Crush 10 Review

With a power rating of 10 watts the Crush 10 is the smallest member of the Crush series. Appearances can be deceiving though! Do not let it's diminutive size fool you into overlooking this little wonder.

Features:	8.5
Sound:	9.5
Reliability:	8.8
Impression:	9.5
Overall rating:	9.1
Users rating:	8.6
Comments:	15

overall: 9.5

Featured review by: RHCP Guitar Guy, on september 12, 2005

Price paid: $ 107.97

Purchased from: Local Shop

Features: The Crush 10 is a single channel 10W solid-state combo amp, with a three separate equalization controls (low, mid, high), a master volume control, and two separate gain controls. It also has a headphone out jack, which mutes the speaker when the headphones are plugged in. I bought this little amp mainly for practicing, and for that duty, it is very well suited. I suppose you could mike it if you really dug the sound that much, but for me, it's just an "office" unit, I got sick of hauling my big amp upstairs just to monkey around on the guitar a bit. The amp's sound controls are simple to figure out, and easy to adjust. The aesthetics of the unit are hard to resist, cool Orange case, vintage-style grill covering, neat-o Orange medallion. Best part of all is that the amp lives up to its legendary heritage. The sounds that you can procure from this little rig are downright amazing! When I started playing back in '83, I had a Peavey Decade 10 practice amp, which compared to this Orange amp, sounded like a cheesy AM transistor radio. My, things have certainly come a long way since then. // 8

Sound: The guitars I play through this amp are an Epiphone Les Paul, which has a stock neck pickup, and a DiMarzio AF Super Distortion on the bridge; and, a early '90s Japanese Squier Strat. The amp works well with both guitars, on both clean / dirty channels. On the Epi, I can switch from a bright, hollow blues sound, to a nasty, snarling Zeppelin tone with relative ease. The Orange really sounds great with the Strat, esp. with a slightly distorted Stones-style sound (Jumpin' Jack Flash, Brown Sugar, etc). If I were to say one thing about the sound, it would have to be that this little Orange does a convincing job of sounding less like a solid-state, and more like a little tube amp. It's very flexible in both clean and distorted settings. // 10

Reliability & Durability: Oh yes, it's very reliable, I've sat on it, it's fallen off it's stand a few times, I've left it on for few days, I've played it full volume with all possible boosts on, I've spilled drinks on it, works still perfectly, it's as new. This has probably got to be one of the most reiable amps I have ever owned! // 10

Impression: I won't beat around the bush here, folks. This little Orange amp is a gem. Great sound, great looks, just a out-and-out cool rig. I don't often come across products that flat-out perform like this amp does. The Crush 10 amp is a natch for beginning guitarists, and will surely please the ear of many seasoned players as well. If you need a good practice amp, then look no further. Orange has the best one out there! // 10

overall: 8.3

Reviewed by: TimBFMV, on february 16, 2009

Price paid: £ 59.99

Purchased from: Guitar, amp and Keyboard Center

Features: The amp has been very versatile to me over the 3/4 years I have had it, although I am looking to upgrade now. It has one channel, 1 input, and one headphone socket, the controls are High, Middle, Low, Master, Gain 1, Gain 2. No overdrive Switch, You just have to use the gain controls. At the moment it doesnt't have enough power for band practising, our drummer has said he can't hear the amp very well. I Play Blues, Classic rock and light metal, and it is allright for all of those. Although even when my guitar is on the coil, it still doesnt't sound very clean through the amp. // 8

Sound: I'm using this amp with an HH coiltapped setup on my guitar with a fixed bridge. It suits most music styles as it is quite versatile, the distortion isnt great though. I have recently realised if I put gain 1 and gain 2 up to max (10) then you get that high pitched feedback. It never used to do that before. It suits my blues and classic rock quite well. It can do OK cleans and OK distortions, this amp would be good for a beginner like I was 3/4 years ago when I bought it. The distortion isnt too brutal. The clean channel gets distorted if you have it too high. // 8

Reliability & Durability: I can just about depend on it, I might not use it at a gig because it isnt very loud, the amp has never broken down on me, it has always been pretty reliable. I quite like this amp though, and will probably keep it for a long time. I have never "Neglected it" So with a bit of care it would last a long time. // 8

Impression: I play Blues, classic rock, grunge and light metal (Metallica etc.) with a Cort KX5, and a bunch of effects. I have been playing for 6 years, but for the first four years I was just playing chords. There wasn't much else I could have asked for at the time since I was only 9 years old. I wish it had an overdrive/distortion button not just gain controls. I love the design of the amp, I think it looks really original. If it were to be stolen or lost I would not buy it again since I need something bigger, better, with more effects. I like this amp and would definately reccomend it to beginning players. // 9

overall: 9

Reviewed by: Ghopki02, on december 28, 2007

Purchased from: Ebay

Features: I have no idea what year the amp was made in but I know that it is 10w, very Orange and has a 6.5" speaker which admittedly makes it sound a bit boxy but for bedroom practice that is fine. My old watson amp was 15w and had a 8" speaker and it still didn't sound as good as this so quality over size. It has 1 channel and no effects such as reverb and just a few dials so there are no effects I don't use. It is solid state, the back is closed and the front is ported and has 2 gain controls for some reason! // 9

Sound: I have a Yamaha Pacifica 112 and my favourite pickup styles is just the humbucker on it's own and 2 single coils. I control the sound via my Zoom G2 and the distortion sounds great and I can get some really nice cleans. I know this sounds shallow but the main reason I love this amp is because of it's looks, it is one hell of a sexy looking amp. It is noisy when I put the gain on full but that is to be expected. The distorion is T3H Br007a1z but that's through my effects box, I have never used the natural distortion of the amp. // 10

Reliability & Durability: I definitely wouldn't use this at a gig as the input jack is very temperamental and cuts out from the vibrations sometimes, this happening in a gig would be death! The amp seems quite durable but I wouldn't knock it about too much. I suspect the problem with the jack is just that it isn't soldered properly but opening up the amp and fiddling around is the last thing I want to do as I would probably break it completely, and then I would cry. // 8

Impression: This amp matches my style very well. I can get a very nice saturated blues tone out of it as well as a nice tone for classical playing. I can also get some nice distortion out of it and the 2 gain controls seems unique. I have been playing for 5 months and I own a Watson XL15 and a Zoom G2 and a Yamaha F-310 and a Yamaha Pacifica 112. If this were lost or stolen I wouldn't buy another one. I would probably go back to using my Watson amp and save for a decent tube combo. I love the sound and the look of this amp but I hate the problem with the jack, I suspect it just need resoldering but I can't be bothered to resolder it. My favourite feature on it is looks (seriously) and I have compared it to a Squire SP-10 which is a nasty little amp and in comparison to this amp it sounds like a pair of poundland speakers. I also compared it to my Watson XL15 and it sounds much better but it doesn't go as loud. Overall a good amp. // 9

overall: 9.5

Reviewed by: Si-monster, on april 04, 2008

Price paid: $ 91.4817

Purchased from: Local guitar shop

Features: This sinlge channel 10watt solid state amp comes with dual gain control, master volume, 3 band eq, headphone output and 6" speaker. I use this amp in my flat and it is more than up to the task whether I'm just having a quiet practice late at night or really ripping into it for hours at a time. It comes in the trademark day-glo Orange finish with wicker-style speaker cover and retro Orange emblem. Very stylish. // 9

Sound: Although relatively basic, the Crush 10 delivers fantastic tone and as far as practice amps in this price bracket go it's the best I've used to date. I play my Epiphone Special II through my Ibanez TS7 and Behringer UC200 hooked up to the Crush 10 and it has never delivered less than sweet clean tone, warm chorus and really meaty distortion. I keep the onboard 3 band EQ set midway for that clean sound but I have tinkered with the settings and you can get some really lovely sound variants if you play around. I've not had any problems with distortion at high volumes. If there's a knob for it, the Crush 10 can handle it. The built-in overdrive is seriously loud, though. Crank it up for those window rattling riffs. A little more variety in the EQ depatment would be nice but for a 10w amp this is the business. // 10

Reliability & Durability: My amp dosen't really recieve any punishment so I cannot attest to its durability but it has a really solid construction that seems like it will last a lifetime. I've not had my Crush 10 for a too long so it's still perfect but the only drawback I can see emerging is that the bright Orange finish will look cheap and awful if damaged (as apposed to looking a bit worn and well used) but apart from that I'd give it top marks. // 9

Impression: I play a little of anything from Indie, ballads, metal and classic rock and this amp copes with all beautifully. If it were lost/stolen/destroyed I probaly wouldn't buy another one, I'd upgrade to a 15 or even a 30 watt Crush. I'm completely sold on Orange Crush amps now and compared to the old 10w Marshall I had years ago the Crush 10 is in a different league. It's basic, true, but for it's price I'd have to say it's unbeatable. // 10

Comments

[Der Bomber]

Isn't there a smaller one out there? Like a mini-crush or something?

[vulgarmachine]

Der Bomber wrote:

Isn't there a smaller one out there? Like a mini-crush or something?

Yeah its called the micro crush- its rated at 5 watts

[ICEMANN999]

im gunna get one

[j-boy199]

^ me too :P lol

was thinking of buying a marshall, but i read a few reviews and turned away :P lol

[CapnKickass]

... and for about $50 more you can get a 15 watt crush with reverb

[guitargirl2049]

this is a pretty good amp for practicing and stuff. it looks awesome too!

[Lukerz]

cool amp, but it's not particularly loud

[zekemeister]

i might buy this amp tomm, but im still thinkin about just getting a marshall, but i like this one too =)

[:..*lazy*..:]

how heavy is this thing?

[guy_tebache]

vulgarmachine :
Der Bomber wrote:

Isn't there a smaller one out there? Like a mini-crush or something?


Yeah its called the micro crush- its rated at 5 watts

Its actually 3 Watts. I was looking at them today.

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zekemeister wrote:

i might buy this amp tomm, but im still thinkin about just getting a marshall, but i like this one too =)

Marshall MG? Get the Orange

:..*lazy*..: wrote:

how heavy is this thing?

It's not heavy.... don't know exactly how not heavy. It's weight might be on their website

Thats my service for the community for today

[miketrigs93]

how can you give this thing 10s for god sake?
look at what guitars they're using! Epiphone LP special II? please...

[TimBFMV]

miketrigs93 wrote:

how can you give this thing 10s for god sake?
look at what guitars they're using! Epiphone LP special II? please...

I am now using a 1986 Fender Jap Strat with it, and it still sounds amazing.

[cscissorhands]

there is sort of a general rule in regards to the guitar thing; good amp can make a decent to shabby guitar sound good, but a bad amp can make an amazing guitar sound terrible

[trivium036]

i love this amp, my dad has it and i really want to steal it from him 0_0 owns the shit out of my line 6 spider