The Orange OR50H was originally released in 2008 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Orange amplifiers. Its ethos was to bring back the sounds of vintage Orange - the classic British Crunch we all know and love. The amp was a limited edition model at the time, but due to overwhelming demand, Orange have reissued the OR50H in 2012 so that anyone can own a small piece of Orange's history.
The OR50H pays homage to some of the original Orange amplifiers of the 70s that defined all the others since, both in look and in sound. Dubbed as the "pics only" head (due to the lack of text on the front panel), the 50w head's single channel design features a three-stage gain section and a HF drive control which simultaneously increases prescence and gain for a unique effect which increases the intensity of the sound as the knob is wound round!
Here's what Orange say about the OR50H Amplifier
Orange Amplification celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2008 with the issue of an extremely limited edition amp: the OR50H. Due to overwhelming public demand, Orange Amplification have decided to re-introduce it. In 1972 Orange launched an amp that defined their sound.
It was dubbed the ‘Pics Only’ due to the absence of any text, instead using pictures only on the front panel of the amp. The OR50H owes more than a nod to this vintage legend; from the method of its construction, to the blues and rock tone, and even the cosmetics.
Featuring a traditional single channel with a three stage gain section, the real weapon in the OR50′s arsenal is the HF Drive control. This is two controls in one! As you turn the control clockwise you will hear the power amp presence increase while adding an extra dimension of power amp gain. Along with a foot-switchable master volume, this is truly one of the most versatile single channel amps ever created.
Specifications
- Single channel
- Footswitchable master volume/attenuator
- Three-band EQ
- HF Drive control with boost
- 3-stage gain section
- Classic 2 x EL34 valve configuration
- 2 x 12AX7
- 50-watts RMS
- Chassis-mounted handwired power valve sockets
