Orange Crush Bass 50

Orange Crush Bass 50 — 50 Watts of Pure Analogue Bass Tone

The Orange Crush Bass 50 is a 50-watt single-channel analogue bass combo with a custom 12" speaker and rear-ported cabinet. As a result, it produces the warm, punchy low-end Orange is known for. With a fully analogue signal path, the amp maintains an organic feel, while the active parametric EQ gives players surgical control for home practice, rehearsals, and smaller live shows.

Standout Features That Set It Apart

Bassists seeking flexible midrange control will find this combo’s parametric section sweeps across a broad frequency spectrum, making it easy to dial in your place in the mix. Independent Blend and Gain controls, inspired by bi-amp rigs, allow clean and overdriven tones to coexist, so the low end always stays punchy. Practicing silently is realistic thanks to a CabSim-loaded headphone output that emulates the sound of an Orange bass cabinet.

Power, Speaker, and Cabinet

Orange engineered the amplifier to sound larger than its compact design implies.

• Output Power: 50 W — rehearsal-ready headroom to compete with an acoustic drummer
• Speaker: 12" custom driver — delivers a fast transient response and aggressive cut compared to larger cones in the series
• Its rear-ported particleboard enclosure measures 43 × 48.5 × 27.5 cm, yet still projects tight, deep lows for a punchy sound on stage or in the studio.

EQ and Overdrive Circuit

Unlike entry-level combos, the active EQ section is inspired by Orange's higher-end 4 Stroke and OB1 series, with a sweepable parametric midrange for true versatility.

• Active EQ: Bass, Middle, Treble, plus Frequency sweep — covers deep vintage warmth to modern articulation
• Overdrive: Gain and Blend controls (footswitchable) — mix clean and driven signals while keeping low-end tightness
• Hot active pickups are easily tamed with the -6 dB input pad, ensuring the preamp remains clean.

Connectivity and Practice Features

For use at home, in the studio, or on smaller stages, this model includes a suite of practical features that go beyond core tone-shaping.

• Effects Loop: buffered — preserves your tone when adding time-based or modulation pedals
• The CabSim-loaded headphone output allows for late-night practice without disturbing others.
• Aux Input and Tuner: 3.5 mm aux in plus integrated chromatic tuner — jam along to tracks and stay in tune without extra pedals
• Weight: 14.45 kg — easily luggable via the top-mounted strap handle

Who the Orange Crush Bass 50 Is For

This model suits working bassists, rehearsal regulars, and home players who want analogue Orange tone without a full gigging rig. Players who move between slap, pick, and fingerstyle will appreciate the versatile parametric midrange. Rock and metal bassists get vintage grit with modern clarity via the Blend and Gain circuit, while home users benefit from the CabSim headphone output for realistic late-night practice.

Orange Amps — British Tone for Half a Century

Orange has built iconic amplifiers in the UK since 1968. The brand’s signature orange tolex and pictogram graphics are instantly recognizable in studios and on stages worldwide. This combo continues that tradition in an accessible format, and is available in a Glenn Hughes "Deep Purple" signature colourway as a tribute to one of rock's legendary bassists.