The Orange TH30 Combo is an all-valve, twin-channel, 30-watt guitar amplifier praised for its versatility, ranging from crystalline cleans to high-gain metal distortion, and its portability for gigging.
Key Features and Specifications
All-Valve Design: The amp uses a total of four ECC83 (12AX7) preamp tubes, four EL84 power tubes, and one ECC81 (12AT7) tube for the effects loop, providing rich, authentic tube tone.
Switchable Output Power: A highly practical feature allowing users to tailor the amp's volume and power tube breakup by selecting between 30, 15, or 7 watts (Class A) via switches on the front and rear panels.
Twin Channels: It features a footswitchable Clean and a Dirty channel.
Clean Channel: Offers bright, vintage-style chime with Volume, Bass, and Treble controls. It provides plenty of headroom at higher volumes but can start to break up when pushed hard.
Dirty Channel: Features a four-stage, high-gain preamp design with Volume, Gain, and a "Shape" control that sweeps the midrange from scooped to boosted, offering a wide range of distorted tones from classic crunch to modern metal.
Valve-Buffered Effects Loop: A low-impedance, fully buffered effects loop ensures tone and dynamics are maintained when using external pedals.
Speaker: The combo comes equipped with one 12" Celestion G12H) housed in an all-plywood, open-back construction cabinet.
Portability: Despite its all-tube construction and powerful sound, reviewers note its compact size and manageable weight make it a "grab-and-go" combo suitable for regular gigging and studio use.
User & Expert Reviews
Praise for Tone and Versatility: Reviewers and users consistently praise the wide array of high-quality tones available from just six knobs, especially the huge gain on the Dirty channel and the crisp, articulate Cleans.
Practical for Various Settings: The power scaling feature is highlighted as extremely useful for adapting the amp for home practice, studio recording, and live performances without sacrificing tone.
Ease of Use: The simple control layout is a major selling point for those who prefer playing over extensive tweaking.

Pedal Friendliness: The TH30 is considered highly pedal-friendly, with the valve effects loop working well with various time-based and other effects.