Orange Amps Thunder 30W Guitar Head 2 Channels Black

Name: Thunder 30W Guitar Head 2 Channels Black
Brand: Orange Amps
SKU: 244417
Price: 849.00 EUR
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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What you need to know

All-tube Class A 30W Head : a volume and dynamic reserve designed for rehearsal and stage use, including with a 4x12 cabinet.
Two highly complementary channels : a clean channel with a "British Classic Rock" character and a dirty channel designed for modern saturations.
Intelligent power management : front panel power reduction + possible operation with 2 or 4 power tubes to maintain tone at lower volumes.
Integrated effects loop : ideal for placing delays, reverbs, and modulations after distortion.

Thunder 30W Guitar Head 2 Channels Black

849,00 €VAT incl.

3,10 € Ecotax included

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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The Thunder TH30 fits within the spirit of modern British heads: an all-tube construction, Class A operation, and an "efficient" approach to controls for quickly switching from a tight clean to dense distortion. Its 30W head format places it at the heart of the sweet spot sought by many guitarists: powerful enough to hold a band, yet flexible enough to be used without playing at extreme volumes.

Who This Amp Is For

This head is aimed at the intermediate to advanced guitarist who wants a true response to attack and organic saturation without resorting to modeling. In the studio, the TH30 is suitable for recording precise rhythm takes (clean/crunch) and well-defined high-gain guitars. In rehearsal and on stage, its all-tube 30W power delivers solid projection, especially convincing with 2x12 or 4x12 cabinets.

Regarding styles, it excels in classic rock, hard rock, punk/alternative, as well as modern genres (post-hardcore, modern metal) thanks to a saturated channel that "kicks in" early and remains flexible. If you play with pedals, the clean channel provides a stable foundation, and the effects loop facilitates integrating an ambient or lead-oriented setup.

Technical specifications

Category	Guitar amp head	Category	Amplifier
Technology	Tubes	Number of channels	2
Effects loop	Yes	EQ	3 channels
Amp tubes	4 x EL84	Color	Black
Pre-amp tubes	4 x ECC83	Finishing	Black tolex
Attenuator	Yes	Power output	30 W

Customer reviews

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fabien e.24/01/2023

Great amp, great sound. It's a riff machine. Super easy to use, we plug in we turn three knobs and we're off to explode the brains of the rest of the group.
The only two faults:
- the significant difference in volume between the 2 channels is very surprising at the time, I thought there was a problem but apparently this is normal, this is due to the design of the 2 channels which do not work in the same way. But this is still the only difficult point to fix if you, like me, want to go from a magnificent clear and soaring sound to a big muddy saturation (yes I do stoner).
- The other negative point the absence of a footswitch... has more than 800€ the amp on sale, they will not make us believe at Orange that they are at 40€ before...
But frankly in the end I am forgiving because frankly if you like the Orange grain like me, the clear sound that turns to crunch as soon as you attack a little and the big saturation that really stains this is the dream amp.
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Questions frequently asked

Is the Orange Thunder TH30 head suitable for rock and modern metal?

The Dirty channel combines Gain, Volume, and Shape to achieve a dense saturation suited to classic rock, hard rock, punk, and modern metal styles. The Shape control affects the bass, treble, and mid scoop to adjust riff definition or lead presence.

Can the TH30 be used at reduced volume?

The half-power switch on the front panel can be activated, and 2 or 4 power tubes can be selected at the rear. These options allow tube compression to be exploited at a more moderate volume level.

Which tubes are installed in this 30 W head?

The amplification is based on 4 EL84 tubes, while the preamp uses 4 ECC83 tubes. The power section delivers 30 W in Class A.

Is there an effects loop on the Orange TH30?

An effects loop is integrated to place delays and reverbs after the preamp distortion. This setup helps maintain effect clarity when the Dirty channel is driven with high gain.