Orange Amplification launched the Marcus King MK Ultra signature head on April 19, 2022. It is the first Orange guitar amp designed with Orange USA and built in the USA.
The British amp maker worked with Grammy-nominated guitarist Marcus King on the design, which it described as a mix of vintage American and British tone.
Amp details
- A hand-wired, all-tube 30-watt head with two 12AX7 preamp tubes and two 6L6GC power tubes.
- It uses custom transformers from Heyboer, which Orange describes as USA-made.
- Three main controls: Volume, Deep (bass) and Sing (treble).
- Orange lists the USA price at $3,299. MusicRadar reported a UK price of £2,499.
FAQ
What is the MK Ultra?
A 30-watt hand-wired tube amp head made with guitarist Marcus King.
What is new about it?
It is the first Orange guitar amp designed with Orange USA and built in the USA.
What does it cost?
$3,299 in the USA.
Source & credit
Source: MusicRadar, April 19, 2022, by Jonathan Horsley: “Orange unveils Marcus King MK Ultra signature head – first Orange guitar amp to be designed and built in the USA”.
Also: Premier Guitar, April 19, 2022: “Orange Launches the Marcus King MK Ultra”. Found via Ultimate Guitar.