Orange Crush 35RT BK Solid-State Combo

Orange Crush 35RT Black — 35-Watt Analogue Combo Amp with CabSim and Reverb

The Orange Crush 35RT Black is the most powerful model in the Crush range, packing 35 Watts of pure analogue tone into a compact 1×10 combo weighing 11 kg. It pairs twin footswitchable Clean and Dirty channels with built-in digital reverb, an integrated chromatic tuner, and Orange's CabSim-loaded headphone output. The all-analogue signal path keeps the tone responsive from clean shimmer through saturated drive.

What Sets this Model Apart from Other Practice Combo Amps

Unlike most solid-state combos in this segment, the unit runs a fully analogue signal path from input to output, giving players a lively, dynamic feel rather than the cold sterility of digital modelling. The 4-stage preamp delivers highly responsive overdrive, while the fully buffered effects loop accepts any number of pedals without sacrificing tone.

Power and Speaker Configuration — Stage-Ready Volume in a Practice-Sized Combo

At 35 Watts through a custom 10" Voice of the World driver, the instrument delivers ample clean headroom for small gigs while staying manageable for home use.

• For the 35 W output power, players get enough volume for small-venue gigs without overpowering a bedroom.
• Speaker: 1 × 10" custom Voice of the World — Orange-designed driver tuned for wide-ranging response.

Channels, EQ, and Onboard Controls — Shape Your Tone Without Pedals

Two footswitchable channels (Clean and Dirty) let players switch between chime and crunch without unplugging, while a 3-band EQ shapes either channel to fit the mix.

• Channels: 2 (Clean / Dirty) — footswitchable via the rear-panel 1/4" jack.
• EQ: 3-band (Bass, Middle, Treble) — classic Orange EQ stack for clean and driven tones.
• Top-panel layout — Clean Volume, Dirty Gain, Dirty Volume, Reverb, Channel Selector, and Tuner within easy reach.

Connectivity and Practical Features — Silent Practice, Pedal Integration, and Direct Recording

The CabSim-loaded headphone output turns the 1/4" jack into a silent-practice and direct-recording tool, faithfully emulating an Orange 4×12 cabinet. A fully buffered effects loop sits between the preamp and power stage for transparent pedal integration.

• Headphone Output: 1/4" with CabSim — emulates a miked-up 4×12 cabinet for silent practice.
• Effects Loop: Fully buffered, low-impedance — preserves tone across long cable runs.
• Footswitch Input: 1/4" (channel switching) — accepts an optional Orange FS-1 for hands-free changes.

Who the Instrument Is Built For

This is the right choice for guitarists who need a gig-capable amp that still fits comfortably in a bedroom or apartment. Players running pedal-heavy setups benefit from the fully buffered effects loop, while home recordists get a direct-recording path through the CabSim headphone output. Intermediate players will appreciate the analogue feel and 4-stage preamp saturation.

Five Decades of British Amp Design

The company has been building amplifiers in the UK for over 50 years, and the Crush series first appeared in the year 2000 as a more accessible counterpart to the flagship valve designs. The latest generation brings the all-analogue signal path and CabSim headphone circuit into a solid-state, road-ready combo, while the Black basketweave vinyl finish offers a stage-stealth alternative to the iconic Orange tolex.