Little Bass Thing
Little Bass Thing
The Little Bass Thing is a 500W solid-state amp designed for bass players who want power, clarity and control without the fuss. It delivers modern, clean tone with a responsive Class A compression circuit and an intuitive 3-band EQ with sweepable mids that’s easy to dial in. With balanced DI and an effects loop, it’s ready for stage, studio and silent practice. Lightweight, gig-ready and straight to the point, the Little Bass Thing is all about great tone, fast. No menus, no modelling, no distractions, just the essentials done properly, with the punch and headroom you need.
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The Orange Little Bass Thing combines classic Orange simplicity with a clean, modern sound tailored for today’s working bassists. Its 500-Watt Class D power amp delivers huge volume in a lightweight chassis, while the all-analogue front end features an intuitive 3-band EQ for quick, effective tone shaping. A built-in Class A VCA compressor adds smoothness and control, easily adjustable via a single knob. Designed for gigging and recording, the amp includes a balanced DI output and a series effects loop.
A -6dB pad switch makes it equally suited to passive and active basses. Whether you’re playing funk, fusion, rock or anything in between, the Little Bass Thing keeps things simple and sounds great doing it. It’s the ideal head for bassists who value tone, portability, and straightforward design: no unnecessary frills, just rock-solid performance.
Simple But Effective EQ
The Little Bass Thing’s EQ section keeps things refreshingly straightforward. With three carefully voiced controls — bass, middle, and treble — you can shape your tone quickly and musically. The bass and treble offers just the right amount of range to adapt to different rooms, instruments, and playing styles without getting lost in endless tweaking, while the mid-range is sweepable between them to get just the right tone. Whether you’re after vintage warmth or modern punch, the Little Bass Thing’s EQ responds naturally and intuitively. It’s a no-nonsense tone stack designed to get results real fast.
Class A VCA Compression
Taming your dynamics has never been easier. The onboard Class A VCA compressor adds smooth, musical control to your sound without squashing your tone. With just one knob, you can go from subtle tightening to more aggressive squash, depending on your style. It reacts dynamically to your playing, evening out peaks while preserving attack and clarity. It’s built right into the signal path, meaning no extra pedals, no extra clutter, and just better tone, straight out of the box.
Helpful Little Extras
From the -6dB pad switch for active basses to the headphone output for late-night practice, the Little Bass Thing is full of small touches that make a big difference. The FX loop lets you integrate pedals without tone loss, and the balanced DI out is ideal for live and studio use. All of it is packed into a lightweight chassis that’s easy to carry but tough enough to gig. It’s the kind of amp that quietly solves problems, and does it with style.
Built to Perform
Tour-tough, gig-ready and made with premium components, all Orange equipment is built for a lifetime on the road or in the studio.
Iconic British Tone
From classic crunch to modern pristine chime, the unmistakable Orange sound is rich, responsive and full of character.
Instantly Recognisable
Our bold design, including the classic pics-only controls and signature orange tolex finish, have made us a stage and studio icon for half a century.