05 Tangerine 30 (Channel 2)
Headrush Amplifiers

05 Tangerine 30 (Channel 2)

Inspired by Orange AD30HTC

The model 05 Tangerine 30 – Channel 2 it's the channel more driven and aggressive compared to Channel 1, designed for:

  • Stronger crunch and vintage distortion
  • More saturated and compressed British sound
  • Rock rhythms and classic leads

It is the ideal channel to obtain the typical British overdrive sound, with more gain and presence.

BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalJazzFunkPopAcousticBassIndies

Controls

Treble

Controls the high frequencies:

  • Low → warmer sound
  • High → bright and cutting Increases the attack and “bite” of the sound
Middle

Controls the mid frequencies:

  • Low → deeper sound
  • High → more body and presence
  • Fundamental for the classic British rock sound
Bass

Control the low frequencies:

  • Low → tight and defined
  • High → fuller and more powerful
  • Caution → with high gain it can get muddy
Gain

Control the preamp saturation:

  • Low → light crunch
  • Medium → full crunch
  • High → vintage distortion More gain than Channel 1
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

  • More saturated and compressed sound than Channel 1
  • Strong and dynamic crunch
  • Excellent response for vintage rhythms and leads
  • More aggressive British character

Advice:

  • Medium-high gain → perfect rock crunch
  • Treble + Natural Presence → definition
  • Middle → essential to stand out in the mix
  • High master → fuller and more lively sound

Final advice:

  • Medium-high gain → perfect British crunch
  • Middle high → more “in your face” sound
  • Treble → adjust the bite
  • Perfect for classic rock, indie and vintage lead

Setup Examples

Classic rock crunch

Treble60%
Middle60%
Bass50%
Gain60%
Masters65%
Output Level0dB

Pushy rock / powerful rhythm

Treble65%
Middle60%
Bass50%
Gain70%
Masters70%
Output Level+1 dB

Vintage lead/solo

Treble65%
Middle65%
Bass50%
Gain75%
Masters70%
Output Level+1–2 dB