Is The Orange Rockerverb 50 MK III The Best Amp Ever?

[@SonicDriveStudio]

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[@ytb917]

This guy is almost too good at demoing amps. He always gets a great sound! I would love to see ten seconds of terrible audio just to know he's human.

[@ww8wv1]

I just really like the tone of an orange amp. Very versatile in my opinion.

[@SonicDriveStudio]

Wow, what an amazing amp!! What do you guys think? :)

[@burakc3623]

Nice!

[@BPToneReview]

Sounds remarkable! Can you do a Multiwatt 3 Chan recto vs older 3 Chan recto comparison?

[@SonicDriveStudio]

@@BPToneReview I'd love to... who knows... one day!

[@RicardoPintoMusic]

I think you make everything sound awesome, Jon! 😁 But, being an Orange user and fan myself, I have to agree that this amp is absolutely glorious! Cheers! 🍻

[@SonicDriveStudio]

@@RicardoPintoMusic glorious! I like that ;)

[@SorchyMusic]

I used to own a Rockerverb 100 MKIII but I ended up selling it and going with a Helix. If I wasn't lazy and my dainty little arms could handle carrying it and my PPC212 cab to and from gigs then I would still have it. However I have the strength of 2 and a half e-girls at the most. The Rockerverb is still the best sounding and feeling amp I have ever played. Honestly I would probably get one again but a 50 watt instead just because I never played it over halfway on the volume and thats with the attenuator on half as well...and this video isn't helping wallet. :3

[@SonicDriveStudio]

The 50w head is so loud to be honest.... I imagine it's more than enough for most players

[@fuzzatface]

@@SonicDriveStudio I'm more than happy with him!

[@tobins6800]

Have you found an amp modeller that is just as good?

[@TheStereoField]

@@SonicDriveStudio yeah that’s true, but the 100 mkIII was only like $100 more, so I figured why not? It’s also got a switch to turn off half the tubes and run it in 50W mode.

[@WonderWaffells57]

One word: Squats. Once you have quads of steel you can lift anything

[@johnfinlay4963]

i got a Dark Terror 2 months ago and am blown away by it. Boy, i missed the boat on Orange Amps . I have completely fallen in love with them now. Definitely my next amp purchase will be this one. Thanks Jon🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Crypticmaskguitar]

Ordering the 100 tomorrow! I really liked the Crunch Tones and Tele Tones you got! Nice clarity!

[@matthewlewis281]

I love his playing but I once watched a video where he used 4 different amps and the same IR and made all of them sound incredible. I just wish he would throw a cab underneath and let err rip. I just don’t think we are gonna get the same sound from amp if we brought it home. I love this channel and this was no stab at anything so.. just throwing it out there.

[@prisonmike4971]

This sounds so good..love the lead harmonies in the beginning too

[@johnboyer1005]

Oh wow, I just saw your post about this guy on the Orange Amp Owners group on FB. I saw the thumbnail of this video. And was like oh hey it’s the same guy! Great demo by the way

[@Tonneback]

I bought a Rockerverb 100 MK III partially because of you. I just love it

[@jasonstallworth]

This amp sounds great! Of course, I attribute much of this to your knowledge of dialing in the tones. And yes, Orange has a distinct tone (and look) that just can’t be replicated! On a separate note, I’d like some videos on different load boxes or the IRs you use.

[@mattlekochinsky4768]

Great demo and mad respect for using the Stephen Carpenter signature guitar. 👏

[@AmdusciasBaal]

It sounds absolutely lovely. I've been playing a Rocker 15 Terror since quite a time now, but I've decided to go for an upgrade since I needed more headroom for live, especially on the clean channel, and went straight to the admiral flagship : I ordered a Rockeverb 100 ! It should be here in a few days, I'm really excited !

[@SonicDriveStudio]

Great! Enjoy!

[@Magic_Man916]

I'm in the process of making the same jump, I'm really excited. How's it working for you so far?

[@AmdusciasBaal]

@@Magic_Man916 It is absolutely stunning. The clean sound is CLEAN, not dirty like on the Rocker 15 Terror, and the drive is fat as can be. Totally hooked by this amp. It's magic. (But the Rocker 15 Terror is killer too, just softer on the gain side, and the clean channel is more cleanish than clean, the Rockerverb has a hell lot more of headroom !)

[@TheLesgumes]

It can go a lot dirtier than this ! But yeah amazing amp, what blew me away the first time was how good and organic It sounds, the clean channel is one of the best I’ve ever heard.

[@Moisesdbello]

Orange is my fav amps ever so I understand your excitement, congrats bro!

[@kennethmeldrum4401]

Awesome demo! That clean arrangement with the SC-20 sounded amazing. The dirty stuff was cool too.

[@chrisking6695]

I owned an AD30 in 2006. I had it modded and it sounded like the rockerverb today. I sold it but now I'm thinking about getting the Rockerverb because it sounds soooo good. Your riffing is right up my alley.

[@TobyKBTY]

Hey Jon your videos helped me pull the trigger when a used but great condition RV100 MKIII popped up in my local gear market for a GREAT price. This has become one of my favorite amps over the past weeks - I'm barely touching my 5150 and modellers. The thick, guttural Orange filth is addicting for heavy riffs and the juicy midrange is a dream for leads. Boosted, it's another animal with so much focused punchiness. Absolutely love it.

[@798125]

Hey John! Could we see some videos of your live shows? I would love to see what bands you play in and here your music!

[@riverstone5994]

Every time I want to see a high gain amp done right you always come through 🙏

[@richclayton5785]

Thanks for the comparisons! Thanks in part to information you provided I decided between the OR50, RV MkII and RV MKIII. I bought a RV50 MKII because of the tube selection options and effects loop. Cheers!

[@nafis6668]

Crunchy ,smooth , warm with good note separation. Might need some tightening on the low end response , but I can imagine this amp will be very inspiring to play.

[@Turbo-D]

great for doom/stoner, evanescence is also using it, huge improvement over mk I+II

[@stevew7214]

Love your original stuff!

[@calebneff5777]

Yeah, I love my Rockerverb 50. It’s everything I’ve wanted a JCM800 to be. The midrange is so perfect, most of the time when recording I don’t do anything to the signal except some light compression.

[@Mark_of_the_Bear_Studios]

This definitely reinforces my decision to supplement my lo-wattage rig with a Crush 20 - the preamp is supposed to be based on the Rockerverb, and adds a Sunn Beta-esque solid state grit to my multiple signal paths. I built 2 2x12s about 20 years ago, and still use them as my main source of projection. My DSL20 (yes, your demo helped me masks up my mind in that one too) goes through a closed back 200w cab and I have a 3-channel mix going through an open back cab, and the combined impact and bass response of those two and the Orange is MASSIVE and super fat. But I’m off track here… Oh yeah, so once again, your skill at this type of demo is unrivaled by any other content creator I have seen. And your positive vibes and demeanor are something we could all aspire to. Well-done, sir. I dig your style!

[@UndertheMangoTree]

Can't wait for your demo/review of the Orange Super Crush 100 Head!

[@SonicDriveStudio]

Would love to but I have no plans for buying one. Messaging Orange about it might help...

[@UndertheMangoTree]

@@SonicDriveStudio Getting one from them for review would be awesome. If you don't mind me asking, knowing that you're a big Orange fan, any reason why you don't have plans on buying the Super Crush 100? Is it because it's purely Solid State? Just asking cuz I'm actually planning to get one myself. LOL

[@DGM-uf3ny]

I never liked orange amps until I heard this one, it sounds great

[@sergesuisseful]

I love the sound of this amp, and after 14 years of Vox AC 30 usage. I will switch to this amp.. Your demos are really help me to choose. Thanks !!

[@flecht]

I'm switching to this beast after 15 years with my (now slightly modded) AC30cc2. It's not going anywhere, thought. Boosted Vox is really awesome. Unfortunately, for my current use case I had to compromise between good enough lead tones and acceptable "cleans".

[@Alterwill]

I just love listening to every demo this man provides

[@SonicDriveStudio]

:)

[@Alterwill]

🙌

[@pranjalsharma3370]

Loved it. Your music and riffs that you create are really deep and technical👍 Keep going😎

[@CFChristian]

Dude these synths are tasteful and inspiring.

[@DiedrichKnickerbocker1783]

Orange Rockerverb is my main amp and VOX AC30 is my secondary love them to pieces.

[@beazone]

Killer Sound and Killer Riffs man!

[@StevenHess]

Love the tone. I started out with a creme tolex Fender Bassman in the mid 1960's.Various amps over the years. The tone on this thing is great. These days Helix Floor and two Powercabs with Ownhammer IRs loaded.

[@AndyBandtheWorld]

Great playing and fantastic demo! This is at the top of my "must buy" amp list, your review has totally helped reinforce that haha!

[@sebastiancordero237]

the song you made for the crunch tones is AMAZING. JUST PLAIN BEAUTIFUL SOUNDING. And the amp tone is great. Cuts well in the mix. Maybe one of the greatest amps ever? even better than a JCM800?

[@brunocavara3157]

liking this format! curious to see the comparison videos.

[@omegasunn]

Really enjoy hearing your opinion on things. The talk through and your thoughts are really good for a comparison. You should do it with more of your videos !

[@SonicDriveStudio]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@briandicosmo3843]

Your a great player and KZbinr. Thanks man

[@madmikemike]

Sounded great. You always bring the best out of amps. Ya the all orange comparison would be cool as well a a comparable Marshall comparison

[@mlambrechts1]

I have one and I'm using it 🙂. I am in a cover band, though. So I have to find solutions for more bluesy songs (say SRV). What I find is that when you want a more clean sound, it does not have enough treble on the "clean channel". Solved by 2 things: do not attenuate to much,... + (amazing, but true) use a Tube Screamer with minimal gain and max treble; this sounds AMAZING. For the hard core rock stuff... of course no trouble finding the tones (even on the "clean"). Next thing I want to do is experiment with my Boss Eq pedal... Buy this amp and have ridiculous fun!

[@cliveloosley8018]

Rockerverbs do start getting dirty very quickly… If you want a clean Orange that can be dirty when you need it, get a Tremlord which has more clean headroom and a beautiful, almost ‘60s Marshall kind of sound until you crank it right up, and you can use your pedals to push it into high gain when appropriate…

[@KILLRITUAL]

Rockerverbs are great.I've owned a couple but really love my OR100 which my favorite of all time. Just sounds massive

[@boblysko9696]

Great review! I'd love to see this bounce against a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier. They seem to be comparable in price..

[@borhksalduero9259]

excellent tones buddy, perfect combo with that ltd eclipse elite 1!! very versatile amp!!!

[@simonmoulin183]

I would love to see a comparison with the TH30 !

[@nas9947]

Love the orange with the tele sound! Orange and vox comp. Would be nice🎸

[@elunicokummy]

Have the shirt and the combo version of the amp! Great demo/vid!

[@bouillefabien1195]

beautiful riffs, as usual

[@szabolcsrapp4279]

yes, please do a Rockerverb vs Thunderverb comparison, really want to hear the differences. It should be the same riff, same guitar, same tuning etc... but you know the drill. :-)

[@kevinp_25]

Please compare to the EVH 5153 50w EL34. Both have great cleans it seems, and I’m curious how the controversial EVH blue compares with the RV.

[@SonicDriveStudio]

The EVH cleans are pretty sterile imho. Not bad but just very clean.

[@BlackNabastak]

Ordered that amp at last! Never thought that i 'll be able to buy it new with those (usually) high prices in Russia, but this time luck was on my side ) I also have TH-100 (that needs some repairs), dont know yet if i will sell it. On one hand - the TH's hissing sizzling tone is so cool and pronounced, on the other hand, i wouldnt call myself a (good) musician.. to own those several heavy guitar heads in bedroom )

[@Disabledguitarist1985]

I love the tracks on this .. awesome .. especially the end

[@fizzervc7264]

id really like to see a comparison between the rockerverb and the mt15

[@pedrolourenco2707]

Very diferent in feeling, I doubt it would trsndlste on youtube. Mt15 is tight tight, orange is round and organic

[@harveysanchez6993]

Im actually curious to as to that demo and how it turn out in a comparison

[@IBJ57]

Orange by that classic citrus sweetness.

[@beauruutz]

Great review!

[@rockpebble100]

Killer riffs man 🔥

[@aheadofmetal]

Would you sell a jcm2000 dsl 100 watt to buy a Rockerverb?

[@freddywonka9539]

The Rockerverb is just amazing! I owned the 100w version, bu it was waaaay too heavy to carry it around :D Btw ... I'm still waiting for your solo album! ;P

[@ThomasFarrow]

Great riffs 🤘 !!! I've never owned an amp except for a Peavey Rage 158 practice amp! lol! Lucky for me i have a Line 6 Helix now..and some OwnHammer IR's! I'm hoping for an Engle & Orange amp comparison!

[@paradox7743]

Cream of the Crop!

[@zmb5501]

Thats an amazing sound. Im gonna buy the or 15 at some point.

[@oldguyjammin9732]

“That full 50 watts might be too much for home”... you think!?!? ;-) love your channel

[@ccandrew111]

I really want to use my Jim robot terror as a preamp into a 100W power section to see how close I can get to a rockerverb sound

[@Czyszy]

Jim Robot xD

[@ccandrew111]

@@Czyszy legit never noticed this 😂😂

[@valeryt4977]

Best amp review maker!

[@jasonsapp792]

Hmm? I just noticed your guitar is an ESP....in another video I had mentioned I have same guitar, palm face for me, I have the LTD version 401 VF....you probably don't care but my apologies for the bad comparison....I mean same family? Sure ...same build quality, uh no....sorry muh man, great video ...Keep up the awesome content

[@jasminlerouxperreault6463]

I would love to see this a video about this amp vs a JCM! You could do a comparison between the Rockerverb and your JCM 2000 and even reduce the wattage and compare it to yourJCM 800 studio! I have a JCM 800 2205 and i would like to see what's the overrall difference between the two of them...

[@TheDistortionPrinciple]

The 2205 sounds like shit in comparison. The clean and dirty channels do not blend well in that amp

[@tattooedsailor8666]

I jammed on 2210. Killer amp with an SG. Really didn't care for clean channel. Seriously Rockerverb is so much more versatile. The range of tone is outstanding!

[@justinerb3669]

I have a Thunderverb 50. It rules!!

[@wyeth1023]

Rockerverb 50 mk3, the tone is unreal

[@stiman1]

Now we need a sound comparison with the Helix and Axe FX Rockverb amp models all using the same IRs. Would be hella sweet!

[@Grist666]

Vergelijk hem in een full on metal sound tegen een mesa recto (liefst beide boosted en een 7 string)

[@vedantbhardwaj8404]

I think you should compare JTM45 with the Rockerverb 50.

[@arfslmnsyh]

Yes for the comparison.

[@axrip1]

Cool! Love your songwriting as well, from 7:35 was next level. Please release this. It would be cool also if you could try out the marshall origin 20w and 50w ones how you think they stack up against the Studio series and other brands of similar tone character. Cheers

[@tonstudiometzingen]

awesome as always

[@SuperJiggawhat]

I love that sound.

[@rfisher2314]

Awesome man!!! Now I want one even more!!!

[@SonicDriveStudio]

Thanks man! They are great! You could always consider getting something like a Jim Root head or the OR15. Similar sounds but smaller and cheaper!

[@jeramibanks3276]

tele tone is amazing!

[@latrellmitchell348]

Hi man I like orange amps and organ keyboard and my name is latrell love music . Gibson sg and Dean 79 v guitar.

[@TheRecordBoyOfficial]

It's indeed the best 🍊🧡

[@alexdenton6586]

The cab is the most important in the tone , what cab he was using ??

[@juanvaldez4043]

On my bucket list, I wish they still offered the combo in a 1x12.

[@deanmobley5578]

Smooth harmonic distortion

[@Dems-fk8sh]

Hi John, I like your reviewing style. So I'm back again... Still looking for an amp for my Cobain Jaguar Signature. Any advise though ? Thanks.

[@Sonic_Axe]

Nice demo. I would like to see a comparison to the Bogner Shiva (EL34 version).

[@pedrolourenco2707]

for me the bigest diference between the 50watts vs the 15watts is the feeling of the preamp. If feels there's more voltage inside, and there is! the sound is thicker and crunchier.... pluging the JR#4 preamp into the the power 50watts powwer amp doesn't sound the same! ... by the way, the attenuator its just a Post Phase Inverter Master Volume (PPIMV) it doesn't burn the El34s ;)

[@perpetualgrimace]

Killer tracks and tones 👏

[@cesarvelasquez3186]

My god that tone with the tele was so damn tastyyyy 🤘🤘🤘😈😈😈

[@riothood]

Love the tones Sir Jon, may I know which Loadbox are you using in this video please?

[@SonicDriveStudio]

Didn't I say in the video? It was probably the Fractal LB-2 back then...

[@riothood]

@@SonicDriveStudio ah mate sorry if I missed it and asked a lame question. Honestly you have one of the best tones on KZbin! You know your stuff! Starting get into your ways of getting great tone cause I'm frustrated of my revv D20 cause it's giving me pops and clicks when recording 😭

[@josephwarren4945]

Awesome demo as always! Do you think since the 100 is only a little bit more $ and can do half power mode that it makes more sense? Or do you think the 50 has a better tone to it overall?

[@BougieButler]

Over here trying to justify this amp for an indie/electronic band. Pretty sure it's versatile enough with those cleans.

[@JimmyWatfordGuitar]

Yes. Best amp ever.

[@Heath_Herring]

I have a question about your experience with this Rockerverb MKiii. Great demo, as always btw. I've owned several Orange amps, and I've found that a couple of them seriously lacked low end in the dirty channel unless the gain is up pretty high. For example, my OR15 sounded pretty thin until I set the gain somewhere between crunch and high-gain. I also own a Dual Terror, which does not seem to have this problem. Nice and full all the way through. My third Orange amp is the newer Super Crush 100. It's said to be modeled very closely after the Rockerverb. The dirty channel on the Super Crush is very difficult for me to use. It sounds like there's a bass cut until you hit high-gain territory (between 2:30 and 3 O'clock on the gain dial). Sounds thin below this gain range. I was wondering if the Rockerverb also responds this way or if this is just a quirk of the solid state Super Crush. What is your experience? Do you feel like the Rockerverb has strong low-end response in the crunch tones (between 11 and 1 O'clock on the gain dial)? There are none available to try in my area, and I'm afraid if I order one, I might find that the gain channel doesn't have a nice full sound unless I'm in high-gain territory. What's your opinion? Thank you!

[@mtmusicgear]

Dang it. I have an AD30 head but now I'm thinking a Rockerverb 50 mkiii may be in my future.

[@SleepingLionsProductions]

One day I will own this amp.... One day

[@TMac-Attack]

Killer demo!!

[@jst601]

ORANGE. Tasty indeed.

[@dyingpharaohs]

Orange amps are awesome!

[@DrDannyMannGuitar]

Awesome amp - the Rockerverb was my favorite until I got my hands on a Bogner Helios 100. Been in tone heaven for about 4 years with the Bogner now

[@miltonalmonte7126]

I must have one