Victory V40 The Duchess Lunchbox Head MKII
Victory's ultimate high-headroom vintage-inspired workhorse amp covering everything from US-inspired crystal-like cleans to British mid-pushed crunch!
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SKU: VICV40MKII-L
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Product Description
Expanding on over 10 years' worth of development, Victory is proud to release the Duchess MK II range. Taking everything that was loved about the original series and pushing them towards even greater tonal versatility, the Victory Duchess MK II lineup features a new 3-way voice switch, improved reverb and an additional stage of mid kick boost.
Presented in an eye-catching portable-sized metal case, the Victory V40 Lunchbox Head MKII offers 42 watts (switchable down to 7w) of high-headroom, open and dynamic electric guitar tones powered by a duet of EL34 valves. With its powerful 3-band EQ in conjunction with its 3-way mid kick switch and 3-way voice switch, this versatile head covers it all from American-voiced bell-like cleans all the way to mid-focused British low to mid-gain crunch! With its beautiful dual-voiced digital reverb, this premium British-made valve head is built to be the centrepiece of any setup, whether at home, on stage or in the studio.
Key Features
- Three-Way Voice Switch - The Duchess MK II range just got even more versatile thanks to the upgraded 3-way voice switch. With each selection offering more lower mids through to the treble control, shaping your tone to suit any guitar, pickup type or genre has never been simpler.
- 2 Reverb Voices - Finding your perfect reverb couldn’t be easier thanks to the V40 Lunchbox’s 2 digital reverb options. With one voice covering the classic spring tones found on the larger Duchess amps, and the other offering a more modern voice that spans everything from subtle ambience to full-on immersion.
- Mid Kick - Stand out in any mix with the Mk II’s expanded three-way mid kick boost switch. With options for increased lower mids, more gain on the upper mids, or completely flat, dialling in your perfect mid-boosted guitar tone is effortless, from screaming leads to tight, focused rhythm.
- Proudly Made in Britain - Victory Amps are proudly constructed in Great Britain using custom-designed transformers and premium components throughout. They offer an uncompromised boutique tone and are built to stand the tests of the road!
MK I vs. MK II
It was important to Martin and Victory to keep the core soul of the Duchess range true to its original design and tone. Incorporating some of the features and lessons learnt during the process of designing and building the esteemed hand-wired flagship MK Clean model, the Duchess MK II takes things to the next level with expanded 3-way Mid Kick and Voice switches, as well as an upgraded medium Accutronics spring reverb tank. The look of the Duchess range has also been improved with an upgraded logo and an overall more premium and streamlined aesthetic.
The Duchess
Proudly marketed as one of Victory’s leading ranges, the Duchess is famed for its powerful and open, high-headroom voice, making it the perfect workhorse amp for players after an amp where you can truly find your own voice or use as a tonal blank canvas for the ultimate pedal platform. With tones ranging from fully transparent crystal-like cleans to rich and colourful, low to mid-gain overdrive and everything in between, The Duchess is built for tone purists who want a classic single-channel, premium valve amp that can easily cover it all.
Victory Amplification
Founded in 2013 by legendary amp designer/guru Martin Kidd, Victory Amplification has quickly established itself as one of the leading ‘boutique’ valve amp brands around the world. Played and used by many of the most prestigious and in-demand guitar players, spanning every genre from Rock to Jazz, Prog and Indie, there is a Victory amp to suit every type of player.
Drawing on inspiration from both classic and modern circuits, both American and British, as well as being meticulously hand-built in England from choice, hand-selected components, each amplifier is built for the many rigours of playing, whether it's at home, on stage or in the studio.
Specifications
- Switchable output - 42 watts (Hi) or 7 watts (Lo)
- Valves - 3 x 12ECC83, 2 x EL34
- Three-position Voice switch
- Three-position Mid Kick switch
- Dual digital reverb with footswitch/bypass option
- Series effects loop with bypass
- Skeletonised metal case with rubber handle
- Padded carry bag included
- Single-button footswitch for reverb on/off included
- Dimensions:59 x 30 x 27cm
- Weight: Approx 12kgs