Orange Micro Terror Club

Lets see them! Who has found out about these awesome little heads?

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/bayoubulldog/photo2.jpg
Micro Terror with the small 8" cabinet.

I'm in
I LOVE it. I sold my tiny terror too soon and have been jonesing for a replacement for a while now.
Is the crunch the same as a TT? It's close enough for me but I hope to A/B them someday.
The main thing that I wanted in the TT was an effects send for backing tracks, this has an aux input which means I can play my backingtracks on my mp3 player and jam away . . .

How's the Orange speaker with it?

I would imagine it rocks like everything else Orange, right now I've been playing thru an Eminence Lady Luck 8" and am pretty happy. Soon to listen to the 2X8, 2X10, and 2X12 . . .

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/amp-central-station/325839-orange-micro-terror.html#post4255632

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/attachments/amp-central-station/131954d1340476423-orange-micro-terror-img0699-large-jpg

So is that the PPC-108 Cab?
How do you like it's sound?

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Mine is running through the PPC-108 cabinet. I think it sounds great! It gets much louder than I expected! I am sure that many will say that it sounds "boxy" like they do with all small cabinets, but I actually really like this little setup! I like the PPC-108 so much that I think I am going to buy a second one and stack the two cabs together!

The Orange Micro Terror is actually a lot more amp than I expected to get from such a small package! I can do more stuff with this than some of the other amps (i.e. aux input and headphones) so it fits in nicely with my other new favorite, my Excelsior.

I think I am going to buy a second one and stack the two cabs together! .

Ok, that is just sick :mrgreen:

OOO now I want a "stack" as well.

Just signed back in after being off for a couple of years and the Micro Terror Club is my first stop! I haven't purchased one as of yet, but it's on my short list of an affordable, cranking' amp. I'll have to live through your guys' thoughts for a while so please jot them down as you learn things about the MT. Thanks!

I run mine through an orange PPC 212 open back which has celestion vintage 30s. It is kind of funny how the amp is smaller than my eventide pedal.

Mike_LA if they had a slanted ppc108 to make that stack i would probably buy a set of them lol. hmm wonder if they are thinking that? sort of like that marshall ministack...

Here is mine. the micro the cab, eventide space, and carvin dc127 with active electronics and acoustic bridge

I run mine through an orange PPC 212 open back which has celestion vintage 30s. It is kind of funny how the amp is smaller than my eventide pedal.

Mike_LA if they had a slanted ppc108 to make that stack i would probably buy a set of them lol. hmm wonder if they are thinking that? sort of like that marshall ministack...

Here is mine. the micro the cab, eventide space, and carvin dc127 with active electronics and acoustic bridge

I've spent way too much money on new gear lately, but if I had the cash to spend I'd love to have a PPC 112 or 212! How does it sound through that monster?

See it?

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k106/johnlg-2006/photo-95.jpg

It's so cute! :rolleyes:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k106/johnlg-2006/photo-87.jpg

Just ordered a MT through Sweetwater today and should be seeing it early next week. I'm jumping the gun here, but has anyone swapped the preamp tube yet? What brand does it come with? All I know is I'm stoked and my wife is nervous...

Welcome to the Club iagtrplyr12! I havent pulled the tube to look at it yet. I like mine just as is so far though!

Thanks Bulldog! It was a purchase I planned on making down the road, but as of today I found myself needing a head under budget so I decided to pull the trigger. For right now the MT is going to be run through an SWR 15" 4 ohm bass cab. Long story there, my friend, a very long story. I'll find out on Monday if the two will play together. With my new Squier CV 50s BSB Tele I'm thinking loud, big bottomed, and hopefully a hint of snarl on top.

I see you seem to like the 8" Orange cab. Is your opinion still the same since last you wrote about it? Any thoughts to possibly adding a second one for your own micro wall of doom? I'd like to try one out in case a quick getaway jam is in store. Thanks again for replying.

For right now the MT is going to be run through an SWR 15" 4 ohm bass cab.
Well, I personally think it will sound great!
To me, getting enough bass out of my amp is way harder that getting enough treble.
For speakers right now I have 1X8, 2X8, 2X10, & 2X12 cabs in the studio and haven't played thru much more than the 1X8 so far cuz it RAWKS enough right there. It pushes the Eminence 8" quite nicely, I've actually just got a pair of old 6X9 speakers from a Hammond organ and have 1 installed in an old pathfinder 10 cab. Also haven't had much time to check it out yet. Most of my practice time has had to be with headphones . . . :sad:
Check out the vid to hear the diff between the 8 and the 2X12
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Though, as soon as I finish this missive I plan on listening to the headphone out on the MT and will report back.

C Ya . . .

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silly post :mrgreen:

Hi Mike, I'm a Mike too. Nice to meet you. Thanks for the vote of confidence concerning the 15" Eminence driver. See, I think your right in that combing the MT with a bright Tele, it might take that speaker to balance things out! I think if should be loud enough too.

I originally bought this WorkingPro 15 back in May and stripped it bare. I got rid of the rat fur and re-did it with Duratec. The cab turned out great, but I found a lot of static when starting the amp back up. The volume and Aural Enhancer knobs were filthy. So I pulled her back out, used contact cleaner on all the knobs, put her back in and started her up. The knobs were clean, but I still bad static as I rotated the volume and the sound faded to nothing. So either I killed it (but don't think so) or it was bad to begin with, but I had it torn apart so quickly I really never ran it through its paces. So I'm the idiot and saved GC a headache.

Sorry if this was too much to digest, but I feel better now! So I ordered the Micro Terror because I'm in an ornery mood to make some noise with said amp and guitar. I'll let you know how it sounds next week, but promise it'll be shorter.

I'm in our city municipal band and will be taking the MT into battle armed with a mic into the PA and an attitude! Wish us luck.

Thanks for the warm welcome, fellas. This club definitely has potential. Mike, I'm curious, what's the preamp tube Orange stuck in the amp? Thanks again.

You won't believe it, but the Micro Terror has already landed. It came this morning, less than 24 hours after I ordered it. Thanks Sweetwater!

So what do you think guys, pretty menacing? That the cab I wrote about, along the new blonde on my life. I'm gonna run through the headphones after I write this because I have a speaker cable and extension jack also on order and it won't be here until Monday.

All I know is it's New Amp Day, no matter how small the amp is, and boy, is this thing micro!



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I'm gonna run through the headphones after I write this because I have a speaker cable and extension jack also on order and it won't be here until Monday.



:shock: Wow, you're going to wait till Monday for the cable to try it out?
When I built my 2X10 I wired it up with a couple of test leads and off I went.

Anyhow, I'm sure it will sound great. Last night I tried all of my cabs and it rocked thru them all. As of last night my fav is the 2X8 with Weber Alnicos. Since the amp is only 20 Watts (more like 5 tube watts) it seems warmer not trying as hard to push a larger speaker cone. The sound (to me) gets clearer/brighter as the speaker size goes up.

Good point, Mike, I can see that. I'm just wondering how much top end bite it'll have with the larger driver. I'll find out soon enough. Listening through the headphones was okay, but not something I like to do a lot. The cleans were darned nice, but the crunch was thin. That might have something to do with the single coils though.

The reason I have to wait is I'm hooking up from the speaker jack which is about three inches long coming out of the back and I need a female/female connector, which is on its way. I dunno, maybe I can figure a way to hook then up.

BTW, I pulled the tube out last night to check it out. It's a JJ ECC83S; their standard 12AX7 preamp tube. I figured it would be a cheaper tube so that impressed me. For fun though I'm going to look around for something different to compare with. It may not make much difference, but messing around is half the fun.

I'm glad you're enjoying the amp. It's boosted my interest in the amp knowing others are digging it too. What I'd really like to find is either a nice 1 X 12 or 2 X 10, and from what you're saying here, it might be a good match.

Mike, you running any effects into the MT? I'd love a little reverb/delay, but since just getting back into playing guitar, I have no pedals. I was kicking around the idea of just getting a muliti-effects pedal, but haven't decided as of yet. Oh how I love this hobby!

What I'd really like to find is either a nice 1 X 12 or 2 X 10, and from what you're saying here, it might be a good match.
Signature Series 8S (https://taweber.powweb.com/weber/asig8s.htm)
Only $35.00 Worth trying out

Mike, you running any effects into the MT?
I have an Epiphone Valve Jr combo (Used $75.00)that I did the BitMo Spring Reverb conversion to, so I'm using it as an extension cab with the 8" Eminence Lady Luck. It's what the MT is sitting on in my vid
If I'm not using that I have an Alesis nanoverb, tiny and pretty good.

I re-watched the video and really liked the tone you got out of your Tele and the different cabs. The reverb makes all the difference, especially with the 8" speaker. Great tone, LA! I'm wondering what two of Orange's 8 inch cabs might sound like.

Good point, Mike, I can see that. I'm just wondering how much top end bite it'll have with the larger driver. I'll find out soon enough. Listening through the headphones was okay, but not something I like to do a lot. The cleans were darned nice, but the crunch was thin. That might have something to do with the single coils though.

The reason I have to wait is I'm hooking up from the speaker jack which is about three inches long coming out of the back and I need a female/female connector, which is on its way. I dunno, maybe I can figure a way to hook then up.

BTW, I pulled the tube out last night to check it out. It's a JJ ECC83S; their standard 12AX7 preamp tube. I figured it would be a cheaper tube so that impressed me. For fun though I'm going to look around for something different to compare with. It may not make much difference, but messing around is half the fun.

I'm glad you're enjoying the amp. It's boosted my interest in the amp knowing others are digging it too. What I'd really like to find is either a nice 1 X 12 or 2 X 10, and from what you're saying here, it might be a good match.

Mike, you running any effects into the MT? I'd love a little reverb/delay, but since just getting back into playing guitar, I have no pedals. I was kicking around the idea of just getting a muliti-effects pedal, but haven't decided as of yet. Oh how I love this hobby!

MF has the Kustom 1x12 Defender cab on sale for $59.

Good call, dqami, and thanks. Has anyone used Kustom cabs? I believe they're made by those who are building the Acoustic line for MF, and maybe that's why the price drop. I'll go check 'em out. Heck, for $59 even if the tone isn't top-notch it'll still have some bottom to it.

Edit: Checked out the Kustom website. I was incorrect, they don't seem to be connected in any way with Acoustic. It just seems some of both brands' products are quite similar.

Just checked out the Kustom cab. Seems like a decent value, but I'm wondering about the 16 Ohm rating. I know the Terror is fine with 4 and 8 Ohm loads, but will you lose a little volume with the 16?

Edit: Read a couple of articles concerning impedance and it sounds like you may lose a fraction of power output, but being it's a solid stare power amp it most likely won't affect volume. If anyone has a different opinion or experience please share it those of us who are interested.

for that price, you could always swap the speaker out if you didn't like it.

My band have purchased one as a backup/emergency amp and it now lives in THE GLOVEBOX of the van. How cool is that?!!?

We tried it on a gig the other night and it sounded fine. For the price that orange are asking (less than a lot of FX pedals) you'd be a bit silly not to get one.

I officially booted my own keister out of the MT Club earlier today by sending the Terror back to Sweetwater. It had nothing to do with its sound, but more the gear situation I got myself into due to either a bad decision or bad luck. I'm now off in search of a bedroom (i.e. 1-watt amp) rocker, with more gain at a lower volume than the MT.

Good luck fellas, and enjoy your Terrors!

I officially booted my own keister out of the MT Club earlier today by sending the Terror back to Sweetwater. It had nothing to do with its sound, but more the gear situation I got myself into due to either a bad decision or bad luck. I'm now off in search of a bedroom (i.e. 1-watt amp) rocker, with more gain at a lower volume than the MT.

Good luck fellas, and enjoy your Terrors!

Need more gain? I have a Dark Terror that I'm selling because it has too much gain ...

Hi Mike. Nah, that's way too much for what my application will be. I'm looking at the Blackstar HT-1r head to pair up with my 15" cab. I'm envisioning Black Sabbath tone at bedroom levels.

You're not kidding when you say that your DT is a gain monster. I've heard it and it is awesome, but not in a 10' x 9' space. That baby needs to get out and run!

Well my birthday is coming up and i have a toy fund i put money away in for stuff like this so i decided to order 2 of the 108's to go with the micro, they arrived...

I need to take more time to play with them, but i do like the sound of them. Since everyone's sound tastes and expectations are usually higher, i will just give my opinion.

If you have a few extra bucks for a , lets call it a "novelty stack", you wont be disappointed. But if you expect them to sound like a pair of celestion vintage 30's stacked dont.. But i didnt expect them to , i bought them for what they are 8 inches, i had no big expectations, just figured they would sound good.

I have had a few combos with 8 inch speakers and they sounded like tinny noise monsters. But not these.

These have a nice deep thick sound. I need to play more but i think they do not do the distortion capabilities of the micro terror justice. But i personally am not a distortion monger. So i really like them.
This weekend i will test them more and even make one an "open back" to see if i like it more.

I keep coming back to this thread to ogle- I admit it, I'm smitten!

Chris, I look forward to hearing the results of your cab experiments.

How loud and clean can the MT get through one 8" cab? Loud enough for small gigs with a restrained drummer? How's it sound with pedals?

Well my birthday is coming up and i have a toy fund i put money away in for stuff like this so i decided to order 2 of the 108's to go with the micro, they arrived...

I need to take more time to play with them, but i do like the sound of them. Since everyone's sound tastes and expectations are usually higher, i will just give my opinion.

If you have a few extra bucks for a , lets call it a "novelty stack", you wont be disappointed. But if you expect them to sound like a pair of celestion vintage 30's stacked dont.. But i didnt expect them to , i bought them for what they are 8 inches, i had no big expectations, just figured they would sound good.

I have had a few combos with 8 inch speakers and they sounded like tinny noise monsters. But not these.

These have a nice deep thick sound. I need to play more but i think they do not do the distortion capabilities of the micro terror justice. But i personally am not a distortion monger. So i really like them.
This weekend i will test them more and even make one an "open back" to see if i like it more.


That is really great looking! Eventually I'm going to get a second 108 cab! Gotta sell a few things before I buy any more! I have found a lot of amps that I like, but this is up there in the top three.

I have had a few combos with 8 inch speakers and they sounded like tinny noise monsters. But not these.

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Of all of my cabs, the 2X8 is a fav as well with th MT.
Since it takes less to push the 8s than the 12s it seems warmer and has more low end. My 2X8 is an open back deep wedge cab made for a single 12 or 2 10s loaded with inexpensive webers.

I love it for home volume . . . :mrgreen:

I have had a few combos with 8 inch speakers and they sounded like tinny noise monsters. But not these.

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Of all of my cabs, the 2X8 is a fav as well with th MT.
Since it takes less to push the 8s than the 12s it seems warmer and has more low end. My 2X8 is an open back deep wedge cab made for a single 12 or 2 10s loaded with inexpensive webers.

I love it for home volume . . . :mrgreen:

How loud and clean can the MT get through one 8" cab? Loud enough for small gigs with a restrained drummer?
It could be, depends on the drummer and how clean you like your guitar to be

I really didn't get much time to experiment with the open back , but the one i did briefly try open back the seemed to drop massively in volume output. But i will test some more this coming weekend.

I hope this post isnt really of topic , since the ppc108 speakers are the speakers design by orange to go with the Orange Micro terror...

Tarnisher,
in my opinion it would be very marginal with just one of these speakers (and the micro amp) giging with a drummer. They are loud in the sense of an 8 inch but not "loud".
When i used to do bars solo, i know i would easily do a 100 person bar with it like that though.
On mine i can keep it clean until half volume and half gain settings.

They do have a slight boxy sound, but not overly noticeable at all. I really like them paired with the Micro Terror. And have been using them as they sit.

Now on the construction for those inquiring minds, first i figured i was paying mostly for the name "orange" but not really what i thought
Solidly built albeit out of mdf. But no room inside either , the speaker is a bit larger than i figured. i expected a small tiny back magnet and a smooth cone.
But not so, here is a pic of the insides

Chris: Thanks for the pictures. That is good to know!

So what's the verdict? Are you just paying for the name "Orange" and the orange tolex? How does it compare to similar products at similar price points?

So what's the verdict? Are you just paying for the name "Orange" and the orange tolex? How does it compare to similar products at similar price points?
From the looks of that speaker it looks like more than you'd get out a Vox product of the same design . . .

Does it handle pedals well ???

Ok, still digging the MT but after a bit of playing I feel that you still need power tubes to get the creamy crunch goodness of the tiny terror.
Once I replace the TT I'll know for sure and post a vid.

Just bought me a Micro Terror and a PPC108 and I love it! Especially in the combination with my Fender Excelsior. That combo is DYNAMITE!

looking at one of these as a one-size-fits-all solution to some fairly consistent moving-around I may do in the next couple of years. Hoping it might be able to cover the ground between "practice amp on steroids" and "small giggable amp" on various cabinets.

Quick question - Since it has a solid-state front end, is this safe to run with just headphones?

Wow, I really don't need one, but for the price I would feel stupid not to buy one!

looking at one of these as a one-size-fits-all solution to some fairly consistent moving-around I may do in the next couple of years. Hoping it might be able to cover the ground between "practice amp on steroids" and "small giggable amp" on various cabinets.

Quick question - Since it has a solid-state front end, is this safe to run with just headphones?

Micro Terror is a great (little) hybrid amp that fits in most situations bigger venues (into a 4x12" and mic´d), smaller venues (1x12" and if necessary mic´d), micro venues (PPC108 1x8" not necessarily mic´d) and at home day and night through a speaker OR headphones (there is a jack for headphones so it is safe... not especially good (the headphone jack) but it works.

Sooo... get a 1x8" cabinet for the home, a 1x12" for the rehearsal studio and a 4x12" for the big arenas... :smile:

Micro Terror is a great (little) hybrid amp that fits in most situations bigger venues (into a 4x12" and mic´d), smaller venues (1x12" and if necessary mic´d), micro venues (PPC108 1x8" not necessarily mic´d) and at home day and night through a speaker OR headphones (there is a jack for headphones so it is safe... not especially good (the headphone jack) but it works.

Sooo... get a 1x8" cabinet for the home, a 1x12" for the rehearsal studio and a 4x12" for the big arenas... :smile:

Yup, that was the idea! I'm starting my fourth year of college, and really don't know where I'm going afterwards. Most likely going to grad school, living in a small place… but I'd like something where I could buy a cheap cab used and sell it when I move.

Yup, that was the idea! I'm starting my fourth year of college, and really don't know where I'm going afterwards. Most likely going to grad school, living in a small place… but I'd like something where I could buy a cheap cab used and sell it when I move.

The best thing with the Micro Terror is that it is so small and weighs almost nothing, you can carry it around town without breaking your back! :cool:

The best thing with the Micro Terror is that it is so small and weighs almost nothing, you can carry it around town without breaking your back! :cool:

And one more thing... Chicks think it is cute... do I have to say more? :twisted:

Ok, for giggles I made a quick vid of it up against a Marshall.

It's a bit more of a demo of the 6100 but the MT hangs in there at the end.

I'm no Tone King but I had fun . . . :mrgreen:

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And one more thing... Chicks think it is cute... do I have to say more? :twisted:

My wife bought me one for my birthday last week. I believe the cute factor weighed heavily in her decision. I already own a Tiny Terror combo and love it. She gave me the micro terror and told me she knew I needed a speaker cabinet (I didn't have one) so I could pick out anyone I wanted. My first question was "any one???" She said yes, so I ordered an Orange 2x12. I figured it is more than I need now, but what the hell - go big or go home. The micro terror sounds amazing through that cab. I could knock the walls down in my practice room with that thing. I'm a happy camper.

Does this little metal head actually have wood on the inside or is it all metal?

Also, does it have much clean headroom?

I'm kind of interested in it as an alternative to amps that are made of mdf or particle board which I am allergic to! : (

Does this little metal head actually have wood on the inside or is it all metal?

Also, does it have much clean headroom?

I'm kind of interested in it as an alternative to amps that are made of mdf or particle board which I am allergic to! : (

No Wood, the Micro Terror is made of metal. The speaker cabinet however is made of particle board. No way you can produce an all wood cabinet for that prize.

lareplus, for a speaker cabinet you would have to find a solid wood (or maybe plywood if that's ok) cabinet. There are a lot of all metal amp heads, the micro terror, tiny terror, vox night train and a bunch of others.

thanks!

Hey guys I'm in need of a small cheap cab and this Orange ppc -108 cab has caught my eye, I just got a epi valve Jr head the either day and cant wait to rock with it! Do you guys think this will be a good cab to start my rig with?

Hi guys,

new member here. From all the positive reviews and watching Youtube, I took the plunge. I used to own a 12 watt orange Crush which I liked even though it was all SS. It had a warm clean and great OD that was very "tubelike". My first impression when I saw the package was,wow, it IS small. When I opened the box, I saw that the amp was half the size. They weren't kidding when they named it micro. Upon plugging it in, I was very impressed with how much clean headroom I could get out of it. Of course it wasn't like Fender clean but pretty good. OD is this amps forte and it does it in spades. I plugged it into my single Emi Legend 12 cab as well as my 4x12 B52 cab and it handles them w/ no problem. In fact, the amp will fit in my single cab no problem since it is so small. I don't use pedals so I can't comment on how it likes them. Single coil and HB guitars all sound good.

I'm more than happy with my purchase and I'm even thinking of selling some of my tube amps now.

So no one has ever try'd the small Orange cab with another tube amp head?

Just thought I'd post a comment on here, following on from my post earlier about buying one as a back up.
I had to press the micro-terror in to service for the first time as my amp went down mid gig. Up until now the only person who had used it was our other guitarist. Anyway, plugged it in through my 2x12 and started the first number of the second set. I go up to the mic to start singing and 'Bang' electric shock time. The penny quickly dropped as to why. In the UK (can't speak for the rest of the world) the mains leads on the micro don't have an earth. D'oh!

There followed much singing from distance.

Apparently, Orange are recalling the power supplies and replacing them with earthed ones. Just thought I'd let you know.

Has anyone changed the tube to something with less gain for a cleaner sweep of the knob?

How has the auxiliary input been working for other modellers like a line 6 pod or what have you?

Late to the game on this but I placed my order for the Micro Terror over at Humbucker Music today. It should be here by Monday.

One question I have is regarding the headphone out. Do you think the tone is good enough to send to a PA without micing the cab? I'd like to use it for Sunday services. Thanks!

Late to the game on this but I placed my order for the Micro Terror over at Humbucker Music today. It should be here by Monday.

One question I have is regarding the headphone out. Do you think the tone is good enough to send to a PA without micing the cab? I'd like to use it for Sunday services. Thanks!

Why not try it out and let us know? It's so small you can stuff it in a backpack with room to spare. It amazes me how much comes out of such a tiny amp.

Hello there !

I'm about to buy the micro terror next days !

You think i can use the speakers from the following combos ?
1. bugera 120 watts (2x12)
and
2. Marshall 120 watts (1x12)

with the terror ?

Also what about a 4x12 cabin ? can i use it for hours or it will destroy the terror after some time ?

thank you
Peri

Hello there !

I'm about to buy the micro terror next days !

You think i can use the speakers from the following combos ?
1. bugera 120 watts (2x12)
and
2. Marshall 120 watts (1x12)

with the terror ?

Also what about a 4x12 cabin ? can i use it for hours or it will destroy the terror after some time ?

thank you
Peri

Peri, after I ordered my Micro Terror, I also ordered the Bugera 212V-BK. This cab is switchable from 4 to 16 ohms in mono and 8 ohms stereo. I'll be using the 4 ohm setting with the MT. I've seen the build quality of the Bugera and for the price you can't beat it. Plus, I really like Bugera speakers.

Peri, after I ordered my Micro Terror, I also ordered the Bugera 212V-BK. This cab is switchable from 4 to 16 ohms in mono and 8 ohms stereo. I'll be using the 4 ohm setting with the MT. I've seen the build quality of the Bugera and for the price you can't beat it. Plus, I really like Bugera speakers.


Hmm.. Thanks ! :)
Of course I have in mind to go for a cab but you know until then i want to know if i could use the ones from my combos !

Also 4x12 is possible ?

again thanks :)
Peri

Just got the Micro Terror and I've been playing it all afternoon. What an incredible little amp. Loud as heck and fantastic tone.

I'm digging the gain knob at about 11:30. Clean enough and gritty enough with harder picking.

Seriously great amp!

Hello again !

Is the orange micro terror made in China ?

Hello again !

Is the orange micro terror made in China ?

Yes I believe it is.

i mean, mine is made in China but there're also made from elsewhere too ?

Got a Micro Terror today and love it! All knobs at about 12.00 is such a great sound :)

Got a Micro Terror today and love it! All knobs at about 12.00 is such a great sound :)

Yep I agree. That's where I keep mine.

Just wait until you try some different tubes in there.

Yep I agree. That's where I keep mine.

Just wait until you try some different tubes in there.

What are the most common tube upgrades for it?

What are the most common tube upgrades for it?

Well, I've been messing with what I have in the house.

Tungscram 12ax7
an old Fender branded 12ax7
a couple of Chinese tubes
and a 12ax7 from a Bugera.

Believe it or not, the Bugera sounds really nice. A little more bite. The Tungscram seems to be a lower gain tube. Definitely cleans it up quite a bit.

Only one tube so splurge on a NOS 12ax7. You can go w/ a lower gain tube (12at7, 12ay7) but that would defeat the purpose of this amp

ChrisSinNH, I see a SCX2 next to Micro Terror. I also use this two amps. Couldn't get the Orange sound on X2.
Micro Terror runs through my home-made cabinet with Ragin Cajun inside. Indeed sounds awsome. Tried through the 12" speaker from Frontman 65R as well, but Ragin Cajun seems better match for Micro Terror.

Hello there !

I'm about to buy the micro terror next days !

You think i can use the speakers from the following combos ?
1. bugera 120 watts (2x12)
and
2. Marshall 120 watts (1x12)

with the terror ?

Also what about a 4x12 cabin ? can i use it for hours or it will destroy the terror after some time ?

thank you
Peri

Yes you can use it with a 4 X 12 cab. As long as the impedance is between 4Ω and 16Ω total of all the speakers. It doesn't matter if its one or eight speakers.

Lets see them! Who has found out about these awesome little heads?

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/bayoubulldog/photo2.jpg
Micro Terror with the small 8" cabinet.

In march i'l be a proud owner of a Micro Terror whit a 8'' cabinet. Nice piece of gear. Cocoboudin

Very nice guys!

GuitarMikey, I dig that cab and the Ragin Cajun is an awesome speaker.

Just a heads up for you guys running at 4 ohms.

Being that this is the lowest impedance allowable for this amp, Orange has a built-in protection circuit when the amp pushes it's max wattage at 4 ohms.

What happens is the amp will cut out for a split second when the volume is about 3/4 the way up. Not always when the gain is before 12:00. This is in no way a design flaw. Basically it's protecting the amp and I think it was a great idea. And as you guys know, when the dials are at those levels, the thing is unbelievably loud.

FYI, this doesn't happen with 8 ohm or 16 ohm loads. Only 4 ohms.

Very nice guys!

GuitarMikey, I dig that cab and the Ragin Cajun is an awesome speaker.



Absolutely, sounds really incredible!
The cab is simple pine wood, but no problem with buzz or what else...

As well, I will try to connect both speakers (RG and the stock from FM65R) together, to see how will sound on both of them: 10" and 12" .
Great opportunity to connect them how we want to: parallel or serial as well (4 or 16 ohm)

Here's a quicky vid of the Micro VS the Tiny on the crunch setting.
Seems to me the Crunch is about the same but more bass with the TT.

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^ nice comparison. Definitely a difference but it also seems the Micro might be a little lower on the volume compared to the Tiny.

It's amazing how they made this little amp sound like the big boys. Good job on the video!

^ nice comparison. Definitely a difference but it also seems the Micro might be a little lower on the volume compared to the Tiny.

Yah, I tried to get them at the same volume but the micro wouldn't work with my a/b switch.
It seems to me that the TT has more low end punch but the mids and higher end frequencies are comparable.

Both amps on same speaker? If different speakers, that might explain the bottom end and so on...

Both amps on same speaker? If different speakers, that might explain the bottom end and so on...
Both amps thru the SAME speaker
Not much of a comparison if I used different speakers

Both amps thru the SAME speaker
Not much of a comparison if I used different speakers

Great job, good to hear it. Thanx, pal!

I got my PPC108 cab today. My wife got me the Micro Terror for Christmas. The Cab is just OK. I had been using my Dr.Z Mini's Weber C8RS and it was AWESOME!!!. I will be ordering a Weber Ceramic Sig8(same as the C8RS) today, to replace the stock speaker in the PPC108.

Wellllll, I've been playing the Micro against the Tiny, thru the same speaker for a couple of days now and I can truly say that,

"the Tiny Terror has more Balls than the Micro Terror".

More Low End, The Micro sounds a bit brighter at times but that's the lack of low frequency I think.

I also feel that they are both about the same loudness overall.
I need to do some more a/b testing but so far it seems pretty close.
15 Tube watts VS 20 SS Watts RMS :mrgreen:

Wellllll, I've been playing the Micro against the Tiny, thru the same speaker for a couple of days now and I can truly say that,

"the Tiny Terror has more Balls than the Micro Terror".


Well, it certainly weighs and costs a heckuvalot more, so that's what I'd expect.

From everything I've heard, the Tiny is a fantastic amp. The Micro is too. Comparing them is like comparing an El Camino to a pickup truck.

Comparing them is like comparing an El Camino to a pickup truck.

Well maybe, but to me, the comparison is a. 15 watt tube amp compared to a 20 watt ss amp of similar design from the same manufacturer. Price and size not withstanding.
Anyhow; I was curious about how close the 2 sound (especially after seeing the rave reviews on youtube for the micro).
Suprisingly closer than I thought.. . .

How do these amps handle delay and reverb? I haven't found any videos using delay reverb effects with it.

How do these amps handle delay and reverb? I haven't found any videos using delay reverb effects with it.

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This might not be exactly what you were looking for, but I did use Delay at the end.

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This might not be exactly what you were looking for, but I did use Delay at the end.

pretty cool video. I've seen a few others on youtube where they're using a micro terror to demo pedals (believe it or not!)

I haven't really used mine for pedals though! Has a great crunch all on its own!:lol:

In march i'l be a proud owner of a Micro Terror whit a 8'' cabinet. Nice piece of gear. Cocoboudin

I received a call today from my local music store and my MICRO TERROR whit the 8'' orange cabinet is arrived, on thursday i'l be able to get it cause i'l be of from work. I just can wait to plug it and play. Cocoboudin

Got a second one on saturday, first one i have setup in full stack, new one is for the living room in the new house lol

have also ran this through a 1974 marshall b cab and it sound fantastic

And here is a test with little beast on Ragin' Cajun:

http://youtu.be/Ru4I3xK1t7I

In march i'l be a proud owner of a Micro Terror whit a 8'' cabinet. Nice piece of gear. Cocoboudin

Where not in march but i have my micro terror at home. I have to say i'm really impress about that amp, even whit the 8'' cabinet it sounded great. The thing i really like about that amp is the crunch and the drive, the clean of the amp is what i found pretty good, when you used the vol of the guitar your able to clean up or ad some dirt. I did tried it whit my 4 10'' and it's way to loud for home use, i think i'l order another 8'' cabinet and for my taste i guest i'l be really pleased. Cocoboudin P.S. I'l post some pics later on

How do these amps handle delay and reverb? I haven't found any videos using delay reverb effects with it.

For my taste i don't need a overdrive or distortion pedal cause i found the gain of the amp perfect for me, as for other pedals i used a zoom reverb that include delay and chorus and it sounded awsome. I can't post video cause i don't have the equipment to record, but anyway i'm pretty sure any kind of pedal will work fine whit it. Cocoboudin

nos member here! this is an amazing little head! what i do is plug into the aux in and the guitar input. the aux in goes right to the power section and the tone and gain work the guitar input. I'm using a fender mustang floor and it sounds great! also the headphone jack on the FMFloor to the aux in is also great little feat by itself. then i tried different hook-ups using the 2 un-bal outs and the headphone jack for different combinations. you could do the same with any stereo out pedal.

Where not in march but i have my micro terror at home. I have to say i'm really impress about that amp, even whit the 8'' cabinet it sounded great. The thing i really like about that amp is the crunch and the drive, the clean of the amp is what i found pretty good, when you used the vol of the guitar your able to clean up or ad some dirt. I did tried it whit my 4 10'' and it's way to loud for home use, i think i'l order another 8'' cabinet and for my taste i guest i'l be really pleased. Cocoboudin P.S. I'l post some pics later on
Here's few pic's whit some of my guitar and my Zoom 507 reverb(delay and chorus). 166275

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Is anyone gigging with one of these?

Well my birthday is coming up and i have a toy fund i put money away in for stuff like this so i decided to order 2 of the 108's to go with the micro, they arrived...

I need to take more time to play with them, but i do like the sound of them. Since everyone's sound tastes and expectations are usually higher, i will just give my opinion.

If you have a few extra bucks for a , lets call it a "novelty stack", you wont be disappointed. But if you expect them to sound like a pair of celestion vintage 30's stacked dont.. But i didnt expect them to , i bought them for what they are 8 inches, i had no big expectations, just figured they would sound good.

I have had a few combos with 8 inch speakers and they sounded like tinny noise monsters. But not these.

These have a nice deep thick sound. I need to play more but i think they do not do the distortion capabilities of the micro terror justice. But i personally am not a distortion monger. So i really like them.
This weekend i will test them more and even make one an "open back" to see if i like it more.

I do have the Micro Terror whit the 8'' who comes whit it and i like the sound but i did found it a bit boxy(not much but enough to hear it), my question is did a second cab 8'' help to get rid of the boxy sound. I do have a bigger cab but it's way to loud for home use. If it's better i'l ordered 1 to make a pair, it's not that i wont to play louder it's just i wont a better sound(less boxy). Cocoboudin

Seeing as the Orange amp tones are usually tight and focused with their closed back cabs, you might want to experiment with the cab with things like felt to line the cab and Poly-Fil (http://www.fairfieldworld.com/product/16-poly-fil-premium-polyester-fiberfill) to lightly fill the space around the speaker in the cab. These are used by many Audiophiles when a speaker cab is too small for the speaker in use.It reduces the boxiness of the speaker cabinet. I did this with my Li'l Night Train V110NT cab, until I settled on a semi-open back on it. To me, Vox sounds better with the looseness of the semi-open back and Orange sounds better with a closed back and tighter bass response.

Anyone daisy chained 4 of the ppc108 cabs , I wonder how that would sound

Seeing as the Orange amp tones are usually tight and focused with their closed back cabs, you might want to experiment with the cab with things like felt to line the cab and Poly-Fil (http://www.fairfieldworld.com/product/16-poly-fil-premium-polyester-fiberfill) to lightly fill the space around the speaker in the cab. These are used by many Audiophiles when a speaker cab is too small for the speaker in use.It reduces the boxiness of the speaker cabinet. I did this with my Li'l Night Train V110NT cab, until I settled on a semi-open back on it. To me, Vox sounds better with the looseness of the semi-open back and Orange sounds better with a closed back and tighter bass response.

I did used the poly-fil and it works, thanks but i'm gone a get another orange 8'' cabinet anyway. Cocoboudin

Anyone daisy chained 4 of the ppc108 cabs , I wonder how that would sound

I'm quite sure that will sound awsome, it sound really good whit just 1 ppc108 cab. Cocoboudin

Hi everyone, first post.
Got my MT after Christmas and am currently running it through a Peavey 2x12
with the blue marvels.
Although happy with the amp, it has to this point sounded kind of harsh while playing
blues, which is what I do.
Last night I plugged it into an MXR 10 band EQ and then my AS93 Ibanez semi-hollow
and wow what a difference. Same nice cleans and heavy crunch but now the tone
is warm with a real even balance from one end of the fretboard to the other.
I only use a few pedals and will probably introduce the Boss chorus next but for now
I love the change in the little guy's character with the EQ.

I'm quite sure that will sound awsome, it sound really good whit just 1 ppc108 cab. Cocoboudin

Just curious about a quad set up while playin in the middle of them , would love to hear how that sounds , yes one is really good

I did used the poly-fil and it works, thanks but i'm gone a get another orange 8'' cabinet anyway. Cocoboudin


Since the day i bought that amp i'm getting more and more satisfy. Lot's of reviews say's it's a good backup amp, to my opinion it's even more then that, the tone of that little monster is to my opinion is really versatile. You can compare that amp(still to my opinion) to the big league amp, i do have a silver face deluxe reverb it doesn't sound better but it's really comparable. When you plug that amp to a big cabinet you not only get better headroom you just get great great tones. When Orange made that amp they made it small in size but not in tone and either no volume cause it sure have enough, my giging friend just couldn't beleve there ear's how much it sounded good. 100 + to Orange to that Micro Terror. Cocoboudin

I'm joining this club! Since I found it for $119.99 at HumbuckerMusic.Com (http://www.humbuckermusic.com/orange-micro-terror-amp-head.html), I had to jump on it! I'll be running it through a 2 X 12 with a WGS Reaper (from my Kustom Defender 112) & WGS Retro 30. I'll also have the Kustom Defender 112 cab which is getting a WGS Green Beret. I just know I'm going to have fun with this!

$120 is almost too good to pass up. I've been thinking about one of these amps for a couple of weeks now. I think I'm going to pull the trigger. Just need to find a cab for it..........

Can this amp be used with a bass guitar?

$120 is almost too good to pass up. I've been thinking about one of these amps for a couple of weeks now. I think I'm going to pull the trigger. Just need to find a cab for it..........

The PPC108 is $89.99 at HumbuckerMusic.com (http://www.humbuckermusic.com/orange-ppc108-1x8-closed-back-cab.html). If you find it doesn't have quit enough bass, try like I recommended and as cocoboudin, lightly fill the cab with Poly-Fil and/or two cabs. Run i parallel, will put you at the minimum ohms rating of 4Ω.

The PPC108 is $89.99 at HumbuckerMusic.com (http://www.humbuckermusic.com/orange-ppc108-1x8-closed-back-cab.html). If you find it doesn't have quit enough bass, try like I recommended and as cocoboudin, lightly fill the cab with Poly-Fil and/or two cabs. Run i parallel, will put you at the minimum ohms rating of 4Ω.

Thanks Madjack. So I could use this amp and buy a Bass speaker and make the cabinet myself and this amp would function well with a bass guitar?

I'm joining this club! Since I found it for $119.99 at HumbuckerMusic.Com (http://www.humbuckermusic.com/orange-micro-terror-amp-head.html), I had to jump on it

thanks so much for posting this link! I just ordered one. It's sold out pretty much everywhere in canada right now. and at that price, even after shipping is included, it's still cheaper than regular price anywhere else. Thanks again!

I just bought one from SweetWater. $130 plus free shipping. I have wanted an Orange amp forever. I have an Egnater half stack with the adjustable watt output, but I am seriously thinking of selling off some guitars and buying an Orange half stack. Hopefully this little amp will satisfy my Orange craving for a little while.

Thanks Madjack. So I could use this amp and buy a Bass speaker and make the cabinet myself and this amp would function well with a bass guitar?

I don't know about using it as a bass amp, I was posting in reference to ProToneThinline's post about finding a cab for it. (note: I inserted the quote I forgot to put in my previous post.)

The PPC108 is $89.99 at HumbuckerMusic.com (http://www.humbuckermusic.com/orange-ppc108-1x8-closed-back-cab.html). If you find it doesn't have quit enough bass, try like I recommended and as cocoboudin, lightly fill the cab with Poly-Fil and/or two cabs. Run i parallel, will put you at the minimum ohms rating of 4Ω.

Thanks Jack, but I don't think a single 8" will cut it as a gigging cab. Just not enough projection. I found a couple of used single 12 cabs online, so I'll probably go that route.

BTW, I pulled the trigger on the amp this morning. This is the first time I've ever bought an amp without actually playing it first, but for that price, who really cares..... I can always flip it if I hate it.


Thanks Madjack. So I could use this amp and buy a Bass speaker and make the cabinet myself and this amp would function well with a bass guitar?

It wouldn't be my first choice for bass. Just not enough headroom. You may want to look around for a used Crate Powerblock head. These usually go for around $100. 150 watts mono, of 75 watts/side stereo.

Okay, I ordered the MT from Humbucker Music, who I hadn't ordered from before. I need to say that so far, my experience with them has been good. I got the normal email confirmation that you would expect from any online retailer, but I also got a phone call from Chris at Humbucker to verify my zip code and to let me know that amp was going to ship today. Very cool. About 5 minutes after I hung up, I got another email from them saying it was shipped, with the tracking number.

Great price, and good customer service. Kudos to Humbucker Music.

Yeah, they sure are fast! I pulled the trigger and got an item shipped email within 10 minutes.

Does this amp require a power supply and is it included?

Yes and yes

Thank you and thank you.

Also, fwiw it is a very loud 20 watts

Also, fwiw it is a very loud 20 watts

It actually shocked me when I first got it. Even my wife came into the room and asked "Is that little 'ol amp the only one playing right now?":mrgreen:

I've been running mine through either a Schober organ speaker containing one 8" and one 12" (scored for $25 off Craigslist) or an school PA speaker containing one 8" (found on a table of free stuff). Best tone is through the school speaker (which contains an old Utah); the organ speaker sounds okay, but is (obviously) better for sheer volume. I've also hooked it up to the speakers in my TRRI, but it sounded a bit sterile.

Glen Smith: I use mine for bass sometimes (through the Schober), and it works fine, although I've only done this at home at lower volumes--no clue what would happen in an actual gigging situation.

Thanks JC, that sure is a huge speaker cabinet.

I'm in:

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Not to worry, I won't be leaving the pyramid for too long. There's more cabs coming, so I need to make more room...

I really need to slow down!

The big brown truck is supposed to bring my MT today. I also scored a Crate 112 cab (with Celestion) on CL that I'll be picking up at lunchtime........

Kinda works out, since we're supposed to get a major spring snowstorm here tomorrow, so I might actually be able to spend some time with ths rig.

Okay, the brown truck dropped off my MT today, and I picked up the cab on my lunch break. I'll share my thoughts, although most of you already know what I'm going to say ;-) My comments are mostly for folks who, like me, lurked on this thread for a bit before buying.

Initially, I couldn't believe how LOUD this little amp is for only 20 watts. It's easily as loud as my Vibrolux, although I'm sure the cab helps out a bit. On the gain knob, the transition from clean to dirt is very smooth, and I'm really, really surprised at how effective the single tone knob is.

I usually use just a touch of reverb on my amps, just to sweeten the tone a bit. I thought I would miss that on the MT, but I was mistaken. The tone is sweet enough without reverb. The tube really gives a nice flavor, but I'm thinking a NOS 5751 would be even better. I have a couple in my tube stash, but that's at my daughter's house (about 200 miles away), so that will need to wait a couple of weeks until we go for a visit.

I got the cab from a private seller from craigslist. It's a Crate GT112SL, which was originally marketed as the matching cab for their Powerblock head (which I also have). It's not plywood, and it's a little deeper than I expected, but it's solid, and in mint condition. It's loaded with a Celestion G12K-100, which is a crazy loud speaker, with nice aggressive tone. Only paid $85 for it.

It's been a pretty long time since I've had a "British" voiced rig, and I like it. It reminds me a little of the brown Deluxe I played back in the '70's, which was my all-time favorite amp. I'd still have that amp, except it belonged to a friend of mine, and I could never convince him to sell it to me.

At the end of the day, I have a really giggable, portable rig, for a grand total of just over $200. I'd say I had a pretty good day.....

At the end of the day, I have a really giggable, portable rig, for a grand total of just over $200. I'd say I had a pretty good day

I think you had a great day!

The big brown truck is supposed to bring my MT today. I also scored a Crate 112 cab (with Celestion) on CL that I'll be picking up at lunchtime........

Kinda works out, since we're supposed to get a major spring snowstorm here tomorrow, so I might actually be able to spend some time with ths rig.

I have one of those Crate 1x12 with a Celestion,Great cab!! I put an Electro-Voice EVM12L in it...now it's a beast.

I picked up a Kustom defender cab with an Eminence private jack hiding in it... all fror 70 dollas out the door from the gc in toledo

I have one of those Crate 1x12 with a Celestion,Great cab!! I put an Electro-Voice EVM12L in it...now it's a beast.

I'll bet it is, but it must weigh a ton....

I'll bet it is, but it must weigh a ton....

I didn't want to mention that, but yes a ton seems about right:mrgreen:

Can someone please post a pic or tell me the spec of the Micro Terror power supply? I bought a MT at Guitar Center over the weekend and they gave me the floor model. The Power supply looks more like a laptop supply (has a detachable IEC cable on one end). I've seen pictures on the internet where it looks more like a Wall Wart type supply and I understand it's supposed to come with International adapters. Would love to confirm. The amp seems to work fine but my biggest concern is that the supply I have is a 15v, 2a switching type and the Center pin on the barrel connector is (+) ...not (-) like most supplies. Just wanted to make sure that it's correct.

^ yep this is the correct power supply.
I had a different one with my first Micro Terror and my recent one came with the one you're referring to.

I believe the first batch came with the wall wart type because it was being sold in multiple countries and that required the interchangeable plug that came with it. The ones we have are likely just for the US market.

I sold my Mustang III (a great amp) because I wanted something simpler last week and bought a Micro. I did not have a cabinet so I went searching for a used 1x12. After chasing some 1x12 I stumbled on a Vox 412BK in like new condition for a price I was going to pay for a 1x12. Brought it home last night and have had a big smile on my face since. Here are my membership credentials:

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Looks like David and Goliath.

I never thought that after buying the smallest amp Ive ever owned that one week later I would be buying the biggest cabinet I've ever owned.

I never thought that after buying the smallest amp Ive ever owned that one week later I would be buying the biggest cabinet I've ever owned.

Same here, though my cab is a 2 X 12. Damn inexpensive, little amp sounds amazing through it.

I got a chance to hear the amp opened up a bit over the weekend a rehearsal. It sounded pretty good, but totally inappropriate for the band (urban contporary R&B....) However, it should sound great for the folk-rock/roots/Amercana thng I've been asked to put together. Kind of a "Mary Chapin Carpenter meets the Eagles" kind of thing.

The amp has a lot of good attributes. It's the loudest 20 watts I've ever played. The Celestion G12H-100 helps quite a bit, but the amp is loud. It's also very touch-sensitive. That will be a great tool once I learn how to harness it. The tone control has nice response, but gets a little harsh above 1:00 with a Tele. Not as much with P-90's...

The stock tube is a JJ ECC83S - not my favorite tube. At high gain levels, this tube gets real harsh. I have some NOS tubes in storage. I'm going to try some tube swaps later this week. I have an old Telefunken 12AX7 that I'm dying to try, along with a couple of old Amperex's. I also have a couple of 5751's I may pop in just for fun.

The Celestion is a good match for this amp. I'm sure it will sound even better once it's broken in. The cab is a few years old, but the guy I bought it from only used is a couple of times, so the cone is still pretty stiff. It should loosen up nicely after a few gigs.

I'll let you guys know how the tube swaps go.

I'm in! Just arrived...

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Mine arrived yesterday but I still have to make a speaker cabinet for the 2 X 10" Fender speakers I have.

Mine arrived yesterday but I still have to make a speaker cabinet for the 2 X 10" Fender speakers I have.

i just unplugged the 1/4'' jack that goes to the speakers from the back of my Hot Rod Deluxe, and plugged it into the Micro Terror, and it sounds great!

Am I right in thinking a ppc108 quad set up wont work , min ohm of micro terror is 4 ohm , so 1 ppc108 is 8 ohm , connect 2 ppc108 they become 4 ohm , another 2 ppc108 daisy chained would bring all 4 ppc108 cabs down to 2 ohm , wich is below the micro terror rating , I'm a newb so go easy lol , just liked the idea of a quad mini orange cab set up

Am I right in thinking a ppc108 quad set up wont work , min ohm of micro terror is 4 ohm , so 1 ppc108 is 8 ohm , connect 2 ppc108 they become 4 ohm , another 2 ppc108 daisy chained would bring all 4 ppc108 cabs down to 2 ohm , wich is below the micro terror rating , I'm a newb so go easy lol , just liked the idea of a quad mini orange cab set up

You are correct. If you wanted to use a quad of these, you'd need to replaced the speakers with 16 ohm drivers.

You are correct. If you wanted to use a quad of these, you'd need to replaced the speakers with 16 ohm drivers.

Thank you

Well, I've done my first round of tube swaps in the MT. Here's what I tried:

Stock JJ ECC83S
Magnavox 12AX7 (probably RCA) US made
GE 5751
Amperex 12AT7 - British made
Amperex 12AT7 - German made
unbranded 12AU7 - US made

I didn't have a lot of time, and I kept the volume mostly on low, but loud enough to hear the differences between tubes.

Not surprisingly, the JJ was my least favorite tube. The overdrive is harsh, and the tone is kind of nasal. Do yourselves a favor and ditch this tube, even if you replace with a modern tube.

The Magnavox sounded a bit better, but the difference was not as dramatic as I expected. I have some other AX7's that I'll try later.

The British AT and the AU were better. Smoother OD, and warmer without getting muddy.

My two favorites so far are the 5751 and the German AT. The 5751 does an awesome rock tone. No brittleness to the OD, and the harmonics were exceptional. The German AT turns the MT into what should be called the Tweed Terror...... Very, very sweet tones. Slightly less gain (but still plenty), an nice, round, tweed-like tones. This combination just begs to be played loud.

So for me, it's a toss-up between the 5751 and the German AT.

Has anyone else besides ProTone swapped tubes? i have a low gain mullard and an ehx to try. just curious if anyone else has tried these..

I just went through my tube stash again, as I thought I had an EH AX7 in there. However, I couldn't find it. I did find a few Mesa 7025 STR's, and a Telefunken 7025. I'll try those next.

If you already have the tubes, go for the swap. I'll bet your Mullard will sound incredible!!!!!

It's a newer re issue, I put one in the clean channel and reverb section of my traynor. Didn't work well for the gain channel

I think the reissue Mullard would be a little smoother than the JJ.

Am I right in thinking a ppc108 quad set up wont work , min ohm of micro terror is 4 ohm , so 1 ppc108 is 8 ohm , connect 2 ppc108 they become 4 ohm , another 2 ppc108 daisy chained would bring all 4 ppc108 cabs down to 2 ohm , wich is below the micro terror rating , I'm a newb so go easy lol , just liked the idea of a quad mini orange cab set up

You are correct. If you wanted to use a quad of these, you'd need to replaced the speakers with 16 ohm drivers.

Another option would be to build a series/parallel box, that would give you an eight ohm load with four eight ohm speakers.

True, and easy enough to do. In fact, you'd need some sort of quad box anyway, since the PPC108 only has a single input jack....

Thank you can you buy such a box of so where from , thank you

True, and easy enough to do. In fact, you'd need some sort of quad box anyway, since the PPC108 only has a single input jack....

There's an in and out jack on the cabs , I presumed lead from micro terror daisy chained to all 4 ppc108s , connected from cab to cab , you know what I mean , I'd love to do it

There's an in and out jack on the cabs , I presumed lead from micro terror daisy chained to all 4 ppc108s , connected from cab to cab , you know what I mean , I'd love to do it

My bad. The pix I've seen of the PPC108 showed only one jack.

Assuming the jacks are wired in parallel you're okay. Four cabs in parallel give your amp a 32 ohm load. Not ideal, but better than 4 cabs in series, which would give you only 2 ohms. The MT wants to see a minimum load of 4 ohms.

My bad. The pix I've seen of the PPC108 showed only one jack.

Assuming the jacks are wired in parallel you're okay. Four cabs in parallel give your amp a 32 ohm load. Not ideal, but better than 4 cabs in series, which would give you only 2 ohms. The MT wants to see a minimum load of 4 ohms.

I think you've got that backwards.

I think you've got that backwards.

It's been a long week....................

You're right. Parallel wiring divides, so 4 cabs would be 2 ohms. Series wiring adds, but that's a whole 'nuther story.

Bottom line is "don't do it".


On another note, I put together an "old school" pedalboard for my MT. Very simple, but should work well for my new "roots/americana/folk-rock" thing, as well as a straight-ahead rock thing I may get involved in shortly.

Just 3 pedals - An LPB-1 clone I built a couple of years ago (I call it the Soul-O Boost), an MXR Phase 90, and a Digtech delay. I keep the MT's gain at about 1:00, so I get decent crunch when I hit it hard, and nice cleans when I back off. The boost can really makes solos sing without coloring the basic tone too much.

I've had a chorus pedal on my board for at least 20 years, which is exactly the reason I left it off this board. After that long it's time for something different. I still have chorus on my other boards, that I use for the Soul/R&B and Jazz gigs.

Two 8 ohm cabs in series is 16 ohms. Another two 8 ohm cabs in series is, once again, 16 ohms. Two sets of 16 ohm cabs in parallel is 8 ohms. Very doable.

Very doable.

Not without re-wiring one of the cabs......

Why rewired? Please explain.

With two pairs of PPC108s in parallel each pair, you would need a spliter that is wired in series. I haven't seen any wired in series, all the ones I've seen have been wired in parallel. If you make a series spliter, you could run four cabs.

What about the BlackStar HT-408? From the few clips I've seen, they seem to sound alright. From what I've seen, they are only slightly bigger than a 1 X 12.

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In Black: (http://www.blackstaramps.com/products/ht-408/)
http://www.blackstaramps.com/images/ht1/ht408-overview-image.jpg

or White: (http://www.blackstaramps.com/products/ht-408w/)
http://www.blackstaramps.com/images/ht1/ht408w-overview-image.jpg

This would be a little more portable than four separate cabs and easier to hook up. Why not a fill stack with two HT-408s?

I've had mine for a couple of months now. Hard to go wrong if you already have cabs to plug into. Good cleans - not Fendery sweet, but a more "clinical" and direct tone, if that makes sense. Not bad, just not Fender. Good good grind, too, although I usually play at home and use pedals for lower volume dirt. Lately its been my go to amp when I just want to flick on an amp and start playing. Sounds big through my 12" Weber 12A125. Recommended.

Not without re-wiring one of the cabs......

There's only one speaker per cab, not much you can do to the wiring there. :wink:

You'd need to re-wire the jack plate from parallel to series. The number of speakers in the cab doesn't matter ;-)

You'd need to re-wire the jack plate from parallel to series. The number of speakers in the cab doesn't matter ;-)

Oops, didn't think about the second jack on the plate. That would work, but you would need a shorting dummy plug in the second jack if you want to use that cab by itself...

Orange Micro Terror and a Mesa Thiele with an EVM12L. AMAZING!!!!

I found this on the Musicians Friend website last night:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/rogue-analog-delay-guitar-effects-pedal

I ordered it after listening to a few Youtube clips. Cheap, warm sounding delay goodness. $26 with free shiping. I figured it would it would be perfect for the "back to basics" pedalboard I put together to use with the MT.

The more i played whit my Micro Terror the more i like what i hear. Orange really made a great job when they build that amp, in the house i only use the ppc-108(8'' cabinet) and for my ear i'm in love whit the tone. I have 7 electric guitars(1 whit 2 humbuckers) and all my guitar sounded great in that little monster, the 12ax7 tube(valve)really deliver the tone who's suppose to be. If anybody will make a blindfold test it will be hard to belive that's a hybrid amp, Great job Orange for the Micro Terror. P.S. it will be nice to see a version of the micro terror all tube maybe something like 7 to 3 watts whit all the same options. Cocoboudin

Okay, it's official - I miss my MT. It's in Pittsburgh at my daughter's house. I'm in DC..... I took it up there so I wouldn't have to transport a rig with me when I go up there for gigs. Somehow, my other amps just don't sound as good. The MT is as responsive as any boutique amp I've played. Yes, my sf Vibrolux sounds good, but different. It's also way too loud for my condo. I have a couple of other amps here with me, and they also sound good, but different. Too processed. The MT has a cool, "raw" sound that I miss.....

Is there any way to increase the clean headroom for these?

Is there any way to increase the clean headroom for these?

Get a bigger cab and turn your gain knob around 10 to 11 o'clock and your vol knob all the way up. You should get some clean headroom. Cocoboudin

If you want more headroom, swap out the tube. I had a NOS 5751 in mine for a while, but ended up replacing that with an old Telefunken 12AX7 I had. I tried a couple of 12AT7's, but those reduced the gain a little too much. A 12AU7 might also be a good choice, but I don't have any of those, so I can't say for sure.

With the 5751 installed, the amp was clean until about 1:30 on the gain knob. With a 12AX7, you start getting crunchy at about 12:00. Both tubes smoothed out the top end as well. I found the stock tube to be a little harsh.

NOS preamp tubes are relatively inexpensive, so it doesn't cost a lot to experiment. And, unlike modern tubes, they generally last a long time. I'd start with a 5751 and go from there.

i just unplugged the 1/4'' jack that goes to the speakers from the back of my Hot Rod Deluxe, and plugged it into the Micro Terror, and it sounds great!

I was wondering about that. I have a 4x10 Deville, I just ordered a MT do you mean I can plug it in through that? That would be a great back-up plan live.

I just ordered a MT do you mean I can plug it in through that? That would be a great back-up plan live.

Yep. You can do that.

Yep. You can do that.

Awesome, thanks!
Now I cant wait for the head to arrive.

You really won't believe how small it really is until you actually see it....

You really won't believe how small it really is until you actually see it....

or how big it sound through a multispeaker cab!

Is there any way to increase the clean headroom for these?

Actually turning up the amp will get you more headroom, If you dial your guitar back.
Less input from the pickup helps clean it up some while giving a bit more volume. overall

Actually turning up the amp will get you more headroom, If you dial your guitar back.
Less input from the pickup helps clean it up some while giving a bit more volume. overall

Turning down the guitar's volume has a similar effect as installing a "cooler" tube, but some folks don't like the way the guitar sounds with the volume pot rolled back too far. A lower gain tube will give more headroom with a hotter input signal.

Personally, I do both. A slightly cooler tube, and I roll the volume back a bit. That way I have crunch when I need it, but also a beautiful, full clean sound whe I back off.

I just got a Eminence 8" Patriot 820h speaker. It's a lot better than the stock speaker that come in the ext. Cab. Try it................................
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/820H?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=none&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CMr4kvTOtLYCFe1_QgodUWAA3A

Couldn't resist! I got the MT about a month ago. Played it through an old Peavey Express 1x12 cab detached from the amp.

Then I got a Frontman 212r a few weeks later, with the idea that it can serve double duty as a combo amp or a 2x12 cab for the MT. The Micro Terror sounds flat out rock and roll through the 2x12! It looks silly just sitting there on top of the cabinet, smaller than many of my pedals. Hard to imagine it is makig such a racket. (Okay, I gues I'm the one making the racket, but still...)

I couldn't resist either, I'm in!!

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii126/richey888/microterror2_zps5d3369f4.jpg

Such a cute 'lil thing and sounds amazing!

Plugged 'er in through the cab here (2x12, Celestion), tore the paint off the walls!! Tone is nice, traded the JJ for a Groove Tubes AX7, sounds.....AWESOME!

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii126/richey888/OrangeAmpPurpleCab_zps3aab0d29.jpg

Welcome!!!

The MT sounds very decent with the stock tube, but a swap makes it sound incredible.

Thanks!! A requisite vid : http://youtu.be/FDJOhxf8uTQ

Anyone got a case for the Micro Terror? I'd love to find a camcorder bag or such that fits it, the power supply and a few cables but had no luck so far. Anyone?

I bought one of these recently. Sounds huge through my Cornell Plexi cab. Of course, it doesn't have the feel and touch response of my valve amps, but as i play pretty 'breaking up'/dirty i can get a decent tone out of it.
I didn't think swapping out the 12AX7 would make much difference on this amp, but i have a few and so decided to fiddle. I've narrowed it down to a Sovtek 12AX7 and a JAN Philips 5751. I've gone with the 5751 for now, as it yields less gain and perhaps sounded a little fatter to my ears. It would be fun to gig this little thing. :lol:

Guys, I'm thinking about buying one. Haven' got any bad reviews yet.Want to use it as a portable amp. What about connecting those headphone outs to a PC speaker? I will be mostly playing with some keyboard people ,they got low end yamahas(PSR-E403 and stuff like that).And that aux-in looks inviting too... how good is that?

Hi,

I tried one of these in a shop with the Orange 8" speaker. I thought it sounded fantastic in the top end, but lacking a bit underneath. I tried going through a 2 12 and it seemed much better. I bought the head and now i'm looking for a speaker.

I want to play gigs with the terror, but as i'm often travelling by tube I'm looking for something smaller than a 2 12, probably a 1 12. Has anyone had any success with a non-orange cabs. maybe even the vox 112nt?

Anyone got a case for the Micro Terror? I'd love to find a camcorder bag or such that fits it, the power supply and a few cables but had no luck so far. Anyone?

An older video camera case will do just fine. I borrow the one from my oldest JVC VHS-C camera. The MC fits great even with the current adapter. The case is a cheap chinese one, but has a adaptive wall that can be placed in any point inside you want. A sort of separator wall...

Hi,

I tried one of these in a shop with the Orange 8" speaker. I thought it sounded fantastic in the top end, but lacking a bit underneath. I tried going through a 2 12 and it seemed much better. I bought the head and now i'm looking for a speaker.

I want to play gigs with the terror, but as i'm often travelling by tube I'm looking for something smaller than a 2 12, probably a 1 12. Has anyone had any success with a non-orange cabs. maybe even the vox 112nt?

First of all welcome to TDPRI.

I'm curently using a Seismic Audio 2 X 12 with WGS Raper & a Retro 30, definitely big rich and loud with the MT. Staying on the budget side of things try a Seismic/Luke™-1x12C - Empty 12" Guitar Cabinet - Orange Tolex/Wheat Cloth Grill (http://www.seismicaudiospeakers.com/Orange-Empty-Guitar-Cabinet-1x12-p/luke-1x12c_orwh.htm) (an Orange styled 1 X 12 Birch plywood cab) and a WGS Veteran 30 (http://wgs4.com/content/vet30) (a good Vintage 30 copy). This should give you very similar look and sound of an Orange PPC112 at a lower price.

Hi,

I tried one of these in a shop with the Orange 8" speaker. I thought it sounded fantastic in the top end, but lacking a bit underneath. I tried going through a 2 12 and it seemed much better. I bought the head and now i'm looking for a speaker.

I want to play gigs with the terror, but as i'm often travelling by tube I'm looking for something smaller than a 2 12, probably a 1 12. Has anyone had any success with a non-orange cabs. maybe even the vox 112nt?

Welcome to TDPRI! I've never run it through the vox 112nt but I have the smaller cab for the lil'night train. it sounds pretty good though that one! I think it is a 1x10, if I remember correctly. I LOVE the lil' Night train, and I love the cab with it... it sounds pretty darn good with the Orange Micro too.

I'm in. Recently picked one up. Running it through an Egnator Tweaker cab with 1 x 12 Celestion. It's a pretty dark cab but it makes my Tele sound great!
No ice pick at all. And when I plug the '71 SFDR into it, it sounds sweet!
Pretty loud for 20 watts and actually sounds pretty warm for SS. Yes, I know it has a 12AX7 pre-amp tube.
I'm going to run it the way it is for now and after I get used to it I'll try some different tubes.
For $150 you can't beat it.

Cabinet build for the MicroTerror with a VOX 6" Bulldog Speaker

So I've had this cute little Vox bulldog sitting around for a while and I need a little cab to take to work for lunch time practice.

Inspired by all of the recent cabinet construction I decided to give it a go since I scored some nice 9 ply plywood cuts off from work.

As I started, I was thinking, "well, I'll get some tolex and some corners and a handle"
Then I said, "No, I'm only going to use what's in the shop."

SO I cut the face plate and routed it out for the speaker to sit in..
Then built the cab, just predrilled and screwed it together since it's an open back.
Filled the holes, quick sand, paint the front red.




http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss218/MFastoso/Guitar%20Public/IMG_1036Large_zps5131e7d6.jpg



The Back, upside down



http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss218/MFastoso/Guitar%20Public/IMG_1037Large_zps58037d81.jpg

Covered the face in black tape to protect the paint from the glue
Covered it in some Black Duvatyne I had.

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss218/MFastoso/Guitar%20Public/IMG_1039Large_zps70d731ae.jpg


http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss218/MFastoso/Guitar%20Public/IMG_1043Large_zpsdef39076.jpg

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss218/MFastoso/Guitar%20Public/IMG_1045Large_zps1c7b0cf8.jpg

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss218/MFastoso/Guitar%20Public/IMG_1046Large_zpsfebdcd1e.jpg



This Bad Boy ROCKS ! ! ! !



http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss218/MFastoso/Guitar%20Public/IMG_1053Large_zps9e2f672b.jpg


Attached an Alesis Nanoverb to the side, aside from being a nice verb,
it adds a nice solid point to plug into, instead of the micro amp which
pulls off quite easily . . .

Vid to follow . . . . . . . .

Total time 6 hours.

Total out of pocket expense $0.00

:)

Best match is a Micro Terror with a Mesa Thiele cab.

Mike_LA, that is an industrial strength cab for sure! Nice little build there.

Mike_LA, that is an industrial strength cab for sure! Nice little build there.



Thanks, I've had that project sitting on the back burner for MONTHS, glad to finally cross that one off of the list.

Now time to really break that speaker in . . . . :mrgreen:

The a forementioned video
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Time to hook up the iPod/iPad/iPhone/MP3 player to the AUX IN to give the amp & speaker some playing time to break in.

Time to hook up the iPod/iPad/iPhone/MP3 player to the AUX IN to give the amp & speaker some playing time to break in.
Yup, good idea.
Pretty much a brand new speaker.

Has anyone tried the speaker or headphone out to put it through a pa?