Opinions on Orange Amps and Cabs

buckalori · #1 07-13-2011, 03:32 AM

Hey guys,

I am talking to a rep about possibly working with Orange. I currently work with a boutique company called Zilla Cabs, and to be frank they are phenominal.

I am looking at getting someone who can supply me with gear to borrow when touring across the pond etc so I will likely have to change.

Obviously in an ideal world I would be looking at Amped or the like but my band aren't at that point where we could command anything like that.

So how do you guys rate Orange Amps and cabs?

Thanks for your time guys!

buckalori · #2 07-13-2011, 12:44 PM

Anyone?

kuys · #3 07-13-2011, 12:48 PM

I've never used Orange cabs but I've played around with a few orange amps. My thoughts; harsh and expensive.

I can see the really aggressive harsh sound going great with picked punk but that's about it. That's simply my subjective opinion. You mileage will vary.

Chef FourString · #4 07-13-2011, 12:55 PM

Great amps and cabs. Very aggressive. Great sound for rock and roll.

portlandguy · #5 07-13-2011, 12:56 PM

I saw the Geddy Lee uses them - cant be bad

Duckwater · #6 07-13-2011, 01:00 PM

I saw Dead Meadow a few weeks ago and their bassist was playing a Rickenbacker through an Orange amp with 2 4x10 cabs. It sounded amazing, absolutely massive but very clear in the mix.

Tim1 · #7 07-13-2011, 01:11 PM

I play an Orange AD200B Mk3 into a Berg NV215 - a perfect match. It also sounds good with my Berg 610 but into the 215 it is in a different league. I also have an SVT VR which as you would expect is more middy in tone while the AD200 has more bottom and I think is fuller. I have had no issues with the AD200, it has performed perfectly. While it has a reputation for dirt, don't be fooled - this head has plenty of clean grunt available and if you like distortion (I don't) it does that brilliantly too through judicious use of the gain control.

**cheezewiz** · #8 07-13-2011, 01:16 PM

I have an ADB200 and two OBC 410s. Highly recommended. I normally only use one of the cabs. I'd call them punchy and very rock oriented.

hdracer · #9 07-13-2011, 01:38 PM

The Orange cabs are WAY over priced for what you get. I own one and would never pay that kind of money for a cheaply made cab with a cheap speaker. YMMV

**SVE** · #10 07-13-2011, 01:50 PM

I love my Orange AD200B, it has such a warm thick sound; it can also get a awesome aggressive sound. It's really versatile, but don't take my word for it, go try one and see for yourself!

As for cabinets, I haven't tried them, but I'm sure other users can chime in with their experiences/opinions.

Muckaluck · #11 07-13-2011, 01:57 PM

When you look at 'commanding' certain gear, the Orange stuff is just as expensive over here as the Ampeg stuff. Actually, Ampeg is probably cheaper! I'm assuming you're refering to price though.

I notice that you're trying to borrow equipment from someone. Are there any other options other than Orange?

I've heard good enough things about Orange equipment. They have a reputation for real crunchy breakup if that's your thing. Probably not anything like the sound of your Ashdown though.

buckalori · #12 07-13-2011, 03:10 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys. I will definitely look into the ad200b from what it looks like it will suite what I play really well. I would like to stick with the zilla cabs but I may be contractually obliged to use theirs...will have to ask on that!