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Orange Announces the Orianthi Crush 20RT

Orange Announces the Orianthi Crush 20RT

Orianthi is partnering with Orange Amplification to release a travel-friendly amp designed to be both functional and reliable.



The new Limited Edition Orianthi Crush 20RT has been played by the respected guitarist, singer-songwriter, in the studio and at live gigs.

The white Tolex-clad, solid-state signature Crush 20RT offers some of the most distinctive tones available in its price range. With the gain turned down, the amp delivers a versatile crystal clean tone. The ā€œdirty channelā€ can be selected to unleash high levels of detailed creamy distortion to full saturation. The Crush 20RT offers a wide range of sonic possibilities courtesy of an 8ā€, custom-designed ā€˜Voice of the Worldā€ speaker. From modern sonic punch to vintage tones, this incredibly portable amplifier also includes a 3-band EQ, built-in ā€œspring-inspiredā€ reverb and chromatic tuner.

ā€œI wanted a portable amp I could use anywhere. There’s a soaring tone you get from this amp despite its small, compact sizeā€, comments Orianthi. She continues, ā€œPlus this amp is really diverse - from the clean channel to the dirty channel - there’s warmth and there’s grit, it’s really quite incredible. I think everyone is really going to dig it!ā€

To experience the new Limited Edition Orianthi Crush 20RT visit your favourite authorised Orange retailer, or learn more online at orangeamps.com.

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