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GazpachoJones

Orange or Fender Amp?

Hi - I'm still a noob (newb?) and I was hoping to get some amp advice. I've been playing on a Vox headphone amp, but I'd like to move up to the real thing. I think $400 is what I'm comfortable spending. Would love to play with other people someday, but that's not really in the immediate or even intermediate future. I live in a single-family house so I have some room to get a bit loud if I want (and I'll occasionally want).

So, it looks like I can get a Orange Crush 50 for $399...

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CB50Org--orange-crush-bass-50-1x12-inch-50w-bass-combo

or the Fender Rumble 100 for $349.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Rum100--fender-rumble-100-1x12-inch-100-watt-bass-combo

What would you do in my shoes? Or would you pick something else? And if anybody wants to explain why the Orange is worth $50 more for lower wattage, I'd love that too. It does seem to have more dials and lights! And I like the color! (especially the purple Glenn Hughes edition...).

Posted Nov 7, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC

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