The AD200 is Orange’s flagship bass amp, bringing together all the features and versatility that any modern player could wish for, presented via the iconic super-clean, pics-only front panel and all wrapped up in that classic Orange tone.
Designed on the premise that the best tone comes from the shortest signal path from guitar to speaker, the AD200 is beautifully uncomplicated, featuring inputs for both active and passive instruments, a simple but powerful EQ, and a clean switch to hold off on the crunch if desired.
Orange AD200 Bass Guitar Amplifier Head 200 Watts Features:
- Beautifully simple signal path that preserves tone
- Powerful 3-Band EQ for tone shaping
- Clean switch to control crunch and drive at high volumes
- Deep, dynamic low end and warm, rich mids
- Produces mellow cleans through to hyper-saturation
- Improved M6 output transformer
- Better frequency response at the low end
- Run unmatched valves with the presence of individual bias pots
Driven by four KT88 valves pushing 200 Watts, the AD200 produces deep, dynamic low end and warm, rich mids. The gain structure offers players of all styles mellow cleans through to hyper-saturation, and whatever the situation, there’s no shortage of punch. And for those who want to retain clean tones at high volumes, the AD200’s Clean switch will back off from Orange’s classic high-gain fuzz.
The improved M6 output transformer, too, offers double the power at 30 Hz (an open B on a five-string bass) and better frequency response at the low end, meaning the AD200 pushes more air — and flaps more trouserleg — than its predecessors.
Under the hood, meanwhile, the AD200 is a tech’s dream. With the capacity to run unmatched valves thanks to the presence of individual bias pots and with increased user serviceability coupled with Orange’s as-standard rugged road-ready build quality, this is the best amp you can buy, now futureproofed for life.
Short Signal Path
The most organic tones of any of the world’s best bass amplifiers are in the AD200, thanks to its super-clear signal path. Whatever bass or style of music you play, the character of your instrument is always faithfully retained.
A Modern Classic
From vintage soul to classic rock, high-fidelity funk to grinding metal, decades of great valve bass sounds are instantly available via the endlessly versatile three-band EQ and Clean switch.
Classic Look
The decluttered front panel, featuring Orange’s hyper-intuitive pics-only user experience, is a slice of amp-design heaven and echoes the simplicity of the AD200’s signal path design.
Tech Heaven
Valve bias pots allow any tech with a multimeter to bias the amp and match the tubes in-amp, making on-the-road servicing a dream.
