro-Harmonix Oceans 12 is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Synergy Friedman DS Module gives it exactly that — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Xotic BB Preamp
Xotic
18% matchStack Xotic BB Preamp on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost
Free The Tone Ambi Space
Free The Tone
18% matchFree The Tone Ambi Space's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and Synergy Friedman DS Module delivers it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange
Solidgoldfx
18% matchInto Synergy Friedman DS Module, SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps
Seymour Duncan Vise Grip Compressor
Seymour Duncan
15% matchSynergy Friedman DS Module leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Seymour Duncan Vise Grip Compressor wants
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
tonal matchJAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and Synergy Friedman DS Module delivers it
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Synergy Engl Savage Module
Synergy
69% similarityShared character: classic_tones, need, amp
Synergy OS module
Synergy
66% similarityShared character: classic_tones, amp, need
Marshall Mini Silver Jubilee 2525C 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp
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93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Synergy Friedman DS Module?+
The closest matches in character are the Synergy Engl Savage Module, the Synergy OS module, the Marshall Mini Silver Jubilee 2525C 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp.
What pairs well with the Synergy Friedman DS Module?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Analog Man King of Tone, Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb, Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12 — The King of Tone's transparent boost stacks with the Friedman DS Module's own dirty, dynamic legendary tone for a fuller push..
Compare
- vs Marshall Mini Silver Jubilee 2525C 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp
- vs Friedman Dirty Shirley
- vs Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (Multi-watt)