The OR50H – PERHAPS OUR MOST IMPORTANT AMPLIFIER
In 1972 Orange launched an amp which came to define the Orange sound; years later it was dubbed the ‘Pics Only’ due the use of pictures and the absence of any text. Although not a reissue, the OR50H owes more than a nod to this vintage legend in its cosmetics, tone and even the construction techniques adopted.
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 whilst adding an extra dimension of power amp gain. Along with a foot defeatable master volume, this is truly one of the most versatile single channel amps ever created.
As for the tone… well we feel we have created something very special indeed here, a Tone Monster! Once heard, you will be hooked for life…
FEATURES AND SPECS:
Features | Single channel, all valve, pics only front panel, foot switchable attenuator, HF drive | |||
Controls | Attenuator, HF drive, bass, middle, treble, gain | |||
Output Power (Heads and Combos) | 50 Watts | |||
Power Handling (Cabinets) | NA | |||
Valves (Heads and Combos) | Power amp: 2 x EL34Pre amp: 3 x Ecc83/12ax7 | |||
Speaker Output Options (Heads) | 1 x 16 Ohm cabinet connected to the 16 Ohm output1 x 8 Ohm cabinet connected to one of the 8 Ohm outputs2 x 16 Ohm cabinets each connected to one of the 8 Ohm outputs | |||
Speakers (Combos and Cabinets) | NA | |||
Impedance (Cabinets) | NA | |||
Extension Cabinet Options (Combos) | NA | |||
Unboxed Dimensions | H (cm) 27H (in) 10.63 | W (cm) 55W (in) 21.65 | D (cm) 24D (in) 9.45 | |
Unboxed Weight | KG 18.55Lb 40.9 | |||
DOWNLOADS:
OR50H Valve Positions
REVIEWS AND AWARDS:.
“No-nonsense, single-channel simplicity for rock and blues.” | 4 Stars | Music Radar


