
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

