Orange Tour Baby 100 Guitar Amplifier Head – B-Stock

The Orange Tour Baby 100 is a compact 100-watt guitar amplifier head designed for players who need serious stage power, flexible clean and driven tones, and a format that integrates easily into professional touring and studio rigs.

Its single-ended JFET preamp is voiced to deliver a responsive, valve-inspired playing feel, while the Class A/B solid-state power section provides 100 watts into 8 ohms or 70 watts into 16 ohms. Separate Clean and Dirty channels cover everything from articulate pedal-platform sounds to classic Orange crunch, with useful extras including built-in clean-channel compression, Presence control, Tight switching and a second footswitchable volume on the Dirty channel for lead boosts.

A buffered effects loop, balanced XLR direct output, rackmount compatibility and compact steel chassis make the Tour Baby 100 particularly appealing to gigging players who want a powerful traditional amp head without carrying a large valve amplifier.

This individual amplifier is offered as B-Stock, creating an attractive opportunity for players looking for a professional Orange head at an alternative to standard new-stock pricing.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Orange
Model	Tour Baby 100
Amplifier Type	Solid-state guitar amplifier head
Preamp	Single-ended JFET
Power Amp	Class A/B
Output	100W at 8Ω / 70W at 16Ω
Channels	Clean and Dirty
Clean Channel	EQ with built-in VCA compression
Dirty Channel	Gain, EQ, Presence, Tight switch and second footswitchable volume
Effects Loop	Buffered
Direct Output	Balanced XLR
Rackmount	1U compatible
Included Item	Carry gig bag
Condition	B-Stock
Main Appeal	Compact professional 100W Orange head with flexible live-rig integration
Best For	Touring, rehearsals, recording, rock, blues, alternative and pedalboard rigs

B-Stock Condition Report

Condition Classification: B-Stock

This Orange Tour Baby 100 is being offered as B-Stock rather than standard new stock.

No specific cosmetic blemish, packaging variation or other reason for the B-Stock classification has been supplied for this individual amplifier, so no condition details have been guessed or added.

For further information about the cosmetic condition of this particular unit, our team can provide additional guidance before purchase.

What's Included?

• Orange Tour Baby 100 Guitar Amplifier Head

• Orange carry gig bag

✘ Speaker cabinet not included
✘ Rack ear kit not included

No further accessories have been confirmed for this individual B-Stock example.

Condition Notes

This amplifier is classified as B-Stock.

No specific cosmetic damage, faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this individual unit.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

B-Stock amplification is checked by Fair Deal Music before leaving us to make sure it is operating correctly for its intended use.

For an amplifier such as the Tour Baby 100, our checks focus on the main signal path, Clean and Dirty channels, control response, speaker output, switching and major onboard functions.

Buying from a specialist music retailer also means you have access to knowledgeable advice on speaker cabinet matching, pedal integration, rack setups and live amplification.

Why Choose The Orange Tour Baby 100?

100 Watts In A Compact Professional Head

The Tour Baby 100 delivers 100 watts into an 8-ohm cabinet load, giving it the power required for rehearsals, live performance and professional stage use while remaining significantly more portable than a traditional large-format amplifier head.

Clean And Dirty Channels

Two independent channels give the amplifier greater flexibility than a single-channel pedal-platform design. The Clean side can deliver clear, dynamic guitar tones, while the Dirty channel provides the gain structure needed for crunch, classic rock and more aggressive driven sounds.

Built-In Clean Channel Compressor

The Clean channel includes a VCA compressor with its own control and indicator LED. This lets you smooth dynamic peaks, add sustain and create a more controlled clean sound without dedicating additional pedalboard space to compression.

Second Footswitchable Dirty-Channel Volume

The Dirty channel includes an additional FS Volume control, giving you a second remotely selectable output level.

That makes it particularly useful for live work: dial in your main rhythm volume, then switch to a higher level for solos or sections that need to move forward in the mix without changing your basic gain or EQ settings.

Presence And Tight Controls

The Dirty channel goes beyond basic Bass, Middle and Treble EQ. A Presence control lets you adjust upper-frequency cut and clarity, while the Tight switch helps tailor the response for different guitars, tunings and rhythm styles.

Designed For Rack Integration

The Tour Baby 100 uses a compact 1U-compatible steel chassis, allowing it to integrate neatly into touring racks and flight cases when used with the appropriate optional rack hardware.

Orange Tour Baby 100 Compared With Popular Alternatives

Orange Tour Baby 100 vs Gain Baby 100

Both models share the compact 100-watt Baby-series concept, but their priorities are different. The Tour Baby 100 focuses on broad clean-to-classic-gain versatility, built-in Clean-channel compression and live rig flexibility. The Gain Baby 100 is the stronger choice for players whose main priority is tighter, more articulate high-gain performance.

Orange Tour Baby 100 vs Dual Baby 100

The Dual Baby 100 focuses on two discrete analogue preamp voices for players who want two more independently shaped channels. The Tour Baby 100 is better suited to players attracted to its specific Clean/Dirty arrangement, onboard compressor and second footswitchable Dirty-channel volume.

Orange Tour Baby 100 vs Super Crush 100 Head

The Super Crush 100 offers traditional Orange head styling and a straightforward two-channel layout in a larger conventional enclosure. The Tour Baby 100 is the better choice for players who prioritise compact size, rack integration, built-in compression and a touring-oriented format.

Orange Tour Baby 100 vs Pedal Baby 100

The Pedal Baby 100 is primarily a power amplifier for players using external preamps, pedals or modelling equipment. The Tour Baby 100 is a complete amplifier in its own right, with Clean and Dirty preamp channels, gain shaping, compression and EQ already built in.

Who Is The Orange Tour Baby 100 For?

The Tour Baby 100 is particularly well suited to players who want a compact professional amplifier that can move easily between conventional cabinet rigs, rack systems and modern touring setups.

It is a strong choice for:

• Regularly gigging guitarists

• Touring musicians

• Players building rack-based guitar rigs

• Guitarists using large pedalboards

• Rock and classic-rock players

• Blues and alternative musicians

• Players who need separate rhythm and lead volumes

• Guitarists wanting built-in clean compression

• Studio players who need a compact high-powered head

• Musicians looking for solid-state reliability without giving up amp-style response

Looking for advice on matching the Tour Baby 100 with the right cabinet, pedalboard or live rig? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Suitable Genres And Uses

Rock and classic rock: The Dirty channel provides a natural home for crunchy rhythm sounds and singing lead tones, while the additional footswitchable volume makes solo boosting straightforward.

Blues and blues-rock: Lower gain settings allow the amplifier's responsive preamp to retain picking dynamics and guitar-volume interaction.

Alternative and indie: The Clean channel makes a useful platform for delay, modulation, fuzz and other pedal-based textures.

Pop and function work: Separate channels, compression and footswitchable level control give working players useful flexibility when covering a broad set.

Touring: The compact steel chassis, rack compatibility, gig bag and professional connectivity make the Tour Baby 100 especially relevant to musicians who regularly transport their rigs.

Studio recording: Its compact size, balanced output and broad gain range make it easy to integrate into recording-room and rack-based setups.

What Makes The Tour Baby 100 A Touring-Friendly Guitar Amp?

The Tour Baby 100 is designed around the idea that professional power does not need to come from an oversized chassis.

At only 300mm wide and 3.59kg, it is dramatically easier to transport than many traditional 100-watt amplifier heads. It can operate as a standalone compact head or be installed into a standard rack setup with optional rack ears.

The included carry gig bag also makes it practical for players who do not need a permanent flight-case installation.

Why Is The Second Dirty-Channel Volume Useful?

Many guitarists need the same basic driven sound at two different volumes: one for rhythm and another for lead parts.

Instead of adding another boost pedal or changing the gain structure, the Tour Baby 100 provides a second footswitchable volume level on the Dirty channel.

This lets you maintain the same core gain and EQ character while increasing output level when you need the guitar to step forward in the mix.

Story & Context

Orange's amplifier range has traditionally included everything from large valve heads to compact touring solutions, but modern rigs increasingly need to integrate pedals, rack equipment, direct feeds and lighter transport systems.

The Tour Baby 100 forms part of Orange's Baby range, alongside models such as the Gain Baby 100 and Dual Baby 100. The range takes full-size amplifier capability and packages it into a compact, rack-compatible format designed around modern working musicians.

The Tour Baby occupies the more classic and broadly versatile position in that family, combining a dedicated Clean channel with a Dirty channel designed to cover traditional Orange-style gain rather than focusing solely on extreme distortion.

Its combination of analogue-style operation, 100-watt output and professional rack integration makes it a contemporary solution built around familiar guitar-amplifier principles.

Compatibility & Recommended Pairings

Speaker Cabinets

The Tour Baby 100 can deliver:

• 100 watts into 8 ohms

• 70 watts into 16 ohms

Always use a compatible guitar speaker cabinet or cabinet combination with a minimum total load of 8 ohms.

Orange PPC112

A compatible 16-ohm PPC112 creates a relatively compact head-and-cab rig, producing 70 watts from the Tour Baby 100 while keeping the complete setup manageable.

Orange PPC212

A suitable PPC212 provides greater speaker area and projection, making it a natural choice for players using the Tour Baby 100 as a serious stage amplifier.

Effects Pedals

Drive, fuzz, wah and boost pedals can be used through the front of the amplifier, while delay, modulation and reverb effects can be routed through the buffered effects loop.

Rack Systems

The standard 1U format allows the Tour Baby 100 to integrate into compatible 19-inch equipment racks using the appropriate optional rack-ear kit.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Orange Tour Baby 100
Product Type	Guitar amplifier head
Output Power	100W RMS into 8Ω / 70W into 16Ω
Power Stage	Class A/B solid-state
Preamp	Single-ended JFET
Channels	Clean and Dirty
Channel Switching	Front panel or footswitchable
Clean Controls	Volume, Compression, Bass, Treble
Clean Compression	Built-in VCA compressor with indicator LED
Dirty Controls	Gain, Volume, FS Volume, Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble
Dirty Additional Feature	Tight switch
Lead Volume	Second footswitchable Dirty-channel volume
Effects Loop	Buffered
Direct Output	Balanced XLR
XLR Feature	Ground lift
Minimum Speaker Load	8Ω
Rack Format	Standard 1U compatible
Chassis	Steel
Dimensions	300 x 80 x 195mm
Weight	3.59kg
UPC	5060299178724
Condition	B-Stock

Specification Note

The exact serial number, production date and specific reason for this amplifier's B-Stock classification have not been supplied and have therefore not been guessed or added.

Power Requirements

The Orange Tour Baby 100 is a mains-powered guitar amplifier head.

It must be connected to a compatible guitar speaker cabinet when using its conventional speaker output. The amplifier supports:

• 8Ω load – 100W RMS

• 16Ω load – 70W RMS

Do not connect a speaker load below 8 ohms.

Always connect the amplifier to the speaker cabinet using a proper speaker cable, not a standard guitar instrument lead.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Orange Tour Baby 100 is a particularly clever amplifier for gigging players who want traditional amp controls and serious output without carrying a traditional full-size head.

Its Clean and Dirty channels cover the essential sounds most players actually need, while the onboard clean compression and second footswitchable Dirty-channel volume add genuinely useful live features rather than unnecessary complexity.

The compact 1U-compatible chassis and 3.59kg weight are major practical advantages, especially for musicians already transporting pedalboards, guitars and other rack equipment.

As a B-Stock example, it represents an especially interesting option for a player who values professional performance and portability more than receiving a standard new-stock unit.

Best suited for: Gigging and touring guitarists wanting a powerful, compact two-channel head.

Main benefit: 100-watt stage performance in a lightweight rack-compatible format.

Value proposition: Combines a complete two-channel guitar amplifier, compression, lead boosting and professional routing in a much smaller package than a traditional head.

Standout feature: The second footswitchable Dirty-channel volume, allowing easy rhythm-to-lead level changes.

Customers usually upgrade from: Smaller practice or rehearsal heads when they need greater output, better live switching and professional connectivity.

Most commonly paired with: A quality 1x12 or 2x12 guitar cabinet, compatible footswitches, delay and modulation effects through the buffered loop and a protective rack or carry setup.

Our tip: Use the additional Dirty-channel volume as a genuine level boost rather than adding more gain for solos. This helps the guitar move forward in a full band mix without becoming unnecessarily saturated.

Showroom feedback: The Tour Baby 100 makes particular sense for working guitarists who like the straightforward feel of a conventional amp but increasingly want their complete rig to be lighter, smaller and easier to integrate.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Our Birmingham showroom has helped generations of musicians find the right guitars, amplifiers and equipment, backed by a knowledgeable musician-led team who understand the products we sell.

When you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new, used, pre-owned, B-Stock and ex-display equipment

• Competitive prices on leading music brands

• Secure UK-wide delivery

• Flexible finance options available, subject to status

• Friendly support before and after your purchase

• Secure online ordering

• A large Birmingham showroom

• Decades of experience with both new and pre-owned musical equipment

Whether you're building a compact touring rig, replacing a larger amplifier head or matching a new amp to the right speaker cabinet, we're happy to help you choose the right setup.

Trade In. Trade Up. Save More.

Thinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.

We're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, bass, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.

Simply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.

It's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next piece of equipment even more affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Orange Tour Baby 100 loud enough for gigging?

Yes. It produces up to 100 watts RMS into an 8-ohm speaker load, making it a serious stage amplifier rather than a practice-only head.

Can I use a 16-ohm guitar cabinet?

Yes. The Tour Baby 100 delivers 70 watts into a 16-ohm load, making compatible 16-ohm cabinets a practical option.

Does the Tour Baby 100 have two channels?

Yes. It has dedicated Clean and Dirty channels that can be switched from the amplifier or remotely using compatible footswitching.

What does the Clean-channel compressor do?

The built-in VCA compressor helps smooth dynamic peaks and increase sustain while retaining useful pick definition. It can be particularly helpful for clean rhythm work and more controlled lead playing.

Can I use the Tour Baby 100 with a pedalboard?

Yes. Drive and boost pedals can be connected through the front end, while the buffered effects loop provides a useful position for delay, reverb and modulation effects.

Can the Tour Baby 100 be rack mounted?

Yes. Its chassis is designed around a standard 1U rack format and can be installed in compatible rack equipment using the appropriate optional rack-ear hardware.

What does the Tight switch do?

The Tight control alters the Dirty channel's response to help refine the feel and definition of driven tones, particularly useful when switching between different guitars, tunings or styles.

What is the FS Volume control for?

It provides a second footswitchable output level on the Dirty channel. This is particularly useful for creating a louder solo setting without changing the Gain or EQ.

Is the Tour Baby 100 a valve amplifier?

No. It uses a JFET preamp and Class A/B solid-state power stage designed to provide responsive, valve-inspired behaviour while retaining solid-state portability and reliability.

How does it differ from the Gain Baby 100?

The Tour Baby is aimed at players wanting clean through classic driven tones with onboard Clean-channel compression and practical touring features. The Gain Baby is focused more specifically on tight, articulate high-gain sounds.

Final Buying Advice

The B-Stock Orange Tour Baby 100 Amplifier Head is an excellent option for players who need a powerful, flexible guitar amp but want to keep their touring or rehearsal setup compact.

With 100-watt Class A/B output, JFET preamp voicing, dedicated Clean and Dirty channels, built-in VCA compression, a footswitchable lead volume, buffered effects loop, balanced XLR output and rack-compatible steel chassis, it offers considerably more functionality than its compact dimensions suggest.

For gigging guitarists moving away from bulky traditional amplifier heads without wanting to rely entirely on modelling, the Tour Baby 100 provides a compelling middle ground: familiar controls, real speaker-cabinet power and a design built around modern professional rig requirements.