nbaptista Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I went to a musicshop to buy a bass amplifier and the seller advice me the Fender Rumble 15 or 25. He told me that the Fender had more attack that the Orange and the sound was more pure!I bought the Fender based on his advice but another day I went in the shop again and asked to hear the Orange. I really liked the sound, but for me the bass lines had a bit coloration, the sound is not so pure!But I like it, it´s a good bass amplifier.What can you tell me about the Orange bass amplifiers compared to Fender?Yes, I know, now I´ve got the Fender and I can´t send it back, but in the future who knows if I would buy a Orange Crush 25 watts just for fun?It is a more modern sound, the Fender is more classic, if you know what I mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbaptista Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 BTW, I send the EBS 30 watts back to the shop, I could do this, but the shop where I bought the Fender doesn´t accept it back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I have an Orange Crush 25. Its a nice home amp and has an in-built tuner, which is very useful for quick noodles on the bass. The sound is very warm and coloured. Its almost impossible to get a really clean sound, eg, a Fender Jazz slap type sound. However, I don't need that sound, as I play blues/rock/Americana, so its a good home practice amp for me. I couldn't say how it compares with a small Fender combo as I havent tried them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbaptista Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 I have been reading on the Net that Orange amplifiers are best for hard rock and heavy metal. Is it right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Orange amplifiers range from small digital combos, like the Crush 25, to powerful all-valve amps like the AD200B. They tend to sound quite 'traditional' (ie, warm, old school) but I would not say they are best for heavy rock or metal. As I said above, I play blues rock and Americana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I have the Crush 25 for practice, the Terror head for small gigs and the AD200B for big shows. I love Orange and don't play heavy metal. Mine has done everything from power pop to alternative . Old school tones. I like Fender and Ampeg too but Orange are very consistent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) You’ll see the (big) orange stuff in use a lot of the time with heavier bands. It does seem to be more a company for rock/metal but not exclusively. Tiny practice amps is a different matter though Edited June 5, 2022 by Bankai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbaptista Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 Well, I have a Roland Cube 20 XL bass amplifier, is similar to Orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Thumbs up from me on the Terror Bass head. Really simple eq (which I like) and very loud. I use the clean switch combined with pedal board for alternative sounds. Brilliantly portable too. Live sound engineers seems to really like the DI sound too (but needs padding). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 I have an Orange Crush 50, it's my first and only bass amp, but I have played on a 60W Roland cube, which perhaps a bit more transparent. But J really like my ora ge amp for home practice.. It's pretty loud for 50W perhaps even loud enough for a small venue gig, not sure it would keep up with full drum kit though. It sounds very decent for its price £250 new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 On 05/06/2022 at 21:49, nbaptista said: I have been reading on the Net that Orange amplifiers are best for hard rock and heavy metal. Is it right? No. They are no better or worse than any other amp. Have a look at film of your favourite rock/metal bands performing. The bass players will be using many different brands. Wasn't it you who was asking about EBS recently? I note you are talking about returning the combo you bought. I and others tried to warn you at the time not to buy gear without trying it first. However, there is something far more important for you to consider. No 30 watt amp will be adequate for rock and heavy metal, once you add a drummer to the mix. Please don't waste your money buying small, low powered practice combos and hoping they will serve your purpose. They won't. They are not designed to do what you want them to do and they are nowhere near powerful enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbaptista Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 On 12/06/2022 at 23:16, Dan Dare said: However, there is something far more important for you to consider. No 30 watt amp will be adequate for rock and heavy metal, once you add a drummer to the mix. Please don't waste your money buying small, low powered practice combos and hoping they will serve your purpose. They won't. And an Orange 50 watts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddycall Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 None of these sound loud enough to me and they’re all way over 30W- https://youtu.be/8elFSMDEy80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 5 hours ago, nbaptista said: And an Orange 50 watts? Not in the slightest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 6 hours ago, nbaptista said: And an Orange 50 watts? 53 minutes ago, Bankai said: Not in the slightest. Depends. 50 watts of solid state (digital) power is a practice amp. A 50 watt all-valve amp or combo is a serious gigging rig ... the old Selmer Treble'n'Bass heads spring to mind. @nbaptista you really need to tell us why you are buying an amp. Is this going to be used to gig with? If so, what sort of gigs (jazz, rock, heavy metal) and what size of gigs (wine bar, club, arena)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Waddycall said: None of these sound loud enough to me and they’re all way over 30W- https://youtu.be/8elFSMDEvy80 I was surprised to be honest.. especially the markbass! Edited June 14, 2022 by Bobo_08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbaptista Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 I am a guitarrist, not a bass player, I pretend the amplifier to practice. However I heard yesterday a 50 watts bass amp and is great, even for practice.Ok, to play with others I Will need more power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddycall Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Bobo_08 said: I was surprised to be honest.. especially the markbass! What surprised you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 5 hours ago, Waddycall said: What surprised you? That the Mark bass was 300W and still seems to struggle a bit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 8 hours ago, Happy Jack said: Depends. 50 watts of solid state (digital) power is a practice amp. A 50 watt all-valve amp or combo is a serious gigging rig ... the old Selmer Treble'n'Bass heads spring to mind. @nbaptista you really need to tell us why you are buying an amp. Is this going to be used to gig with? If so, what sort of gigs (jazz, rock, heavy metal) and what size of gigs (wine bar, club, arena)? I mean in this case he’ll be talking about the little Orange Crush 50 so it’ll be a hard no. I appreciate an old Orange 50w valve head would be another matter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 On 14/06/2022 at 12:56, nbaptista said: And an Orange 50 watts? Not happening dude. Your money is better spent on a used rig with some real oomph to play metal in the traditional way with guitar amps and drums. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 18 hours ago, Bankai said: I appreciate an old Orange 50w valve head would be another matter. Only with a really big cabinet. And then only with cooperative bandmates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 On 14/06/2022 at 09:51, nbaptista said: I am a guitarrist, not a bass player, I pretend the amplifier to practice. However I heard yesterday a 50 watts bass amp and is great, even for practice.Ok, to play with others I Will need more power It would have helped had you stated at the outset that you play guitar, not bass. This is a bass forum and we advise people on bass matters (many of us play guitar, too, but that isn't the point). You are asking in the wrong place. Seek guidance on guitar forums or go to a decent shop and take their advice. There's little point in asking repeated questions on here, especially as you don't give us any useful information about your needs (see Happy Jack's post above). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dan Dare said: It would have helped had you stated at the outset that you play guitar, not bass. This is a bass forum and we advise people on bass matters (many of us play guitar, too, but that isn't the point). You are asking in the wrong place. Seek guidance on guitar forums or go to a decent shop and take their advice. There's little point in asking repeated questions on here, especially as you don't give us any useful information about your needs (see Happy Jack's post above). Sounds to me that he is a guitarist experimenting or starting out with bass seeking our opinions on what amps are good in what context, also I have the impression he is not a native English speaker, so it's not always easy to articulate so well in a second or third language. Edited June 15, 2022 by Bobo_08 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbaptista Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 Yes, I am starting out with bass! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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