Orange Crush 35RT 35W Guitar Combo Amplifier

The Orange Crush 35RT Guitar Combo Amplifier is the most powerful model in Orange's Crush practice amp range, combining 35 watts of analogue guitar amplification with a custom 10-inch Voice of the World speaker and a feature set designed for home practice, recording, rehearsals and smaller live performances.

Its twin-channel layout gives you a dedicated Clean channel alongside a higher-gain Dirty channel, with a shared three-band EQ for shaping your sound. The Dirty channel offers plenty of gain for everything from bluesy breakup and classic rock crunch through to saturated hard-rock and heavier guitar tones.

Orange also equips the Crush 35RT with digital reverb, an integrated chromatic tuner, a fully buffered effects loop, Aux input and CabSim-equipped headphone output, making it a particularly complete standalone guitar amplifier for players who want useful modern features without moving into menu-driven digital modelling.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Orange
Model	Crush 35RT
Product Type	Solid-state guitar combo amplifier
Output Power	35W
Signal Path	All analogue
Channels	Clean and Dirty
Speaker	1 x 10" Orange Voice of the World
EQ	Bass, Middle, Treble
Reverb	Digital
Tuner	Integrated chromatic tuner
Effects Loop	Fully buffered
Headphone Output	CabSim equipped
Aux Input	Yes
Main Appeal	Full-featured analogue Orange combo in a manageable format
Best For	Home practice, recording, rehearsals, rock, blues and smaller gigs

What's Included?

• Orange Crush 35RT 35W Guitar Combo Amplifier

✘ No Additional Accessories Confirmed

Why Choose The Orange Crush 35RT?

35 Watts Of Analogue Orange Tone

The Crush 35RT uses a fully analogue signal path, giving it the immediate response and straightforward operation many players prefer from a traditional guitar amplifier.

There are no presets or deep editing menus to navigate. Set the controls, plug in and play.

Separate Clean And Dirty Channels

The two-channel layout gives you much more flexibility than a simple single-channel practice amplifier.

The Clean channel provides a clearer foundation for cleaner playing and pedals, while the Dirty channel introduces Orange's higher-gain preamp character for crunch, rock rhythm and saturated lead tones.

Custom 10-Inch Voice Of The World Speaker

Orange pairs the 35-watt amplifier with a 10-inch Voice of the World speaker, giving the Crush 35RT more depth and projection than smaller practice models while keeping the complete combo manageable for home and rehearsal use.

Built-In Digital Reverb

The onboard reverb can add anything from a subtle sense of space through to much more atmospheric sounds.

Because it is built directly into the amplifier, you can create spacious clean or driven tones without needing a separate reverb pedal.

Fully Buffered Effects Loop

The Crush 35RT is the model in the standard Crush guitar range that adds a fully buffered effects loop, making it much more accommodating for larger pedalboards and time-based effects.

Delay, modulation and reverb pedals can be placed after the preamp rather than being forced in front of the Dirty channel.

Integrated Chromatic Tuner

A built-in tuner makes the amp particularly convenient for practice and rehearsal. You can check tuning without needing a separate pedal or clip-on tuner close at hand.

Orange Crush 35RT Compared With Popular Alternatives

Orange Crush 35RT vs Crush 20RT

The Crush 20RT offers many of the same practice-focused features, including reverb, tuner and CabSim, but with lower output and a smaller 8-inch speaker. The 35RT is better suited to players who want greater projection, a 10-inch speaker and an effects loop.

Orange Crush 35RT vs Crush 20

The Crush 20 provides the fundamental twin-channel analogue Orange experience but leaves out the RT model's reverb and tuner. Choose the 35RT when you want a more complete amplifier that can grow beyond straightforward bedroom practice.

Orange Crush 35RT vs O-Tone 40

The O-Tone 40 offers a different Orange approach with a 12-inch speaker, tremolo and its own analogue-inspired voicing. The Crush 35RT is the stronger option when two channels, higher-gain capability and an integrated tuner matter more.

Orange Crush 35RT vs Super Crush 100 Combo

The Super Crush 100 is significantly more powerful and designed for serious stage use, with a larger cabinet and greater overall headroom. The Crush 35RT is considerably easier to manage for home playing and rehearsals while retaining plenty of usable Orange character.

Who Is The Orange Crush 35RT For?

The Crush 35RT is a strong choice for:

• Beginners wanting an amplifier they can grow into

• Intermediate guitarists upgrading from a small starter combo

• Home players wanting genuine analogue amplification

• Rock and hard-rock guitarists

• Blues and classic-rock players

• Pedalboard users

• Players needing an effects loop

• Students wanting built-in tuning and headphone practice

• Home-recording musicians

• Guitarists needing one compact amp for practice and rehearsal

Looking for advice on choosing the right guitar amplifier, effects pedals or complete practice setup? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Suitable Genres And Playing Styles

Blues: Lower Dirty-channel gain settings provide expressive breakup, while the Clean channel gives you a solid platform for overdrive pedals.

Classic rock: The Crush preamp is particularly comfortable producing crunchy rhythm sounds and sustaining leads.

Hard rock: Increase the Dirty Gain and the 35RT develops considerably more saturation while retaining useful midrange definition.

Alternative and indie: The buffered effects loop makes the amp particularly practical for delay, modulation and ambient pedal setups.

Pop and clean playing: The dedicated Clean channel provides a straightforward foundation for cleaner rhythm and lead sounds.

Practice and tuition: Built-in tuning, Aux input and headphone functionality make it easy to use for structured home practice.

Why Is An Effects Loop Useful On A Practice Amp?

Many guitarists begin by putting every effect pedal directly between the guitar and amplifier input. That works well for overdrive, fuzz and wah pedals, but delay and reverb can become less defined when they are placed before a heavily distorted amplifier preamp.

An effects loop sits between the preamp and power-amplifier stages, allowing compatible effects to process the already-shaped preamp signal. The Crush 35RT's buffered loop therefore makes it a particularly useful choice for players whose pedalboards are becoming more sophisticated.

Is A 35-Watt Guitar Amp Enough For Rehearsals?

For many rehearsal situations, 35 watts through a dedicated 10-inch guitar speaker can provide plenty of usable volume, especially for rock, blues and general band practice.

How much volume you actually need depends on the drummer, room, musical style and the other amplification being used. For very loud bands or larger stages, a more powerful amplifier may be the better option, but the Crush 35RT sits comfortably above a basic bedroom practice amp.

Story & Context

Orange introduced the Crush amplifier range around 2000, creating a more accessible way for guitarists to experience the company's distinctive approach to analogue guitar amplification.

The range has evolved significantly since then, adding practical features while maintaining the direct control layout and analogue signal path that distinguish Crush models from many modelling-based practice amplifiers.

The Crush 35RT sits at the top of the standard Crush guitar-combo family. Its larger 10-inch speaker, 35-watt output and buffered effects loop make it the model most capable of moving beyond straightforward bedroom practice into rehearsals, recording and lighter live use.

Compatibility & Recommended Pairings

Electric Guitars

The Crush 35RT works with conventional electric guitars using a standard ¼-inch instrument connection.

Single-coil, humbucker and P-90 equipped guitars can all be used normally, with the amplifier's Gain and EQ controls providing plenty of room to compensate for different pickup outputs.

Effects Pedals

Overdrive, distortion, fuzz, boost and wah pedals can be connected directly to the amplifier input.

Delay, reverb and modulation pedals can also be routed through the fully buffered effects loop when you want them positioned after the amplifier's preamp.

Channel Footswitch

The Clean and Dirty channels can be remotely switched using a compatible footswitch, creating a more practical setup for rehearsals and live playing.

Headphones

The headphone output uses Orange's CabSim circuit, designed to emulate the tonal response of a miked Orange 4x12 cabinet for silent practice.

Backing Tracks

The Aux input lets you connect a compatible external audio source for practising with backing tracks, lesson material or recorded music.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Orange Crush 35RT
Product Type	Solid-state guitar combo amplifier
Signal Path	All analogue
Output Power	35W
Channels	Clean and Dirty
Speaker	1 x 10" Orange Voice of the World
Clean Controls	Volume
Dirty Controls	Gain, Volume
EQ	Bass, Middle, Treble
Reverb	Digital
Tuner	Integrated chromatic tuner
Effects Loop	Fully buffered
Headphone Output	CabSim equipped
Auxiliary Input	Yes
Channel Switching	Front panel / compatible footswitch
Dimensions	44 x 40 x 23cm
Weight	11kg

Power Requirements

The Orange Crush 35RT is a mains-powered solid-state guitar combo amplifier.

The amplifier and internal 10-inch speaker form a complete self-contained system, so no external speaker cabinet or separate power amplifier is required for normal operation.

Unlike a valve amplifier, there are no power valves to replace, bias or warm up, making the Crush 35RT particularly straightforward for everyday practice and regular rehearsal use.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Orange Crush 35RT is one of the strongest choices in the Crush range for players who want an amplifier that goes meaningfully beyond basic home practice.

The 35-watt output and 10-inch speaker give it noticeably greater authority than smaller practice combos, while the twin-channel analogue design provides everything from straightforward cleans through to genuinely substantial driven tones.

The real advantage is the feature set. Reverb, tuner, CabSim, Aux input and a proper buffered effects loop mean there is very little you need to add before getting on with playing.

Best suited for: Beginners through intermediate and experienced players wanting a versatile analogue practice and rehearsal amplifier.

Main benefit: Combines proper analogue Orange tone with a genuinely useful modern feature set.

Value proposition: More power, speaker size and connectivity than smaller Crush models without moving into a large stage amplifier.

Standout feature: The fully buffered effects loop alongside twin-channel analogue operation.

Customers usually upgrade from: Small starter amplifiers when they need more output, a larger speaker and better pedal integration.

Most commonly paired with: Electric guitar, channel footswitch, overdrive or modulation pedals and a quality instrument cable.

Our tip: If you're using a lot of Dirty-channel gain, try moving delay and reverb pedals into the effects loop. It can make repeats and ambience much clearer than running everything into the front of the amp.

Showroom feedback: The Crush 35RT hits an excellent middle ground. It is still manageable enough for home use but has the controls, speaker size and connectivity to remain useful as a player's rig develops.

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 accessories, 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 and ex-display equipment

• Competitive prices on leading music brands

• Secure UK-wide delivery

• 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 choosing your first serious guitar amplifier, upgrading from a smaller practice combo or building a pedalboard around the Crush 35RT, we're happy to help you make the right choice.

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, 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 instrument even more affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Orange Crush 35RT a modelling amplifier?

No. The core guitar signal path is fully analogue. Its reverb is digital, but the amplifier itself is not built around amp models or preset-based digital modelling.

Is the Crush 35RT suitable for beginners?

Yes. The controls are easy to understand, but the effects loop, twin channels, larger speaker and 35-watt output mean it can remain useful well beyond the beginner stage.

Does the Orange Crush 35RT have reverb?

Yes. It has built-in digital reverb designed to range from subtle ambience through to much more spacious effects.

Does it have a built-in tuner?

Yes. A chromatic tuner is integrated directly into the amplifier.

Can I use effects pedals with the Crush 35RT?

Yes. Pedals can be connected through the front input, and the fully buffered effects loop provides an additional routing option for compatible delay, modulation and reverb effects.

Can I switch between Clean and Dirty with a footswitch?

Yes. The two channels support remote switching with a compatible footswitch.

Can I practise with headphones?

Yes. The headphone output features Orange CabSim processing for a more cabinet-like direct sound during silent practice.

Is the Crush 35RT loud enough for band rehearsals?

It can be suitable for many rehearsals, depending on the drummer, room and overall band volume. Players working in consistently loud environments may prefer a higher-powered amplifier.

Should I choose the Crush 20RT or 35RT?

Choose the 20RT if compact dimensions and straightforward home practice are the priority. Choose the 35RT if you want additional output, a larger 10-inch speaker and a fully buffered effects loop.

Is the Crush 35RT suitable for high-gain music?

Yes. The Dirty channel has plenty of gain for hard rock and heavier styles, while the three-band EQ allows you to adjust the response for different guitars and playing techniques.

Final Buying Advice

The Orange Crush 35RT is a particularly strong option for guitarists who want a traditional, responsive amplifier rather than a screen-and-preset-based modelling system.

Its 35-watt analogue signal path, twin Clean and Dirty channels, 10-inch Voice of the World speaker, three-band EQ, digital reverb, chromatic tuner, buffered effects loop and CabSim headphone output give it enough flexibility to cover far more than simple bedroom practice.

For players looking for one compact Orange combo that can handle home playing, pedalboards, recording, rehearsals and smaller performance situations, the Crush 35RT is an easy model to recommend.