Orange / RV100H / Amp
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Excellent condition, 8/10, only slight tolex wear but very clean, this is the first version of the Rockerverb amp (MkII was launched in 2010, MkIII in 2014) and this amp was made in July of 2005 (last 4 digits in the serial number are month/year since about 2003 on Orange amps made in the UK), according to the Rockerverb timeline presented here: https://orangeamps.com/articles/the-rockerverb-series-a-retrospective/ these amps had a different tube configuration than later versions, from Orangeamps.com: Featuring a quartet of 6v6 output valves with a new and exclusive output transformer dubbed the V8, the series focal point was to provide uncompromising tone. The two stage clean channel was one of the smoothest and cleanest ever produced, with a unique power overdrive when pushed to the max. Its interactive treble and bass controls allowing for a wide range of tones from only 3 control knobs. The second or dirty channel featured four stages of gain which allowed it to go from articulate clean chime to classic rhythm / crunch to simply, welloutrageous.Launched over a decade ago (doesn t time fly!) the Rockerverb series was designed to be a workhorse amp that would provide awesome tone night after night after nightbut also be able to take the knocks it would inevitably get whilst being out on the road. It was Orange s first ever high gain amp and quickly became a favourite with those that have, shall we say heavier tastes, but it was by no means a one trick ponyand that, without a doubt is the secret of its success. Prior to the Rockerverb series Orange amps had been renowned for their own distinct sound (nothing wrong with that we here you say) but it was a sound that was a bit like Marmite (look it up)there was no middle ground; you either got it (which lots did!) or you didn t! With the release of the Rockerverb series Orange was looking to do things slightly differently this time around and create a whole different type of amp to normal and so it was that the MkI set out Orange s stall for their vintage meets modern expansion of their product line. Championed by the likes of the aforementioned Jim Root, Fall Out Boy, Evanescence and Mastodon (the list goes on), the MkI quickly established itself as a thoroughbred rock machine.The amp also featured a valve driven FX loop and reverb.The 100 watt model in the series featured the same pre-amp channels, pre-amp and FX loop as its smaller relation but maintained Orange s original 100 watt output stage. Two additions to the output stage were the output valve fusing system and a special bias switch which allowed quartets of different output valves to be used (6CA7 / EL34 / 6L6 / 5881 / KT88).Overall the amps in the Rockerverb series cost more to produce than any other Orange had previously produced but the sound that emanated from these amps was deemed to be worth every last penny and gave high-end valve amps of the time a serious run for their money.
Instrument sold
Oscar Guitars, Sweden 
Contact name:
Oscar Björklund
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Languages:
English
Specialties:
Vintage guitars, amps and other stringed instruments
Opening hours:
M-F 12.00-18.00 Sat-Sun 12.00-16.00
Oscar Guitars is today Sweden's largest specialist guitar store with a focus on vintage and used string instruments, pedals and amplifiers. In the store there is a constantly changing exhibition of stringed instruments from all ages and manufacturers, some call it a museum where everything is for sale.
The store is based on a vision that began full-time in 1997 and today, 25 years later, we are one of the the most famous vintage guitar shops in Northern Europe.
Dealer
Price:
EUR 7.970,-
Location:
Sweden
Dealer
Price:
EUR 3.135,-
Location:
Sweden
