Can someone explain the differences....
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- Orange Hero
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Can someone explain the differences....
.....Between the OR-15 and the JimRoot Terror other than the obvious cosmetic differences? Thanks!
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
The circuit itself is voiced differently. The #4 terror is the same circuit (preamp) as the Rockerverb. The OR15 I'm not really sure, but probably similar to the OR50 and 100.
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
Thanks for the response! When you say voicing, do you mean eq or different gain structure, like does the OR-15 not have as many gain stages? Or is the gain fuzzier...?
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
The EQ is most likely different. They both have 4 gain stages, but they might be set up differently. Voltages, potentiometer values etc.. I personally haven't played both so I don't know the exact differences in sound, but they share the same circuit board.
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
I have a Root Terror and like it, but can't help but think that I might like the more vintage tone of the OR-15.....I know I like the aesthetics of the OR-15 better with the amp shell and all....
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
I have not tried the #4, so I only know that it's supposed to be a "Tiny Rockerverb". The OR15 does not sound as 'vintage' as it looks based on my limited experience with it. You should play a Tiny Terror and see if it does what you want or if it's too 'vintage'. The OR15 seems to be somewhere between the TT and the #4 in terms of voicing. It has sh*tloads of gain on tap though, so it runs out of 'vintage' territory pretty early on the dial.
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
Okay, thanks for that...not sure if the aesthetics are enough to make me switch to the OR-15.
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
Randy Bass wrote:I have not tried the #4, so I only know that it's supposed to be a "Tiny Rockerverb". The OR15 does not sound as 'vintage' as it looks based on my limited experience with it. You should play a Tiny Terror and see if it does what you want or if it's too 'vintage'. The OR15 seems to be somewhere between the TT and the #4 in terms of voicing. It has sh*tloads of gain on tap though, so it runs out of 'vintage' territory pretty early on the dial.
Pretty accurate. I didn't find the OR15 particularly vintagy, I found it to sound very much like my RV50 dirty channel..... Ymmv
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
they're both made on the same pcb - which would suggest to me that the differences lie in component values?
if the #4 has the same preamp as the RV, that would suggest the OR-15 is simply a tweaked RV, right?
if the #4 has the same preamp as the RV, that would suggest the OR-15 is simply a tweaked RV, right?
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
Les Paul Lover wrote:Randy Bass wrote:I have not tried the #4, so I only know that it's supposed to be a "Tiny Rockerverb". The OR15 does not sound as 'vintage' as it looks based on my limited experience with it. You should play a Tiny Terror and see if it does what you want or if it's too 'vintage'. The OR15 seems to be somewhere between the TT and the #4 in terms of voicing. It has sh*tloads of gain on tap though, so it runs out of 'vintage' territory pretty early on the dial.
Pretty accurate. I didn't find the OR15 particularly vintagy, I found it to sound very much like my RV50 dirty channel..... Ymmv
Personally I like the OR15 sound better than the rockerverb. I had an or15 and really liked it but it just didn't have that low end that I wanted so I sold it and got a Rockerveb 50. Now I'm selling the rockerverb it is similar to the or15 but personally I don't like it as well
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
I have the #4 and recently sold my Dark Terror to fund my purchase of the OR15. The OR15 sounds nothing like the #4, they have their own voicing. I would say that the OR15 sounds closer to the DKT, but with a tad bit less gain and an added EQ.
The OR15 is a great amp, and I'm glad I decided to get it. The OR15 is voiced more vintage, but a high gain vintage. Trust me, the OR15 is a fire breathing dragon that will do old school metal, but lacks the bottom end for modern metal. I leave all that for my #4.
The OR15 is a great amp, and I'm glad I decided to get it. The OR15 is voiced more vintage, but a high gain vintage. Trust me, the OR15 is a fire breathing dragon that will do old school metal, but lacks the bottom end for modern metal. I leave all that for my #4.
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
So what I gather is that the Root has a better bass response than the OR-15?
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
Yes , the #4 has a better bass response. But the OR with is vintage voicing, would probably cut thru the mix a little better.
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
Thanks for the responses guys, I love this forum! I used to hang out at Harmony Central all the time but it has changed and not for the better! I come here now, great for info and good dudes! I think I'm going to try to work a deal at Guitar Center for an OR-15!
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Re: Can someone explain the differences....
You will love the OR15 , i haven't stopped playing mine since i got.
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