GUITAR TONE - ORANGE TH30 vs OR15 GUITAR AMP

[@danielgallagher8713]

Came for the comparison but stayed for the dance moves.

[@TheJoeGrosso]

This is how a comparison on video SHOULD be done. All other youtuber video makers take note!!

[@samfiadrangus9188]

Agreed. 100%

[@mikeyo3230]

If the OR 15 had a clean channel it would be the perfect head. It has absolutely amazing tone. Yes I owned one and I am upgrading to a TH30 for the clean channel which sets it apart.

[@nitegoat1369]

The OR15, in this video, has a little more high-end clarity than the TH30.

[@mixn5919]

i would tend to agree with that statement, played both and found the OR15 to be more Voxy in the high end while the TH30 is more about having facemelting gain married to a typical EL84 clean sound. TH30 mid gain has more low mids i think, sounds more Sabbathy to my ears than the OR15 does

[@brandonlace]

Finally someone who doesn't just dime the gain and turn the shape all the way up.

[@jAMMAN798]

brandonlace Thanks man! When I was 14 I probably would have cranked everything to 10... thank God I've outgrown that (I hope) :)

[@jAMMAN798]

***** Thanks! The OR15 at 100% gain is a bit overwhelming for most styles of music (picture a wall of in your face sound with few dynamics). But for some music styles this works perfectly. I tend to use amp gain on the conservative side when I play so I wouldn't be very good in controlling the massive amount of gain. I just hit the strings harder/tighter to get the level of distortion I need.

[@ghostware6057]

This is exactly how people should do comparison and demo videos. Also, I know the OR15 is supposed to sound more vintage, but I'm using it in a fairly modern pop punk band and it just kicks ass. Great video!

[@jAMMAN798]

+Jacob Robinson Thanks Jacob!

[@markochoa2727]

Hey jake, I was looking into buying a or15. How loud would you say it is?

[@kierenmoore3236]

No. They should play the same thing through each amp ... This wasn't all that helpful (not useless, but not a great comparison)

[@JohnFichtner]

Great video young man. Best comparison video I've ever listened too.

[@FuukanaTV]

Overall I like OR15 more than TH30. But at high gain in round 3, winner gotta be TH30 for sure! OR15 for Classic Rock and TH30 for Hardrock and metal!

[@KeeperOfCliffsTone]

i am a bassist, but i play guitar too..but as a musician i love everything that has to do with music..and i enjoy your channel...all of the videos you make are perfect...you earned another subscriber..tasty licks with the right gear..well done

[@jAMMAN798]

+Marijan Barać Thanks man!

[@Drew.DrivesYT]

I really like how the TH30 sounds with higher gain, but the OR15 sounds much more pleasing at low gain IMO. What a tough choice. Also, superb job on the demo, one of the best I've seen yet.

[@williamolsen20]

I have and OR15, and I cannot leave it alone, it is just a dream. I admit I wish it was a two channel amp sometimes, but boy it sounds great.

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Great video, I'm interested in going from the Tiny Terror to the TH30 and this was really useful. Would love to see the differences between the orange stuff when the gains at max.

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

@Erik Borrowed one for a bit, absolutely loved it. The Dark Terror is very similar.

[@JoelPwnsify]

Great vid, need more stuff like this on KZbin. You can definitely hear there's more balls behind the TH30, though the tones really are similar. The OR15 is fantastic for the price, but for the extra $350 you get twice the wattage (while still having the ability to step it down), and the extra channel (which adds a huge amount of versatility to the amp.), and still having the effects loop.

[@jAMMAN798]

Shponglator Thank you, and thanks for watching & commenting.

[@Ron4president09]

The or15 has way more “flavor” from what i can hear

[@hektic1017]

Played them both. The or 15 stayed! Th30 is great for more modern metal. The or15 had so much more sole!

[@bradleyd417]

This video totally sold me on the OR15! Great comparison!

[@jAMMAN798]

Bradley Davis Thanks man, it certainly is a great amp!

[@epolat19]

Bradley Davis Sorry man, my english is not that good. You mean or15 is better or TH is better? :D

[@MrTrubore]

Eren Polat OR15 Better

[@epolat19]

MrTrubore thx

[@dregen77]

Liked the TH30 better, but both sound great.

[@RockCityWear]

The OR15 is definitely on my radar. Thanks for showing the TONE of these amps. You hit the sweet spot with your gain settings (for my taste anyway).

[@jAMMAN798]

+Bill Ouellette Thanks brother!

[@ferox965]

I just got one. I love it.

[@scottmclennan692]

They are all really decent amps. I picked up a th 30 with a ppc 412 ad cab (classic 30s) and it sounds amazing. Im a 70s kind of tone freak and its all in there (somewhere) i love the gain overkill on the dirt channel , reminds me of cantrell tone from the 90s

[@trupanext]

the OR15 sounds better for classic rock, vintage tones but when it comes to modern rock the th30 beats the 15

[@Walkerbjj]

both sound good but I definitely preferred the th30 here. great video. thanks

[@motorrebell]

Great comparison - Would be very Interesting to hear how the Orange cr 60 combo sounds compared to these ! ;-)

[@goobiecaro8135]

Very similar. Both are EL84 class A push pull powered. Very juicy overdrive. Well done.

[@Nightingale1887]

Goobie Caro Class AB is push-pull...

[@goobiecaro8135]

To add, I play in a 2 gtr rock band in a 70's vein. I run a gibson les paul into a stock or15 and an orange ppc112 w/a celestion greenback. My counterpart runs an Ibanez SZ into a marshall dsl15 and a carvin 2x12 ob cab stock. Both at or below 50% master volume against a hard hitting drummer and bassist. It holds up extremely well. Plus, no issues at gigs with sound guys. We don't have to turn down!

[@divanola]

only thing i'd suggest is you should show the TH30 at 80% gain and drop tune at least to D....it's pretty sick

[@rayh7046]

divanola Did he ask for suggestions?

[@GameLevelEditor]

OR15 one of the best little amps to come out that can cover alot of early rock from the 70s to 80s and so forth. Best amp purchase I ever made since my early 70s marshalls and even has the tube fx loop They both sounded good in this vid but I'm partial to the OR series. I have a Brent Hinds Terror also which has the natural channel for really clean tones .

[@LilOlFunnyBoy]

Interesting test, well done. I'm listening on a decent audio interface and monitors and the difference is barely perceptible to me. Listening to Schools Out from around 0:15 to 0:25 the OR15 has a but more bite but nothing that anyone's gonna pick out in a mix. The differences available in mic placement, room, playing style etc. are far greater than the difference between these amps.

[@jAMMAN798]

LilOlFunnyBoy Thanks for watching & commenting. When playing the amps, the differences to my ears are that the OR15 is less tight and more in your face and the TH30 is tight, compressed but a bit less in your face in the mids. Both still sound great though, and do very well in a live setting.

[@Marshall_EL34]

No doubt ...best comparison vid period. Thanks for posting, this was just killer.

[@jAMMAN798]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@vdbdg]

Great demo. There's something really special with the OR15. For someone like me who needs just one channel it's perfect. Just bought one actually.

[@jAMMAN798]

vdbdg Yep, one of my favourite little amps that can be used in home or with a band and still produce punchy tone at all volumes.

[@divanola]

i use a TH 30 together with a Marshall JTM 50 watt(bench-build).....un-beatable; one begins where the other leaves off.....the OR15 wasn't out yet when i got the TH30.....from this they sound fairly identical....besides i always use the TH30 on 15w anyway...sounds better to my ears....i even like the 7watts sometimes for real small rooms......for the price the 15 sounds like a great deal......tons of gain

[@GAF563]

More similar than I thougth! Perfect way of doing a "shootout" video as always, borderline OCD haha. Great playing and awesome Reverend, please do a video for it!

[@jAMMAN798]

Gabriel Flores Thanks man! Much respect to the Reverend, a very nice guitar.

[@TheFilleneuve]

awesome!! I Have the OR15 witch I like a lot. Thinking about the TH30 for gigging!

[@kennethg0523]

Great comparison but listening closely with good headphones, I don't think the mix is the same on both amps in your DAW. OR15 has more centered sound and the TH30 is just slightly quiter in the left side. This would alter my thoughts about the amps if I did not know this. Thanks for your work though I love your vids.

[@rpavich]

The best comparison I've ever seen. My pick is the OR15. I love it.

[@leiruagetro]

A while back I watched your OR15 demo and I had to have one, even against my Rockerverb 50 MKIII the OR15 holds its own

[@jAMMAN798]

Great! Hope you're enjoying it.

[@Classix1969]

the or15 has a much nicer top end.

[@SLAMSTERDAMN]

Aye, Well performed, young man! I can always hear the deeper tones of bigger transformers! That said, I prefer the ‘spikey’ treble of the OR15; lighter on my back, too. I don’t like a heavy load-in workout prior to a gig!

[@maxidaxi2]

I'm using the TH30 for about 5 months now. It's the best amp I've ever played. It has such a thick but dynamic sound. I can recommend this Amplifier to everyone who likes to play metal or hard rock. Forget about Marshall. Buy Orange!

[@josephf9324]

How’s the headroom on the clean channel? As in how far can it go before breaking up?

[@tedtang1429]

@@josephf9324 I 'd owned one，It breaks at about 12 o 'clock.

[@HeliBenj]

awesome video and playing!

[@jAMMAN798]

+Benj Coltrane Thanks mate!

[@rockylacoco]

1St off, Grea video and awesome playing! The OR15 seems to have a little brighter sound that is desirable to my ears. I just pulled the trigger on the TH-30 tonight, I hope I like it lol.

[@jameso87]

The OR15 sounding a bit thicker in the lower mids and slightly more harmonically rich. The TH sounded a bit thin, which is what I found when I played one myself a while back. The OR is such a beast for it's size and price.

[@nunocarmona]

Nice playing. And nice Reverend guitar, too.

[@jAMMAN798]

+Nuno Carmona Thank you!

[@sonnyseabury4051]

New subscriber here from New Orleans, La. Love your videos. I've watched quite a few. Very informative and helpful. Like your playing too.

[@9unslin9er]

1:17 Cam'ron - What Means the World to You

[@swaffy101]

The OR15 blew the TH30 away, great demo!

[@silentadvisor]

Good comparsion. But if you turn Shape a bit counterclockwise and decrease the gain on TH30 they both will sound the same! And next time pan guitars in center.

[@francescobertelli8588]

nice! and wow, they are identical.. i'll buy the 15 then!

[@steamingheartbeat]

Indeed, they sound identical.

[@lukather93]

Your video cut work is very good to compare amps ! Thank you !!

[@jAMMAN798]

Thank you!

[@StoicGai]

I liked the TH30 for all things gain but gotta admit I really like the brightness of the OR15 for running through the clean. TH30 wins overall just because a decent amount of distortion is going to be used in this day and age compared to clean tones.

[@MauroPavanelli]

This is the best OR15 review ever! Congrats!

[@jAMMAN798]

Mauro Samuel Well thank you!

[@Gearrig1]

Great video, I have the TH30 and for me it was the 2 channels that was the deciding factor.

[@jAMMAN798]

GearRig Thanks for watching & commenting! The clean channel on the TH30 has a great sparkle to it.

[@skattabrain]

Great video guy! Awesome format. It would only be better by showing the full sweep of tone these amps deliver and where the OR15 kinds of falls short... High gain. Whichi think is the driving reason behind the thunder series... Psychedelic 70s rock tone meets stoner doom metal. :-)

[@DennisLHahn]

Great playing! Thanks for the OR15 videos it's a sweet amp

[@jAMMAN798]

Dennis Hahn Thanks, it certainly is one of my fav amps.

[@Cyril.P-guitare]

Awesome video dude! I love both amps

[@jAMMAN798]

+Cyrpé Thanks brother!

[@Rigz727]

Thank you, I really appreciate your time. Time to hunt a Blues Junior down I think. I do have a Strat and also a Humbucking guitar in the form of a Chapman ML3RC. Cheers again.

[@DLC-music]

I like the OR 15 until the Gain gets cranked about half then I like the th30!🤔👌 Great job!

[@Demolition6312]

Not much of a difference but I thought I read both gain circuits were based on the Rockerverb. May be wrong. I'm leaning torwards the TH30 because of dual channels. I want a clean and crunch tone plus a booster crunch so two channels and pedals help. Being one chance isn't a bad thing for the OR15 (or Tiny Terror) if your a gain guy and never turn it off or use an EQ to boost volume like a second channel, but that's what keeps me away. Thanks for the comparison man really sounded great. Also found the TH to have more bass response at higher Gain. Other than that both sounded similar

[@jAMMAN798]

+devinjaybee Thanks! Both amps are great for practice or live. If you use distortion, overdrive or fuzz pedals, the TH30 is better due to the clean channel. I found the OR15 to be a bit more punchy and less fizzy than the TH30. Because of the punch the OR15 sounded louder which was interesting. But for versatility for different types of playing, the TH30 has all areas covered.

[@lordoftheriffs79]

TH30 is what I have and sounds fantastic to my ears, also being very versatile and 2 channel amp

[@21whitman]

The OR15 seems to be a teeny tiny bit punchier but really they essentially sound the same. Great vid! thx man

[@JPDraves]

I have the TH30 and love it, I’ve noticed my chorus pedal sound better in from than the effects loop though.

[@jonnda]

Sounds like the th30 has more bass available and the or15 has a fuller high mids thang going on that seems to sit better in the mix in this example.

[@nicklehman650]

good job on video, would've liked to hear Panama with the gain damn near maxed though, Eddie would want it that way! I have the TH30 and Iove it, and I'm used to playing my triple rec. I use it mostly for stoner/doom type metal. Nails Down songs very well.

[@nitegoat1369]

You should do a shoot-out between an Orange Dark Terror and an Orange TH30.

[@jAMMAN798]

My TH30 is on the road. Perhaps when I get it back.

[@nitegoat1369]

Sweet! I own both and would like to see them A/B'd. A lot of people say that the dirty channel on the TH30 is identical to the Dark Terror. I disagree. IMO, the dirty channel on the TH30 has A LOT more headroom than the Dark Terror. I'd also like to see how the clean channel of the TH30 compares to the clean sounds/tones one can get from a Dark Terror. I know a lot of people don't believe they can get a usable clean from the Dark Terror.

[@Schafudd]

Great video comparison. Great video production, you killed it. Looking to get my first "proper" amp and I'm pretty much down to these 2 (with a slim possibility of the cr120). This really helped. I'm a stoner/doom guy so I guess the TH30 would be the first and last amp I'd need... Thank you sir, great job!

[@jAMMAN798]

Thank you!

[@DelScully]

love my or15 but the effects loop doesn't work for me which sucks because I love the gain with some reverb and delay over it, and that's just not possible without it.. The effects loop adds way too much noise to the signal...

[@kingdeedee]

You should do some bass guitar comparisons.

[@jAMMAN798]

DaveSwag Currently I only have a few bass guitars. If more come my way in the future then I'll certainly do a video.

[@kingdeedee]

jAMMAN798 it's cool, I'm waiting.

[@chrisavants]

Where did you get the backing tracks? Great demo

[@jAMMAN798]

Not sure. Sometimes I just create them if they are simple. These may have come from Guitar Backing Tracks.

[@benonguitar9314]

do you know anythinf about the cr120? can it get tones like these 2?

[@jAMMAN798]

You can get similar tones, probably closer to the TH30.

[@MrKarim989]

Or15 : for vintage 70.... Th30: for modern 80 ; 90... And this is mentionned in the manual of the product.

[@timothyjay2012]

Sounds great! Hey man is the Th30 twice as loud as the Or15? Ive Always wondered about these EL84 Orange Amps.

[@jAMMAN798]

Don't freak out but the OR15 is louder than the TH30. However, the TH30 has a nice clean channel.

[@timothyjay2012]

Thanks man!! I just never use a clean channel. So the Or15 would be perfect for me!! \,,/

[@SuperPimpek123]

Great video, they sound really similar. Which one do you prefer; OR15 or TH30 dirty channel?

[@jAMMAN798]

My preference is the OR15. Has less options, but it handles the guitar volume knob nicely.

[@SuperPimpek123]

Thanks! Ordered OR15 yesterday!

[@nickobrien1710]

Here because I was considering "upgrading" to the TH30.... I think the TH30's sound is more complex and compressed out the gate which makes it sit better in a mix, while the OR15 sounds more raw and natural. I just want both now.

[@bradcarroll3719]

You are a naturally great demo man! Your good taste in music and great playing is something almost no other reviewer of guitar stuff combines as well as you. (In my opinion). I was going to get a tiny terror to be my first jump into Orange, but I think that OR 15 looks like it's pony does more tricks. Which do you favor? I don't need It to do everything, I have a deluxe reverb for cleans, and a Mesa lonestar for kind of all around, but Orange amps have a "special" sound that I want to play with. Thanx

[@jAMMAN798]

Brad Carroll Thanks for the comment, appreciate it. You can't go wrong with the OR15, it is a powerhouse. The 3 band eq on the OR15 allows for so many tonal variations.

[@cfov]

I couldn't decide and now I own both! LOL

[@WDeranged]

Slightly off topic but I bought an OR15 after watching your Tubemeister 18 comparison, it's a lovely amp and the comparison was very accurate. I'm having a problem and I thought you'd be the best person to ask, does your OR15 have a small amount of fuzz and buzz even with all the knobs rolled right down? Mine does, it's not very loud but it's always there and only gets drowned out by "proper" amp noise at higher gain settings.

[@jAMMAN798]

WDeranged Mine is very quiet, unless I have the gain maxed out to the right & the volume turned way up. There should be no fuzz/buzz otherwise. Does your amp make this buzz/fuzz sound when no jack is plugged into the front? If so, then it could be a tube issue or power outlet issue.

[@WDeranged]

jAMMAN798 Yeah even with no jack connected, it did get worse when connecting a cable but Orange eventually (I sent it back twice) replaced the FX loop tube which at least stopped it getting worse, the general noise is still there though. I've tested it at work and the music shop with the same result, they don't have another OR15 for me to compare it with but a Tiny Terror and my TM18 are comparatively silent, just a hint of 50hz hum. I'm pretty sure I don't have superman's hearing but all my previous tube amps had a tiny bit of 50hz hum that you can hear even with nothing connected and everything rolled down, this OR15 has higher frequency fuzz that I can pick up from the other side of my (small) living room.

[@jAMMAN798]

WDeranged You most certainly have a defective unit. I tried mine with no jack plugged into the front and volume & gain on max, and there is zero sound coming out (there must be a kill switch built into the front jack). Then I plugged in the front jack, cranked everything to max which will cause a guitar to feedback, but turned guitar volume to zero. Only sound coming out of amp is white noise, and at an acceptable level. I'm amazed the techs who looked at your amp couldn't figure out the problem since it failed the above checks I performed.

[@WDeranged]

jAMMAN798 Thanks for checking, the noise really is not loud but sitting a couple of meters away from my 1x12 I can hear it. I've asked for a refund as I'm a bit burnt out for now but I'll definitely try another OR15 in a few weeks.

[@keaulana1]

I own a TH30 and a OR50 and they are so different. But these two sound so similar.

[@jAMMAN798]

+keaulana1 They do sound somewhat similar. To me the TH30 is a more fizzy tone, whereas the OR50 is your classic rock (mids) tone.

[@keaulana1]

+jAMMAN798 you are right. TH30 is more compressed, and OR50 can take you to the Plexi Territory. But both sound like Orange, the gain out of them is more fuzzy. Try different models and you will hear what I meant.

[@cocooreo100]

With a decent set of speakers i say the or15 has more bite. The th30 has more bass and is a bit smoother.

[@delusionwalker8852]

Sounds like the OR15 is a bit tighter and could use some boost infrintvof reach this drive like the OR30 has. I would say for modern staccato like metal lines I would take the OR15 however for more rock like music I would go with the OR30

[@ViaticalTree]

TH30

[@throwvsme1532]

Man I really enjoy and appreciate your approach on these comparisons, first off! Best demos for Orange I've seen tbh. I need to make a decision quickly so here's my question. I use Line 6 Delay, Boss PS-6/OD-3/DS-2, and Morley wah pedals for my sound which is very close to Tim Mahoney/311, and John Frusciante/RHCP. I'm really wanting Orange to upgrade from my Line 6 Spider 2/12 and a nice Fender 2/12 I'm borrowing. I go from clean, to punchy and sharp distortion , to spacey reverb a lot. Can I get a good reverb from Orange, or would I need another pedal. And any advice for a first time buyer of Orange tube amp would be greatly appreciated! Thanks again!

[@GreyGod798]

throw vs me You'll require a 2 channel Orange amp for what you wish to achieve. Also Orange amps are not big in the reverb department unless you go for a model that includes it... but that adds $$$ to the price. Best bang for the buck for what you wish to achieve is the TH30 or the Duel Terror. Unfortunately these amps do not have reverb but the do have punchy sparkling cleans and a nice tube distortion channel.

[@jAMMAN798]

throw vs me Thanks for the comments! If you go for an Orange amp, you'll probably have no need for your distortion/overdrive pedals when using the tube distortion. The reason for this is that the Orange amp are very responsive and would turn your overdrive or distortion tone into just more tube distortion & may sound fizzy. On the clean channel of an Orange amp you could certainly use your distortion/overdrive pedals and achieve the sound you like. The Delay and Wah pedals will work fine on dirty or clean channels. As another poster has already noted, the TH30 and Dual Terror are low cost Orange amps that will meet your needs. If you want reverb & have a few extra dollars, then you're into the two channel Dual Dark which is a nice 50 watt head (massively loud) or the Classic Rockerverb (another 50 watt killer).

[@irvanaditya2610]

The sound is great. Anyway the song in the round 1 is familiar what is the title song?

[@ThePowersThatBeef]

Why would there be a difference? One is just 2 or 3 db louder than the other. Each time you double the power, you only get 3 more db. That applies for 50w to 100w comparisons too.

[@VasilPenkov1987]

I can't hear the difference. I own the TH30 and I love it.

[@ToddMcKernan]

Definitely like the 15 more. Good for my wallet!

[@Rigz727]

Great playing and review thank you. Can I ask your opinion of playing Blues with the OR15? I don't play exclusively blues hence the question and covering my options, all would you stick with something like a. blues Jr?

[@jAMMAN798]

Rigbybigdog Hi, you can use the OR15 for blues and it works very well. The Blues Jr, or any of the Fender Hot Rod series, all work well for blues and have the added benefit of reverb and the ability to have a clean tone and run an overdrive pedal of your choice up front. There is no reverb on the OR15 and it does not have a true clean channel. If I were a musician who mainly played blues at home and only had the choice of the OR15 or a Blues Junior, I'd go for the Blues Junior.

[@czechchap]

It seems like getting the clean tone on the 15 requires running it very quietly - is that the case or is the clean tone usable in a gigging situation - thanks for the vid.

[@zentura88]

The OR15 has the gritty that I like!

[@Rigz727]

Thank you, I really appreciate that, so on that point, I do own a OR15, ( have a reverb pedal) but you are just a lot better and more expierienced player, so value your advice. would you say it would be a waste of money buying a Blues Junior also, or would there be value to having both if you could afford it😉?

[@jAMMAN798]

Rigbybigdog The OR15 and Blues Junior are different amps. If you want that Fender tone, which sounds amazing with a single coil Strat or Tele, then the Blues Junior or Hot Rod Deluxe will give that to you. The OR15 is, in my opinion, more an amp for humbucker pickups and playing rock or metal. For jazz, funk, blues, classic rock with a Strat or Tele, the Blues Junior would be better. It all depends on what guitars you have and what styles of music you wish to play. The good thing is that there are plenty of used Blues Juniors or Hot Rod Deluxe amps for very low prices. Many even have the upgraded speakers (Fender amps with upgraded speakers usually come in a tolex colour other than black). Best advice is to try one out and see if it meets your needs. I should also mention that Fender Blues and Hot Rod amps do not have very good usable gain/overdrive. They are much better being run clean with an Overdrive pedal out front.

[@awesometylerable]

Your description says the TH30 has no EQ, but I clearly see "Treble" and "Bass" knobs right there. The middle is controlled by the "Shape" knob, that's the entire point of it.

[@FlapSkate]

The Treble and Bass knobs are only for the Clean channel. You can't use them on the dirty channel.

[@gracewins5916]

I picked up an OR15 recently, best purchase I have made in a long time. Orange got it right, it has become my go to amp.👍🏻

[@jAMMAN798]

+Mike Cantu I can honestly say that the first amp I always plug into is the OR15. Sounds great with pretty much any guitar.

[@MrKjohnson123]

+jAMMAN798 ,sure does!!

[@ianmforbes]

I was surprised at how similar they were, and actually, I thought the OR15 sounded a bit nicer, just seemed a little more dynamic. I was surprised because the TH30 demo videos usually seem to focus on the metal tones you can get.

[@-thirteen]

the 30 sounds more like power tube saturation and the 15 sounds like pre saturation. Seems like it would be the other way around.

[@nudsh]

The TH30 had just a teency more roundness to it. Both sound great, but I would go the for the 30.

[@ohidontknow1061]

I've owned both and used both and agree that the TH30 is just a touch better. I wouldn't be disappointed if someone said plug into that and it was either one. The TH30 sounds quite different played though the 1x12 closed back and the 2x12 open back but, neither are poor. Have to say, works well with pedals as well regardless of using the FX loop or not.

[@herschelwalker591]

Playing Van Halen without the pinch harmonics is like playing Strapping Young Lad on an acoustic... But thankfully your video's sold me on a 6505MH and a TH30... FML and wallet.

[@MrTartlet]

Awesome vid as always! Very similar sounding amps (at least on the Tube). TH30 takes the cake but just by a small margin. So it is mostly about how much headroom you need and how loud you are willing to go. And dat is some sweet Reverend you've got there. I almost bought one myself. Are you planning on doing a demo of it?

[@jAMMAN798]

AnalRectum Hey brother. Yep, they certainly do have a similar tone. To my ears the OR15 has a more classic, untamed overall sound (it is a bit more full sounding). The TH30 is slightly more compressed/tight sounding with a touch of the fizzy Orange tone. I do love the Reverend guitar, very easy to play (nice neck), well put together with outstanding hardware (the pickups are out of this world)! Perhaps I'll do a demo one day.

[@n97223]

jAMMAN798 I agree the OR15 sounds a bit more classic to me and is my favorite of the two amps. Definitely going to get one before the end of the year! I actually enjoyed the clean sound on the OR15 a little better, sounded more full and well rounded. As always...thanks for posting! Going to be moving soon, after that I'll be back to posting some videos, tough to do with half my stuff packed up....lol! Bill

[@jAMMAN798]

***** You'll enjoy this amp (the OR15). It seems to have turned into my "go to" amp for trying out different guitars & speakers. Hope your move is a smooth one…. and of course, no equipment gets damaged… oh year, and also the fragile dinnerware china :)

[@n97223]

Thanks! Looking forward to getting my stuff set back up so i can use it the way i want to.

[@epolat19]

Man you make perfect videos just like I like, really. I have some questions btw :D . What do you think? Which one is better in your ears? Im looking for a tube amp for apartmant bedroom use :) Which amps do you recommend?

[@jAMMAN798]

Eren Polat If it is for apartment or bedroom use than both of these amps would probably not meet your needs. You see, Orange tube amps sound better as they get louder, just like Marshalls, and both of these amps can be used on stage. The only tube amp that comes to mind for bedroom or apartment use would be the Huges & Kettner Tubemeister 18. The Tubemeister sounds more like your home stereo, and can still sound good at low volumes (you can lower the wattage to 1 watt).

[@epolat19]

what do you think about blackstar ht5? also i love vintage tones like blackmore, page, cream (clapton). and od like clapton kinda.

[@epolat19]

i have mex strat jAMMAN798

[@jAMMAN798]

Eren Polat The Blackstar HT5 & HT1 would work well. If you didn't want tube sound, you could go for a Blackstar modelling amp, like an ID Core model.

[@epolat19]

+jAMMAN798 thank you very much man! i guess im gonna buy blackstar or hughes&kettner.

[@timbailey7590]

Great job bro

[@danielbell4007]

Someone has probably already asked but... Is this done with purely amp distortion, or is there a boost/drive pedal in front?

[@jAMMAN798]

+Daniel Bell (DanjaBellza) No gain or overdrive or distortion or fuzz pedals were used. This is 100% what tube amp distortion sounds like.

[@danielbell4007]

Thanks for the speedy response!!! i'm thinking to get the OR-15 here pretty soon. I'm having some last minute hesitations before spending the money, looking at other options, but i'm pretty sure that the OR15 is the one for me. Have you tried it with pedals, other than the modulations used in the video? if so, how does it respond to drive pedals. I've heard/read mixed reviews on that end.

[@jAMMAN798]

Hmmm.... I've not really tried it with many gain/saturation pedals out front as it sounds so great just the way it is. I've used boost pedals with it and all is well. I've used a Fulltone OCD out front just to boost a lead tone and that was fine. I have not tried a distortion or fuzz. I would think that a distortion pedal would be OK as long as the distortion on the pedal was kept low. A fuzz pedal may be a whole different story because most fuzz pedals don't play well with amps unless they have a clean channel and you're using single coil pickups. I have another video coming up where I put the OR15 up against a PEAVEY 6506 MH from clean to metal. The OR15 is a very versatile amp, but it is an old school amp. In other words it was 100% designed for the guitarists who make use of their guitar's volume control.

[@danielbell4007]

+jAMMAN798 that makes sense. I play in a worship band a lot. I usually set my amp cleanish and then add color/gain with pedals. I'll have to take my pedal board in and mess with one with my actual stuff to see how they get alive prior to buying I guess. I'm using a Seymour Duncan 805, and ehx glove, and I have a wampler sovereign on order. Just hoping they'll play well together. I know the or15 doesn't have a ton of headroom, but the few times I've played it were magical. My wife was even saying how great it sounded. Oakish (meaning woody, I assume) was I think the exact term she used.

[@jAMMAN798]

Right, the OR15 does not have very much clean headroom. If you play with a Strat and single coils pickups, well then you may get a bit more headroom out of it. With Humbuckers, very little. Perhaps since you wish to use pedals (and pedals go well with clean channels) and also wish some clean headroom, the TH30 may be better suited.

[@sirfabein2191]

For me, the moral of the story is... When I get an OR15 and if its not enough power (which I kinda doubt).. Buy a second for 30w total! Great demo by the way.. Have you played the CR120?

[@mysticsailor9]

Provided you dont want clean tones at any sort of volume thats a nice plan..

[@sirfabein2191]

It is... Being that I have a Fender combo that takes care of my cleans. I run stereo.

[@jprosentreter]

I was offered BOTH of these amps for a Soldano Hot Rod 50 I have. I also have a Marshall DSL 100 which will cover the 100/50w range. Your thoughts?

[@jAMMAN798]

Jp Rosentreter Depends what the purpose of your guitar amps are. If you plan on playing small venues or studio recording then the smaller wattage amps are great for tone and portability. If you prefer the tone of the Marshall or Soldano then stay with those.... or work out a deal somehow where you have one of each (always nice to have an Orange amp in your back pocket as the tone fits so many styles of music).

[@jprosentreter]

I would still have the Marshall and gain the two Orange...decisions decisions haha!

[@slashaholicanonymous]

OR15 has a bit more bite in the upper mids (a la Marshall flavor). Adds to the perceived volume and the ability for the amp to cut through in a band setting. Though the amps are similar enough that a buyer's decision would likely be driven by price, amp features (1 vs 2 channel), shared EQ vs separate, etc. Both amps compare favorably against other amps in their respective price ranges.

[@skattabrain]

I own a Th30, my brother bought the OR15. We a/b'd then the other night. For the size it packs a punch. If you really want to compete with a drummer and second guitarist you will need the th30. It's thicker, fuller no question. OR15 is already in transit back to the dealer and a new TH30 just got delivered to him. If you play mostly classic rock the OR15 is pretty cool. If you play more heavier music or if you like dedicated clean and dirty... Again there is no comparison... Get the TH30. I get rave reviews constantly from everyone that hears the TH30. After shows people will come and complement your tone. For 30 watts it puts you in the sweet spot perfectly. It's just as loud as you need to compete in a loud band and sounds like you spent $2500.

[@VaughnFrederick]

Thanks for your input!

[@ojabog]

Does lowering the power output switch change the tone at all? I believe the th30 also allows you to use two tubes vs 4, does that affect the tone as well?

[@jAMMAN798]

It would, but more so due to whatever speaker you're using. Not sure about the tubes... never tried it.