Boutique British amp builder Victory has introduced the most recent head to hitch its celebrated household of Kraken guitar amps – the VX Kraken MKII.
Mentioned to be the fruits of 4 years of growth, the new-and-improved VX Kraken is offered in each Lunch Field and Compact Amp Head codecs, and was designed in collaboration with Victory artist Rabea Massaad.
Apart from the V1 Kraken stompbox, V4 Kraken Preamp pedal and V4 Kraken pedal amp, the VX MKII is the third amp head on this nook of Victory’s catalog, following the trail paved by the unique VX Kraken and VX100 Tremendous Kraken.
As you’d anticipate, the upgraded unit pays homage to the amps which have come earlier than it, however introduces a handful of options for added versatility and suppleness.
Particularly, whereas the unique Kraken had Achieve I and Achieve II channels, the upgraded unit now presents a Clear mode – much like the Tremendous Kraken – which has been added to that first channel.
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Engaged through a footswitch or entrance panel toggle, Clear joins the British-inspired rhythm tones of Achieve I and the “tight, aggressive American high-gain grind” sounds of Achieve II. All of those voices will be tweaked through common Bass, Center, Treble and Presence parameters, in addition to channel-specific Grasp and Achieve knobs.
Whereas on the subject of Presence, one other new addition to the MKII is the rear-mounted Presence Shift change – a perform that triggers additional “sizzle” and better frequency sounds. Moreover, a Achieve I Stability management has been added to fight the variations that come up from differing output ranges between the Achieve I and Clear modes.
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Elsewhere, a Bass Focus change serves to both tighten up or loosen the underside finish, whereas a bypassable collection results loop permits for some versatile pedalboard connectivity choices. Each variations additionally come loaded with 4 12AX7 and a pair of 6L6 tubes.
“The unique Kraken, a 50 Watt compact powerhouse, is certainly one of our hottest and extremely regarded amplifiers,” writes Victory. “The up to date MKII model, designed in collaboration with Victory artist Rabea Massaad, retains all the good options and sounds you’re keen on, whereas including additional options and flexibility.”
Worth-wise, the Lunch Field VX Kraken MKII is offered for $1549, whereas its Compact Head companion lists for $1699.
To search out out extra, go to Victory.
