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GALLERY: Early Days of Orange

A look into the history of Orange Amps, Orange Records, and Orange Studios and the landmark products along the way.

"In 1977, OMEC introduced an entire line of 150-watt transistor instrument and public address amplifiers. The line of budget amplifiers included (left) a 150-watt instrument amp with 5-band graphic EQ and built-in Reverb, Phase, and Boost effects and 2x12"" cabinet ; (middle) a 150-watt instrument amp with 5-band graphic EQ and 1x15"" Bass Reflex Horn cabinet; and (right) a 150-watt, 4-channel PA amp with 5-band graphic EQ and 2x12"" PA cabinets. The solid-state amps bridged the gap between affordable offerings and Orange's higher-end valve amps."

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