Orange Amps (Orange Amplification) is a British guitar amplification brand known for producing high-end guitar amps.
Founded in 1968 by Clifford Cooper in London, UK.
They introduced their first guitar amplifier named 'The Oracle' in the same year.
In the 1970s, the company introduced the now-iconic OR120 amplifier and their first effects pedals, including the Cry Baby wah and Phaser.
In the 1980s, the company experienced financial difficulties and changed ownership multiple times.
In 1997, the company was acquired by its current owner, Cliff Cooper who was the original founder.
Today, Orange Amps is one of the most recognized brands in the music industry, famous for its unique sound and vibrant orange cabinets.
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The Rockerverb series is Orange Amps' flagship line of high-performance guitar amps.
The Crush series is Orange Amps' line of entry-level, solid-state amplifiers.
The Terror series is Orange Amps' line of compact, high-performance tube amps.
Orange amps are known for their unique sound, which is characterized by a warm, full-bodied tone and a high level of distortion. They are also famous for their vibrant orange cabinets, which have become an icon in the music industry.
Orange amps are generally considered to be high-end guitar amplifiers, and their prices reflect that. However, they do offer a range of models at different price points, from entry-level solid-state amps to high-performance tube amps.
Orange amps are versatile enough to be used for a wide range of musical genres, but they are particularly well-suited to styles that require high levels of distortion, such as rock, metal, and punk. They are also popular among blues and jazz musicians.
Orange amps are designed and engineered in the UK and manufactured in various facilities around the world, including the UK, China, and the USA.
Orange amps have been used by many famous guitarists, including Jim Root (Slipknot), Brent Hinds (Mastodon), Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), and Geddy Lee (Rush), to name a few.