Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014, the Rockerverb series demonstrates better than anything else that a workhorse amp can be a master of all trades. The original Rockerverb was actually Orange’s first ever “high-gain” amplifier, with a unique voice that quickly became a firm favorite among the heavy crowd. However, its supreme versatility and dependability meant that the series has been a mainstay for touring artists and session aces, both on the road and in the studio.

The Rockerverb 50 Mk III head combines over a decade of user feedback with numerous improvements to the design. In a first for the Rockerverb Series, the Mk IIIs include selectable output power options to manipulate headroom and volume. This 50 W version switches down to 25 W in half-power mode, while the mains transformers have also been upgraded for better low-end response and articulation. The Mk III also features the same footswitchable attenuator that has been so popular with users of the Thunderverb and Dual Dark series of amps.

The Clean channel has been revoiced on the new Mk IIIs for a more chimey response, but still retains the warmth and vintage character of a non-master-volume design. The new models now have even greater headroom than previous versions, while the valve-driven spring reverb now has a more extensive range with a brighter trail. Add to this a host of other hidden refinements and you have the finest-sounding and most feature-laden Rockerverb to date.