Terror Bass
Terror Bass
The Terror Bass is a 500W hybrid bass amp that delivers the classic warmth and growl of the AD200 in a lightweight, portable head. It combines a valve preamp with a Class D power section, giving you powerful, dynamic tone without the heavy lifting. The Clean switch tightens the low end for a clearer response at high volumes, while the ground lift keeps your signal noise-free when going direct. With its rugged build and unmistakable Orange voicing, the Terror Bass is ready for the stage, studio, or rehearsal room with all the tone, none of the backache.
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The Orange Terror Bass is a compact powerhouse, packing 500 Watts of muscular tone into a lightweight chassis that’s easy to carry but hard to ignore. Its all-analogue front end is lifted straight from the legendary AD200, delivering fat, rich bass tones with natural compression, midrange warmth and plenty of gain on tap. A Class D power amp keeps the weight down without sacrificing punch or feel. The Clean switch tightens up your sound, ideal for extended-range basses or more percussive styles, while the ground lift eliminates unwanted hum when connecting to DI outputs.
With speaker and line outputs, it's equally at home with cabs or going straight to front of house. Whether you need stage-rattling power or a studio-friendly footprint, the Terror Bass brings vintage-flavoured bass tone into the modern age with no compromise, and oodles of character.
Closely based on the AD200 bass amplifier
At the heart of the Terror Bass is the tone of the iconic AD200, Orange’s revered all-valve bass amp. The Terror’s preamp is lifted directly from this classic design, offering the same rich midrange, natural tube compression, and massive low-end punch. It captures the feel and character of the AD200 in a much more portable format, giving bass players the warmth and growl of a full tube amp without the weight or maintenance. It's a modern amp with unmistakable vintage roots.
Clean Switch and Ground Lift
The Terror Bass is designed to be flexible as well as powerful. The Clean switch adds articulation and tightens the low end, giving you extra clarity when needed, making it great for players using extended-range basses or more precise playing styles. Meanwhile, the Ground Lift switch helps eliminate unwanted hum when using the DI output, especially useful in live or recording environments. Together, these features make the Terror Bass a reliable choice on any stage or for any session.
Class D Power Amplifier
Despite its huge output, the Terror Bass remains light and compact thanks to its efficient Class D power amp. Don’t let the size fool you: this 500 W powerhouse delivers serious volume, punch and headroom, making it ideal for everything from small clubs to big festival stages. Combined with its valve preamp, the Class D design keeps your tone dynamic and responsive while reducing weight, heat and power consumption. With its big tone and tiny footprint, it’s a gigging bassist’s dream.
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.