Victory Amplifiers VX Kraken MKII Compact Head
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Victory Amplifiers
VX Kraken MKII Compact Head
Product Info
Article Number:
578363
Brand:
Victory Amplifiers
Model:
VX Kraken MKII Compact Head
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$1,725.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kraken MKII is a seriously potent little head, delivering a fantastic range of British crunch and American aggression. It’s a great choice for players seeking high-gain tones in a manageable package, especially those who like to dial in a modern, articulate high-gain sound without sacrificing versatility through its master volume controls.
Product Description
- Victory Amplifiers VX Kraken MKII Compact Head
- Tube Head for Electric Guitar
- Channels: 3
- Power: 50 watts
- Pre-Amp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7
- Power amp tubes: 2 x 6L6
- 2 Gain channels: British-inspired rhythm sounds and tight
- aggressive American high-gain sounds
- Additional footswitchable clean mode for gain 1
- New in the MKII version: Presence control and shift
- two assignable master volumes
- bias outputs and a Gain 1 balance control for the volume balance between the Gain 1 and Clean modes
- low power 9 watts mode
- Controls: clean/gain I
- gain II
- bass
- middle
- treble
- master I
- master II
- presence
- gain I balance
- Switches: clean/gain I/gain II
- presence shift
- bass focus
- master volume auto assign
- Speaker outputs: 16 Ohm
- 8 Ohm/2 x 16 Ohm (3 x 6.3 mm jack)
- Effect loop: Serial
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- FX send and return: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 390 x 220 x 190 mm
- Weight: 9.7 kg
- Handmade in UK
PROS
- • The dual 6L6 power tubes deliver a punchy, modern high-gain response.
- • New MKII features like Presence Shift offer substantial tonal shaping flexibility.
- • Assignable master volumes provide excellent dynamic control for recording and playing.
- • Compact size and 50W power make it versatile for stage and studio use.
CONS
- • The all-tube design contributes to a relatively heavy weight for a 'compact' head.
- • While versatile, it leans heavily into British and American high-gain tones.
- • The serial effects loop might be limiting for players needing more complex routing.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
50 watts
Tubes
4 x 12AX7 (Preamp), 2 x 6L6 (Power Amp)
Channels
3 (Clean, Gain I, Gain II)
Effects
Serial Effects Loop
Speaker Output
16 Ohm, 8 Ohm/2 x 16 Ohm
Weight
Approximately 35 lbs (estimated based on similar Victory models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows you to blend the clean channel’s character into Gain I, softening the high-gain edge and adding clarity.
Yes, the 9-watt mode provides plenty of tube saturation at manageable volumes, ideal for home use and capturing dynamic performances.
The Shift offers a more nuanced adjustment to the high-frequency response, providing a wider range of tonal shaping than a simple presence boost.
