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Orange Terror Bass

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Orange Terror Bass

Orange

Terror Bass

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 441147
Brand: Orange
Model: Terror Bass
Category: Hybrid Bass Heads
Price: $849.20

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The Terror Bass is a seriously cool little amp head – Orange's signature grit and warmth in a surprisingly portable package. It’s perfect for gigging bassists wanting a powerful, reliable amp with a tube preamp character, especially those who lean towards rock, punk, or anything needing a bit of attitude. The Speaker Twist feature is a clever touch for dialing in different speaker setups.

Product Description

  • Orange Terror Bass
  • Hybrid Bass Amp Head
  • Power: 500 W @ 4 ohms
  • 250 W @ 8 ohms
  • Class-D amplifier
  • Tube preamp with 12AX7 / ECC83
  • Switchable input sensitivity for active or passive instruments
  • DI output
  • FX loop with tube-driven send (12AT7)
  • Controls: Master
  • Treble
  • Middle
  • Bass
  • Gain
  • Clean switch
  • Speaker Twist speaker output
  • Solid steel housing
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 307 x 190 x 160 mm
  • Weight: 4.65 kg
  • Colour: White
  • Includes padded gig bag
PROS
  • • Tube preamp delivers Orange's signature warm, harmonically rich tone
  • • Solid steel chassis ensures exceptional durability for gigging musicians
  • • Speaker Twist output optimizes speaker matching for varied tonal responses
  • • Compact size and relatively light weight for a 500W amp head
CONS
  • • Clean channel lacks the headroom for truly pristine, modern bass tones
  • • FX loop's tube-driven send can add unwanted coloration in certain setups
  • • Limited EQ control compared to some competing hybrid amp heads

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 500 @ 4 ohms, 250 @ 8 ohms
Preamp Tubes 12AX7 / ECC83, 12AT7
EQ Bands 4
DI Output Yes
Speaker Output Speaker Twist
Weight 4.65 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 12AX7/ECC83 and 12AT7 tubes add harmonic richness and a subtle compression, giving it a more 'alive' and responsive feel – less sterile than a purely digital or solid-state amp.
Absolutely; the DI output provides a clean, balanced signal ideal for recording, though you’ll likely want to tweak EQ and compression afterwards to fully shape the tone.
It essentially changes the impedance load presented to the amp, which subtly alters the frequency response and overall tonal balance – experiment with it to find the sweet spot for your speakers.

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