I have been holding off hoping for orange to introduce an OR30 type amp with EL34's to go with my OR15 and am slowly losing hope this will happen.
I would love an OR50 but realistically don't need the wattage.
I have been eyeing the Marshall Jubilee Mini 2525H but do not have a chance to try one in person. Does anyone have any experience with this amp? and if so how does it compare to the Orange El34's ?
Does anyone have any other suggestions for a similar amp? I am playing mostly blues/classic rock.
Thanks for your time.
Low watt EL34 question
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Re: Low watt EL34 question
I would HIGHLY recommend a Fargen Miniplex - It's 12 watts of JTM to Hot-rodded 800 tones and is the best amp Ive ever owned. Build and tones are unmatched. The mini Jubilee is a toy in comparison.
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Re: Low watt EL34 question
Try and find an old Orange Rocker 30.
To be honest, the difference between 30 and 50w is minimal. They're both exceedingly loud!!!
I reckon you'd be bery happy with either the R30 or OR50.
To be honest, the difference between 30 and 50w is minimal. They're both exceedingly loud!!!
I reckon you'd be bery happy with either the R30 or OR50.
Ant
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
Re: Low watt EL34 question
Just get the or50 then. The volume difference (perceived) is minimal between a 30 and 50 amp. Come to think of it, you won’t be able to crank the or15 significantly more than the 50 anyways (it is loud). So just get the 50.
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Re: Low watt EL34 question
That's what I think.
I've got an AD15, R30 and RV50.
They're all loud. Sure, I can tell the R30 and RV50 are louder than the AD15, but between the 30 and 50 watter, I can't really tell a difference.
Ant
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
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Re: Low watt EL34 question
If you want a not too expensive Orange option definitely the Rocker 30 - the dirty channel sounds amazing.
Re: Low watt EL34 question
Thank you for all your responses I did price a fargen and the cost shipped to my door is the same as i can get a new OR50 for. So maybe I just go that route and keep it at lower volumes until i can afford an attenuator.
I will look some more at the rocker 30 as well.
Has anyone tried the jubilee? I can get one for about $800 less than an OR50?
Again thank you all.
Cheers
I will look some more at the rocker 30 as well.
Has anyone tried the jubilee? I can get one for about $800 less than an OR50?
Again thank you all.
Cheers
Re: Low watt EL34 question
The Jube is nice, have you looked at the Origin and new DSL, they both have EL34 tubes. I actually just ordered an Origin 20 head and a DSL 20 head to compare, both are EL34. Obviously Orange amps will be darker than Marshall, depends on what you like, upper or lower mids.oban14 wrote: ↑Thu May 24, 2018 3:31 pmThank you for all your responses I did price a fargen and the cost shipped to my door is the same as i can get a new OR50 for. So maybe I just go that route and keep it at lower volumes until i can afford an attenuator.
I will look some more at the rocker 30 as well.
Has anyone tried the jubilee? I can get one for about $800 less than an OR50?
Again thank you all.
Cheers
Re: Low watt EL34 question
I did look at the origin but from what i hear on you tube, I am not getting the vibe i hoped for. I also read that the heads suffer from a jack issue and am not interested in a 10" combo. So as it stands i am hesitant until I get to play one. I would consider a 20H if they sound okay in person. The price is certainly right.
Looked around for a rocker 30 but nothing in my area. This option intrigues me as I did not realize they were el34 but i may need to be patient.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Looked around for a rocker 30 but nothing in my area. This option intrigues me as I did not realize they were el34 but i may need to be patient.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
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