Victory Amplifiers VX Kraken MKII Lunch Box Head

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Victory Amplifiers VX Kraken MKII Lunch Box Head

Victory Amplifiers

VX Kraken MKII Lunch Box Head

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Product Info

Article Number: 578227
Model: VX Kraken MKII Lunch Box Head
Price: $1,538.90

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The Kraken MKII Lunchbox is a serious contender for high-gain players wanting a compact, tube amp. It delivers Victory’s signature British and American tones in a manageable package, perfect for studio work or smaller gigs where a full stack isn't practical. The MKII enhancements make it a real step up in versatility.

Product Description

  • Victory Amplifiers VX Kraken MKII Lunchbox
  • Tube Head for Electric Guitar
  • 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 are: Presence control and shift
  • 2 assignable master volumes
  • bias outputs and a gain 1 balance control for volume balance between gain 1 & clean modes
  • low power 9 watt mode
  • 3 Channels
  • Power: 50 Watt
  • Preamp tubes: 4x 12AX7
  • Power amp tubes: 2x 6L6
  • 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)
  • FX loop: Serial
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 390 x 220 x 190 mm
  • Weight: 7.2 kg
  • Includes gig bag
  • Handmade in UK

*Connections*, Line input: 6.3 mm jack, FX Send & Return: 2x 6.3 mm jack

PROS
  • • The dual-channel design offers surprisingly diverse tones, from British crunch to American aggression.
  • • The MKII additions like Presence Shift and Gain I Balance significantly expand tonal sculpting options.
  • • The 6L6 power tubes deliver a warm, responsive, and articulate high-gain sound.
  • • The low-power mode (9 watts) provides authentic tube saturation at manageable volumes.
CONS
  • • The Lunchbox format, while convenient, can feel cramped for pedalboard management.
  • • The limited number of footswitchable modes might frustrate players needing complex switching.
  • • While versatile, it leans heavily into high-gain sounds, lacking a truly pristine clean channel.

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 50W (9W low-power mode)
Tubes 4 x 12AX7 Preamp, 2 x 6L6 Power
Channels Clean/Gain I/Gain II (footswitchable)
Effects Serial FX Loop
Speaker Output 16 Ohm, 8 Ohm / 2 x 16 Ohm
Weight Approximately 22 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It allows you to blend the clean and Gain I tones, creating a warmer, more harmonically rich clean sound or a slightly overdriven rhythm tone.
Absolutely; the 9-watt setting provides plenty of tube saturation without being overly loud, making it ideal for tracking and recording.
Presence Shift darkens the high frequencies, offering a smoother, more vintage-inspired tone, especially useful for taming overly bright pickups.

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