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Friedman VX-30, Gitarrenamp

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Mit dem Friedman VX-30 schickt der Amp-Bauer Dave Friedman einen in den USA gebauten Röhrenverstärker ins Rennen, der sich am legendären Sound des Top-Boost-Kanals eines frühsechziger Vox AC30…

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