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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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In an Instagram post by Scott Shriner, an Orange Overdrive OD120 amplifier is visibly positioned at the bottom of his rack, confirming its use.
My main amp is a ‘78 Orange OR120. It’s got the Partridge trannys and is a bit of an odd duck with the stock black tolex.
I rarely use any OD pedals with it because it’s dirty enough! However, it cleans up remarkably well with my guitars since they all have treble bleed caps installed (an easy trick to retain high end when you roll back the guitar volume). The tone is unlike a Marshall; it’s “Foggy” like you might have read but there’s this extra weight you get behind riffs or even single notes that I haven’t found in other amps. It’s a beast!
In the YouTube video "PARAMORE-Fearless Music, 2005 [FULL PERFORMANCE]," Jason Bynum is seen using the Orange Overdrive OD120 guitar amplifier head during his time with Paramore.
In this photo, Alberto Ferrari is shown using the Orange Overdrive OD120 guitar amplifier head.
In this photo, Torsten can be seen using Orange Overdrive and Orange OR80 heads, in April 2022. More photos at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=WiniaryBookings&set=a.5068416426580093
In this article, its states, "Gear up onstage comprises guitarist Jon Foreman playing through aVox AC-30; Fontamillas is playing an Orange OR 120 head…"
Album Usage
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