BassAdder60 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) New amp today - LBT from Orange First impressions are simple to use looks nice too and lightweight No input gain just plug in and go although it has a -6db pad switch for active or very hot basses. The EQ section is simplicity itself with the only slightly confusing part being the mid frequency adjustment. You have one control to zone in on a particular mids freq. and the other mid control to either boost or cut it. Treble is voiced well and no silly high frequency that you will never need. All controls are stepped and this is nice to stay in place when moving head etc, I like that feature. Next the main output volume and this head is very loud … massively louder than the PF500 and getting close to my Ashdown RM800, I’m pleased with that. Compressor ( foot switchable ) is more like a boost compressor and the more you turn it up the more aggressive the sound gets, not drive but just more aggression and compression. This mimics a valve amp very well. Tone … this is a rock amp through and through ideal for all rock and punk but can do other less aggressive tones too as it can play very cleanly. This amp is easy to get a good sound from, it’s a lot easier than say the Ampeg PF500 My chosen bass to test it was my Fender Player Series PBass and it’s a perfect match. I played it with a pick for my kind of rock ( nothing too heavy ) and it brings out the tone of the bass nicely. Played finger style with a little adjustment to the mids and it was warm and punchy. The fan is very quiet ( whisper quiet ) No mute button ( I don’t need one ) and Di is post EQ and volume .. I don’t see that being an issue. And as mentioned this 500w head is very loud and I played it into my Ashdown ABM210H EVO IV Pro Neo cab I can recommend this head totally and think in time will become a best seller for Orange. Better than Ampeg PF500 / PF800 yes I think it’s much better in my opinion. Better than Ashdown RM800 nope as good as only simpler which in itself is a bonus. Edited July 14, 2021 by BassAdder27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I'm happy with mine as well, had it a couple of weeks now and played its first gig last Saturday, no problems and very easy to get a good sound out of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Yep I agree Dave it’s an easy head to get nice tones from .. well thought out EQ and lovely sounding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 How does it compare in the “heft” stakes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Lozz196 said: How does it compare in the “heft” stakes? Will find out next band rehearsal but there is a weight behind the sound with authority. It’s a really nice rock tone which I guess Orange do so well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Lozz196 said: How does it compare in the “heft” stakes? Reasonable heft when played with 6 piece Dead covers last Saturday, I'll use it with a blues/rock 3 piece on Saturday which will reveal any shortage of heft! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) After many hours of playing this bass amp it is truly one of the best finds for my needs. It has such a great tone and although as I’ve said it leans slightly to the rock genre it isn’t like the Terror Bass so it’s a pretty clean tone and very very loud. Eq that works very well and not difficult getting a great sound. Ive overlooked Orange amps for Bass although I’ve seen many bands use Orange but never considered trying them over say Ashdown and Ampeg etc If you are looking for a simple but very effective and loud 500w head I can recommend this amp. There are not many reviews for this head as it’s only been out a couple of years but this is a keeper for sure Edited July 16, 2021 by BassAdder27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I have enjoyed the demos of them. I seemed to have stopped looking at new basses to buy and instead I'm gassing for more amps! Gawd knows why, I only have 1 cab! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Spent a session playing the LBT sans pick and using fingers … Adding a smidgen extra mids and treble and backing off on the bass by one notch and this worked well Lovely warm sound and clean and full sounding. There is something special about this little 500w head, can’t quite put my finger on it but maybe it’s that Orange amp tone but clean and pleasant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 The old bassist of one of my fave bands, Booze & Glory used to use an Orange amp combined with a Sansamp, sounded great combining the warmth & depth of the Orange sound with the sharpness of the Sansamp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi_bassist Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Hello guys! I have a question. I am considering this amp or the Terror Bass. I'm not sure about this one since it doesn't have input gain and I have basses with a lot of output and some with very low output. How do you guys see the amp with different basses? (I don't switch basses during a show, but I'm concerned that my jazz bass doesn't have enough output or that my other bass could clip the amp). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I think you will be ok,if you have a “hot output bass” just flick the pad switch on. Works well this amp and although mine is a backup amp to my ABM600 I think the LBT is a really nice amp The compressor on it seems to add a bit of grit to the tone if you run it past noon etc Simple but useable EQ Very loud too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToLo Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 On 12/11/2021 at 13:25, javi_bassist said: Hello guys! I have a question. I am considering this amp or the Terror Bass. I'm not sure about this one since it doesn't have input gain and I have basses with a lot of output and some with very low output. How do you guys see the amp with different basses? (I don't switch basses during a show, but I'm concerned that my jazz bass doesn't have enough output or that my other bass could clip the amp). I am also considering the terror bass and the little bass thing. Did you pick one over the other in the end? Keen to know pros and cons of using each… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I've been using a LBT as my main amp for several years, with a Barefaced Super Compact. Sounds good, easily loud enough for pub gigs, anything bigger and I would have been D.I.'d and/or mic'd up through the PA. May well be for sale in the new year as osteoarthritis and other problems have prevented me playing more than 2 gigs this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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