05 Tangerine 30 (Channel 1)
Headrush Amplifiers

05 Tangerine 30 (Channel 1)

Inspired by Orange AD30HTC

The model 05 Tangerine 30 – Channel 1 It is inspired by classic amplifiers vintage british style, famous for:

  • Sound clean, brilliant and dynamic
  • Light natural breakup
  • Warm character and typical "chime".

Channel 1 is the cleanest and most vintage channel, perfect for cleans, light crunch and pedal platforms.

BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalJazzFunkPopAcousticBassIndies

Controls

Treble

Controls the high frequencies:

  • Low → soft and warm sound
  • High → bright and “chimey” Fundamental for the typical bright British sound
Middle

Controls the mid frequencies:

  • Low → more scooped sound
  • High → more body and presence
  • Greatly influences the vintage character
Bass

Control the low frequencies:

  • Low → tight and defined
  • High → full and round
  • Caution → too much bass can muddy
Gain

Control the preamp level:

  • Low → pure clean
  • Medium → light crunch
  • High → natural breakup This amp “saturates softly”
Master

Controls the final volume of the amplifier:

  • Low → less pressure
  • High → more body and dynamics Interacts with Gain for feel
Output Level

Controls the global final volume:

  • Negative → attenuation 0 d
  • B → neutral
  • Positive → boost Does not alter the timbre

Pro Tips

BEHAVIOR OF THE AMPLIFIER

  • Bright, open and dynamic sound
  • Progressive and musical breakup
  • Excellent response to the touch and volume of the guitar
  • Perfect for cleans and light crunches

Advice:

  • Medium gain → vintage sweet spot
  • Treble alto → typical chime
  • Middle → controls presence in the mix
  • High master → more “alive” sound

Final advice:

  • Medium Gain + High Master → perfect vintage sound
  • Treble alto → classic British character
  • Perfect for blues, vintage rock and indie

Setup Examples

Clean bright / vintage

Treble60%
Middle50%
Bass45%
Gain35%
Masters60%
Output Level0dB

Light crunch / British

Treble65%
Middle55%
Bass45%
Gain55%
Masters65%
Output Level+1 dB

Edge of breakup / dynamic

Treble60%
Middle55%
Bass50%
Gain65%
Masters70%
Output Level+1–2 dB