Orange Micro Dark

I originally purchased this amp thinking it would make a good home practice amp and I'd buy an all-valve Orange head later to take into the studio and on tour (I now also own a Dual Terror but this little beast still gets regular outings).

What can I say? It sounds great even when you forget the size, price AND the fact that it's not even all-valve. It sounds simply unbelievable when you take those things into consideration.

I've used it in the studio a lot and it's always sounded great (clean, crunchy or just cranked loud for hard rock sounds) and it takes pedals very well too - I use it a lot with a Maxon OD808 in front but it responds very well to boosters and overdrives in general (and the effects loop works great). The one thing I'd prefer would be a tone knob rather than the shape knob, but that's just my preference.

I have also taken it on tour (being sick of schlepping heavy amps) and the laughter that came from the other band members quickly turned to shock and awe. It can easily drive a 4x12 cab and is absolutely up to touring. Absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants something lightweight that sounds good and won't break the bank.

Wanted an amp to carry arround and practice that has good sound and lighweight. Decided to get the Micro Dark and the orange 8 inch speaker cab.
I was in a surprise when I tried the amp, the clean sound really blew my mind, very enjoyable and clear sound. When you turn up the gain it can get you anything from classic rock to heavy metal distortion (however with the 8 inch speaker from the matching cab it will get a bit muddy).

It is a very good and versatile amp.
Just to note that the shape knob it is not a normal tone knob. Counter clockwise boosts mids, clockwise scoops mids and boost treble

Very happy with this small amp