Orange Gain Baby 100 Guitar Amp Head

The Orange Gain Baby 100 is a compact, 100-watt rackmount amplifier that delivers the unmistakable Orange tone in a powerful, portable format. Designed for modern players who demand tight, articulate high-gain tones and professional flexibility, the Gain Baby 100 combines an all-analogue preamp with a solid-state Class A/B power section, providing warmth, punch, and clarity for both stage and studio use.

Whether you need searing distortion, crisp cleans, or everything in between, this amp’s dual-channel design and dynamic control layout make it a versatile workhorse for guitarists seeking reliability and tonal precision in a lightweight rackmount package.

Main Features

• 100-Watt Guitar Head with Class A/B solid-state power stage
• All-Analogue JFET Preamp for classic Orange tone and response
• Two Independent Channels: Clean and Dirty, both footswitchable
• Second Footswitchable Volume on the Dirty channel for solo boosts
• Tight Switch on the Dirty channel to refine low-end response
• Built-In VCA Compressor on the Clean channel for smooth sustain
• Buffered FX Loop for integrating external effects
• Compact and Rackmountable Design with included carry bag
• Road-Ready Construction for touring and studio reliability

Tone and Performance

At the heart of the Gain Baby 100 is an all-analogue JFET preamp, designed to capture Orange’s iconic character – from sparkling cleans to thick, saturated overdrive. The Clean channel’s VCA compressor adds studio-grade polish and sustain, while the Dirty channel’s Tight switch helps control low-end boom for fast, articulate metal and hard rock riffs.

With its 100-watt Class A/B output stage, the Gain Baby 100 provides the power and headroom to perform on any stage, while remaining quiet and controlled in the studio.

Controls and Flexibility

Clean Channel

• Volume
• Compression
• Bass
• Treble
• VCA Compressor with LED indicator

Dirty Channel

• Gain
• Volume
• FS Volume (footswitchable second volume)
• Presence
• Bass
• Middle
• Treble
• Tight Switch

Global Controls

• Channel Selector Switch
• Power Switch

Build and Connectivity

The Gain Baby 100 is built for the working musician. Its rugged steel chassis ensures reliability in demanding live environments, while the rackmount format allows seamless integration into touring or studio setups. The buffered FX loop maintains signal integrity with pedals or rack effects, making this amp the perfect centrepiece for modern rigs.

Specifications

• Power Output: 100 Watts RMS
  • 100W into 8Ω or 70W into 16Ω
• Preamp: Single-ended JFET, all-analogue
• Power Amp: Class A/B solid state
• Channels: Clean and Dirty (footswitchable)
• FX Loop: Buffered
• Compressor: Built-in VCA on Clean channel
• Switches: Channel Selector, Tight Switch, Power
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 300 x 80 x 195 mm / 11.81" x 3.15" x 7.68"
• Weight: 3.59 kg (7.91 lbs)
• Included Accessories: Rackmount kit and carry gig bag