Playing the Amp I Thought I'd HATE...I Was Wrong!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Let me know if you have ever been surprised by an amp or guitar you thought you'd hate! Enjoy

[@marlonf.naranjo6102]

Can you please do a Thailia Capo review Thanks!

[@xEvilASh]

I never thought I’d own a Telecaster. I never really liked the looks, especially the headstock. About 2 weeks ago something changed and I suddenly got an itch for one. After watching KZbin videos on Teles for the past 2 weeks I finally pulled the trigger and ordered one. Can’t wait to get my hands on it.

[@phillippitts6294]

I have tried many different amps trying to replace my 50watt Boss katana. Lunchbox, full size ,mini even amp pedals . Forget it ,I’m keeping my katana 4 ever .

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Congratulations!

[@tubeaddicted485]

Crate BV120 boosted with a Rocktron Rampage, on top of a EVH 4x12.

[@loumonte658]

Orange you glad you got that amp.

[@smbmxdirt3427]

Lol nice

[@mrfender5001]

Lol!!! 😂🤣😆..... I don't get it. 🤔

[@pattillo21]

Haha! 😂

[@redautumn5441]

@@mrfender5001 orange is supposed to be aren’t lol

[@mrfender5001]

@@redautumn5441 Yes. I was being sarcastic. Lol. But I appreciate you explaining it anyways.

[@HeavyBells]

The history behind the symbols is that they were meant to be universally understood regardless of language barriers. Let’s be honest, they are pretty easy to understand after fairly minimal effort. Definitely not worth passing up such amazing tone over!

[@SKY_DWELLER333]

Seriously, God forbid you just have to twiddle around some knobs a little bit. I am visually impaired and this is my journey with every new amp because I can’t read any symbols any amp manufacturers use. Not to mention this day and age it’s easy enough to hop on Google or KZbin where someone else has already deciphered that stuff for you.

[@3rdStoreyChemist]

Yeah, it’s extremely childish how people behave around these symbols. Two are derived from music theory as well, but god forbid guitarists learn some music!

[@aleksasbaravykas1223]

A stand out design with these symbols... One of Orange's signature features, I'd say. Together with color scheme.

[@beefnacos6258]

​@@3rdStoreyChemist it's extremely lazy not to label it.

[@3rdStoreyChemist]

@@beefnacos6258 It’s far lazier to need them on very basic amplifiers.

[@mikeb5372]

I like how every review of Orange amps make a point of saying "if your looking for a clean amp it's probably not the amp for you" yet the clean sounds are pretty much always better sounding to me than those other holy grail clean amps like Fenders. I've had Fenders, Marshalls and Boogies but never had an Orange, and yet when I played an Orange it was the best sounding amp I had ever played but it was too expensive for me at the time. I think I just need to get one and quit dingle fritzing around. Thanks for the videos!

[@lueysixty-six7300]

You and me both. No more dingle fritzing. (Sounds like a German character who hikes from town to town, delighting the townsfolk and the children with his piccolo playing and tremendous tales of conquests past - of meeting a friendly monster who lived in a cave, to fighting the hedgehog people to free Princess "Pink Balloon." "Dingle Fritzing". 😀).

[@mikeb5372]

@@lueysixty-six7300 hahaha..

[@ooferrell]

It's funny cause I feel the same way too... But one thing I learned about Orange absence most people that use the clean on those amps including the Me R usually are pedal heavy guys... They're really good Taking Pedals.. But a lot of their mid rage amps which in my opinion that's the only bad side about them and some of them don't have Effects loops. Which even if they hold petals really nicely I still think a decent amp admitted rain should have an effect loop

[@ferox965]

My cleans on my OR15 sound better than any Fender I've played.

[@Eric_K_Sr]

@@lueysixty-six7300 Brilliant definition of Dingle Fritzing...🤣🤣🤣

[@pasust1688]

I absolutely LOVE orange amps. Their distortion sounds so distinct and crunchy I just can’t get enough of it.

[@coyoteblue4027]

So good. One of the best amps if you ask me.

[@szabolcsrapp4279]

hard yes on this Jonathan! I have a Dual Dark 50, I'm heavily impressed and surprised how good the gain structure on Channel B is every time I plug in my guitar. by the way the Dual Dark is a sleeper amp: we put an acoustic guitar through Channel A, some reverb in the loop and wow... it delivers, I'm super happy with it! 😃

[@mehegama]

It sounds fuzzy which is kinda shite

[@nathanielcava4128]

@@mehegama that’s my love hate with them

[@chaddavis3797]

@@mehegama That's thier character. Not clones of other amps. I'm glad they go for something different. Shite? That's an opinion, not a fact.

[@MrShooter72]

I like how he describes the faun strumming the lyre as a goat dude with horns wiping his hands with a towel

[@johnpittman3756]

yep.

[@PrantoKoX]

Exactly. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤯

[@anitarasmussen2810]

Yeah I had a Zep bootleg with that kind of cover . Sort of.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

LOL

[@mightyV444]

Oh, *that's* what that is, a lyre! 😀 I was just trying to consult the internet to find out, but in vain! 🙂

[@joeformayor]

Darrell always love your honest opinions! I believe your truly one of the honest ones that keep it genuine. Thanks for doing all you do for us in the guitar community.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks for the kind words JR! 🍻

[@siddrajput1029]

That jagged waveform with the arrow is a symbol for a variable resistor in electronics. Varying the resistance in an electronic circuit of an amplifier varies its gain. So that label is correct.

[@P_Ezi]

True, but I can see that being unfamiliar to some. It might look lime squiggly lines and therefore A signal or waveform, especially with all the other weird graphics.

[@TinkerToneworks]

@@P_Ezi all of the symbols seem pretty intuitive to me personally ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@viktor86bt]

@Fred Wills True dat

[@rickysheaves2738]

@@P_Ezi At some point in time, we learned that a pot labelled "Gain" or "Drive" or "Preamp" made the sound do a certain thing. Just add this symbol to the list of "visual indicators" that seem to mean the same thing and everyone is happy ;)

[@3rdStoreyChemist]

@Fred Wills There’s no such thing as volume within the context of an amplifier. Increasing gain will translate into increased sound pressure within a space, which we refer to as ‘volume’, but the controls on an amplifier are either gain or attenuation.

[@michael.davides]

"Goat dude wiping his hands with a towel" LOL

[@theaverageguitarist580]

Darrell, you nailed it from the beginning. “This is one of the heaviest overbuilt amps I’ve ever used”. YES! I own TWO Orange AD30r amps that I would play in stereo and my band mates hated me when it came to load in and out. I’m sure they use lead weights to keep it from jumping off the stage from all the tone you get. Everyone loves the amps….until you have to move them. Welcome to Orange, Darrell.

[@leegollin4417]

Boss Katana surprised me. Rockerverb is a totally fantastic amp.

[@BOBANDVEG]

I have a katana and a crush 20rt. Compared to what we had we had back in the day.. ...I'm spoiled

[@SethWorsham]

What do you like about the Katana? I can't get a decent tone out of that thing.

[@leegollin4417]

@@SethWorsham it's a practice amp. It weighs nothing. It costs less than 300 bucks. It sounds ok across the board with an easy to use layout. I teach 50 lessons a week and it's a great amp for that. Plus....most importantly, I can play, so any POS amp sounds better than most orthodontists through their $3000 Friedmans.

[@BOBANDVEG]

@@SethWorsham ummmm... 1. Its a pretty good size amp under 300 2. Every boss effect .....under 300 3. Watt select 4. Pre loads (patches). Other people already found great settings. Just download them, and apply. Try them, maybe you'll have better luck

[@Barbarapape]

@@SethWorsham I have the Katana 100 mk2 and found the clean sound cold with no body to it regardless of the settings. After trying a celestion greenback speaker inplace of the original it came to life with a warmer fuller sound. The Japanese never have been great with speakers.

[@OneImperfectSaint]

I've loved the sound of Orange for at least a decade. I'm so glad to see you're keeping it. I only just bought a Rocker 32 and haven't learned all its secrets yet, but I can't wait

[@tonyalto1014]

So cool you went from "not interested", to, "not selling this amp" after getting to use it for a while. Excellent review sir, thank you.

[@scale8125]

Weird to see somehow hating the rockerverb when its literally my dream amp, throwing pennies in jars to someday own one used.

[@philf4086]

Maybe Darrell will sell it to you at a discount....

[@xEvilASh]

I want this amp! I’ve never played one but for some reason I always thought Orange amps look cool!

[@PeterJRadomski]

The symbols on the panel were partly done for the European market, which is where the amps first caught in. Having symbols in lieu of text meant they didn't have to translate everything for every country. Once you learn 'em, they make a lot of sense. I switched to Orange a few years ago. No looking back.

[@jamiebuchanan1500]

I have the MK3 version of this amp (the one with the built in attenuator). Just a massive kick ass beast - I use a clean boost into the amp and an EQ, that’s it. No need for drive pedals at all. The MK3 version has a better clean sound IMO than the MK2 in this demo but, other than that, it’s just a simple brute that is all tone!!!

[@sgtmac62]

Surprised. With your style of playing it always seemed a match. Orange offers a "rumble" underlying or in front. Only downside is that you cannot get rid of that. I do think that Jimi would have migrated to these. No "pedal" board just to get to what this amp does best. All Orange amps maintain this sound; regardless of size.

[@TheLesgumes]

I have a RV MKII and the beauty of this amp is that both channels are excellent, luscious clean and searing OD. Simple but extremely versatile EQ, what`s not to love.

[@darrelbell7684]

you need to know i was down and out for the count , when i came across your channel , the freaking inspiration you give off just turned my life around about music and playing thank you darrell from another darrel (lost my whole left arm at 47 so cudos brother for you )

[@jinbyun]

The first time I tried a Jazzmaster was a pleasant surprise to me. Before trying one, all I read about it was that it was difficult to use, with Kurt taping up the switches and replacing the stock saddle with mustang and what not. When I tried it in local L&M, all my preconceptions melted away and I fell in love.

[@dylanporter8105]

Kurt played a jaguar not a jazz master, similar body but extremely different guitar

[@doombringer1505]

"That distinct sound" is the sound we Orange fans love. I used to have gobs of pedals trying to make other amps *sound* like a gainy Orange. Now, I don't use any drive, crunch, fuzz pedals. I have some time based pedals for the cleaner tones. Chorus, Flanger, etc.

[@russbarnes2631]

Just bought an Orange 20, yesterday. It's incredible for a practice amp. It easily fills our 4000 sq ft home with quality sounds!

[@robinfoot_daikou2767]

I absolutely LOVE my Rockerverb 50 which has 6V6 power vacuums. That's monster. Particulary the dirty channel is really incredible with Orange PPC412 cabinet.

[@jrp7837]

Orange makes some of the best solid states (Orange Crush) out there. I've been extremely pleased with my SparkAmp. I'm interested in the H&K Black Spirit, and the Engle Ironball 25.

[@eldritch6871]

Your soloing always has a real 80s guitar vibe to it. Surprised to hear Charvel is something you usually wouldn't consider buying.

[@anitarasmussen2810]

Charvels kick. Ask King Edward, RIP.

[@cuda426hemi]

@@anitarasmussen2810 If they "kicked" then why did he re-grind the neck and put DiMarzio's on it? Not much Charvel in his Charvel (bumblebee). He was not a big spender on guitars - Teiscos, Ibanez (he ruined that white Destroyer I used to see him play at the Starwood all the time - turned it into the Shark mess), Hamers, Peavey - but ALWAYS modded them anyway WAY beyond stock - truly Frankensteins. 🎸

[@anitarasmussen2810]

@@cuda426hemi charvel was where he bought his 1st blank s

[@cuda426hemi]

@@anitarasmussen2810 He hacked them all because he didn't like any off the shelf guitars so you really can't say Charvel or Kramer or Ibanez or ANY of them kicks ass to him because he would change pickups, necks, tone pots and bodies at will. He didn't even like his OWN EVH guitars by Music Man!! Modding was the 'thing' for him. 🎸

[@Deliquescentinsight]

The Goat dude on the emblem is holding some Pan pipes Darrell you numpty! Not wiping his hands on a towel hahaha! (Really?)

[@heavybrett-al4082]

I have a orange micro terror,and it's definitely has a distorted tone that no other brand has, and for a tiny hybrid tube/solid state practice amp....it's bloody loud! And handles pedal really well.

[@machupikachu1085]

@Far Stox Have you tried the micro dark? The EQ is wayyyy more versatile, and the built in fx loop means pedals or even 4 cabling makes this version a huge improvement. Hope that helps. Cheers!

[@jts3339]

I like the tone but didn’t want to work a puzzle during a gig trying to figure out what the controls meant. If the amps had simple labeling I would have bought one years ago. When I’m playing I want everything as simple as possible so I don’t have to think too much…

[@brownpunk1794]

Perfectly said..when i play i want to concentrate on playing..not deciphering a damn puzzle

[@rocker8692]

I think Orange went out of business for awhile,glad they are back.

[@igsdharma]

That's hieroglyph, Darell. Wait till you find your speaker to match with that Rockerverb. You'll love Orange more.

[@albertoz6765]

The absence of captions next to the symbols on many Orange amps was in fact due to a specific request from many guitarists, in an attempt to prevent other band members from messing around with the settings (i.e. attempting to bring the volume down from "glass shattering" to at least "ear piercing") during gigs or rehearsals. True story!

[@franklovestojam888]

I had the Rockerverb 50 in the 2X12 combo in the early 2000's. Much heavier than the head alone. It looked lonely so I bought the oversized Orange 2X12 cab as well. Looked great at home in the study (4X12 in total) but I dreaded the thought of ever having to take it anywhere due to the weight. I recall really liking both the clean and dirty channels. Eventually I traded the rig for something different. Years later (about a year ago) I was looking at small compact amps and found the Orange Rocker 15. Only volume on the clean channel but 3 band EQ on the drive side. No Reverb but these days I use pedalboards to sculpt my sound and the amp has an effects loop. It's very portable for little garage jams with friends. Combined with a couple of other portable amps that I have it really works well in Wet/Dry or Wet/Dry/Wet amp setups. I had missed the old Rockerverb 50 so this has satisfied my Orange craving and saved my aging back.

[@xriz8409]

I LOVE it! thaks for reviewing the amp in a matter that does NOT exclusively show off 9 string guitars, tuned to drop Fb with 6 double bass drums in the backingtrack, EQd with scooped mids and the gain turned to 11 :*

[@mattsteele3031]

Yeah, that’s the worst

[@richardturner7560]

It’s equally annoying when the reviewer goes full bonamassa with a high gain monster for the entire review too.

[@TheDorkKnight23]

For the longest time I thought I wanted a Mesa tone but the more started to play and i really feel in love with Orange. It's perfect for my style of playing Doom/Stoner/Desert metal vibe 🏜

[@ferox965]

I'm a doom guy as well. But with my OR15, if I want gold blues tone, just clean it up and throw a Klon clone in front and there ya go.

[@Kaz999998]

I never liked Orange Amps myself until I demoed one at my local Guitar Center. I really wanted to play, but all the amps I frequent (Peavey, BOSS, Line 6, Blackstar, MESA) were being used by other people. The only 2 amps that were available were the Marshall and the Orange; both I've never personally tried. Thought I would like the Marshall, so I tried that one first and didn't much care for it. But when I tried the Orange, MAN, I was blown away. Not by any means my favorite amp, but definitely was not expecting it to sound so great 👍🏽

[@SethWorsham]

I've never owned one, but used that amp at rehearsal studios and it's amazing. Orange makes nothing bad!

[@jayyoungmusic919]

If you buy new each amp comes with a pamphlet about what the hieroglyphs mean. Don’t let your excuse for not buying something be because you can’t read.

[@realbluemeanie]

I just picked up an RT 35 solid state practise amp; after using a Fender modelling amp, and i am extremely pleased with its sounds and sonic personality.

[@SSquirrel1976]

They do come in black as well, which is a bit less in your face. But honestly, I love teh fact that it isn't like everything else. The hieroglyphics are goofy tho. Love the sound of the Rockerverb, but also love that they managed to get as close to it as they did w/the Super Crush 100. When I have a bigger place (no room to keep my gear setup w/the kids and such) definitely getting something new. Have an Orange bass amp that also sounds great

[@HeavyBells]

The RVs are pretty dark amps within the Orange Catalog. Models like the AD30 and CS50 achieve much different cleans with more chime, and the crunch character is also different. Once you start exploring the different models, you will find that Orange has a variety of tones to offer.

[@lostreb]

I have to agree with you about the concept of I would "never" and "will never" purchase an amp with only cryptic symbols I have to try to decipher what they mean instead of clear labels!!! I'm Old (as in being on this great planet for almost 3/4 of a century) and my music style and what I play has zero use for distortion and I am fully aware that is totally against what all the young whippersnappers love as far as reviews. I am sorry to say this amp is still not for me, mainly because everything in this review seems to be about what's great about the distortion, and I'm more into clean and reverb with "Zero" distortion. I think I'll stay with my Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120!!!! Thank you for your review.

[@daniellarson3068]

Jeepers! How hard is it to slap labels on the knobs? I get it, but I'd just label them myself.

[@TheEnigmaLigma]

Orange amps have an amazing sounding clean channel especially when you add in some reverb and a little bit of delay🤤🤤 it’s a unique sound you will lust after

[@simonjensen5480]

Chuck Berry played Orange Amps. That’s so last century…

[@TinkerToneworks]

@@daniellarson3068 they literally do now because people like you kept complaining about it

[@TinkerToneworks]

and in all fairness this is the MK 1 rockerverb and the MK 3 iteration has a much nicer clean tone than anything that precedes it.

[@seanuvan]

I have an 🍊, and I use it about as clean as it gets, and like you said, very serviceable. I also love the edge of breakup blues tones it gets. Good stuff 👌

[@hollandguitars7620]

The Rockerverb 50 MK2 has a beautiful clean crisp tone on the clean channel and the usual mild to filthy tones on the dirt channel, a great all-around combo amp with 2x Celestion V30's.

[@MisterRorschach90]

Hey I’m right there with you. All the rich kids played this amp when I was playing shows in highschool. I was always so jealous, even though my gear was perfectly fine. Eventually I actually heard it outside of a band setting and hated it. It took years for me to play one and realize the person who was playing it just had bad taste and set it up weird. Though personally I’d prefer their custom shop amp.

[@mariogallegos8540]

So funny...as the video began and you mentioned items that you would never buy, I asked myself what guitar I would never consider buying and the first one that came to mind was a Jazzmaster!

[@joshuafreedman7703]

Marshall, Mesa, Orange; these are the Gain Gods, and each sounds distinct from the other! Sorry, but an EVH doesn't sound a whole lot different from the Sunn that inspired it -- there IS a difference, but arguably, less of a difference than between the three I mention. Go right ahead and hate. Deal...

[@kmichaelp4508]

Never liked Orange. But this demo changed my mind a bit.

[@leosmith848]

One trick pony, but if that's your trick...

[@ferox965]

@@leosmith848 I have the OR15...Gee, I get glassy cleans, throw a Klon clone in front of it and you have a killer blues amp and up the gain and I have heavy. Not bad for a one trick pony.

[@TinkerToneworks]

@@leosmith848 it's only a one trick pony if you're not a good enough guitarist to wrangle it.

[@marksby77]

I’ve never liked them either, or Marshall, and this video didn’t change my mind, but it has given me more of an appreciation of what they’re good at.

[@computermediaonline]

Sears Silvertone Twin Twelve (mid-'60's) tube amp with great smooth character and sustain. Sold it to a budding young guitarist needing an amp and also to afford a new '68 Fender Twin Reverb. The Fender has served me very well, but I miss the Silvertone. To hear an identical tone, listen to the lead on the song "Mechanical World" by Spirit.

[@dougww1ectebow]

I don't think I've ever seen an Orange demo'd before. Man, I love it.

[@benkonczal4584]

I've always thought of this as a grail amp. I have the OR15 which is more than enough for my space. But these amps are just incredible. I think If I ever needed a 2x12 again, I would put this head on it.

[@user-wv5gv3dw5u]

The Vox Cambridge 50 nu-tube amp blew me away I was in the guitar shop playing all the amps that cost as much as a car and just wasn't really feeling any of them. On my way out I stopped by the pedal area and plugged in to try out some of the pedals and the tone/feel of whatever I amp I was playing sounded amazing. I had no idea what I was even plugged into but it blew all the expensive ones out of the water and it wasn't even close. I looked under the table and saw what looked like an amp I wouldn't ever take a second glance at. and the price tag was 250$.

[@garonmartin1756]

Can’t go wrong with orange!!

[@dimensionalencounter3689]

I’ve had orange amps for several years now and each one has the orange tone. My go to combo is my rocker32 and then I have a rockerverb half stack, a ad30 sitting on a verticals 2x12, pedal baby, terror amps etc. I love them all and it’s become an addiction. The one thing I like stage wise is people look directly at your amp it’s intriguing to those who haven’t seen one and I’ve had other bands at festivals and bike rallies walk up and wanna play the amps. I’m a blues, and hard rock guy. These amps just shine. Mix one of these with a fender amp in stereo set up and it will blow your mind.

[@BreeXD45C]

Don't forget the Orange solid state amps. I have a Crush 35 RT hooked to a Boss ME-80 and I love it to death. Way better than my Marshall or Crate amps.

[@20vtechnik]

So I am a ‘bone collector’. I sold some of my human skulls to buy the rockerverb mk3 and Orange cab. I was on the fence on selling irreplaceable pieces of my collection to get this gear. Long story short, I’m not disappointed. This orange set that I have is amazing and versatile. Buy it. You won’t regret your purchase.

[@kevincourcey813]

Yup. that's why I don't like the Orange sound...it's like they filtered out everything below about 300Hz and pushed the heck out of the high mids. It can sound ok if you play it for a while...as long as you don't play it next to another amp.

[@trenthogan4212]

I love the Orange Rockerverb, but this is an old Mark I. The New Mark III has an amazing dedicated clean channel. :)

[@jarrusjenkins]

I was looking at getting a Rockerverb, but since the Super Crush has come out I'm very much considering getting the cheaper solid state version.... I'd recommend giving it a look for sure

[@vocalion9519]

I had absolutely the same mental image of Orange as you had until I came across a video of B.B. King playing one. Damn, that was a very tasty sound! I guess that it all comes down to knowing how to get your best sound out of your gear.

[@timothyclay1943]

In terms of Orange amp hi gain tones, try the amp gain around 12 o clock, and boost with a klon-style OD. The harmonics leap off the fretboard

[@elihue_redneckreview]

Yes!!! While I don't have a big Orange amp (I will eventually), I got myself the Terror Stamp and absolutely love it! I use an​ EHX Soul Food in front with the drive around noon to 1o'clock so that I can roll off the volume pot on the guitar for clean tones, or peg it for amazing breakup. Then by engaging the Soul Food, just WOW. I'm pushing a Bassbreaker 2x12 cab.... Perfect for everything! Has an effects loop too. Such a dynamic sound! The amount of gain on tap is simply fantastic and the simplicity of the controls really inspires me to just play! Love Orange amps!!

[@lowgainproduction9119]

@@elihue_redneckreview I have had my Stamp for little over a year now running into a 30watt 1X12. Sits Right in the middle top of my pedal board with 11 other pedals. Great sound from clean to massive dirty grind. Tip for those that complain about the clean headroom (yes it is an issue). Put a clean boost at the end of your effects loop chain to get the added volume push into the power amp (i use an RC Booster type pedal). Set amp gain around 9-9:30 and you pretty much have a clean pedal platform with all the volume of the high gain setting. RC Boost also gives an extra level of EQ and gain.

[@j.wright5918]

The clean channel is the best part. I feel like the dirty channel is just to be able to mimic that at a lower volume.

[@conantroy1]

The "goat dude wiping his hands with a towel" is actually a faun, and that's not a towel rather a pan flute. :)

[@ferox965]

I'm a bassist. I've been using the Orange Bass Terror for years. It's been beaten to hell over the years during gigs and has never let me down. That was enough to win me over. It sounds fantastic and could probably knock down a mountain if at need it to. I have the OR 15 for recording guitars. I get awesome cleans, throw a Klon clone in front and you have a perfect blues amp. Also have the Micro Terror for jamming. Can't go wrong.

[@russg3780]

LMAO. I avoided Orange amps like the plague due to their looks. I finally tried one and have never looked back. Orange amps are so unique in their sound and have such a good character to the distortion. There is a reason Orange has a cult following.

[@artamussumatra6286]

I think the Goat Dude is actually holding a flute….😉😁 I’ve got an Orange Crush 12, love it, sounds great, and looks totally Psychedelic with my Surf Green Tele!

[@P_Ezi]

You don't think he is wiping his hands on a pleated towel? A flute you say? A goat person with a flute? Hmmm... Maybe.

[@clint4004]

Super Crush 100 has caught my eye recently..

[@zeusapollo8688]

I figured that was the review. Maybe he can compare for us

[@shanesplanetshane3795]

Bass clef, treble clef, spring verb and speaker for volume.. Not really much to expect a musician to figure out. LOVE my or100, but man is it a beast to carry. Thanks for the vid! Orange's premium line of amps are stellar. I had a couple of their solid state and made in china amps. Not too shabby, but the overbuilt Engl models are top shelf.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Hell yeah brother. That distortion tone riff was tight and just sick! Many Mastodon albums were recorded with an Orange amp. That should be all you need to know

[@TinkerToneworks]

they didn't use oranges for any of the classic albums we all know from Remission up to CTS. it's a relatively recent development that Brent started touring with their amp heads and not just using them if they were offered as backline. Although Brent has used their cabinets for a good while.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

@@TinkerToneworks I just remember seeing Orange in the studio video of Crack the Skye.

[@TinkerToneworks]

@@valuedhumanoid6574 i did forget about the studio doccumetary. you are right about that but the majority of that album was tracked with their Marshall JMPs and I believe a Diezel.

[@PeterMoore350]

Good review bro and good choice of guitars for it. You played exactly what I wanted to hear through both channels. I’ll have to check the 2nd hand market down here for one.

[@sebastian993]

Don't expect you to know this Darrell, but the goat dude is the Greek God Pan. According to wiki he's the God of rustic music and impromptus, amongst other things.

[@rabidbadger5260]

I love my Orange. My other amps get exchanged over the years, but the Orange ain't going anywhere. Classic distortion and you don't need a TS :)

[@andrewwiliams994]

What was the head unit plugged in to? Did you use one of the Orange cabs or ? I appreciate the videos. I'm not at the playing level that most of your viewers are but that does not mean I can't learn from these evaluations. It helps me a great deal especially when I am looking for a specific piece of new gear. I do not have the money to purchase two or three items just to figure out what I want. Thanks again!!!

[@TylerPresents]

Seriously, how the hell do you not mention this in a review? This is super important information when reviewing a head. The sound has to come out of something.

[@georgel2519]

I started Laney, and then transitioned to Marshall, thinking I would be a marshall guy forever. Now, the older I get, the more orange I become. I absolutely love my orange amps, and got a soft spot for my OR15, tiny little beast.

[@tommybegoske5372]

Orange rockerverb is my all time favorite amp. The gain is fantastic and it has my favorite clean tone.

[@andrews2772]

I have been an only Orange guy since 2006, I now have a Rockerverb 50 MKiii combo. Sounds incredible but with my flight case it is easily 125 pounds, brutal. Enjoy your Orange, you will never look back!

[@jasonsaenz2367]

I’m a big fan of Orange Amps. I just ordered the Orange Super Crush 100 in black. I have a small 20RT and a 35RT. I also own a Marshall Origin 20 as well as a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe. The 35 watt Orange is my favorite of the lot. I have high hopes for the Super.

[@blankblank4642]

That goat guy is pan with a flute

[@Warrior6463]

Hey boss! Great video! FYI: The goat dude is the Greek god of the wild and the "towel" he is holding is his flute (pan flute).

[@nekkon1989]

I had never thought I would like the Fender Bassbreaker 30r, being somebody who doesn't use a lot of gain, but now I'm fortunate enough to own this amp and I'm still surprised by its versatility to this day

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

Even their solid state has balz. They still build them as a Class A/B circuit. In short the difference is it is a tube circuit with the tubes changed out with JFET transistors. Other makers all use a modern Type C amp that is totally gutless.

[@izzytw08]

I have the Orange Rockaverb 3 and I have to say ... it is so amazing that even my brother likes it.

[@mikeperodeau9147]

I love your channel and observations buddy, but “Goat dude with a towel’? Pretty sure that’s Pan, with a pan flute…

[@mikeperodeau9147]

But of course maybe you were being fictitious- if so my bad.

[@hammer9856]

Indeed!

[@txleach]

H&K TM36 Special Edition is one that surprised me. Tone controls are unique in that they perform best with subtle movements away from 12 o'clock. Great pedal platform or dirty to distortion tone machine on its own. Speaker soak and DI built in along with many features including midi capable control.

[@usmcyounggun6879]

When I first saw the thumbnail I thought for sure it was gonna be the new Super Crush 100.

[@guygourley2411]

I'm not sure if she still does, but Miyako from Lovebites was using the Orange head with Peavey speakers. She has a great tone when playing. And it's "WE are Lovebites, and WE play Heavy Metal!" lol

[@Jason-cm6uh]

I got the Rocker 32. The clean, single vol chanel sounds sooooo sweet. The best natural guitar tone. Really brings to light each guitars sound. The distortion is everything else that is awesome.

[@peterbenko8097]

Rocckerverb amp rules. Great review.

[@tbeard5458]

I have an OR15 and the cleans are very surprising. I run the EQ half way, and touch the gain until it just starts going into more saturation, which is around 1o'clock . After that, I use an EHX Soul Food as a boost (distortion around 1/4 up, tone slightly after half way, and the volume at 3/4). Since it's a single channel amp, you just use the volume control on the guitar to go from a nice clean, up to a decent rock tone. Tap on the boost, and you have metal.

[@andrewmuelleranantababaji8073]

ADGB, I use Orange with Vox Ac in stereo with EBMM Pan/vol foot pedal get open back Celestine and closed orange cab

[@rebeccaabraham8652]

I'd be seriously worried by a professional musician who doesn't recognise bass and treble cleff symbols.... I was actually able to afford my first decent amp last year and bought an Orange Crush 20RT - gods, is it loud or what? It cuts through 50W amps like they're not there - and that's on the clean channel. Speaking of which - I use it for that lovely warm clean sound that's almost perfect for jazz and a bit of blues... and if I want to dirty it up, I use a multiFX to bring that in! PS - the best clean tone I've ever heard was a late 70s 30W orange combo - being fed from my cheap asian strat; the guy in the pro shop cried as he handed my strat back to me (I'd taken it in to see if they could set it up better than I had - and they couldn't) - after he'd sat there noodling with his eyes shut for about 20 minutes; I thik he enjoyd the experience more than I did!

[@Mako47]

Man, the clarity of gain in that SLIDE change at 3:43-:44 was OUTTA SIGHT! K...looking at Orange now.

[@Vagrant392]

fyi, this is not the mkiii as there is no attenuator. The mkiii allows you to push those tubes hard without blowing out your eardrums or overtaking your venue. I have the Rockerverb 100 mkiii and it's just fire! I too did not think I'd be an orange guy but omg I can't stop playing this amp!

[@nomusician4737]

For me, Orange has always been the first choice if there has been a tech or roadie to carry it for me. Otherwise it tends to stay at home. The clean channel that isn't all that clean is absolutely wonderful for John Lee Hooker style blues! I just add a bit of delay and reverb and that's it.

[@georgestavris6679]

the guy with the horns in the label is Greek God Pan and the towel is a flut like organ he used to play as he was the God of fun in a way..other than that watching your channel is always entertaining and having fun.

[@BramClaes]

The horned dude wiping his hands with a towel is actually a satyr (probably Marsyas) with a multiple-piped flute :) Greek Mythology...

[@Pantha51]

A quick question. With all the guitars you have, how often do you change the strings?

[@Burnt_Gerbil]

The controls are called “Pics only.” It was done for non-English speaking customers. They didn’t have to worry about translating bass middle and treble. It’s just pictures. 🤓

[@ltguitar]

I’ve only been playing a few years and I started with the Fender Mustang I V2, then to a Boss Katana 50, then the Spark. I got myself a baby Orange, as in the Micro Dark, for which I built my own single cab to orange specs and yes, it surprised the heck out of me. So now that all is said and done I have the Orange, the Spark and upgraded the Boss Katana to a MKII 100. Nowwww it looks like I’ll have to track down a Rockverb, your channel is challenging my bank account, thanks Darrell! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Puck89]

I did have a fender mustang too. Orange cr120 head owner, best amp ive ever had.

[@Rocktalk101]

I own 2 orange amps the crush pro 120 combo and the crush 60 pro combo and I love them both Orange makes great solid state and tube amps!

[@sid35gb]

I’m glad I’m not the only mad person who owns both those amps. I’ve got an OR15 and a micro dark as well

[@Rocktalk101]

@@sid35gb Awsome! I love my orange amps and I am planning on getting the micro dark as well. you can't go wrong with an orange amp!