Victory Amps: V40 "The Duchess" Valve Head (feat. Josh Owen)

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Victory Amps, Perth's The Rock Inn and yours truly bring you the V40 "The Duchess". The Duchess is an award winning, 8.2kg, 2-voiced, portable, 40W powerhouse of classic 60's-based tones that will have your guitar singing and your pedalboard smiling. It looks cool and sounds even better.
This V40 was sent to me for review a little while ago by The Rock Inn but was quickly appropriated by my friend, Josh Owen, who has been using it obsessively on the road and in the studio for the past couple of months. So, who better to demo it?
Many thanks to Josh, Victory Amps, Greg Collins at Sonic Frog (Palmer cab), and the excellent crew at The Rock Inn.
Today's tools:
Guitar: Josh's No.1 80's Strat (yep, that's a REAL relic, folks).
Amp: The Duchess V40 by Victory Amps.
Cab: Palmer MI 1x12 with G12M
Extra effects: See video
Cables: Josh's own.
Power Supply: See video
Mic: Shure SM57 (amp) Samson Airline77 (me)
Camera: Canon 60D (me) and Sony HDR CX190 (pedal)
Soundcard: AVID Mbox Pro 3
Computer: Apple iMac 27" i7 3.4 GHz 16 GB RAM
Software: Pro Tools 12.4, Waves CLA Guitars (slight comp over input track), Waves L3-16 Limiter (to keep levels in check at output), Apple Final Cut Pro X (video editing and KZbin compression).

[@tdous]

This is one of the best sounding amp demo videos I've ever heard! I was erring towards this amp anyway, as a pedal platform, but I think you guys might have sold me.

[@stamatisarvanitidis2430]

Did you buy the amp? Any thoughts, cause I consider buying one but unfortunately I could only try the V40 deluxe myself.

[@ryanpaulretouch]

I've had this amp for 3 month and I've never been happier with my sound.

[@rasmusvadavlund7270]

Are you still happy with it? People seems to think it’s quite dark sounding... Do you think too?

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

This is a true boutique amp gem that would likely blow away any guitarist would personally tries it out. It's the perfect mini touring amp.

[@flobeeonekinobee2353]

It has a PCB so it's not boutique

[@vvmakovv2689]

flobeeone kinobee Still boutique... Still made with a-lot of care.

[@BrendanMacsMusic]

WOW!!! Im impressed!! Im in the market for a new amp and this might be up my alley.

[@tinman8014]

I was about to sell my V40. After watching this I’m reminded why I bought it. Think I’ll keep it!

[@rasmusvadavlund7270]

Did you keep it? And why did you think you might needed to pass it on?

[@muse-mech-moda]

Blimey - this is the first time I have heard this amp and been left impressed, others just make it sound flat - nice one :-)

[@psofoss]

@Brett Kingman I saw this demo and instantly ordered one V40 with this palmer cab... Could you please answer me how this cab handles the v40; I mean is 25 watt cab isnt it dangerous to pair it with a 40watt amp;; Thx in advance!

[@CatsAndDogs-qt]

Excellent demo! Great sounds!

[@MNGuitars]

Unbelievably great tone, i mean this is it for me lol

[@JulesFox]

It helps that Josh is a kick arse player. Nice work fellas.

[@TesserId]

I could say there's nothing fancy there, but, of, how I want to replicate those licks!

[@rodolpheponthus2948]

I've heard a lot of people say they liked the amp in the first place, and got fed up with it's overall tone after a period of time.. Well, this amp really sounds awesome in this demo, but I feel after listening it twice times in a row (yeah I did that😂), it becomes ear fatiguing and a bit squeacky.. I find it more Vox territory than Fender. But it's maybe KZbin anyway, and would be happy with it.

[@MiloMeskensOfficial]

Hey Brett, how do you like that Palmer 1x12? Ever compared it to pricier/larger cabinets?

[@daniwest1370]

is the voicing thing, like having two channels?? can they be changed with the foot switch?

[@danoflaherty1214]

nah it's single channel, you can't switch it by pedal

[@jezzer1969]

Just bought one. It’s knockout. Takes pedals beautifully. I use a few higher gain sounds than this chap. But I’m not disappointed. It sounds nice and chunky.

[@duncanearley]

I recognise Josh. What bands is he playing with in Perth? Also what's the multi effects pedal in the background next to the blues cube? Looks like a BOSS one but not one I have seen? Anyway great demo. Will be heading down to the Rock Inn to try it out.

[@JELIFISH19]

I noticed the Roland Blues Cube in the background. Any plans to demo that?

[@BrettKingman]

+JELIFISH19 Yep. Coming up shortly.

[@cmartinrel]

Beautiful.

[@BrendanMacsMusic]

Such a pity that they are only available to try in WA, i know people around the world like to say, yeah thats the same country, but a 3 day drive to try an amp out is just a little toooo far. lol.

[@TheMusicLoop]

+Brendan McLaughlin For what it is worth, I picked mine up from the Rock Inn on Saturday and have not stopped playing it since. I sold my Jackson Ampworks to get this (with matching 1x12 with Creamback) and what you hear on this vid, and others, is 100% accurate. Wouldn't normally buy without trying, but this is worth it. My 2 cents!!

[@lighteenblind]

Always a little bit crunchy ? Or we can get a very clean sound ?

[@rasmusvadavlund7270]

You can get a very clean sound. Turn down the volume and turn up the master.

[@submarineofdoctors]

Dang those staches!

[@hsemog]

Hi Brett, how do you like those Palmer cabs? I've noticed you use them a lot. They are half the price of an Orange cab, so I'm thinking of getting one for my Victory Sheriff V22 (when it comes out). Keep up the good work, cheers from Czech Republic.

[@Batmont95]

Hugo Melo Hey mate, I'm also getting a v22 pretty soon with a palmer cab, how good is it for you?

[@Ayuadinda707]

Your EP booster is always on ?

[@snooze0023]

Are these things affordable?

[@joecoombsguitarist]

UK Price is £899! Handmade in the UK so that is a very good price in my opinion!

[@DarkoP9.13]

I dont know much of technical stuff but is this 40W in 25W speaker? I see the amp is in the "high" position.

[@SickMetalAddict]

Which is a bad idea. However, since it has a master volume, then you can be forgiven for playing on lower volumes, even on the high 40 watt setting, cause the master allows for less wattage to be pushed through the amp. But you're absolutely right, it's dangerous

[@muellerfan19]

Next purchase for me

[@shaggadelik]

"Well, look at it, for starters..." Nuff said bro! :-)=

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Both a Polara and a Flint interesting...

[@tommysixstring5094]

What tubes are in this - EL34 or 6L6?

[@punkybrewsterrr]

El 34 !

[@baz0k]

Demo sponsored by sus chords

[@javiersilva5409]

It sounds nothing like a blackface, and I don’t mean in a good way.

[@rasmusvadavlund7270]

It is not a Blackface, for sure. What it is is a really nice amp with a lot more modern features than a Blackface. And you can actually get nice sounds out of it without blowing out all the windows in the building.

[@SellTa]

Reverb's amp 👎very bad. The internal decay setting changes nothing to the acid sound. Spoils the sound (DeepL Translation)