Orange OB1-500 head in custom Orange case with footswitch - *WITHDRAWN* £400 Leeds

[omikin]

For sale is my Orange Ob1-500 head. I have come to accept that I only really need a sensible combo for rehearsals, so I am moving on my amps and my Barefaced cab (see separate listing for that one).

 

I bought this new (£625) and have the original box, although with the case it no longer fits in the inner box, if that makes sense. Happy to include this with the amp if we arrange pickup / collection / meet. 

 

It gives great tone, with a surprising variety of sounds, and it really looks the part. I had the case made by Jeff at Matamp and that was £150 on its own, but I wanted to give it some protection and didn't like the look of any rack cases I could find. He specifically chose the gold piping as that was what the original Orange amps and cabs had (it's all black now, apparently), and the tolex is exactly the same as that used by Orange, so if you have an Orange cab, this is going to fit in perfectly.

 

I am based in Leeds, but travel to Cheshire every week, so can arrange to meet near either end, or along the route. Postage can also be looked at.

 

Here's the details from Orange:

 

For years, bassists have been combining guitar and bass amps to remarkable effect, adding harmonics and layers of overdrive from a guitar amp to their core bass tone in pursuit of the ultimate live sound. This “bi-amp” trend got us thinking: why drag two amps to the show when you could take just one? The result is the OB1 series of Class A/B rack mountable bass heads, which take care of this and much more besides.

The key to the OB1’s unique sound is our footswitchable blend circuit, which adds a veneer of controllable gain and increased harmonic content to the upper registers of the input signal. The lower frequencies and clean signal are left alone, staying just as warm and clear as they would in a “bi-amped” setup. Depending on where the Gain and Blend controls are set, the possibilities are limitless. Toggle the Blend control to achieve anything from a transparent clean boost to all-out filthy grind and everywhere in between.

OB1-500 shares the same layout and 2U rack dimensions as the less powerful OB1-300, coupled to a full-fat 500-Watt output section to move some serious air.

 

The OB1 splits the input instrument signal into two separate paths. One amplifies the clean signal, with all the clarity you would expect from Orange. The other adds stages of gain to the upper harmonics only, controllable via the amp’s Gain knob. These two elements are combined using the amplifier’s Blend control which adjusts the balance between clean and dirty. The Blend control can then be remotely engaged or defeated using the optional footswitch.

The gain and blend range allows for almost any tone, from a subtle level boost that cuts through the mix to added girth and presence at moderate settings that fattens up chorus passages, and fully saturated savagery at the extremes. However you dial it in, the OB1 always maintains critical low-end definition, right the way up to the most offensive settings.

ACTIVE EQ

The OB1’s highly responsive active three-band EQ has been meticulously voiced for maximum effect and minimal fuss. The EQ section is located after the gain and blend in the circuit, allowing full tonal control over the entire range of sounds. The Bass and Middle controls feature ±15 dB of boost or cut, while there is a range of ±20 dB on the Treble control.

ALL-ANALOGUE SIGNAL PATH

The OB1 series puts Class A/B power back on the map. All circuitry is completely analogue, ensuring these amps sound expressive and musical, even at ridiculous gain levels.

 

 

Edited January 28, 2023 by omikin

[PaulThePlug]

Looks Real Sweet... GLWS

[omikin]

Thanks Paul! I'm sorry to see it go.

[Sparky Mark]

What a beauty. 

[Jayboy]

Ahhhh mate love the case….. I’ve got one of these amps and they’re great  …. But I def want a case making like that !!! 😍

glws ….. if you want to sell case separately, I’d def be interested 👍

[omikin]

Thanks man! 

 

I might be prepared to split if the amp on its own is of interest to anyone?