Orange TH30 - The FUNNEST Amp I’ve Played
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- Demo of the Orange TH30, a 30 watt tube guitar head. Sounds great paired with the new Orange PPC212V vertical cab.
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0:00 - Modern Orange Drive
0:28 - Clean Channel with FX
1:06 - Vintage Gain
1:36 - High Gain
1:56 - Shape Control
2:25 - Power Attenuation
2:55 - Dirty Sounds
3:36 - Clean Sounds
4:14 - More Videos
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Gibson LPJ / PRS SE Zach Myers / Harley Benton TE-30 / Harley Benton ST-62 / Harley Benton TE-90QM /
Orange TH30
Orange PPC 212-V Cabinet
Shure SM57 (close) + SE R1 Ribbon Microphone (Room)
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It’s literally the perfect amp. Two channels, super versatile, effects loop, loud enough to play almost any gig and power reduction for the bedroom. Take my money.
I just got one yesterday. It might be the best amp I’ve ever played. It does it all, and really well. I knew the dirt was going to sound good, but the clean channel is right up there with Fender cleans, I was shocked
@@CARLOSVSCARLOShow does it do mid gain crunch rock stuff? Is it more for metal?
@@dryanbuchanan I don’t have it anymore lol, because I got a killer deal on an OR50, which is a different sound altogether, but the TH30 is definitely heavier than what I have now. I’m not a metal guy, but I’d imagine it does a great job. I sold it to a metal player who was way into it. It’s heavy, like way heavy when you turn the gain up to around past 11 o’clock, like so much more than I’d ever use (as more of a classic rock gain and less guy). But it’s also really versatile, as you turn it up through all the gain stages, it does everything in between really well. I loved that amp, it was only a question of what I specifically wanted in an amp that I chose the OR50 in place of it, but the TH30 was capable of crazy chugging. I owned a dual rectifier too, and it could do that level (not the same sound, but the same, if not more gain) gainy stuff that the Mesa did. I think it’s honestly a great amp, no matter the style, and I think any metal player would love it, if I had to guess. It’s badass
It wasn't until halfway through the video that I realized it wasn't the FUNNIEST amp, but the FUNNEST ...lol
Pmsl mee too ,, I was waiting for him to say I put the clean channel on volume 1 and the dirty on 8 and the clean was still louder
HAHAHAHA SAMEEE
HAHAHAHA SAMEEEEEE HERE
Could be Mexican or Canadian colloquialism ?… In English it’s “most fun” and in America we say “most funnest”.
bro i didn’t realise until you told me
This was probably the best amp demo video I've ever seen. I don't mean the amp itself, but the demonstration of the amplifier. Bravo.
Thanks mate 👍
The best clean sound orange ever came out with IMHO. The way it breaks up at higher volume is just superb.
I just bought one of these yesterday. Your tones on here are some of the best I’ve ever heard on yt great demo
Finally a usefull demo video on this amp - thank you!
This gave me everything I needed in under 5 mins with zero talking. Subscribed! Also I need this amp now. I have a Tiny Terror but I think I need an upgrade with an effects loop.
AHHHH YEAH, this amp was made for you. Nice as always!
This was a great demo. Thank you!
The overall presentation and demo is flawless. Conveys everything in a small period of time..keep up 🤘
Thanks, really does help 👍
You're welcome
I really like how you put effort in making the videos short but with all the necessary information and good editing, keep it up!
Thanks Matheus for your support since the early days!👍
Matheus Carpes what this guy said!
Now that was an amp demo, sold me for sure!
Clean channel actually sounds excellent, very impressed!
You always make amps sound good 👍👍
Awesome demo as usual mate! Really liked the clean with the reverb in the loop - beautiful :)
Thanks, I love the TH30s cleans too. Probably my favourite Strat amp 👍
Really well put together demo.
Great demo! So good!
Best Orange reviews on TH-cam!
Now this is how you do an amp review! Well done.
An amp review that's actually a review of an amp's tones?
Outrageous!
I'll show you, I'll like and subscribe... that'll teach you.
Seriously, great f*cking job man.
One of the most satistying video I ve ever seen
Great Amp demo! Simple, straightforward, to sum up all you need in a amp demonstration! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
See? Now I want to buy one. That's how you demo amps!
Damn good demo - Thanks.
Sounds great!
Awesome review
Grest video! Totally gonna buy one now
Wonderful sounds.
You need more Follower for this quality Content 🤘🏽
Thank you, i'm getting there 👍
ive been playing thru a grandmeister 50 by h&k, i did a trade for a used great condition th30 yesterday. its playing thu a marshal 2 x 12 w celestials cabinet ,now im wondering if it would be an even sound if i paired it with a v30 cab?my brother was a musician ,was a year older then me he passed in 96 and left me with a 72 les paul deluxe, a fender strat and a pair of martins a d28 and a d35,kinda started playing in my bros honor.i learn alot from these videos and all of you guys are all really kool and know your stuff,me not so much,sorry for ramblin
+1 for ADTR 👌
I'm sold on this amp!
Ortizsensei its rather nice 👍
I have a th30. I love it. I don't know what it is but it has this luscious thick tone on the neck pickup on my Les Paul Custom, no other amp has got near it!
How long have you had it? I am really considering one. Just a little worried about the pcb mounted tubes.
I'm really like the shape knobs👍
This thing sounds really nice. Orange is that "something different" amp.
Yes!
Great video man. The th30 is fantastic
Thanks, yeh it's a monster 👍
Another magic review.
You do great reviews.
Thanks, it does help 👍
Best amp demo ever.
I have one in the mail. All the other videos of guys trying to make this a metal amp with so much playing in dropped tuning and palm muting that I can’t hear the AMP. You’ve made me feel happy about my purchase.
i've had one for a few years. Loved the clean, but it was so loud compared to the dirty channel. For my the shape knob was only useable between 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock. Eventually sold it. Stil miss the clean channel though.
It's actually the best amp I ever had, the thing is the ox box wasn't out or showed much in the market at that time, it's fucking loud and great that way
Love the ADTR reference :)
lmao dude im literally sitting here with a shopping cart of a PRS singlecut and TH30 tryina see if thats a good call and this vid pops up.
Did you get it?
God I’m in love with this amp. I need one
I've got one with a 1x12 and an open back 2x12 and it sounds fantastic.
Using it with a Helix and splitting it or one line it still sounds great, just love it to bits.
Get out and buy one, even if you turn the power right down it'll still keep the room warm! Can't praise it highly enough.
@@ohidontknow1061 do you think it’ll handle modern down tuned or 7 string metal?
@@lewiskeller97 I can't see why not but, as it's not my area I couldn't be certain. It handles everything else! Just borrow or buy one, they do sound great.
No talking, just playing 👌🏻👌🏻
The funniest thing about this Amp is seeing it in Black,I use to hate the orange color but have come to love the original look-Nice Demo...
Right, it actually bothers me to see one in black.
Have this amp love it
You just changed my mind on Orange's dirty channel! I should try them out in my local store.
yep...buying it
I have this amp and I love it, its perfect for jamming at home... sounds so full and I have it on a Laney 2x12... Never selling this Amp
These are amazing if you can find one used buy it! After playing it awhile, you’ll wonder why it wasn’t more well known.
Really nice ! I'm thinking of getting this 2x12.
Do you think you will make more videos with it ?
Cheers
Yes, I'm hoping to do a TH30 vs DT then maybe a big mini amp comparison using the cab. Very impressed with it, the speakers are great and it's very light 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos I finally got one, but i found it sounds pretty dark, lacks of high end. But i'm use to play with a 4x12 1960b with g12-65.
looking at getting this exact combo but I've yet to have someone sell me on the 212v and the neodymium creambacks over the v30 212
Another great demo, thx- you seem to like the the th30 and the BH terror a lot. Which do you prefer?
Thanks, I'd say the TH30 edges it. Amazing how versatile the dirty channel is with 3 knobs 👍
Just getting interested in Orange. Trying the Terror 15 but find the ‘natural’ channel way too dark to really use, a clean boost helps a lot. So naturally I’m concerned here with only a ‘shape’ knob for tuning the dirty channel. Why couldn’t they spring for just one more knob!?!?
I use a clean boost with treble and bass controls in the loop on my Brent Hinds Terror to brighten the natural channel up. Works like a charm. I rarely ever use the clean though, now that I tuned my Swollen Pickle to work amazingly with the dirty channel. I don't play any real cleans, and typically only used the clean channel on my previous Blackstar for my channel to use muff style fuzz on. the Orange is the first amp I have found that will sound great running a fuzz on the dirty channel.
Damn the clean sounds good. Where the riff comes from @ 0:35 ?
Nice sum41 riff
Great Demo ! - Is it also good for Home use - quiet practice ( on 7 watt setting?) ? Thnx !
Yeh it's great at low volume 👍but really starts to roar as you turn in up in the 30W mode.
For those who are interested in this information...yes ...keep the volume at 1.. And still with gain you can enjoy beautiful tones
I own a TH30c combo amp. Amazing. Buy it. It is loud though. I usually keep it at 7w smh
Tones very suitable for black metal rockn roll like Kvelertak :) (they use Rockerverbs though)
Man... i think that's the most beautiful sounding amp that I ever heard... I WILL HAVE ONE SOMEDAY.
Here in Brazil he's expensive af... It's like 6000 for just the head... The amp takes another 1200
That's rough, I wish you the best. Hopefully you got it or will get it.
@@user-fb8yb8so8n someday I'll get it lol. Thx for the answer and wish you the same!!!
I own one of these heads with the normal 2x12 and this sounds the most like the amp actually sounds out of any demo.
Thanks mate, I've started blending room mics in to try and get that across 👍
Great demo. Thank you. Would you say this amp is loud enough for unmic’d gigs (Pub size)? Also do you know if the construction is real wood or particle board?
Definitely loud enough 👍 Not sure about the wood, most likely plywood.
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Thanks for the quick reply 👍🏼
Hi. Big thanks for this demo! This is partly a reason why I own this amp right now. But i notice a difference. How your cleans so... Clean? On my setup it started to break up on 2-3 (8-9 o'clock). But you play clean on 5( 12 oclock) fantastic. Did I miss something? Thanks
Hey, cool thanks. Everything was done with Guitar straight in. Only thing I can think of with the level is that the Harley Benton Strat I was using had quite low output pickups. If I used a guitar with hot humbuckers it would probably break up that early. If it's single coils you are using then I have no idea about the difference 😂
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Thanks! My Tele with single coils, but they probably too hot. And if some, sorry for my English. Not native, may be there are some mistakes. Good luck!
@@jaseyn English is perfect, would have had no idea you weren't native 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Thanks. I read a lot but have not enought speaking experience. Your answer gave me some thoughts. I tried to experiment with TH30 and my Tele. Guitar has too hot pick-ups,r eally.I crank a clean channel to 8 or 9 and set my volume knob to 30-50%. And it's the best clean sound I ever heard from my guitar.
Right when the Marshall Dsl100HRs came out I had to decide between it or a used Th30. I went with the Marshall and couldn't be happier. I'm certain I would have been happy with the orange also but the Marshall is so versatile and the HR Dsl's are the best yet. They really have all the vintage marshall tones and modern marshall tones. I could use the Marshall till I die and not want for anything tone wise. But it would be nice to have a TH30 just because why not lol. Great demo btw!
Hi can this amp get a good clarity on high gain metal tone like peavey 5150ii/6505+ when strumming full chord?
Let's say I want to play/sounds like mark Holcomb clarity with orange head vibe. Is it possible? Since I hear much buzzy things in th30
It won't sound like a Peavey/Mesa Boogie, Orange have their own character which absolutely does high gain but it's very different to a Peavey or a Mesa. It's really a taste thing 👍
I’m playing with this one now.what’s the ideal speaker cab? I have a chance to get the Orange 4x12 Celestion v30s
That would sound great. I used an Orange PPC212V which had Celestion Neobacks in the video, but V30s match Orange’s perfect 👍
This would be great with a p90 sg to get some gnarly Iommi tones
What did you mic this with and where on the speaker if you don't mind me asking?
SM57 where the dustcap meets the cone, about 2" away from the grill cloth 👍
Hey dude! Two questions. Can you tell me what position on the cab you placed your SM57 in this video? Also, how close was the back of the cab to the wall(how much “breathing room” did the open back of the cab have, essentially)? Love your recorded tones here.
Hey! That Orange PPC212V cab with neo cream backs really suits these amps. Mic would have been where the dust cap meets the cone. I’ve found that works best on most speakers. The edge of the mic will just be lined up with where the dust cap ends, then the rest of the mic is on the cone. Distance wise - if you lay your hand flat on the table it’s 3 fingers widths away from the amp (around 5cms). This is just to reduce the proximity effect. If you want more chunk than this move the mic closer to the cab 👍 in terms of being away from the wall it’s close to the fake wall thing I have but that’s super thin, behind that there’s a gap of about 2 foot before the outer wall. I find the room only makes a difference when you really crank it, you can get more low end when it’s nearer a corner of the room but it’s only really heard if you use room mics 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Thanks for the quick reply man. Do you happen to remember if you used any post EQ on these tones? Also, did you always have the setting in the back set to 4 valves? Thanks!
I think it would have been ran in 4 tube mode unless otherwise said. No post EQ on the SM57 apart from high pass at 70Hz. I may have used a stereo room pair of ribbons to supplement the 57 although it would of been very low, literally just to add that sense of room sound 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Awesome thanks for the help man. Last question. In your opinion does the distance the back of the cab is from the wall affect the mic’d up sound from the 57? Thanks.
I don’t think it does 👍
Hi, Please, could you tell which one is the best cabinet that I can connect to this amp in order to enjoy the best performance? Thank you.
I really like the Orange PPC 212V. It’s a vertical 2x12 which I used for this demo and matches Orange amps great 👍
I’m so on the fence with the 212 Vertical. Some videos make it sound great while others, not so much. Any advice? I’m wanting a 212 but can’t decide since I haven’t been able to hear the vertical in person.
I think it suits some amps more than others. The Dark Terror, Rocker and TH30 sound great with it. I'd argue even better than a V30 loaded cab. However my Tiny Terror sounds best through a V30 cab. I think the vertical has a little less low end which really suits the fatter sounding Orange amps. If I was gigging I'd go for the the vertical anyways as it's WAY lighter 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Thank you so much for the reply. Love your channel! Which do you think would be the go-to Orange cab for the OR15? Love that amp, but currently running it through a budget friendly Harley Benton.
Cheers. The Orange vertical cab would pair great with the OR15. The Harley Benton with V30s is great and is my daily driver, but the one without V30s is a bit lacking 👍
What song is the Riff you are playing at 2:26 from? (power attenuation section). Awesome Amp!
Chord progression sounds like Greenday - Welcome to Paradise
Also Sum 41 - Thanks for nothing on previous section
How do you feel about the TH30 vs the Rockerverb? Any series but specifically mkiii if you’ve tried it
I own a Mk1 and currently have a Mk3 to make some videos. Clean channels across the board are pretty similar. Gain wise I probably prefer TH30, it sounds great under a mic and fits really nicely in a mix 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos great to know. I’ve been fiending for a rockerverb hard lately and am selling gear toward a 50 mkiii. Very excited to watch your videos on it!
Is there any difference except the colour between the black and orange covered th30’s?
No difference, same exact amp 👍
if you're gonna get an Orange......
get it in orange
How the HELL are you able to turn the clean volume up that high. I can't take mine past 3 without squinting....HOW?
Do You have 30w mode on to avoid power amp distortion? And lower power pickups? Do You think that preamp clips or power amp? If Your pickups are to hot, there is one more option - attenuate pickup signal on a booster - gain
mostly depends on how hot are pickups.
recommend over the OR15 for home and small gig??? same 212v...
TH30 goes much louder clean and has 2 channels. TH30 is more modern sounding whilst OR15 is vintage voiced. Both great options just different 👍
How would you say this compares tonally to the Rocker 15 Terror?
The Rocker sounds thicker, I prefer the TH30 especially with Les Pauls/SGs. If you use a Tele/Strat the Rocker will suit it better. Both are good choices 👍
Any plans on doing the Crush Pro 120 combo?
Certainly would love to do it, the little Crush 20RT blew me away. One day in the distant future hopefully 👍
Toby's Guitar Gear Demos I have the cr60c and it’s literally the greatest solid state amp I’ve ever played. I use it over my Mesa.
Is that 7watt modr good for playing at home without disturbing the neighbours?
Hey, it's not a massive drop in level. The good thing with all the Orange stuff is they have a very good taper on the volume controls. They bedroom very well. But you aren't going to get power amp distortion without bothering the neighbours. I used to have a 1 watt amp and that on full was still too loud if you have close neighbours 👍
hi, the amp sounds so good. have you ever played the mesa mini rectifier? I can buy a th 30 for 600 euros or a mini recto for 600 euros too, I don't know what to choose. what do you suggest for a green day pop punk style? and some blink 182? thanks
Never played a mini rectifier, 600 for one is a really good deal. TH30 dirty channel is similar to the dark terrors and Rob Chapman used a DT + mini recto together for a bit. Check it out here:
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I'm torn between getting a OR15 or a Rocker 15, or maybe a TH30. I'm after some good crunch tones for more break up, classic rock/heavy style. Suggestions?
Heavy-wise I like the TH30 + Dark Terror, For Classic rock OR15 + Rocker are great . Also Dual Terror is great for classic sounds, maybe the best of all of them 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Thanks a lot man. I've ordered a Rocker 15, will see how it goes.
FULL Power = Pentode
HALF Power = Triode
This all seems kind of cool, but isn't the only disadvantage that you can't switch between clean and dirty via foot pedal?
You can, it has a footswitch jack on the back 👍
Think of this amp for a greenbacks 4x12 in 16 ohm cab and any vintage P90 axe. My cup of tea right now. Also swap the tubes for a better brand. Thanks for reading.
Does it have headroom to stay tight at loud drummer volume
Nathan Brown its plenty loud for that. I chose a Marshall 20 watt jubilee since the Orange dirty tones aren’t for me. But this amp has more than enough headroom to play clean in a small club in full power mode! Actually, the cleans were very nice!
Yeh definitely loud enough in the dirty. Cleans will get a little gritty with a very loud drummer 👍
Yes
Check out Tobacco Road (on you tube)from War the guitarist and bass player both play through Orange stax and absolutely Crush it....
Visually striking as well...
I want this amp so bad because Oasis used it on their earlier tracks
So... How about th30 vs th100?
Orange or Marshall, can't make up my mind.
I tend to play with alot of gain pedals and low tunings.
How does the strat sound dirty?
Very good through the TH30 + DT especially with the ppc212v speaker cabinet, tames the highs nicely 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Great. Thank you.
Hi, what reverb do you use on the clean sound ?
Most likely a Line 6 Pod XT in the fx loop with everything off apart from the verb 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Thx, it sound amazing
My fav amp I ever owned but man was it built like shit. Used to gig with it regularly and itd always break down so after the last time I just didnt fix it and its been collecting dust since. Got a crush head instead and although it doesnt come close in tone it never gave me a problem.
Si le das más de la mitad de volumen al canal limpio te satura y es imposible que te suene "clean" y fuerte 😕
I'buy this amp 6 month ago.... just buy it
whats that riff at 2:55 from?? Would really appreciate it!
All I Want - A Day to Remember 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Thanks man, love your channel!
1:58 how you remind me-nickelback?
Thanks for Nothing - Sum 41 👍 Although is very similar
I thought it was Boulevard Of Broken Dreams lol
1.57 sum 41?
Yeh 👍
This or the DT30?
Dual terror for more classic sounds. TH30 for more modern 👍
Don’t buy this unless you don’t have neighbours. It is extremely loud
or just get an attenuator
even with the volume low its too loud for an apartment?
@@Walkerbjj I have an OR15 even in it’s 7 Watt setting I can’t play with the volume knob past 7 o’clock. That’s basically the first notch. I’d imagine this amp is just as loud if not louder. 3rd party attenuators are a solution but they’re so expensive
I’m gonna be honest, this amp does not sound like this in person. Especially the dirty channel. From the one I owned the dirty channel was incredibly flubby and wasn’t good for what I wanted to play. Try one out for yourself before you buy one instead of using a video for reference. Videos make them sound way better than they sound in person trust me.
Just had the same experience. Couldn't get this head to sound anything like TH-cam and that was using different cabs and speakers.
@@alastairwilson8245 that’s a bummer. I was really looking into purchasing this myself. It’s hard to tell which amp sounds good in person as it does on TH-cam and it sucks cause sometimes it’s hard to play stuff before buying. What amp are you playing now ?
EVH 5150 LBX S :-)
Idk what kind of tones yall were dialing in, I played one in a store today and sounded even better than YT
@@PHELCAN I think when people are struggling to get a decent sound out of an amp like this, it's rarely the amp's fault, tbh ;)