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Orange had the best distortion and Fender had the best clean sound. Vox and Marshall were versatile and sounded great dirty and clean. Honestly can’t go wrong with any of these.
Please never stop making these! This is the most thorough and coherent comparison of amps I have ever seen, and as a bonus you were playing beautifully (without boomer blues riffing lol)
I liked all of them, but I think the Marshall and the Orange were the most lively of the bunch. Great warm clean tones and both had solid overdrive channels to boot!
1. Orange 2. Marshall (almost a tie) 3. Vox. 4. Fender, mostly bcz the gain is so horrific and it also has just about the worst reverb I've heard in my life.
@@jaycee30865 I thought I was the only one. My dad bought for himself but never used it lol, 15W tube is way too loud. Tried to crank it past 2 and get overdrive, it's impossible lol
I have a BJIII sitting for years collecting dust… sounded like someone was sticking an ice pick in my ears. I eventually swapped the speaker to an Eminence Texas Heat and it made a huge difference. I’ve also found a compressor pedal really helps with these amps and makes them sound much less shrill.
Very good indeed. Thanks for the time and it was very thoughtful. My two cents: Orange is a masterpiece. Clean and driven. Vox has a pristine, divine clean sound, and its eq works miracles. Marshall deliver that punch bass under driven mode: now we know why Iron Maiden has carved their riffs! So, my choice would be, considering all factors: 1. Orange 2. Marshall 3. Vox 4. Fender
One of THE BEST shootout style videos I have seen! They all sounded great for different reasons, and, for my ear and style, I would either choose the Vox (which I’ve owned) or the Marshall, but the real star here is your video! You’ve made it very easy to tell the differences in the amps… and you’ve won a new subscriber!!
im waiting on a Marshall Origin 20c right now from Sweetwater. This video definitely solidified my choice. I was torn between the Fender Blues Junior IV and the marshall but dang that marshall sounds so good comparatively. the attenuator built in helps a ton too. This video is way better than any of the other marshall/blues junior reviews out there. straight to the point and easy comparisons
I am with you all the way with the Marshall and I dont generally like them. I have the Orange but no reverb, I intended to downdsize from my FBD and buy a Blues Junior in the belief I would get 90% of the sounds I want and help my back but I am getting the Marshall, the Vox is heavier ( weight) than my FBD
I've been gigging with an Origin 20c for about a year and like it a lot. I also own a Blues Jr IV but it's a heavier amp and doesn't have power scaling so I'll be selling it soon. The other guitarist in my band has the Rocker 15 combo which is very similar in features, having a 10 inch speaker, same weight (29 lbs) and power scaling. What essentially sets the 2 amps apart is the use of EL84s in the power section of the Orange and EL34s in the Marshall. I prefer the 'girthier' sound of EL34 tubes. Ironically it's the tube that made both Marshall and Orange famous famous. EL84s sound a bit tame, creamier at times. In fact three out of the four amps compared here are powered by EL84s, which is why the Marshall stands out to me, with its bigger-sounding EL34s. I'm not sure how Marshall got a pair of EL34s down to just 20w when they're rated at a potential 25w *each*. I assume it has to do with output transformer design. Also the Marshall is the least expensive of the four, I believe.
In my opinion, the Marshall sounded the most “balanced” in terms of clean and distortion. Nonetheless, I prefer the Orange because I love the “darker” tone it gives, as well as the mids they naturally have in it. It doesn’t hurt that, at the moment, my definition of “perfect tone” is my Rocker 15 cranked up 100% ;) Always enjoy your reviews, no talking, actually demonstrating the amp’s variables, etc,. Keep it up!
I just started messing around with the Rocker 15. I haven't tried with any pedals yet, but the distortion gets a bit over the top past 1 o'clock, and a bit synthetic sounding. Mind you, I've been mostly in the 'bedroom' setting.
Amazing work! Thanks! I liked all amps for different things. Vox for great cleans with sparkles, but not for dirty tones. Marshall for higher gain. Orange seems to be great for everything (was pleasantly surprised by its cleans), and Fender for smoother jazzy cleans, but not for dirty.
If I were buying a lower watt combo I'd have trouble choosing between the Orange and the Marshall they both sounded fantastic. The Vox was pretty good, and this demo really didn't do anything for the Blues Junior.
Can’t beat the power scaling on the orange and the overall versatility! Also, if you have some pedals and play with eq you can get some vox tones with it too!
The power scaling is what swung me to the orange, love the ability to be able to scale the volume down for home practice while maintaining the tone I want.
They all sound great! I personally have the Marshall Origin 50H and vertical 2x12 cab, and it is an amazing amp! VERY versatile and takes pedals wonderfully. I love your demos, they make me want to feed my GAS; unfortunately, space in my jam room is a limitation.
I ended up getting the blues jr with the celestion a type 12” speaker. Such a great blues amp. I love the fat boost and that you can get sound from perfect cleans to pretty dirty within the amps settings. Great buy and thanks for the video again.
Excellent, thorough comparison review - and thanks for not talking over it: the sounds speak for themselves. I was surprised to find that I preferred the Orange. It hasn't been a brand I've favoured in the past. The Vox would be my second choice, the Marshall my third: but the top three are all quite close, only separated by features that i personally would find useful. The Fender was a disappointment on everything but cleans: it sounded muffled, or compressed. Then I looked at the prices. Best value for money: the Marshall, which seems to do most things well. Worst: the Fender, but one has to allow for it being an imported American product.
I have a G10 Greenback in my Origin 20c plus changed all the tubes for Harma Retro Premium which are based on original 60s/70s Mullards. The amp sounds like it really should do giving classic Marshall tones from the 60s/70s.
This opened my ears to the orange sounds, i have marshalls and voxes and have used them exclusively since 68. I think i might need to add an orange to my amp arsenal in the future. Thanks for your comprehensive comparison, best one ive heard to date.
This is superbly done. The Marshall is probably the most versatile, followed by the orange which sounds a little fuller and bassier. Vox has spectacular clean but starts to flub as you crank it. The fender didn’t impress me at all.
This is a fantastic and really objective comparison under similar conditions for each one. I’ll say I had some different opinions with my eyes closed compared to watching the video. Good work.
They only thing this has done is made me realize that no amp is a “pure guitar sound” and they all have characteristics and now I’m struggling even more to find an amp I like 😂😂
I recently bought two amps for a home usage - Vox AC10 and Orange Rocker 15. I ended playing only a rocker - it is absolutelly fantastic. Ant that comes from someone who had been playing Rockerverb 50 mkII head with a 2x12 cab. Most important function on a rocker is the Bedroom mode, which is priceless for a flat usage. Also it has a perfect tube driven fx loop, so you just buy a great reverb and there you go.)
IMO,VOX's clean is way better than BJ's. Even Fender Pro Junior's clean is better than BJ. As another guy said"That poor Fender sounded like it was in a closet behind some thick ass jackets. " I have no idea why BJ still here, clean sound? worse than the cheaper one Fender Pro Junior,dirt sound? Come on, that's not Fender's job.
I put a cannabis rex speaker and an effects loop in my Jr. And it's become my #1 club amp. You really do wanna have a good low gain o.d. so you can crank the master and add pre gain to get to the level you want..I like the zendrive. Sometimes an angry charlie on the edge of breakup then boost with a screamer for leads. Best pedal amp you can buy for the money. Just gotta know how to use it.
And honestly the cleans weren’t anything to tote about when all the amps had pretty nice cleans, plus I’m a fan of warm creamy/fluffy cleans with a bit more mids like the other amps, adds some more character to it.
I was contemplating swapping out my Origin for a Blues Jr but I think I'll spare myself the effort and keep my Origin. Thank you for the stellar comparison.
@@Tone-OzYes, Sir! I'm actually pairing my Origin with a DSL40 combo and I love it. The DSL adds bottom end to the Origin for my cleans, and the Origin adds color and sub EQs to the DSL for the heavy tones. The Origin is great for strat tones which is what brought me to this video. I've heard some great demos of the Blues Jr, but it's better to have a side by side comparison like this to distinguish whether it's worth the hassle of trading for a Fender. I think either one is great for what I'm doing.
@@colinmcnab6145 man, I've been giving a lot of consideration to a swap since I got it so I appreciate the tip! You may have just saved me a ton of time by avoiding the Origin speaker swap forum rabbit hole. I'll for sure let you know how it goes.
I play Orange today but have had Marshall and Fender. All great amps for a studio to keep on hand for tailoring the sound you want for a particular production. Good job on this video!
Fabulous video- so useful to have them like this. I’m going to say the AC15 and Origin 20 are my favorites here, though the Orange really grew on me for the clean sounds. And I’ve been playing a Fender amp for 20 years 😂
Thanks! One of the best gear demos I've ever seen. For me the Origin 20 really shines in this. The cleans out-do the Blues Jr IMO and the dirty sounds are classic Marshall. The Orange is impressive too, and probably more usable live than the Origin because of the 2 channels.
Moral of the story: They all sound good. I do think that for passive tone controls flat eq is all tones dialed all the way up. They only cut the assigned frequency range within the basic tone of the amp, they don't boost it. At full up, no tones are being boosted or cut. For active eq, I think of all tone controls at 0 as flat eq, since no tones are being boosted or cut.
I love all of them in this demo. Although I’ve never played a tube version of an orange. The stores near me just don’t stock them. I would love to explore more sounds on a vox but unfortunately haven’t had a chance. Thanks for the videos. Keep up the work of the rock gods ❤
I swap amps continually but, ive had theorange for a year now with absolutely no complaints, its great for low vol but still great tone, if you want pristine fender style cleans just put a compressor in front of it , id buy another definitely.
This was an insanely helpful video! I have a Blues Jr and I've been considering adding a second amp to complement it, and pretty much was looking at all three of these! Thanks for doing this!
Orange sounded best here but I feel like the ac15 has more to give. Finding the good tones in them is really down to knowing how the EQ works and it's not like a normal 3 knob EQ, it's more interactive
I used to own a Marshall Origin 50H, but later switched to my current Marshall Studio Vintage 20H(which is the best amp I ever have played so far). Recently I purchased the Origin 5C, and it is sitting right beside me at this particular moment, haha. The Marshall Origin is honestly not in the same level as the other amps in this video, rather in terms of tone or in terms of price. However, it is a great amp for the price!
Changed out the tubes and speaker in the Origin 20c and I guarantee it will blow the other 3 amps away all round. I know I've done it and it's now a killer amp if you are looking for 60s tones think Clapton with the Bluesbreakers or Cream, Paul Kossoff Free, Peter Green or Mick Taylor with the Bluesbreakers. Obviously this is with the appropriate type of guitar Les Paul Standard or SG Standard or any low wind humbucker equipped guitar.
Toby another great example of what is out there at the moment for small low wattage valve amps. Each has it's own flavour especially that mid range, and how the gain structure changes as the volume or gain is dialed in. i Iiked the Marshall for it's balance between clean and crunch the Vox for it's chime but setting it up does require a little tinkering.The Orange just has this roar but also not bad at cleans it's in your face while the Fender seems to be middle of the road jack of all trades. I have owned all these amps at some stage and to hit that sweet spot you need them turned up. Just make sure your neighbours have gone out for the day and you'll soon notice bedroom levels are not helping these amps sound at there optimum.
I'm so grateful for videos like this, and all the effort it must take to put together. I've almost pulled the trigger on all of these maps. To my ears, across the board, the Orange wins. I now know what my next amp will be.
Marshall here, but it depends on what kind of mysic you play, and eventually on the guitar type and how its set. Orange, I would play some Alien Ant Farm "these days" with it, it would be killer. I would definitely play some ACDC and eventually White Zombie- Thunder Kiss '65 with the Marshall or Vox, Vox would be curious to see how it would cope, Fender, well I would go blues SRV, Freddy King clearly, bridge pickup, tubescreamer with slight touch of fuzz face and cranked to the 🦴 to go over that boxy blanket covered sound. Basically I would buy all of them 🤯, problem solved 🙏. By the way, great work with this video Sir.
Great demo! I love the Marshall power tube overdrive sound! The origin amps sound a little trebly but I bet with a little eq you can get a killer tone.
I really like the Blues Jr in isolation, I think it's my favourite. But I think the AC15 really cuts through the mix in full band context, as does the Marshall.
Vox & Orange for cleans. Orange & Marshall for dirt. Double track & pan ‘em! The Fender had a bit of boxy-ness going on. I suspect a different speaker and cab would mitigate that but not necessarily a bad sounding amp by any means.
What a great comparison shootout. Love how you show all the dials being tweaked - Gives a great understanding of how each amp works. I was surprised about the Orange amp. Seemed a good all-rounder but I can't like those dial icons! What's what!?! Cheers
All sound great and it’s a matter of preference and taste. I like the blues junior (I tend to cut treble and boost mids so it’s perfect for my tone profile)
Just stumbled on your excellent video. Guess out of all these amps, I've seen more of the Vox AC15 backline on stages in festivals etc than the others, maybe a few Blues jrs, but as a sound guy, the Vox really holds up on stage in a band situation.
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Can we talk about the real star of this video which is the editing
Orange had the best distortion and Fender had the best clean sound. Vox and Marshall were versatile and sounded great dirty and clean. Honestly can’t go wrong with any of these.
Don't underestimate how great a Vox sounds in a mix.
Please never stop making these! This is the most thorough and coherent comparison of amps I have ever seen, and as a bonus you were playing beautifully (without boomer blues riffing lol)
I just missed some boomer blues riffs...
"boomer bends"
U want all that modern soulless shredding?
@@Bls-of1ld absolutely not
I liked all of them, but I think the Marshall and the Orange were the most lively of the bunch. Great warm clean tones and both had solid overdrive channels to boot!
In my opinion, Vox is always the winner.👌
1. Orange 2. Marshall (almost a tie) 3. Vox. 4. Fender, mostly bcz the gain is so horrific and it also has just about the worst reverb I've heard in my life.
The Marshall sucked
They all seem to be good at something
Blues jr sounds like it has a blanket over it.
I have played through a Pro Junior III, same story; the Fender amps I have tried all sound boxy and as if their was a blanket over them
As always.
@@jaycee30865 I thought I was the only one. My dad bought for himself but never used it lol, 15W tube is way too loud. Tried to crank it past 2 and get overdrive, it's impossible lol
I have a BJIII sitting for years collecting dust… sounded like someone was sticking an ice pick in my ears. I eventually swapped the speaker to an Eminence Texas Heat and it made a huge difference. I’ve also found a compressor pedal really helps with these amps and makes them sound much less shrill.
The Tweed with the Jensen speaker doesn't
orange rocker 15 + eq pedal in loop = EVERYTHING. amazing amp
I like them all for their individuality, for me there is no 'best'. Its why i can't stop buying different amps lol.
Story of my life 😂
Smartest & most objective opinion ...
Fell in love with the Marshall’s sound
The Marshall has my vote, That was probably the best amp comparison video I've seen! nice work, more playing less talking!
Very good indeed. Thanks for the time and it was very thoughtful.
My two cents:
Orange is a masterpiece. Clean and driven.
Vox has a pristine, divine clean sound, and its eq works miracles.
Marshall deliver that punch bass under driven mode: now we know why Iron Maiden has carved their riffs!
So, my choice would be, considering all factors:
1. Orange
2. Marshall
3. Vox
4. Fender
One of THE BEST shootout style videos I have seen! They all sounded great for different reasons, and, for my ear and style, I would either choose the Vox (which I’ve owned) or the Marshall, but the real star here is your video! You’ve made it very easy to tell the differences in the amps… and you’ve won a new subscriber!!
For the Blues Jr you need to max the master volume and adjust the gain volume to your desired volume to get a good sound. It makes a big difference.
Superb demo 🤩 Vox cleans are to die for. Orange impressed me.
Same
im waiting on a Marshall Origin 20c right now from Sweetwater. This video definitely solidified my choice. I was torn between the Fender Blues Junior IV and the marshall but dang that marshall sounds so good comparatively. the attenuator built in helps a ton too. This video is way better than any of the other marshall/blues junior reviews out there. straight to the point and easy comparisons
I love mine
I am with you all the way with the Marshall and I dont generally like them.
I have the Orange but no reverb, I intended to downdsize from my FBD and buy a Blues Junior in the belief I would get 90% of the sounds I want and help my back but I am getting the Marshall, the Vox is heavier ( weight) than my FBD
I've been gigging with an Origin 20c for about a year and like it a lot. I also own a Blues Jr IV but it's a heavier amp and doesn't have power scaling so I'll be selling it soon.
The other guitarist in my band has the Rocker 15 combo which is very similar in features, having a 10 inch speaker, same weight (29 lbs) and power scaling.
What essentially sets the 2 amps apart is the use of EL84s in the power section of the Orange and EL34s in the Marshall. I prefer the 'girthier' sound of EL34 tubes. Ironically it's the tube that made both Marshall and Orange famous famous. EL84s sound a bit tame, creamier at times.
In fact three out of the four amps compared here are powered by EL84s, which is why the Marshall stands out to me, with its bigger-sounding EL34s. I'm not sure how Marshall got a pair of EL34s down to just 20w when they're rated at a potential 25w *each*. I assume it has to do with output transformer design.
Also the Marshall is the least expensive of the four, I believe.
In my opinion, the Marshall sounded the most “balanced” in terms of clean and distortion. Nonetheless, I prefer the Orange because I love the “darker” tone it gives, as well as the mids they naturally have in it. It doesn’t hurt that, at the moment, my definition of “perfect tone” is my Rocker 15 cranked up 100% ;)
Always enjoy your reviews, no talking, actually demonstrating the amp’s variables, etc,. Keep it up!
Orange Rocker on the natural channel cranked is my happy place
I just started messing around with the Rocker 15. I haven't tried with any pedals yet, but the distortion gets a bit over the top past 1 o'clock, and a bit synthetic sounding. Mind you, I've been mostly in the 'bedroom' setting.
@@T_Dey to me anything under half power makes the distortion sound a bit thin and fizzy.
The marshal sucked
Amazing work! Thanks! I liked all amps for different things. Vox for great cleans with sparkles, but not for dirty tones. Marshall for higher gain. Orange seems to be great for everything (was pleasantly surprised by its cleans), and Fender for smoother jazzy cleans, but not for dirty.
Opino lo mismo💪🏽🔥
Straight to the point with different samples… THANK YOU
After watching a bunch of your videos I'm learning that I'm very firmly in the Marshall camp.
Well done! No talk, just content. Just like an amp review should be!
If I were buying a lower watt combo I'd have trouble choosing between the Orange and the Marshall they both sounded fantastic. The Vox was pretty good, and this demo really didn't do anything for the Blues Junior.
while actually the blues junior is a fantastic amp ! It's probably better to try it in real life instead of only relying on a video.
Blues Juniors are mid imo. It was the most boring sounding amp that I have ever played.
Can’t beat the power scaling on the orange and the overall versatility! Also, if you have some pedals and play with eq you can get some vox tones with it too!
Hi, any suggestion on how to get vox tones with orange rocker 15? What pedal and settings?
The power scaling is what swung me to the orange, love the ability to be able to scale the volume down for home practice while maintaining the tone I want.
The Marshall also has power scaling in case you didn't notice
The Marshall also has power scaling 😊
Love the Fender for the cleans and the Marshall for the gain. 😎👍🏻
They all sound great! I personally have the Marshall Origin 50H and vertical 2x12 cab, and it is an amazing amp! VERY versatile and takes pedals wonderfully. I love your demos, they make me want to feed my GAS; unfortunately, space in my jam room is a limitation.
So basically Fender sounds like a mobile phone, Marshall is a nice all-rounder, Vox and Orange have a bunch of character that you either love or hate.
I ended up getting the blues jr with the celestion a type 12” speaker. Such a great blues amp. I love the fat boost and that you can get sound from perfect cleans to pretty dirty within the amps settings. Great buy and thanks for the video again.
Excellent, thorough comparison review - and thanks for not talking over it: the sounds speak for themselves.
I was surprised to find that I preferred the Orange. It hasn't been a brand I've favoured in the past. The Vox would be my second choice, the Marshall my third: but the top three are all quite close, only separated by features that i personally would find useful. The Fender was a disappointment on everything but cleans: it sounded muffled, or compressed.
Then I looked at the prices. Best value for money: the Marshall, which seems to do most things well. Worst: the Fender, but one has to allow for it being an imported American product.
The Rocker 15 really comes to life when you swap the VOTW for a G10 Greenback.
I have a G10 Greenback in my Origin 20c plus changed all the tubes for Harma Retro Premium which are based on original 60s/70s Mullards. The amp sounds like it really should do giving classic Marshall tones from the 60s/70s.
Marshall, Orange, Vox, Fender. Honestly they were all close & I’d be happy with anyone of them.
This opened my ears to the orange sounds, i have marshalls and voxes and have used them exclusively since 68. I think i might need to add an orange to my amp arsenal in the future. Thanks for your comprehensive comparison, best one ive heard to date.
The orange and the Vox felt best overall. Was suprised how well the Vox handled all but the highest gain.
This is superbly done. The Marshall is probably the most versatile, followed by the orange which sounds a little fuller and bassier. Vox has spectacular clean but starts to flub as you crank it. The fender didn’t impress me at all.
This is a fantastic and really objective comparison under similar conditions for each one. I’ll say I had some different opinions with my eyes closed compared to watching the video. Good work.
wow I have a orange rocker 15 head and could never get it to sound like you did thanks a lot for the great demo it was very helpful
Perfect. Exactly what a shootout should look like. I'm actually looking at all of these amps. Marshall and Orange are at the top of my list.
The natural channel on the Orange and the overdriven Marshall sounds take the win in my opinion
I liked the lower mid grind of the Blues Junior. And I was surprised at how much the Vox didn’t like having the mids pushed.
Not sure why that’s so surprising when it doesn’t have a mid control!
@@natemoore6760true that. I guess the only to push mids natively is to lower bass and treble and raise the volume knobs. Not that same thing I know
Incredible comparison. Again. Thank you.
This is an amazing demo! I really loved the Orange for dirty and the Fender for clean.
They only thing this has done is made me realize that no amp is a “pure guitar sound” and they all have characteristics and now I’m struggling even more to find an amp I like 😂😂
I recently bought two amps for a home usage - Vox AC10 and Orange Rocker 15. I ended playing only a rocker - it is absolutelly fantastic. Ant that comes from someone who had been playing Rockerverb 50 mkII head with a 2x12 cab. Most important function on a rocker is the Bedroom mode, which is priceless for a flat usage. Also it has a perfect tube driven fx loop, so you just buy a great reverb and there you go.)
Orange was the best overall. But the fender had the best cleans.
IMO,VOX's clean is way better than BJ's. Even Fender Pro Junior's clean is better than BJ. As another guy said"That poor Fender sounded like it was in a closet behind some thick ass jackets. " I have no idea why BJ still here, clean sound? worse than the cheaper one Fender Pro Junior,dirt sound? Come on, that's not Fender's job.
I prefer the marshall myself, and I love fender to death.
I put a cannabis rex speaker and an effects loop in my Jr. And it's become my #1 club amp. You really do wanna have a good low gain o.d. so you can crank the master and add pre gain to get to the level you want..I like the zendrive. Sometimes an angry charlie on the edge of breakup then boost with a screamer for leads. Best pedal amp you can buy for the money. Just gotta know how to use it.
And honestly the cleans weren’t anything to tote about when all the amps had pretty nice cleans, plus I’m a fan of warm creamy/fluffy cleans with a bit more mids like the other amps, adds some more character to it.
I was contemplating swapping out my Origin for a Blues Jr but I think I'll spare myself the effort and keep my Origin. Thank you for the stellar comparison.
I like the origin. Have you compared it to the dsl range? Any thoughts comparing the two? Cheers
Change the speaker in the Origin for a Celestion G10 Greenback and hear the difference.
@@Tone-OzYes, Sir! I'm actually pairing my Origin with a DSL40 combo and I love it. The DSL adds bottom end to the Origin for my cleans, and the Origin adds color and sub EQs to the DSL for the heavy tones.
The Origin is great for strat tones which is what brought me to this video. I've heard some great demos of the Blues Jr, but it's better to have a side by side comparison like this to distinguish whether it's worth the hassle of trading for a Fender. I think either one is great for what I'm doing.
@@colinmcnab6145 man, I've been giving a lot of consideration to a swap since I got it so I appreciate the tip! You may have just saved me a ton of time by avoiding the Origin speaker swap forum rabbit hole. I'll for sure let you know how it goes.
@@colinmcnab6145 I've got the 50w combo so would there be a 12" variant of that speaker? Is the G12M - 8 ohm the 12" variant of the G10 - 16 ohm?
Was surprised by how much I preferred the Marshall here.
I'm amazed at how much gain the orange has. It almost sounds like a fuzz.
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Thanks, is appreciated 👍
I play Orange today but have had Marshall and Fender. All great amps for a studio to keep on hand for tailoring the sound you want for a particular production. Good job on this video!
Fabulous video- so useful to have them like this.
I’m going to say the AC15 and Origin 20 are my favorites here, though the Orange really grew on me for the clean sounds.
And I’ve been playing a Fender amp for 20 years 😂
Thanks! One of the best gear demos I've ever seen. For me the Origin 20 really shines in this. The cleans out-do the Blues Jr IMO and the dirty sounds are classic Marshall. The Orange is impressive too, and probably more usable live than the Origin because of the 2 channels.
This is the best gear demo ever thank you
Moral of the story: They all sound good. I do think that for passive tone controls flat eq is all tones dialed all the way up. They only cut the assigned frequency range within the basic tone of the amp, they don't boost it. At full up, no tones are being boosted or cut. For active eq, I think of all tone controls at 0 as flat eq, since no tones are being boosted or cut.
A lot of thought and effort must have gone into making that video, thanks it’s brilliant
I like the fender blues junior the best. That’s why I own one. The other amps are great as well… But the fender is my favorite.
Thank you, Toby! Great demo, I've discovered some new cool settings and fell in love with my Blues Junior even more 😊
I love all of them in this demo. Although I’ve never played a tube version of an orange. The stores near me just don’t stock them. I would love to explore more sounds on a vox but unfortunately haven’t had a chance. Thanks for the videos. Keep up the work of the rock gods ❤
Well it's the best test comparaison i ever see! Bravo!
Orange Rocker 15 was my favourite. Great demo!
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How an comparative amp demo should be done. Zero talk, great guitar playing, no bluesy noodling.
I like Orange ... Well it's sounded much brighter, deep bass cleans balanced. I can adjust much simpler... Excellent reviews
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Came here to hear the Vox v Marshall but the Orange certainly interested me the most. Will have to try one out!
Great review, helped me make up my mind. I was between the Orange and the Marshall, ordered the Marshall last week.
Best shootout on the internet. Period.
That marshall clean was unreal, really calms the 5150 in me.
All. They each have their own place.
Great demo! I'd love to hear the amps in context of a full band, that comparison would be amazing!
I swap amps continually but, ive had theorange for a year now with absolutely no complaints, its great for low vol but still great tone, if you want pristine fender style cleans just put a compressor in front of it , id buy another definitely.
This video.... is perfect. This video was done better than I've done my whole life.
This was an insanely helpful video! I have a Blues Jr and I've been considering adding a second amp to complement it, and pretty much was looking at all three of these! Thanks for doing this!
They are all great. Each have a weakness and each have strengths. It depends on what you are going for in tone.
Orange sounded best here but I feel like the ac15 has more to give. Finding the good tones in them is really down to knowing how the EQ works and it's not like a normal 3 knob EQ, it's more interactive
“More to give” flat out the most gig-able of the 4 amps.
O R A N G E
Definitely. Most powerful and balanced
I have the OR32 it’s an amazing amp for the price.
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Yup
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I used to own a Marshall Origin 50H, but later switched to my current Marshall Studio Vintage 20H(which is the best amp I ever have played so far). Recently I purchased the Origin 5C, and it is sitting right beside me at this particular moment, haha.
The Marshall Origin is honestly not in the same level as the other amps in this video, rather in terms of tone or in terms of price. However, it is a great amp for the price!
Changed out the tubes and speaker in the Origin 20c and I guarantee it will blow the other 3 amps away all round. I know I've done it and it's now a killer amp if you are looking for 60s tones think Clapton with the Bluesbreakers or Cream, Paul Kossoff Free, Peter Green or Mick Taylor with the Bluesbreakers. Obviously this is with the appropriate type of guitar Les Paul Standard or SG Standard or any low wind humbucker equipped guitar.
@@colinmcnab6145What tubes and speaker did you change to?
Surprisingly, Orange.
Then Vox.
To get the Vox singing,
run the TB channel treble and bass at zero...loads of middle and beautiful harmonics.
Always surprised at how good Marshall cleans can be. Most balanced of the lot to my ear. Too bad this model lacks reverb tho.
Toby another great example of what is out there at the moment for small low wattage valve amps. Each has it's own flavour especially that mid range, and how the gain structure changes as the volume or gain is dialed in. i Iiked the Marshall for it's balance between clean and crunch the Vox for it's chime but setting it up does require a little tinkering.The Orange just has this roar but also not bad at cleans it's in your face while the Fender seems to be middle of the road jack of all trades. I have owned all these amps at some stage and to hit that sweet spot you need them turned up. Just make sure your neighbours have gone out for the day and you'll soon notice bedroom levels are not helping these amps sound at there optimum.
Awesome comparison
cant decide if i love the orange or the vox more! the two sound absolutely amazing to me
Choosing is personal taste but this is just a great helpful vid. Thx :)
Love that glassy vox tone
I'm so grateful for videos like this, and all the effort it must take to put together. I've almost pulled the trigger on all of these maps. To my ears, across the board, the Orange wins. I now know what my next amp will be.
The Marshall is so versatile and well balanced. I like the Orange amp overall tho.
Marshall here, but it depends on what kind of mysic you play, and eventually on the guitar type and how its set.
Orange, I would play some Alien Ant Farm "these days" with it, it would be killer.
I would definitely play some ACDC and eventually White Zombie- Thunder Kiss '65 with the Marshall or Vox, Vox would be curious to see how it would cope, Fender, well I would go blues SRV, Freddy King clearly, bridge pickup, tubescreamer with slight touch of fuzz face and cranked to the 🦴 to go over that boxy blanket covered sound.
Basically I would buy all of them 🤯, problem solved 🙏.
By the way, great work with this video Sir.
Orange rocker with greenback speaker reverb and eq in the loop. Job done
Great demo! I love the Marshall power tube overdrive sound! The origin amps sound a little trebly but I bet with a little eq you can get a killer tone.
Marshalls have always been bright. That's the secret to the marshall tone.
I have the Vox and I didn't like it out of the box and had fun Modding it and now I like it. The Fender sounded fuller all round to me.
Can't go wrong with any of these amps...they're all popular cause they're all friggin awesome!
I really like the Blues Jr in isolation, I think it's my favourite. But I think the AC15 really cuts through the mix in full band context, as does the Marshall.
Vox & Orange for cleans.
Orange & Marshall for dirt.
Double track & pan ‘em!
The Fender had a bit of boxy-ness going on. I suspect a different speaker and cab would mitigate that but not necessarily a bad sounding amp by any means.
What a great comparison shootout. Love how you show all the dials being tweaked - Gives a great understanding of how each amp works. I was surprised about the Orange amp. Seemed a good all-rounder but I can't like those dial icons! What's what!?! Cheers
Great work! We all have different uses and tastes. For my own music based on cleans and early breakup, Vox and Marshall win.
All sound great and it’s a matter of preference and taste. I like the blues junior (I tend to cut treble and boost mids so it’s perfect for my tone profile)
Feeling the vox a lot, that tone cut and treble has me sold lmao
no one beats those fender cleans!!!!
huge fan of AC15, but for the sounds I like, the Marshall wins hands down in this really well done comparison
Wow, what a comparison! Thanks!!!
Thought I'd have the Fender on top but it is the Marshall for me.
Just stumbled on your excellent video. Guess out of all these amps, I've seen more of the Vox AC15 backline on stages in festivals etc than the others, maybe a few Blues jrs, but as a sound guy, the Vox really holds up on stage in a band situation.