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Orange Jim Root Terror TT15JR #4 Signature by Orange Amplification

What’s so big about this tiny terror? well, everything except the size. I got this couple weeks ago and I’m satisfied by it. I’ve been looking for my very first amplifier head like choosing a wife for a lifetime, and my choice went to the #4 Orange Jim Root Terror TT15JR by Orange Amplification. this amp features All valve/tubes High gain 4 stage preamp, Valve FX loop (Power amp uses 2 of EL84 tubes, Preamp has 3 of 12ax7 tubes, and single 12AT7 tube for the FX Loop), 1.5mm Zintec chassis with vented steel top case, and it has “Rockerverb” tone stack in it. Pretty tough for a 15 Watts Amp isn’t it? check Signature #4 Jim Root Terror Head at Orange Amplification site

Orange Jim Root Terror TT15JR #4 Signature by Orange Amplification

Few people dislike the design because its color is black in dominant. Yes, I’ve heard that from friends, they need the orange color for Orange Amps as the symbol of prestige. Luckily my eyes isn’t as picky as my ears. I’ve read and watched Orange Jim Root Terror TT15JR reviews then I made up my mind. My first need is the power output and this terror has 15 & 7 Watts Output Power which exactly what i needed, and then it becomes more than i needed for the volume because it’s damn LOUD! for a 15 watts amp. Somehow i just like it because i can take it onstage and rock it all night.

Orange Jim Root Terror TT15JR #4 Signature by Orange Amplification

British sound has been being one of standard for music productions and i tell you one thing, this Orange Jim Root Terror TT15JR #4 by Orange Amplification will give you wider range than that. whether you need a British overdrive or U.S. hi-gain distortion,this amp will provide the sounds you need. I guess we need to thanks Jim Root for his contribution in this amp making. Jim Root is a respectable guitar player who has future-visions for integrating vintage sound into modern sound music touch (you should seen his telecaster guitar, too. it’s beautiful)

I made a shootout video about this Orange Jim Root Terror TT15JR #4 Signature by Orange Amplification >>

here are things i got:

– THE TUBE DISTORTION. Orange #4 Jim Root Terror TT15JR head has great cranked tube sound. the over driven sound itself is enough for you to get punchy riffs or distinctive solo sound, simply by using the three band equalizers on this amp. the picture only design is very cute though, i can feel the taste of its high quality design. consider to add some sound color into it by using overdrive pedals, you’ll get what i meant.

– THE VERSATILE CLEAN SOUND. the clean sound of this amp is like a big arena where you can play any games in it. You can push it with your drive pedal and it will take you exactly to some place your pedals bring you. I use Boss GT-8 digital effects and Empress Multidrive analog pedal and for the first time, i can hear how equalizers works exactly, such like the definitive differences between lo-mid and mid-hi frequencies.

overall, i love this terror. one thing i dislike about this amp is, the logo is printed on sticker, and i do hope this will come in two-channels amp. But at this state, it works just great. I can put the drive pedal in front and my delay pedal on FX loop, that’s enough, for now.
April 13, 2015
Marshall MS-2, cute little hard rock served on your desk

This Marshall MS-2 sounds louder than you think. yes, it’s a mini-amps product by +Marshall Amplification and you can have much fun with this. I bought this new and it’s made by Marshall manufacture in Vietnam. Marshall Amplification is a British company, well-known as one of the best guitar amps builders. You may have the big ones, but for this Marshall MS2 Micro Amp, I’d say this is my good stuff.one thing i like about Marshall Amps is that they are being honest about the guitar tones. they will amplify anything that came out from any kind of guitar honestly. if your guitar has ugly sound (like my lovely first electric guitar), then Marshall amps will take that ugly tone into the loudest sound you’ve ever heard. Actually it’s a real good thing, if you want to buy a new guitar, please consider to hear it through Marshall Amps. (hear check sound: marshall ms-2 here)

here few pictures i made:

quite nice isn’t it? here i shared a video about Marshall MS 2 with some effects pedals. here it is:

well, what do you think about this Marshall MS2 Micro Amp?
September 30, 2013
how many times i met Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 ?

Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 is my favorite. i met few combos on stages and this combo amp impressed me. in a week, i play on at least minimum 2 stages those use Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 and i see no reason to explain why. almost all know that Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus has a great tone enhancements. some metal users might not like it because it is not big enough or any other reasons, but for me Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 helps me a lot on my playing and sound options.

here i shared some pics about Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120.
Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 has a great way to modify guitar tone. it has overdrive and reverb effect, vibe and chorus switch-knob effects. try them, those effects will changes our guitar tone significantly.

some might think i never met other one 🙂 but i made some comparisons while playing combos on stage, some might like PEAVEY bandit 112 on my previous post about combo amp, but we should explore stuff and being open-minded about these things right? i love learning and finding new things, especially anything about my love, guitar.
May 23, 2013
Transtube Technology by Peavey on PEAVEY bandit 112 guitar amplifier

for couple days i was wandering around looking for what i want to write, and i think i found something interesting. i was on stage performing music with my band and there was a bandit there. A PEAVEY bandit 112 guitar amplifier with transtube technology. such a good looking amp with clean design. it has wide range of tone options while its size is suitable for small room.

Peavey Bandit 112 TransTube Amplifier

what interested does the Transtube technology have?

i guess peavey want their position back like in the 90’s era when peavey is one of best brand options.

as you can see these knobs are neat and the knobs and switches has “vintage” and “warm” options which are making you easier to get the tone you want. well i couldn’t make any videos about this amp, but you may find good reviews about Peavey Bandit 112 TransTube Amplifier on youtube.
yes, the transtube technology made a significant difference when it comes about this amp

April 25, 2013