Victory MK Standard Overdrive 100W Valve Amp Head

For years, guitarists have asked Victory: “Which amp nails that legendary Cornford MK50 vibe?” Well, here’s the answer — and it’s a big one! The MK Overdrive is the brainchild of Martin Kidd himself, the man behind that iconic MK50 design. This isn’t just a nod to the past; it’s Martin’s ultimate vision of what a guitar amp should be.

The MK Overdrive is designed for players who live for gain but still want flexibility. The Clean channel has its own gain control, plus presence and resonance knobs for fine-tuning. There’s even a Voice switch to add extra upper mids when you want that sparkle. Loads of headroom, pedal-friendly and ready to roar. It features a Clean channel as well as an Overdrive channel with 2 independent gain stages for every type of gain from crunchy rhythms to full-fat, hair-raising saturated drive!

The New Standard

The Victory MK Standard Series offers the exact same high specification found in the original MK lineup, however, with a simplified aesthetic built for a life on the road! They are covered in a rugged black tolex covering and feature black appointments throughout for a classic traditional guitar amp look. The control panel is brushed black with an eye-catching silver logo and control knobs.

The Legendary Martin Kidd

Martin Kidd made his first guitar amp in the early 1990s. Since then, he’s gone on to become one of the most influential & important British amp designers of the last 30 years, both as chief designer for Victory & Cornford Amplification, and consulting for brands like Fortin, Ampeg & PRS. Now you too can own a piece of British amp history!

Hand-built in England, no compromises

The MK Overdrive is hand-built in the UK using premium components throughout, from custom-made Demeter transformers to gold-plated turrets. Victory’s ethos for the MK range was simple: Can we build the ultimate collection of guitar amps, with no constraints on time, price, and materials?

• Separate EQ controls - Why settle for one-size-fits-all tone shaping? The MK Overdrive gives you independent EQ sections for both the Clean and Overdrive channels, so you can dial in sparkling cleans with plenty of chime, then switch to a raunchy overdrive with its own perfectly sculpted bass, middle and treble.
• Resonance & presence controls - Both channels have their own resonance and presence knobs. That means you can make the amp feel tighter and punchier, or looser and more open. On the Overdrive channel, the presence control is a lifesaver for taming highs or adding extra bite when you need to cut through the mix.
• Clean & overdrive voice controls - Each channel also has its own Voice switch for extra flexibility. On the Clean channel, flicking the switch adds upper mids for a more forward, articulate sound. On the Overdrive channel, it works across both gain modes, adding brightness and a touch more gain in position two.
• Ultimate footswitch control - Victory didn’t just throw in a footswitch — they designed a custom four-button beast that gives you total command. Switch channels, toggle between Gain 1 and Gain 2, activate the volume boost, and control the FX loop.