What tubes does the Orange Retro 50 use?

The Orange Retro 50 uses 3× ECC83 preamp tubes and 2× EL34 power tubes.

When was the Orange Retro 50 produced?

The Orange Retro 50 was produced 1990s.

Orange Retro 50 preset

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The Orange Retro 50 is a 1990s-era head revisiting classic Orange tones in a 50-watt EL34 format, intended to recapture the vintage British character of the 1970s lineup.

Years produced: 1990s
Made in: UK
Wattage: 50W
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 3× ECC83
Power tubes: 2× EL34

Tags: british, el34, vintage-voiced.

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