The Orange Crush Bass 50 delivers everything a bassist needs for practice and performance, combining user-friendly features with professional-level tone. Inspired by Orange’s flagship OB1 and 4 Stroke amplifiers, this 50-watt combo amp offers bold, punchy lows and versatile sound-shaping abilities in a compact design.

Built with analogue circuitry and a ported 12-inch speaker cabinet, the Crush Bass 50 provides rich, rounded bass tones. Its powerful active EQ features a sweepable parametric mid band, giving precise control over your sound across a wide frequency range — perfect for crafting your unique tone without compromise.

The innovative Gain and Blend controls enable you to create ‘bi-amped’ style tones, adding harmonics and grit to your core bass sound. These controls can be activated remotely with an optional footswitch, ideal for dynamic live settings.

Additional features include a buffered effects loop for pedalboards, an aux input for backing tracks, an integrated chromatic tuner for fast tuning, and a headphone output with Cabsim technology for silent practice or direct recording.

Main Features

• 50 Watts output power with 12-inch speaker and ported cabinet for enhanced bass response
• Active EQ with sweepable parametric mid band (300Hz to 2.7kHz), plus bass, treble, and volume controls
• Gain and Blend controls for layered harmonics and distortion effects, remotely switchable via optional footswitch
• Buffered effects loop designed for clarity and true pedal performance
• Headphone output with Cabsim circuitry emulating Orange OBC speaker cabinets for authentic silent practice
• Aux input for connecting external audio sources such as backing tracks
• Integrated chromatic tuner for quick and accurate tuning between songs
• Durable Orange Basketweave Vinyl finish

Specifications

• Controls: 6dB Pad, Gain, Blend, Bass, Frequency (parametric mid), Middle, Treble, Volume, Integrated Chromatic Tuner
• Output Power: 50 Watts
• Speaker Size: 12 Inch
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 43 × 48.5 × 27.5cm (16.93 × 19.09 × 10.83 inches)
• Weight: 14.45kg (31.85 lbs)

Frequently Asked Questions ➤ What kind of tones can I expect from the Crush Bass 50?
The Crush Bass 50 delivers a wide tonal range from warm, clean bass sounds to gritty, distorted tones thanks to its flexible Gain and Blend controls and active parametric EQ. It suits styles from vintage to modern bass playing.
➤ Can I use pedals with this amplifier?
Yes, the Crush Bass 50 features a buffered effects loop designed to maintain pedal clarity and optimise performance of your pedalboard.
➤ Does it support silent practice?
Absolutely. The headphone output includes Orange’s Cabsim circuitry, which emulates the sound of their stage-ready speaker cabinets, delivering authentic tone in silent mode.
➤ Is the Gain and Blend control switchable remotely?
Yes, both Gain and Blend settings can be toggled remotely using the optional FS-1 footswitch, making it ideal for live performance adjustments.
➤ What are the dimensions and weight of the amp?
The Crush Bass 50 measures 43 × 48.5 × 27.5cm (16.93 × 19.09 × 10.83 inches) and weighs 14.45kg (31.85 lbs), making it portable yet robust.

Outside the UK?

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