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Description
Experience the legendary sound of Orange with the Orange Amplifiers CR30R Crush 30 Watt Combo Amp, a powerhouse designed for both practice and small gigs. This compact combo amp delivers a rich, full-bodied tone that Orange is renowned for, thanks to its high-gain preamp section. Perfect for guitarists who crave that classic British sound, the CR30R is equipped with a 10-inch speaker that projects a wide sound spectrum, ensuring your riffs are heard clearly and powerfully.
The CR30R is not just about raw power; it also offers impressive tonal versatility. With a three-band EQ, you can sculpt your sound to your liking, whether you’re going for a clean, sparkling tone or a gritty, overdriven crunch. The built-in digital reverb adds depth and ambiance to your playing, making your solos stand out.
Designed with the gigging musician in mind, the CR30R features a headphone output for silent practice, an aux input for jamming along with your favorite tracks, and a footswitchable clean/dirty channel for easy transitions during performances. Its rugged construction ensures that it can withstand the rigors of travel and frequent use, making it a reliable companion on the road.
Key Features:
- 30 Watts of power with a rich, full-bodied sound
- High-gain preamp section for classic Orange tonal quality
- 10-inch speaker for wide sound projection
- Three-band EQ for versatile tone shaping
- Built-in digital reverb
- Footswitchable clean/dirty channels
- Aux input for playing along with external audio
- Headphone output for silent practice
- Rugged construction for durability on the go
Videos
David Nyman
Orange Crush 30R Demo | Saturday morning guitar
Orange Crush 30R Demo | Saturday morning guitar
David Nyman
Orange CR30r - GOOD GRAVY YES :)
Dave Simpson
Orange Crush 30R
Lucas Farinelli
Reviews
PROS
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Compact and easily portable for practice and travel
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Aesthetically pleasing with iconic Orange color
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Features headphone output for quiet practice
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Capable of loud volume suitable for small gigs
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Offers good distortion and nice reverb
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Compatible with both electric and acoustic guitars
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Performs well with pedals
CONS
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Sound quality is good but not exceptional
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Build quality and durability concerns reported
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Potential reliability issues after extended use
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Not the authentic "Orange sound" due to solid state design
4.0 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 11 Ratings
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37552
It's an alright practice amp...
I bought this amp in 2008 as a practice amp I could easily carry anywhere without feeling like I was hauling around a ton of bricks - jamming with friends, traveling, etc. I like Orange as a brand, the Orange sound is pretty great. Aesthetically, it doesn't get much cooler than the, umm, Orange orange color. At the time I bought it I also liked that it had a headphones output, for quiet practice time.
Years have passed, and I gotta say I honestly haven't used it AS much as I thought I would. I'd probably say it's my needs that changed, rather than the amp being inadequate. Having said that, I'm not sure I'd buy it again if given the chance.
1) The sound is good, not great. It gets pretty loud for a practice amp, could probably handle a small-ish gig. Safe to say that you're not gonna get THE Orange sound. After all, it's a solid state amp, and it's made in China, not the UK. Distortion on it is good - it gets nice and crunchy, but nothing crazy. Would probably take pedals well, though I haven't tried myself. Reverb sounds pretty nice as well.
2) Build quality and durability isn't great - at least not in my case. Having handled the amp with care, and having kept it in storage for the last couple years, I expected everything to work just fine. I turned it on recently and BAM, hear a loud pop. Capacitor totally blew. Maybe I shouldn't be disappointed that something went wrong with the amp after ~6 years... the frustrating thing is how little I used it and that I took great care of it.
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compared with marshall or fender amp?? i attempt 2 get an orange... i see white mystery and she use one orange with a rickenbaker guitar and sound great...
37552
I think Orange amps have certain unique qualities, and if artists you like use them, I would go for it :) I don't know if I would recommend this exact same amp that I have though. If you can, go for a tube amp!
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I love my little orange I get enough 70s crunch with the button pushed and running the TS808 or the MUFF the amp handles it ,,true it aint no tube amp. not to shabby for a little old solid state ..and the spring reverb is F%%%$ awesome
37552
Nice comments ray_ibbeken, thanks. You convinced me to try a nice distortion pedal into the Orange :) Agreed on the reverb, it's solid!
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I run a Marshall Guv'Nor 2 through it on a clean channel, and the light od it produces through the pedal is absolutely excellent. As long as you spend some good quality time on your EQ, you can really bring out the best in this amp
397
rock in a box
This amp was great! At low-mid volume it was a practice amp at home, mid-high it would serve for jam sessions and small venues (w. mic). Sounded well with both electric and acoustic guitars, had a great sounding reverb and took all pedals
Artist usage
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In this video of Ryan Jarman of The Cribs talking about Orange Amps, he says his first Orange amp was a Crush 30 combo. Around the 1:00 minute mark in the video he says:
"The first time I actually got an Orange was probably in 2001, and it's when the Orange Crush came out. I got an Orange Crush for my birthday ... I was really excited that it was an Orange amp however I could actually afford. It was a way of getting an Orange but on a modest budget. I still really love that amp. I think it was the Crush 30. It became our main recording amp. All our early demos we recorded with the Crush. And even now whenever we go to the studio we always take the Orange Crush with us and split the signal between my Orange rig and the Crush, just because I still think it sounds really good on records. I still really love that amp actually."
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