Tube amplifier for electric guitar with one channel, two switchable voicings, reverb effect and output stage with power reduction, including foot switch
The Victory V40 The Duchess Amplifier Head is a 42/7/1.5/0.5W single-channel guitar amplifier head featuring three 12AX7 valves and two EL34 valves. Offering everything from vintage-style American cleans through to vintage British break-up, this single-channel, all-valve amp head delivers maximum tone through a light and portable chassis.
Voice 1 offers mid-’60-type American warm clean tones whilst Voice II is subtly stronger and more ’50s in character. As you push the gain and engage the Mid-Kick function, the V40 takes on a more ’60s British voice for timeless blues-rock tones. The single-ended mode offers outputs of 1.5W (high) or 0.5W (low). On-board reverb is provided is required and is hard bypassable if you do not.
The main features of the Victory V40 The Duchess Amplifier Head include:
Single-Channel Head
Power Output: 42W @ High Power; 7W @ Low Power
Power Output Single-Ended: 1.5W @ High Power; 0.5W @ Low Power
Valves: 3x 12AX7, 2x EL34 as Standard
Two-Position Voice Switch
Mid-Kick Switch
Footswitchable Digital Reverb with Hard Bypass Option
Series Effects Loop with Hard Bypass
Power Valves Switchable to 6L6
Single-Ended Mode
Skeletonised Metal Case with Rubber Handle
Dimensions: 342 x 185 x 185mm
Weight: 8.2kg
Includes: Padded Carry Bag, Single-Button Footswitch for Reverb On/Off
A stunning amp with two (or three, as the mid kick is really a game changer) great base sounds which you can colour with your pedals endlessly. The cleans are perfect with a lot of headroom and when driven the amps natural overdrive sounds blissfull. The reverb isn't the greatest but totally usable. Can't think of a better amp for the price range. Highly recommended.
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