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Description
Basically, this amplifier was the Pics & Text with a post-phase inverter master volume control added, and with the HF Boost control renamed as Presence. The OD120’s control knobs differed from those on the Pics & Text: the Overdrive’s tone knobs were larger whilst the Master and Gain were slightly smaller. The OD120 was launched at Frankfurt in 1976.
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Orange Overdrive OD120.
Build quality
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Some original OD120 units have poorly soldered sprague atoms, indicating potential DIY repairs or modifications that could affect reliability.
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Setup and maintenance
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Bias caps and screen grid resistors might need replacement for safety, although filter caps often remain functional even in older models.
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User experience
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Owners of early 90s reissues note limited opportunities to fully utilize the amp's power due to its high output.
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Other
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The amp's minimal internal components often surprise users, expecting more complexity given its robust sound.
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Features and functionality
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Owners suggest using an attenuator like the Ultimate Attenuator or THD Hot Plate to manage the Orange OD120’s volume while preserving its overdriven tone.
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The OD120's high power output is ideal for live settings, yet poses challenges for home use without additional modifications like attenuators.
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Mods and upgrades
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EL34 tubes are highly recommended for the Orange OD120 to achieve great overdrive breakup when pushed, enhancing its tonal characteristics.
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Based on 1 Review and 10 Ratings
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Fantastic!
I played on this in the store about 3-4 years ago and since then I really dream about this amps are very Fat sound and I really like it I think this amplifier is very versatile and this is another plus and is suitable for playing in different genres sounds very good absolutely with different effects
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Josh Homme used an Orange Overdrive OD120 amplifier head during live performances with Screaming Trees, as seen in the video titled "Screaming Trees Josh Homme" on YouTube.
This head was borrowed from Jamie Owen, Jaicell Recipes guitarist. Used during the show at The Den in Wigan and The Joiner's Arms - December 21st and December 17th in 1991 respectively. He also used this amp on American Idiot. 48:26
Noel was occasionally seen with Orange heads on stage. It is not known if he ever recorded with one. Also used in the music video "Stop Crying your heart out".
In the June 2011 studio session video, Mark Hoppus is seen using the Orange Overdrive OD120 amplifier to record the song "Kaleidoscope."
In the YouTube video of the studio live performance "YOUR SKULL IS RED - WOODSTOCK SESSIONS" by TEAM SLEEP, Chino Moreno can be seen using an Orange OR-120 Overdrive (OD-120) amplifier head. This is identifiable by the distinctive lamp placement on the right side, which is uncommon for Orange amp heads, and the minimal model name print on the front. At the 3:51 mark, the amplifier's knob layout, input jacks, and other visual features are clearly visible, confirming it as an OD-120. The extra knob proves that it is the OVERDRIVE version of the amp.
For more mid-ranged gained out tones, they use an Orange Overdrive 120 head & cab. James has used it live as a poweramp for his rack.
At 32:22 in the Rick Beato Rig Rundown he talks about how he got his Orange Overdrive head after seeing Dean using it during tracking of No. 4.
Brian Bell uses an Orange Overdrive OD120 in his studio setup, as evidenced by an image available on Equipboard.
In the Premier Guitar "Rig Rundown" video, Rick Beato discusses his use of the Orange Overdrive OD120 guitar amplifier head.
"Lacey goes big and loud with a DR103 Hiwatt Custom 100 head plugged into a Janice 2x12 cab loaded with one Eminence Delta and one Swamp Thang speaker. Running in conjunction with the Hiwatt is a Gibson 1990s-era Orange Overdrive 80 that has been modded for 120-watt output," says this article.
Album Usage
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