Victory Amplification V40 The Duchess MK II Lunch Box Head

42 W All-Valve Lunch Box Tube Head – Expanded Tonal Flexibility

The **V40 *The Duchess* MK II Lunch Box Head** elevates the classic Duchess tone with expanded controls and updated circuitry while retaining the beloved clean-to-breakup character and pedal-ready response. Crafted in the UK with premium components and rugged Lunch Box construction, this compact tube head offers dynamic tone shaping, digital reverb versatility, and iconic Valve tone in a highly portable format.

POWER & OUTPUT

• 42 W RMS output — powerful, expressive all-tube voice.
• Low power mode reducing output to around 7 W for bedroom or studio use.
• Single-channel design keeps signal path pure and intuitive.

TUBES & VALVE CONFIGURATION

• Preamp: 3 × ECC83 / 12AX7 valves for rich gain and harmonic depth.
• Poweramp: 2 × EL34 as standard — classic voicing with focused midrange and punch.
• Compatiblity with alternative power tubes (e.g., 6L6) via a bias range switch for varied tonal response.

TONAL CONTROL & SWITCHING

• Three-position **Voice switch** — extended tonal range from cleans to midrange focus.
• Three-position **Mid Kick switch** for dynamic midrange shaping.
• Clear controls for Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb Level and Dwell, Master.
• **Series effects loop** with hard bypass — ideal for modulation and time-based pedals.

DIGITAL REVERB ENHANCEMENTS

• Dual digital reverb types — Vintage and Modern — footswitchable for sonic depth.
• Reverb Level and Dwell controls give ambient control from subtle space to rich wash.
• Footswitch included for reverb on/off control.

BUILD & PORTABILITY

• Skeletonised metal Lunch Box chassis — strong, lightweight and road-ready.
• Padded carry bag included for easy transport.
• External biasing points for quick tube adjustments and experimentation.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

• Width × Height × Depth: 342 × 185 × 185 mm — compact studio/stage footprint.
• Weight: ~8.2 kg / 18.1 lbs — lightweight and portable.

IDEAL FOR

• Guitarists seeking classic tube tone with modern flexibility.
• Pedalboard players looking for a responsive, rich platform.
• Studio and gig environments requiring portable valve head tone.