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Best Victory Amplifiers Tube Guitar Heads 2026

Premium Victory Amplifiers tube guitar heads - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Blues For Classic Rock For Jazz For Vintage Tones For Professional Gigs For Studio Recording
BRANDS: Engl Marshall Hughes&Kettner Mesa Boogie Friedman Victory Amplifiers Evh Orange Harley Benton Soldano Bad Cat Bugera Diezel PRS Peavey Revv
Victory Amplifiers The Deputy Lunch Box Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Victory Amplifiers The Deputy Lunch Box Head

by Victory Amplifiers
Professional Gigs Jazz Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Professional sound quality
✓ PROS
  • • Dynamic playing response
  • • Classic vintage tone
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than other options
  • • Heat generation during use

Victory Amplifiers The Deputy Lunch Box HeadTube Head for Electric GuitarDeveloped in collaboration with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 614267
$1,429
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers VC35 The Copper Lunch Box - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Victory Amplifiers VC35 The Copper Lunch Box

by Victory Amplifiers
Jazz Blues Vintage Tones
Key Feature:
• Authentic tube saturation
✓ PROS
  • • Natural compression and warmth
  • • Dynamic playing response
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than solid-state
  • • Heavier than other options

Victory Amplifiers VC35 The Copper Lunch BoxTube Amplifier Head for Electric GuitarBritish combo sound from chiming...

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 572360
$1,484
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers V140 Super Duchess - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Victory Amplifiers V140 Super Duchess

by Victory Amplifiers
Studio Recording Professional Gigs Blues
Key Feature:
• Dynamic playing response
✓ PROS
  • • Natural compression and warmth
  • • Authentic tube saturation
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than other options
  • • More expensive than solid-state

Victory Amplifiers V140 Super DuchessTube Amplifier Head for Electric GuitarBased on the V40 Deluxebut with 100 W...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 572369
$2,474
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers V30 The Jack MKII Lunchb. Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Victory Amplifiers V30 The Jack MKII Lunchb. Head

by Victory Amplifiers
Blues Vintage Tones Jazz
Key Feature:
• Authentic tube saturation
✓ PROS
  • • Authentic tube saturation
  • • Dynamic playing response
✗ CONS
  • • Needs separate speaker cabinet
  • • More expensive than solid-state

Victory Amplifiers V30 The Jack MKII Lunchb. HeadTube Amp Head for Electric GuitarThe V30 MKII adds an additional...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 432349
$1,484
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers V30 The Jack MKII Compact Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Victory Amplifiers V30 The Jack MKII Compact Head

by Victory Amplifiers
Studio Recording Professional Gigs Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Professional sound quality
✓ PROS
  • • Dynamic playing response
  • • Classic vintage tone
✗ CONS
  • • Heat generation during use
  • • Heavier than other options

Victory Amplifiers V30 The Jack MKII Compact HeadTube Head for Electric GuitarAdds an additional foot-switchable crunch...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 590959
$1,649
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers The Deputy Compact Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Victory Amplifiers The Deputy Compact Head

by Victory Amplifiers
Vintage Tones Blues Jazz
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage tone
✓ PROS
  • • Authentic tube saturation
  • • Dynamic playing response
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than solid-state
  • • Heat generation during use

Victory Amplifiers The Deputy Compact HeadTube Amp Head for Electric GuitarDeveloped in collaboration with...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 583705
$1,539
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers VX Kraken MKII Lunch Box Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Victory Amplifiers VX Kraken MKII Lunch Box Head

by Victory Amplifiers
Vintage Tones Studio Recording Jazz
Key Feature:
• Dynamic playing response
✓ PROS
  • • Natural compression and warmth
  • • Classic vintage tone
✗ CONS
  • • Needs separate speaker cabinet
  • • More expensive than solid-state

Victory Amplifiers VX Kraken MKII LunchboxTube Head for Electric Guitar2 Gain channels: British-inspired rhythm sounds...

⭐ 4.9/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 578227
$1,539
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers V30 The Jack MKII Compa Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Victory Amplifiers V30 The Jack MKII Compa Bundle

by Victory Amplifiers
Studio Recording Jazz Vintage Tones
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage tone
✓ PROS
  • • Natural compression and warmth
  • • Professional sound quality
✗ CONS
  • • Heat generation during use
  • • Requires tube maintenance

Victory Amplifiers V30 The Jack MKII Compa Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Victory Amplifiers V30 The Jack MKII...

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604384
$2,496
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers VX The Kraken Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Victory Amplifiers VX The Kraken Head

by Victory Amplifiers
Blues Jazz Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Dynamic playing response
✓ PROS
  • • Classic vintage tone
  • • Dynamic playing response
✗ CONS
  • • Needs separate speaker cabinet
  • • More expensive than solid-state

Victory Amplifiers VX The Kraken HeadFull tube amp head for electric guitarSwitchable RMS power: 50/15/9/2 W2...

⭐ 4.4/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 381957
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers Sheriff 25 Compact Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Victory Amplifiers Sheriff 25 Compact Head

by Victory Amplifiers
Professional Gigs Classic Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Natural compression and warmth
✓ PROS
  • • Natural compression and warmth
  • • Professional sound quality
✗ CONS
  • • Heat generation during use
  • • More expensive than solid-state

Victory Amplifiers Sheriff 25 Compact HeadTube Amplifier Head for Electric Guitar2 Channels of classic British rock...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 586854
$1,539
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers V40 The Duchess Compact Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Victory Amplifiers V40 The Duchess Compact Head

by Victory Amplifiers
Classic Rock Blues Vintage Tones
Key Feature:
• Professional sound quality
✓ PROS
  • • Dynamic playing response
  • • Natural compression and warmth
✗ CONS
  • • Heat generation during use
  • • Heavier than other options

Victory Amplifiers V40 The Duchess Compact HeadValve Amp Head for Electric GuitarAmerican vintage clean sounds to...

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 580694
$1,704
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers V40 Head The Duchess Deluxe - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Victory Amplifiers V40 Head The Duchess Deluxe

by Victory Amplifiers
Jazz Professional Gigs Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage tone
✓ PROS
  • • Natural compression and warmth
  • • Dynamic playing response
✗ CONS
  • • Heat generation during use
  • • Requires tube maintenance

Victory Amplifiers V40 Deluxe HeadAll Tube Amp Head for Electric GuitarDeveloped from the successful V40 The Duchess...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 407251
$1,869
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers VS100 Super Sheriff Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Victory Amplifiers VS100 Super Sheriff Head

by Victory Amplifiers
Vintage Tones Professional Gigs Jazz
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage tone
✓ PROS
  • • Dynamic playing response
  • • Professional sound quality
✗ CONS
  • • Requires tube maintenance
  • • Needs separate speaker cabinet

Victory Amplifiers VS100 Super Sheriff HeadTube Amp Head for Electric GuitarPerfect for guitarists looking for vintage...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 572485
$2,309
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers Sheriff 25 Lunch Box Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Victory Amplifiers Sheriff 25 Lunch Box Head

by Victory Amplifiers
Classic Rock Blues Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Dynamic playing response
✓ PROS
  • • Professional sound quality
  • • Classic vintage tone
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than solid-state
  • • Heat generation during use

Victory Amplifiers Sheriff 25 Lunch Box HeadTube Amp Head for Electric Guitar2 Channels of classic British rock sound...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 572477
$1,385
Buy at Thomann View Details
Victory Amplifiers VX Kraken MKII Compact Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Victory Amplifiers VX Kraken MKII Compact Head

by Victory Amplifiers
Vintage Tones Professional Gigs Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage tone
✓ PROS
  • • Authentic tube saturation
  • • Classic vintage tone
✗ CONS
  • • Requires tube maintenance
  • • Needs separate speaker cabinet

Victory Amplifiers VX Kraken MKII Compact HeadTube Head for Electric GuitarChannels: 3Power: 50 wattsPre-Amp Tubes: 4 x...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 578363
$1,726
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Tube Guitar Heads

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced tube guitar heads typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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