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Description

Unleash a sonic storm with the Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb 50 Series TH50HTC 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head, a powerhouse designed for the passionate guitarist who demands versatility and power. This amp head is not just about volume; it’s about tone, offering an expansive range of sounds from crunchy British grit to fiery metal distortion. The dual-channel design allows you to seamlessly switch between clean and dirty tones, making it adaptable for any style or genre.

The Thunderverb 50 is all about delivering that classic tube warmth, thanks to its all-tube power design. The onboard reverb and effects loop, both footswitch-operable, give you even more control over your sound. With a robust 50 watts of power, this amp head ensures your performance is always in the spotlight, whether you're in a small club or a bustling festival stage. The three-band EQ lets you sculpt your sound with precision, bringing out the best in your guitar's natural tone. When you need an amp that can handle anything from subtle nuances to full-throttle rock, the Thunderverb 50 stands ready to deliver.

Key Features:

  • 50W all-tube power amp head
  • Dual-channel design for versatile tone switching
  • Footswitch-operated reverb and effects loop
  • Three-band EQ for precise sound shaping
  • Perfect for a wide range of musical styles, from metal to classic rock

Product specs

Brand Orange
Model TH50H Thunderverb 50
Finish Orange
Year 2010s
Made In United Kingdom
Categories Guitar Heads
Built-In Effects Built-In Effects
Electronics Tube
Impedance 16 ohms, 8 ohms
Number of Channels 2 Channels
Number of Inputs 1 Input
Output Power (Watts) 50
Power Tube Type EL34
Powered Unpowered
Reverb Spring Reverb

FAQs

What kind of music genres is the Orange Thunderverb 50 best suited for?

The Orange Thunderverb 50 is versatile and excels in genres like rock, metal, and blues, providing rich, harmonic overdrive and powerful clean tones. Its dual-channel design allows for a wide range of tonal possibilities.

How loud is the Orange Thunderverb 50, and is it suitable for live performances?

With 50 watts of tube power, the Orange Thunderverb 50 is loud enough for gigging in medium to large venues, offering robust sound projection and clarity.

Does the Orange Thunderverb 50 have built-in reverb?

Yes, the Orange Thunderverb 50 features spring reverb, which is foot-switchable for both channels, adding depth and space to your sound.

Can the Orange Thunderverb 50 handle different speaker impedance configurations?

The amp supports 1 x 16 ohm or 2 x 8 ohm speaker configurations, making it compatible with various cabinet setups.

What are the key tonal controls available on the Orange Thunderverb 50?

Channel A includes gain, shape, and volume controls, while Channel B offers gain, bass, middle, treble, and volume controls, providing extensive tonal shaping options.

Reviews

PROS

  • Great old-school rock tone, perfect for fans of Ghost's first 3 albums

  • Attenuator maintains tone at lower volumes, offering transparency

  • Dual channels with distinct British and American tones

  • Shape knob on Channel B allows for versatile mid-sculpting

  • Powerful spring reverb, very effective with minimal adjustments

  • Reliable performance over 500+ gigs without failure

  • Independent volume controls for each channel enhance tone customization

  • Smooth, thick gain in low mids, excellent for live mix penetration

  • Can achieve loud clean tones with proper EQ or boost pedal

CONS

  • Hard to balance volumes between the clean and dirty channels

  • Lacks a dedicated clean channel, requiring tweaks for cleaner tones

  • FX loop jacks positioned at the back, inconvenient for cable management

  • Some may find the reverb too powerful or washy for their taste

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Great heavy riffing machine

The beast has two channels and delivers 50W of powerfull awsomeness when crancked up!

More seriously, channel A has the classic british Orange sound with quite a lot of gain possibilities. The EQ works really well. If you like fat bass, roaring mids and spiky highs this one is for you! You can have a good "clean" tone by rolling the gain knob into the first gain stage and increasing the volume. (BTW the two channels have independant volume controls)

Channel B is more american(ish) typed. Because of the presence of a shape knob instead of a proper EQ you can either scoop your mids or make them really strong. This control is completely usable in my opinion. The only drawback is if you have long cables and no buffer you cannot kick the highs a bit. I personaly use a boost pedal to adjust it. (It adds a bit of tapdancing when playing live)

alexcotton

THE WORKHORSE

over 500 gigs used, never failed me once.

tomlecomte

Amazing

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See how Nameless Ghoul uses Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb 50 Series TH50HTC 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head

Nameless Ghoul

Singer, Guitarist

Ghost

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Verified via YouTube

at 3:29, the amp can be seen

See how Brent Hinds uses Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb 50 Series TH50HTC 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head

Brent Hinds

Singer, Guitarist

Mastodon

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Verified via Orangeamps

"I love the feedback. I get these ghost-notes that I can’t get out of any other amp. Get yourself a Thunderverb 50!", says Brent on Orange's official site.

See how Matt Pike uses Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb 50 Series TH50HTC 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head

Matt Pike

Guitarist

Sleep

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Verified via YouTube

"I'm using four thunderverb" [...] "They producing a loud clear mid range overdrive"

See how Rob Chapman uses Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb 50 Series TH50HTC 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head

Rob Chapman

Singer, Guitarist

Dorje

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Verified via YouTube

In this video, Chapman is visible demonstrating Orange Thunderverb 50.

See how Chino Moreno uses Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb 50 Series TH50HTC 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head

Chino Moreno

Singer, Guitarist

Deftones

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Orange Dual Terror (top) and Thunderverb 50 electric guitar amplifiers used by Chino Moreno of American alternative metal band Deftones photographed during a shoot for Total Guitar Magazine, February 18, 2013

See how Scott Holiday uses Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb 50 Series TH50HTC 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head

Scott Holiday

Guitarist

Rival Sons

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Verified via YouTube

In this YouTube video, Scott talks about his gear and at 3:06 he shows his two Orange Thunderverb 200 heads. At 3:10 he says that at home he normaly uses the 50 watts version (Thunderverb 50).

See how Kirk Windstein uses Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb 50 Series TH50HTC 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head

Kirk Windstein

Guitarist

Down

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Verified via Photo

Alison Richter writes in this article from Guitar World what amps Kirk uses including two Orange Thunderverb 50 heads.

See how Pepper Keenan uses Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb 50 Series TH50HTC 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head

Pepper Keenan

Singer, Guitarist

Down

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Verified via Photo

According to this article, Pepper Keenan uses two Thunderverb 50 Series amps.

See how Ryan "Fluff" Bruce uses Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb 50 Series TH50HTC 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head

Ryan "Fluff" Bruce

Guitarist, Music Producer

Dragged Under

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Verified via Photo

in this photo can be seen Fluff's thunderverb amp. fluff also announces that he is a orange artist in this post

See how Jason Simon uses Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb 50 Series TH50HTC 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head

Jason Simon

Singer, Guitarist

Dead Meadow

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Verified via Photo

In a 2010 tour photo from Effettidiclara, Jason Simon of Dead Meadow is seen using the Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb 50 Series TH50HTC 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head.

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Andrew Groves

Guitarist

Arcane Roots

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Verified via Orangeamps

Our sound has always demanded a lot of versatility from our amps; anything from warm & responsive clean tones, to biting, synthetic octave distortion. Orange Amps are the only amps that can really deliver the range of sounds we require, while also the providing the reliability and quality we need while on tour.

See how Puppet uses Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb 50 Series TH50HTC 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head

Puppet

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

Used in the music video for "Bigger Picture".

Album Usage

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