Orange TH30 Thunder Head
Compact, versatile, and packed with valve-driven power.
The Orange TH30 Thunder Head is a professional-grade all-valve amplifier head designed to deliver everything from shimmering cleans to ferocious distortion. Compact yet powerful, it’s built for guitarists who need one amp that can do it all – whether that’s filling a concert hall or providing saturated tube tone at bedroom levels.
Power and Versatility at Your Fingertips
Thanks to its built-in attenuator, the TH30 gives you selectable power outputs of 7W, 15W, and 30W. This means you can achieve authentic valve saturation without excessive volume at home, or unleash the full 30 watts for rehearsals and live gigs. Its dual-channel design – Clean and Dirty – provides an incredible range of tones, from glassy highs and warm lows to crushing distortion and everything in between.
Simple Yet Powerful Controls
With just six intuitive controls, marked with Orange’s iconic hieroglyphic symbols, sculpting your sound couldn’t be easier. The Clean channel offers crisp, transparent tones, while the Dirty channel gives you access to everything from vintage crunch to full-blown modern metal distortion. It’s an amp that thrives in almost any genre and responds beautifully to your playing dynamics.
Built to Last
Housed in a sturdy 18mm birch plywood chassis with reinforced corners, the TH30 is built for life on the road. Rugged, reliable, and instantly recognisable, it combines Orange’s legendary build quality with unmistakable style.
Key Highlights
- ⚡ 30-watt all-valve amp head – with switchable 7W / 15W / 30W output
- 🎸 Twin channels (Clean & Dirty) – versatile tones from bright cleans to heavy distortion
- 🎚️ Six simple controls – intuitive tone shaping via Orange’s hieroglyphic dials
- 🔥 Huge tonal range – from vintage rock sizzle to modern high-gain aggression
- 🛡️ Durable birch plywood construction – reinforced for touring reliability
- 🎶 Compact format – powerful tones without the bulk
Why Choose the Orange TH30 Thunder Head?
The TH30 Head is the ultimate all-rounder – an amp that adapts to bedroom practice, recording studios, and live stages with ease. With its flexible power modes, versatile channels, and unmistakable Orange voice, it’s the perfect choice for guitarists who demand tonal diversity and professional performance in one rugged head.
FAQs – Orange TH30 Thunder Head
Q: Can the TH30 really be used for home practice?
A: Yes – the built-in attenuator allows you to drop down to 7 watts, making it perfect for lower-volume playing while still delivering true valve saturation.
Q: How versatile are the tones?
A: Extremely. The Clean channel offers crisp, warm cleans, while the Dirty channel covers everything from classic rock crunch to full modern metal distortion.
Q: Is it loud enough for live gigs?
A: Definitely. At 30 watts of valve power, the TH30 can easily fill small to medium venues, and can be mic’d up for larger stages.
Q: Does it work well with pedals?
A: Yes. The TH30 integrates beautifully with pedalboards, especially overdrives, boosts, and modulation effects.
Q: Who is the TH30 best for?
A: The TH30 is ideal for guitarists who want one amp for every situation – from bedroom practice to professional stage performances – without compromising on tone.
