SMALL TUBE COMBO SHOOTOUT - Marshall Origin 20 VS Fender Blues Jr VS Vox AC15 VS Orange Rocker 15

Small valve combo guitar amp shootout comparing four 15-20 watt amps.
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0:00 : Brit Rock - Flat EQ
0:53 : Cleans
1:35 : Modern Mid Push
2:18 : MAX Gain
3:12 : With Pedals
3:54 : Orange Dirty Sounds
4:49 : Marshall Dirty Sounds
6:02 : Vox Dirty Sounds
7:00 : Fender Dirty Sounds
7:57 : Orange Clean Sounds
9:20 : Marshall Clean Sounds
10:45 : Vox Clean Sounds
12:26 : Fender Clean Sounds
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[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

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[@TrentonF505]

Orange had the best distortion and Fender had the best clean sound. Vox and Marshall were versatile and sounded great dirty and clean. Honestly can’t go wrong with any of these.

[@adams4244]

Don't underestimate how great a Vox sounds in a mix.

[@kevinbrennen6773]

Can we talk about the real star of this video which is the editing

[@garystackhouse5787]

One of THE BEST shootout style videos I have seen! They all sounded great for different reasons, and, for my ear and style, I would either choose the Vox (which I’ve owned) or the Marshall, but the real star here is your video! You’ve made it very easy to tell the differences in the amps… and you’ve won a new subscriber!!

[@deecenuts]

Please never stop making these! This is the most thorough and coherent comparison of amps I have ever seen, and as a bonus you were playing beautifully (without boomer blues riffing lol)

[@olimon63]

I just missed some boomer blues riffs...

[@StringsTech-zv8zh]

"boomer bends"

[@tonedover]

orange rocker 15 + eq pedal in loop = EVERYTHING. amazing amp

[@natethompson1257]

I liked all of them, but I think the Marshall and the Orange were the most lively of the bunch. Great warm clean tones and both had solid overdrive channels to boot!

[@NisseHesedingMusic]

In my opinion, Vox is always the winner.👌

[@trenthogan4212]

1. Orange 2. Marshall (almost a tie) 3. Vox. 4. Fender, mostly bcz the gain is so horrific and it also has just about the worst reverb I've heard in my life.

[@CocoKoi321]

The Marshall sucked

[@corkbour7708]

They all seem to be good at something

[@ostrovmusic]

Thank you, Toby! Great demo, I've discovered some new cool settings and fell in love with my Blues Junior even more 😊

[@tylerpayne9719]

The Marshall has my vote, That was probably the best amp comparison video I've seen! nice work, more playing less talking!

[@elgrilloplaneador1458]

Fell in love with the Marshall’s sound

[@elihue_redneckreview]

They all sound great! I personally have the Marshall Origin 50H and vertical 2x12 cab, and it is an amazing amp! VERY versatile and takes pedals wonderfully. I love your demos, they make me want to feed my GAS; unfortunately, space in my jam room is a limitation.

[@chucklakeridge7944]

Well done! No talk, just content. Just like an amp review should be!

[@MikeE-]

I ended up getting the blues jr with the celestion a type 12” speaker. Such a great blues amp. I love the fat boost and that you can get sound from perfect cleans to pretty dirty within the amps settings. Great buy and thanks for the video again.

[@AdADglgmutShevanel]

This is an amazing demo! I really loved the Orange for dirty and the Fender for clean.

[@definitiveenergy1]

I play Orange today but have had Marshall and Fender. All great amps for a studio to keep on hand for tailoring the sound you want for a particular production. Good job on this video!

[@oldmanwilly10]

This is one great review on these amps! Ty. You helped me narrow it down to two!

[@ZajoSTi]

Incredible comparison. Again. Thank you.

[@MichaelMoore-od4jz]

wow I have a orange rocker 15 head and could never get it to sound like you did thanks a lot for the great demo it was very helpful

[@MichaelJamesWood]

Very nicely done, Toby!

[@satamique]

Well it's the best test comparaison i ever see! Bravo!

[@mauroleira9945]

Very good indeed. Thanks for the time and it was very thoughtful. My two cents: Orange is a masterpiece. Clean and driven. Vox has a pristine, divine clean sound, and its eq works miracles. Marshall deliver that punch bass under driven mode: now we know why Iron Maiden has carved their riffs! So, my choice would be, considering all factors: 1. Orange 2. Marshall 3. Vox 4. Fender

[@innocentoctave]

Excellent, thorough comparison review - and thanks for not talking over it: the sounds speak for themselves. I was surprised to find that I preferred the Orange. It hasn't been a brand I've favoured in the past. The Vox would be my second choice, the Marshall my third: but the top three are all quite close, only separated by features that i personally would find useful. The Fender was a disappointment on everything but cleans: it sounded muffled, or compressed. Then I looked at the prices. Best value for money: the Marshall, which seems to do most things well. Worst: the Fender, but one has to allow for it being an imported American product.

[@PeeFunk2008]

Perfect. Exactly what a shootout should look like. I'm actually looking at all of these amps. Marshall and Orange are at the top of my list.

[@Hardjaxl]

Big thanks for the amazing work !

[@MrBossei]

Superb demo 🤩 Vox cleans are to die for. Orange impressed me.

[@kosmicwizard]

Same

[@andysiegelmusic]

This was an insanely helpful video! I have a Blues Jr and I've been considering adding a second amp to complement it, and pretty much was looking at all three of these! Thanks for doing this!

[@Disco.Wizard]

This is the best gear demo ever thank you

[@judasxchrist]

Great comparison, very helpful, thanks!

[@SergeiVlassov]

Amazing work! Thanks! I liked all amps for different things. Vox for great cleans with sparkles, but not for dirty tones. Marshall for higher gain. Orange seems to be great for everything (was pleasantly surprised by its cleans), and Fender for smoother jazzy cleans, but not for dirty.

[@nahumtapia9635]

Opino lo mismo💪🏽🔥

[@toddbrigham9972]

Great review, helped me make up my mind. I was between the Orange and the Marshall, ordered the Marshall last week.

[@Pasi-mtt]

Thanks, this was a very helpful demo!

[@matt926uk1]

I like them all for their individuality, for me there is no 'best'. Its why i can't stop buying different amps lol.

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Story of my life 😂

[@alejandroblanco2071]

Smartest & most objective opinion ...

[@nedim_guitar]

Great demo! I'd love to hear the amps in context of a full band, that comparison would be amazing!

[@michaelw6277]

After watching a bunch of your videos I'm learning that I'm very firmly in the Marshall camp.

[@oceantree5000]

Fabulous video- so useful to have them like this. I’m going to say the AC15 and Origin 20 are my favorites here, though the Orange really grew on me for the clean sounds. And I’ve been playing a Fender amp for 20 years 😂

[@Stratisfied22]

For the Blues Jr you need to max the master volume and adjust the gain volume to your desired volume to get a good sound. It makes a big difference.

[@donthomasmusic]

This is an excellent video and very informant!

[@ValleysOfSaturn]

Wow, what a comparison! Thanks!!!

[@zwoelf160]

great comparison. Thank you 💕

[@Tone-Oz]

What a great comparison shootout. Love how you show all the dials being tweaked - Gives a great understanding of how each amp works. I was surprised about the Orange amp. Seemed a good all-rounder but I can't like those dial icons! What's what!?! Cheers

[@unitoftemp]

Blues jr sounds like it has a blanket over it.

[@seabass3373]

I have played through a Pro Junior III, same story; the Fender amps I have tried all sound boxy and as if their was a blanket over them

[@jaycee30865]

As always.

[@seabass3373]

@@jaycee30865 I thought I was the only one. My dad bought for himself but never used it lol, 15W tube is way too loud. Tried to crank it past 2 and get overdrive, it's impossible lol

[@alexander_winston]

I have a BJIII sitting for years collecting dust… sounded like someone was sticking an ice pick in my ears. I eventually swapped the speaker to an Eminence Texas Heat and it made a huge difference. I’ve also found a compressor pedal really helps with these amps and makes them sound much less shrill.

[@mattgilbert7347]

The Tweed with the Jensen speaker doesn't

[@bryantcochran5065]

This opened my ears to the orange sounds, i have marshalls and voxes and have used them exclusively since 68. I think i might need to add an orange to my amp arsenal in the future. Thanks for your comprehensive comparison, best one ive heard to date.

[@HorizonMelt]

This video.... is perfect. This video was done better than I've done my whole life.

[@bradcarter6396]

Awesome comparison

[@AussieCornerStudio]

Toby another great example of what is out there at the moment for small low wattage valve amps. Each has it's own flavour especially that mid range, and how the gain structure changes as the volume or gain is dialed in. i Iiked the Marshall for it's balance between clean and crunch the Vox for it's chime but setting it up does require a little tinkering.The Orange just has this roar but also not bad at cleans it's in your face while the Fender seems to be middle of the road jack of all trades. I have owned all these amps at some stage and to hit that sweet spot you need them turned up. Just make sure your neighbours have gone out for the day and you'll soon notice bedroom levels are not helping these amps sound at there optimum.

[@markbryant4641]

That was excellent. Thanks.

[@BijoyKeisham]

the BEST gear channel ever

[@therollband1290]

Great demo! I love the Marshall power tube overdrive sound! The origin amps sound a little trebly but I bet with a little eq you can get a killer tone.

[@rebeccabailey527]

Marshalls have always been bright. That's the secret to the marshall tone.

[@steveindorset]

Love the Fender for the cleans and the Marshall for the gain. 😎👍🏻

[@arturohernandez3324]

Great video bro

[@nigelwallis9223]

A lot of thought and effort must have gone into making that video, thanks it’s brilliant

[@jakehardy5997]

im waiting on a Marshall Origin 20c right now from Sweetwater. This video definitely solidified my choice. I was torn between the Fender Blues Junior IV and the marshall but dang that marshall sounds so good comparatively. the attenuator built in helps a ton too. This video is way better than any of the other marshall/blues junior reviews out there. straight to the point and easy comparisons

[@domformula1]

I love mine

[@Tstdycgyr]

I am with you all the way with the Marshall and I dont generally like them. I have the Orange but no reverb, I intended to downdsize from my FBD and buy a Blues Junior in the belief I would get 90% of the sounds I want and help my back but I am getting the Marshall, the Vox is heavier ( weight) than my FBD

[@slimturnpike]

I've been gigging with an Origin 20c for about a year and like it a lot. I also own a Blues Jr IV but it's a heavier amp and doesn't have power scaling so I'll be selling it soon. The other guitarist in my band has the Rocker 15 combo which is very similar in features, having a 10 inch speaker, same weight (29 lbs) and power scaling. What essentially sets the 2 amps apart is the use of EL84s in the power section of the Orange and EL34s in the Marshall. I prefer the 'girthier' sound of EL34 tubes. Ironically it's the tube that made both Marshall and Orange famous famous. EL84s sound a bit tame, creamier at times. In fact three out of the four amps compared here are powered by EL84s, which is why the Marshall stands out to me, with its bigger-sounding EL34s. I'm not sure how Marshall got a pair of EL34s down to just 20w when they're rated at a potential 25w *each*. I assume it has to do with output transformer design. Also the Marshall is the least expensive of the four, I believe.

[@BrandonMobley614]

I'm so grateful for videos like this, and all the effort it must take to put together. I've almost pulled the trigger on all of these maps. To my ears, across the board, the Orange wins. I now know what my next amp will be.

[@donly8408]

Great video. Thank you.

[@scaljas]

This is a fantastic and really objective comparison under similar conditions for each one. I’ll say I had some different opinions with my eyes closed compared to watching the video. Good work.

[@Axman66]

+++ i say it again and again, this is the best !!! Amp-chanel on KZbin. Not one single second is waisted, thank you so much!!!+++

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Thanks, is appreciated 👍

[@michelecantori2748]

wonderful comparision for real

[@2000WTube]

Will buy that Orange 😍 What s great video!

[@davidlopez1208]

Finally a video i need

[@Lowtech14]

I liked the lower mid grind of the Blues Junior. And I was surprised at how much the Vox didn’t like having the mids pushed.

[@natemoore6760]

Not sure why that’s so surprising when it doesn’t have a mid control!

[@Lowtech14]

@@natemoore6760true that. I guess the only to push mids natively is to lower bass and treble and raise the volume knobs. Not that same thing I know

[@Furrygumball71]

Excellent comparison.

[@christophervincent8420]

They are all great. Each have a weakness and each have strengths. It depends on what you are going for in tone.

[@ObraBass]

Great video!

[@markusferguson2985]

Best shootout on the internet. Period.

[@sirpamplemousse9797]

I recently bought two amps for a home usage - Vox AC10 and Orange Rocker 15. I ended playing only a rocker - it is absolutelly fantastic. Ant that comes from someone who had been playing Rockerverb 50 mkII head with a 2x12 cab. Most important function on a rocker is the Bedroom mode, which is priceless for a flat usage. Also it has a perfect tube driven fx loop, so you just buy a great reverb and there you go.)

[@sproutley1]

Came here to hear the Vox v Marshall but the Orange certainly interested me the most. Will have to try one out!

[@gilbertotoledo1421]

I'm amazed at how much gain the orange has. It almost sounds like a fuzz.

[@bouboubomber]

Thank you for doing this demo, it’s great. I have the Orange Rocker, great amp, they all sounded good, though I did find the Vox. Bit lacking. Whatever your preferences are one of these is a great amp

[@BluegillGreg]

Moral of the story: They all sound good. I do think that for passive tone controls flat eq is all tones dialed all the way up. They only cut the assigned frequency range within the basic tone of the amp, they don't boost it. At full up, no tones are being boosted or cut. For active eq, I think of all tone controls at 0 as flat eq, since no tones are being boosted or cut.

[@jamiecranford6404]

If I were buying a lower watt combo I'd have trouble choosing between the Orange and the Marshall they both sounded fantastic. The Vox was pretty good, and this demo really didn't do anything for the Blues Junior.

[@vivien1252]

while actually the blues junior is a fantastic amp ! It's probably better to try it in real life instead of only relying on a video.

[@marcusmaynard1526]

Blues Juniors are mid imo. It was the most boring sounding amp that I have ever played.

[@Bobby_Digital37]

Can’t beat the power scaling on the orange and the overall versatility! Also, if you have some pedals and play with eq you can get some vox tones with it too!

[@Papih_id]

Hi, any suggestion on how to get vox tones with orange rocker 15? What pedal and settings?

[@Rawwr1ful]

The power scaling is what swung me to the orange, love the ability to be able to scale the volume down for home practice while maintaining the tone I want.

[@slimturnpike]

The Marshall also has power scaling in case you didn't notice

[@bbb633]

Choosing is personal taste but this is just a great helpful vid. Thx :)

[@Disabledguitarist1985]

This was a great amp comparison

[@swmorgan515]

Thanks! One of the best gear demos I've ever seen. For me the Origin 20 really shines in this. The cleans out-do the Blues Jr IMO and the dirty sounds are classic Marshall. The Orange is impressive too, and probably more usable live than the Origin because of the 2 channels.

[@andrebatucada729]

Very good video, my friend! Greetings from Brazil!

[@grahaparfumartvifa1334]

I like Orange ... Well it's sounded much brighter, deep bass cleans balanced. I can adjust much simpler... Excellent reviews

[@Torquemonster440]

Brilliant video!!!... I bought a tweed Blues Jr IV with a "Red White Blues" speaker from Eminence. It sounds like it has a blanket over it !!.. This very well produced video confirms this 100%. The BJ4 is VERY mid focused...and its almost impossible to EQ out the overpowering mid frequencies. Sending back the blues Jr for an Origin 20 head with a 2x12 cab. Again, Thanks so much for this info. 🙏 I wish I would have watched this before ordering the Blues Jr.

[@ojaygrappa]

wow... this video is super... thanx a lot

[@marstegreg]

Marshall, Orange, Vox, Fender. Honestly they were all close & I’d be happy with anyone of them.

[@incubism]

I have the Vox and I didn't like it out of the box and had fun Modding it and now I like it. The Fender sounded fuller all round to me.

[@FrankLafone]

Wow! Such a great demo! And I'm honestly stunned, because as a person devoted to Fender cleans and Vox chime.... that Marshall had the best sound hands down (still don't like Orange though). This is the sort of content the world needs because now I'm researching an Origin 20 as possibly my next purchase, which would have never happened before this demo.

[@stevep1941]

Just stumbled on your excellent video. Guess out of all these amps, I've seen more of the Vox AC15 backline on stages in festivals etc than the others, maybe a few Blues jrs, but as a sound guy, the Vox really holds up on stage in a band situation.

[@MagoEge]

Great work! We all have different uses and tastes. For my own music based on cleans and early breakup, Vox and Marshall win.

[@kenk4555]

The Rocker 15 really comes to life when you swap the VOTW for a G10 Greenback.

[@colinmcnab6145]

I have a G10 Greenback in my Origin 20c plus changed all the tubes for Harma Retro Premium which are based on original 60s/70s Mullards. The amp sounds like it really should do giving classic Marshall tones from the 60s/70s.

[@tigermosquitorecords]

Great video. this makes live easier.

[@boldstrike]

Marshall here, but it depends on what kind of mysic you play, and eventually on the guitar type and how its set. Orange, I would play some Alien Ant Farm "these days" with it, it would be killer. I would definitely play some ACDC and eventually White Zombie- Thunder Kiss '65 with the Marshall or Vox, Vox would be curious to see how it would cope, Fender, well I would go blues SRV, Freddy King clearly, bridge pickup, tubescreamer with slight touch of fuzz face and cranked to the 🦴 to go over that boxy blanket covered sound. Basically I would buy all of them 🤯, problem solved 🙏. By the way, great work with this video Sir.

[@Sagerydian]

The natural channel on the Orange and the overdriven Marshall sounds take the win in my opinion

[@florisvanlingen]

I own the Marshall Origin 20 and use it with a Two Notes Captor 8 and 4x12 Celestion Greenback IR's, this way I can get "cranked" tones without anoying everyone. I also own a Fender Blues Jr but mostly use it for John Mayer and SRV type stuff with my Honey Bee Amps Double Trouble. Although they can sound somewhat similar the gain and EQ are quitte different.

[@gazb2069]

I swap amps continually but, ive had theorange for a year now with absolutely no complaints, its great for low vol but still great tone, if you want pristine fender style cleans just put a compressor in front of it , id buy another definitely.

[@GarryWan666]

I used to own a Marshall Origin 50H, but later switched to my current Marshall Studio Vintage 20H(which is the best amp I ever have played so far). Recently I purchased the Origin 5C, and it is sitting right beside me at this particular moment, haha. The Marshall Origin is honestly not in the same level as the other amps in this video, rather in terms of tone or in terms of price. However, it is a great amp for the price!

[@colinmcnab6145]

Changed out the tubes and speaker in the Origin 20c and I guarantee it will blow the other 3 amps away all round. I know I've done it and it's now a killer amp if you are looking for 60s tones think Clapton with the Bluesbreakers or Cream, Paul Kossoff Free, Peter Green or Mick Taylor with the Bluesbreakers. Obviously this is with the appropriate type of guitar Les Paul Standard or SG Standard or any low wind humbucker equipped guitar.

[@mrdino5101]

​@@colinmcnab6145What tubes and speaker did you change to?

[@fancykarlmarx]

Love that glassy vox tone

[@igabo95]

Marshall and Orange are great... BUT I just wonder why they lack reverb... It would have been great to hear them in a mix (to see who shines more). Anyway fantastic comparison, thank you.

[@WhiskeySam1]

This is superbly done. The Marshall is probably the most versatile, followed by the orange which sounds a little fuller and bassier. Vox has spectacular clean but starts to flub as you crank it. The fender didn’t impress me at all.

[@Thearcherfl]

I love all of them in this demo. Although I’ve never played a tube version of an orange. The stores near me just don’t stock them. I would love to explore more sounds on a vox but unfortunately haven’t had a chance. Thanks for the videos. Keep up the work of the rock gods ❤

[@jimbanks2189]

huge fan of AC15, but for the sounds I like, the Marshall wins hands down in this really well done comparison

[@TheLadsBandLive]

Was surprised by how much I preferred the Marshall here.

[@Sputnick60]

I have this Marshall Origin 20. It is good. I am surprised how good the others also are. Each is different and I’m sure can be set to make a great sound. I still own an AC30, Fender Concert (from 1963) a Marshall JMP 2204 master vol with a 4x12 quad(from the late 70’s), but they are too loud for small bars these days. The output control is very useful for dialling in the sound at low volumes……. until the drummer starts up🤣

[@karsenic6436]

They only thing this has done is made me realize that no amp is a “pure guitar sound” and they all have characteristics and now I’m struggling even more to find an amp I like 😂😂

[@jaggermedinaOficial]

Muy buen vídeo, sería genial una comparación entre Fender 15R, Vox Padfinder 15, Orange 15w y Marshall MR15