Any thoughts onn the Orange Crush PiX CR50BXT 50W 1x12 ?

[tonebrulee]

Looking for a decent small combo up to $300. Thinking mostly about the Ampeg BA112, but wondering if anybody has experience with this Orange? Thanks.

[RickenBoogie]

So long as your goal is to have a good practice amp, either of the 2 are good choices.

[tonebrulee]

Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

So long as your goal is to have a good practice amp, either of the 2 are good choices.

Thanks Ricken. Have you played both? Any thoughts on tone?

[RickenBoogie]

I own the BA112, and have played through the Orange. They sound different, but that's up to you which sounds better. And, like I said, either is good, but only for solo home practice- no full on rock jams with guitars and drums.

[tonebrulee]

Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

but that's up to you which sounds better.

Of course, but can you say what you prefer about either of them?

[RickenBoogie]

Well, both are 50 watts through a single 12. The Ampeg manages to sound "like an Ampeg", and the Orange, "like an Orange". Beyond that, it's just personal preference. Really. But you've got to test them yourself for a definitive answer.

[thatbasskid597]

I was looking into getting the Orange, but stumbled across the GK MB112. Only $50 more than the Orange with 200 watts, and a DI. It sounds quite nice

[tonebrulee]

Originally Posted by thatbasskid597

I was looking into getting the Orange, but stumbled across the GK MB112. Only $50 more than the Orange with 200 watts, and a DI. It sounds quite nice

Hey, thanks for the suggestion - I'll have to give that some consideration. Nice weight on that amp too. Cheers!

[juaollla]

Hello, I'm also considering an Orange Crush 50 or an Ampeg BA112.
First one is cheaper but looks like it has a kind of an empty sound, maybe it is the typical Orange sound, but I think I will go for the Ampeg....

How would any of you guys describe both sounds?

Tks and regards from Valencia (Spain).