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Randy Bass
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by Randy Bass » Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:09 pm
indianDYsummer wrote:I have an older single placard logo, and the newer one with a two part logo. The build quality is basically the same- maybe leaning towards the newer model being better.
I like the older one because it reminds me of a happier time in my life....
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We did have some good times
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Do both of yours weigh the same?
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by Borderline Productions » Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:42 pm
I'm pretty sure my PCC212 was made in the US. I had to wait for it. Given how much they weigh, I can understand why you want to have them made on the continent they will sold in.
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by Gray » Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:00 am
RickenBangler wrote:Gray wrote:Buying a Chinese-made Orange product is like buying a Chinese-made Muscle Car, what's the point.
With tens of thousands of Tiny Terrors sold (not to mention the rest of the 'tin tops'), I guess the guys who run the company may have a shrewd idea...
From a business standpoint it makes perfect sense and Orange struck while the iron was hot with the lunchbox craze.
However, there are other amps in that price bracket from other manufacturers with more features. Similarly for the price of the PPC112 there are plenty of cabinets from other manufacturers that do what the 112 does for less money, also made in China. Retail prices on the TH30 are crazy for an amp that's been made in China when you can get an American or UK-built amp for the same price elsewhere. The Orange brand comes with a premium pricetag, if you're going to pay that much, why settle for less than their best just for the sake of the name. IMO.
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by Thinline_slim » Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:25 am
Gray wrote:Buying a Chinese-made Orange product is like buying a Chinese-made Muscle Car, what's the point. Either save up for the real deal or find something else. I'm sure that will offend people but it is what it is.
I guess I'm a little slow. What is it?
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by Gray » Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:39 am
Thinline_slim wrote:I guess I'm a little slow. What is it?
My opinion.
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by indianDYsummer » Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:14 am
Randy Bass wrote:indianDYsummer wrote:I have an older single placard logo, and the newer one with a two part logo. The build quality is basically the same- maybe leaning towards the newer model being better.
I like the older one because it reminds me of a happier time in my life....
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We did have some good times
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Do both of yours weigh the same?
I think so, but one hangs a little lower than the other.
More seriously, they seem pretty close but I've never compared directly. Maybe I'll weigh them soon (too much stuff stacked on them right this instant), and they are loaded with different speakers at the moment but neither struck me as being lighter when handling them.
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by Randy Bass » Sat Jan 26, 2013 3:07 am
I sure hope they haven't started using Cambodian Balsa or something to make the PRC-built cabs. It seems unlikely.
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by Ronnie Robinson » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:48 am
I've just bought a new PPC 112 after Christmas to go with my other PPC 112 which is about 6 years old- although I did go into my local Orange dealer and saw what I was getting
Build quality is very good, colour matches exactly my 6 year old cab and my AD30. Both 112s weigh the same and are sturdy and well made. Absolutely no problems here....
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by Gray » Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:37 pm
Ronnie Robinson wrote:Build quality is very good, colour matches exactly my 6 year old cab and my AD30.
That's interesting because the color between their U.K gear and their PRC gear has always been a couple shades different. I wonder if they changed.
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by Ronnie Robinson » Sat Jan 26, 2013 1:33 pm
Gray wrote:Ronnie Robinson wrote:Build quality is very good, colour matches exactly my 6 year old cab and my AD30.
That's interesting because the color between their U.K gear and their PRC gear has always been a couple shades different. I wonder if they changed.
I only know what my eyes tell me !
Not sure if the older Cab is made in UK or China
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by Mezzamort » Fri May 12, 2017 3:13 am
I have a Tiny Terror and a Dual terror and 2 PPC-112 all I have done is put NOS vintage Raytheon & RCA Tubes ! There GREAT all Chinese But still Built like a Tank Great Tone we have to get over this Look G&L Tribute Guitars are Better or at Least as Good as MIM and USA Fenders the world has caught up with us ! If it feels and plays good and most importantly has THE TONE jump in !!!! and that's all I am going to say about that !!!!
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by fiveightandten » Fri May 12, 2017 3:24 am
Holy random thread bump.
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by OU818 » Fri May 12, 2017 6:05 am
I always feel a little uncomfortable reading stuff I wrote many years ago.
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by Jondog » Fri May 12, 2017 11:48 am
OU818 wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2017 6:05 am
I always feel a little uncomfortable reading stuff I wrote many years ago.
Especially when you disagree with what you said
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