Orange Crush 35b

[Steamboat Willy]

Hi guys

Posted a question about this amp earlier on another thread so sorry for spamming but I've seen one on eBay and want some quick responses before it goes.

I've just bought a Vintage Stingray copy today - my first bass after not playing for thirty years! There is a good almost new Orange Crush 35B going on eBay for £100 and I'm looking for opinions on whether this would be a good bedroom level practise amp or whether there better alternatives out there for similar money?

I don't need lots of effects or distortion - just an nice clean tone at neighbour friendly volumes.

 

[Steamboat Willy]

Just realised this probably should have been posted in the amp section but forgive me - I'm new here!

 

[Toptube]

I hate my 35b. Its waaaay too warm, never sounds clean, and has no capacity for lows, its very mid bass. It would probably be ok with a small band in a practice setting, but just playing by itself I think it sounds terrible.

I haven't tried any other small combos though, so I can't make a recommendation. Orange makes a lot of nice stuff, but the 35b needs to be taken back to the drawing board.

 

[curbowman]

Wasn't the orange Crush a beverage?

 

[Steamboat Willy]

I've just been scratching around on the internet looking at what's out there and I've seen some other affordable options. Anybody have any thoughts on the following as clean low-volume practise amps:

Laney RB2
Fender Rumble 15
Hiwatt B15-18
Kustom KBA16

Would any of these be better than the Orange RB35?

 

[snyderz]

I agree this will be moved to amps soon. I can't really give advice on which brand to buy, as there are just too many out there. My only advice would be to not under-watt. Even in a bedroom situation, just for tonal quality, I would look at something closer to 100 watts. A 40 watt guitar amp is plenty for a guitar. I have never been satisfied with low watt bass amps. I can almost guarantee you will be looking for more power in a short time, and will have wasted your time and money on a low watter. JMHO

 

[Matt R.]

I have one and yeah, it's perfect for an at home practice amp. Would never use it at a gig or at a band practice, just not enough power or tone. I just use it for learning new material and practicing

 

[yellofury]

I have one and love it for practicing
as far as playing with others I think you may have to move up to more wattage
but I play my Crush with the headphones and the speaker and its plenty loud for personal use. The Eq section is quite usable. I have everything flat and I use the EQ on my multi effects..