orange of Marshall...

I'mn looking at a new amp...mostly for good crunch tones...right now it's looking like a

-Marshall JMP 50 watt

-Marshall DSL 50 watt

-Orange Rockerverb 50 watt

Ideas???
 
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I don't know anything about JMP's, but as we all know the DSL's have quite the reputation for amazing tone.
 
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mrid said:
I'd go with a late 70's JMP, myself.


that's where Im leaning right now...but the new Orange looks good to me...I love 6V6's...but most of the time a 6V6 amp is around 20 watts...this one is closer to 40, and uses 6V6's... But in truth I belive that a 50 Non MV 4 hole Marshall is inthe top 10 amps of all time!
 
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Orange makes some kicka** stuff IMO. Their amps and cabs are built like a tank.
 
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if you want reliability, watch your back with a DSL. i've had to take mine back under warranty, but that was only a DSL401.. also the OD sounds can get a bit buzzy on the 50's IMO

man, get the JMP - thats one big loud box of crunch :laugh2:
 
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I'd go either Orange or old Marshall, both are great, not so sure about the new marshalls though...
 
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REach out to Wattage on this Forum. I believe he has or just sold a Orange AMp. He can tell you a lot about them!
 
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My friend had a JMP at one point. I spent many an afternoon in his basement just listening in awe at the amazing crunch that came out of that thing.
 
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the guy who invented said:
but the new Orange looks good to me...I love 6V6's...but most of the time a 6V6 amp is around 20 watts...this one is closer to 40, and uses 6V6's...

I am now in a state of catatonic shock .... :32: As another 6V6 fan I'm pretty disapointed with the lack of "high-er" gain 6V6 amps (basically limited to the Laney AOR 30's). Tube Driven F/X Loop ... mmmm

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I wonder .... maybe I should start playing the lottery
 
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TheProphet said:
I am now in a state of catatonic shock .... :32: As another 6V6 fan I'm pretty disapointed with the lack of "high-er" gain 6V6 amps (basically limited to the Laney AOR 30's). Tube Driven F/X Loop ... mmmm

rockerverb_pic.gif


I wonder .... maybe I should start playing the lottery


Thats what I said...Ilove the tone of 6V6's but most of the time they only come in pairs(18-22 watts) and most of the time they are in a Fender type amp which is not made with highgain crunch in mind!!! I think I might LOVE this amp!
 
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TheProphet said:
I am now in a state of catatonic shock .... :32: As another 6V6 fan I'm pretty disapointed with the lack of "high-er" gain 6V6 amps (basically limited to the Laney AOR 30's). Tube Driven F/X Loop ... mmmm

rockerverb_pic.gif


I wonder .... maybe I should start playing the lottery

Hey Chuck, how's the AOR working?


Back 2 the track: I'd personally go with the DSL because I like modern Marshall tones. And as it was said, never be afraid of a tranny upgrade ;)
 
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I managed to try one out but never got a good feel for it at working volumes (stores) but clean wise I was stupidly expecting something a little more American ... I think I might hold off for a while. Didn't really have a sturdy feel to it, but there's an online S/H shop that has 2 for around $300 US ... but you cen the benefit of a cascading preamp and no tube rectifier. I want to wait 'til I move before I get another amp as the neighbors have been getting upset about the music (thin walls) so I'll stick with the Line 6 for now

I'll see what the prices are for the Orange and if it's reasonable I'll see if I can give it a try and hopefully like it. I'm really interested in the clean channel
 
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I see. The AOR has a pretty decent clean sound in its own way but it has nothing to do with them magnificent Fenders: primarily it was built for scortching & rumble. The Orange has pretty nice cleans (at least the AD heads I've heard in-touch) but it's very British as well. And, for a 30 watter, loud as hell. If neighbours complain, just crank the amp and blow them heads off :D
 
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