Victory Amps Unveils Enhanced Duchess MKII Range
Duchess range revamped for 2025 with some subtle updates
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Victory Amplification has announced the release of its upgraded Duchess MKII series. The new lineup, which includes several heads and a combo, expands on the original range with new features.
Duchess MKII
Building on a decade of development, the Duchess MKII models introduce a 3-way voice switch, a 3-way mid kick boost, and an improved reverb system. These enhancements aim to give players more control over their sound, whether they’re chasing classic American-style cleans or a more focused British-voiced grit.
V40 The Duchess Compact Head MKII
The heart of the new series is the V40 The Duchess Compact Head MKII. This portable, 42-watt (switchable to 7W) head is powered by a pair of EL34 valves, known for their high-headroom and dynamic response.
2025 Updates
Its standout features include a new 3-way voice switch that allows players to fine-tune their tone with more low-mids, making it easier to match the amp to different guitars, pickups, and musical genres. The new digital reverb system offers two options: a classic spring tone and a modern, ambient voice that ranges from subtle to immersive.
Finally, the 3-way mid kick boost switch provides options for increased lower mids, more gain on the upper mids, or a flat response, perfect for helping lead lines cut through a mix.
More Than Just a Compact Head
The Duchess MKII series isn’t limited to a single model. Victory has also rolled out the V40 The Duchess Deluxe Head MKII and the matching Deluxe Combo MKII, which feature a duet of 6L6 valves and a valve-powered tremolo and spring reverb.
For players on the move, the V40 The Duchess Lunchbox Head MKII offers the same upgraded features in an even smaller, more portable enclosure. The series is topped off by the V140 The Super Duchess Head MKII (see the original here from 2019), a powerhouse with 96 watts (switchable to 30W) and four 6L6 valves, designed for players who need maximum headroom.
All models in the new series continue Victory’s tradition of being proudly made in Britain, using custom-designed transformers and premium components. These new updates will be a welcome upgrade to this already popular amp range.
Price & Availability
The new range is available from Thomann and includes the V40 The Duchess MKII Lunch Box $1444/£1299/€1489, V40 The Duchess MKII Compact $1635/1469/€1669, and the V40 Duchess MKII Deluxe Head $2444/£2199/€2499.
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One response to “Victory Amps Unveils Enhanced Duchess MKII Range”
’ve been waiting for this update for years. I don’t have the dough at the moment, though.
Still, I’m glad they finally added bias adjustment points to the Duchess.
That said, I don’t see the V4 in the new Mark 2 lineup. Maybe it’ll be released later this year. It would be interesting to see a Duchess preamp without the power amp section—just a preamp in pedal format, like they used to have with the V4.
I’m optimistic for now.