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Rating And Reviews: Orange BT1000H Bass Head

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"Big Sound in a small, reliable package!" submitted September 14, 2011

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Musical Background: Rocker for many years
Music Style: Alternative/Classic Rock
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Sound: I bought this amp two weeks ago so I'm still getting used to it, but from what I've learned so far, it should be the last amp I buy for a long time. The sound of this amp is perfect for someone who wants a classic rock tube sound of the 70s, but doesn't want to worry about as many tubes as those amps and can't afford the $2000 Orange head. The sound I'm getting is perfect for what I play, alternative rock with a hint of Zep, Cream, Rush, and Sabbath. I combine it with Tech21's Leeds pedal, but I don't know if I need that pedal as much as I did when I was playing through a solid state GK amp. I also own a Mesa Boogie 400+, but it has just become too cumbersome and heavy, and when 12 tubes get worn out on it can get expensive! As for loudness, obviously at 1000 watts this thing is really loud! I play a Fender Precision Deluxe with active pickups through a 8x10 Ampeg cabinet and have only needed to turn the volume and gain up to the "9 o'clock" area for practice, and for the stage, not much more than that. We are recording an album now, and the engineer is looking forward to adding the Orange's sound in with his old Ampeg Portaflex. Finally, what I really love is the sustain and slight feedback I get when I hold the Fender up to the cab. I was getting that with the Leeds pedal and GK, but not so much with just the GK. The GK had a great bassy 80s solid state sound, but I (and my band) favor the sound I'm getting out of the Terror. Feature: The gain knob and tube pre-amp really makes this amp. It's a simple feature, but it makes the amp. The mic-output on the side is perfect for clubs. The only thing I wish it had was regular (non-speakon) outputs in addition to the speakon. Not a big deal though. Ease of Use: Plug in and tweak to get your perfect sound. There's nothing to it. The only issue is getting the gain and volume mixed appropriately without getting so loud you overpower the rest of your band. Quality: This is the other kicker with this amp. It's lightweight and I don't have to struggle to get it from point A to point B. It's in a rugged little lunchbox too. I don't feel like I'll have any problems. It comes in a soft case though. I think I will buy a hard case for it because I can be clumsy. Value: At $1 a watt, it's hard to not say this is the best value for an amp. It's got tubes, but it's also solid state so you can really rely on it. Manufacturer Support: I haven't had to deal with Orange, but I do want to add that I did overnight with Zzounds and it did indeed arrive the next day, just in time for a gig! So props to Zzounds for their overnight delivery. Also, the 4 payment plan is what prompted me to buy it here instead of somewhere else. The Wow Factor: So far everyone is asking about it. All my bass playing friends want to take it for a spin. Overall: I hope to never have to replace this amp!
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"Awesome sound in a small package." submitted December 15, 2011

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Sound: This amp is thick and warm, every note is completely full. I play In a cover band and I wouldn't be scared to play any genre with this amp. I own a Ampeg Svt 4-pro and the sound is totally different. I play through a basson 2x10 and its awesome with this amp. Feature: Simple and sweet its got what you need 3 band EQ, gain, and volume. It does have speakon out-puts for the speakers, has lo-z for DI and1/4's for effects loop. Me personally I'm not big on effects on bass unless it helps it fill every note better. Ease of Use: Pulled it out of the box hooked it up put all the knobs at quarter turn and its all I need.
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"Old School Bass Player" submitted January 11, 2013

By Kevin C in Hamburg, PA
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Musical Background: Bass player for 35 years
Music Style: Rock, Blues
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Overall: I've been playing bass for 35 years. I've owned SVT's, a circa 1970 West tube amp, a solid state Sunn colesium, Sansamp RBI, David Eden World tour, and my first amp...a marlboro (from Montgomery Ward catalog). I have never heard any of my rigs come close to the growl this lil amp has! The volume is unreal also. I had my doubts when i saw the size of this thing but i knew Orange amps were sweet. Do yourself a favor and try one. you'll be amazed at the sound. features got 4 1/2 stars because of the simplicity of the controls. Manufacturer support I have not experienced yet and hopefully never have to.
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"Killer tone, crushing volume, light as a feather." submitted May 4, 2012

By Retep S in Aptos, CA
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Musical Background: Bass, been playing for many moons.
Music Style: Rock and cover band fare.
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Overall: This thing slays, seriously it kills! Light weight, easy to work with and killer tone. I play this thru a Hartke 8x10 and have headroom and volume for days. I just cant adequately put into words how great this head is. It is a rock bass head though, not good for slapping in my opinion. Tube pre amp, simple but sensitive controls and sooooo easy to carry around. It really is not much bigger than a lunchbox. Everyone ,in the different bands I play in, comment on it. Have owned it for about 6 months now and zero issues so far. Expensive but totally worth it.
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"1000 watts of warm tubey goodness..." submitted August 1, 2012

By John P in Palatka, FL
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Musical Background: 15 years. Proffessional.
Music Style: Rock
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Overall: Great amp in a small package. Simple design and controls. The gain, bass, mid, treble and volume controls are all you need to dial it in. Very warm and bassy tone easy to dial in some sweet tube distortion with the gain control. Suitable for a variety of styles. Very solid build quality, well built, should last a long time. More than enough power, I haven't needed to turn the volume up past 9 o'clock in a band setting. BTW, I'm required to rate the manufacturers support which I have not used/ needed.
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