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The Duchess series has also been widely embraced by high-profile artists including Chris Buck, Isaiah Sharkey, James Bay, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2024 Victory launched the MK Clean Amplifier - the ultimate hand wired single channel clean guitar amp - and we are excited to announce that we have managed to incorporate some of the things we learnt during the MK Clean design process into an updated version of the Duchess range - welcome to The Duchess MKII range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW \/ THREE WAY VOICE SWITCH (FULL RANGE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtra tonal flexibility can now be achieved with a new 3 way voice switch enabling you to accommodate any pickup type or playing style. Each successive selection allows greater lower mid-range frequency content through the treble control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW \/ THREE WAY MID KICK (FULL RANGE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis popular feature from the original Duchess range has been expanded to include three stages of dynamic midrange shaping:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition I: Stock response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition II: Increased lower midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition III: Additional gain in the upper midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW \/ COSMETICS (FULL RANGE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’ve given the front panel an overhaul too, which includes a more streamlined look along with our new Victory logo, first seen on the MK Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW \/ TWO DIGITAL REVERB CHOICES (V40 Lunchbox \u0026amp; Compact Only)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo distinct digital reverb types are now available via the front panel:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: Classic spring-style reverb, ideal for the Duchess’ tonal character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern: A new reverb type inspired by The Deputy, ranging from subtle ambiance to full shimmering immersion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth reverb types include Level and Dwell controls and are footswitchable (footswitch included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW \/ ACCUTRONICS SPRING REVERB (V40 Deluxe Head, Combo \u0026amp; V140)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor larger models in the range, we’ve incorporated a valve-driven Accutronics medium-decay 3-spring tank—the same high-quality unit used in our flagship MK Clean model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Features On Both Models :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV40 The Duchess Lunchbox \u0026amp; Compact Head MKII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable output - 42 watts (Hi) or 7 watts (Lo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves - 3 x 12ECC83, 2 x EL34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree position Voice switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Position Mid Kick switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual digital reverb with footswitch\/bypass option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries effects loop with bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkeletonised metal case with rubber handle (lunchbox model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded carry bag included (Lunchbox Only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle button footswitch for reverb on\/off included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable output - 42 watts (Hi) or 7 watts (Lo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves - 2 x ECC83, 2 x ECC81, 2 x 6L6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree position Voice switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Position Mid Kick switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring reverb with footswitch\/bypass option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestion G12H-75 Creamback speaker (combo only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries effects loop with bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual button footswitch for Reverb\/Tremolo on\/off included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV140 The Super Duchess MKII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable output - 96 watts (Hi) or 30 watts (Lo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves - 2 x ECC83, 2 x ECC81, 4 x 6L6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree position Voice switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Position Mid Kick switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring reverb with footswitch\/bypass option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries effects loop with bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual button footswitch for Reverb\/Tremolo on\/off included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip cover included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43141377360007,"sku":"VIC0069","price":1328.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/victory-amps-guitar-amps-guitar-heads-victory-the-duchess-v40mkii-compact-sleeve-victory-the-duchess-v40mkii-compact-sleeve-vic0069-1193334125.jpg?v=1768085314","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-gb\/products\/victory-the-duchess-v40mkii-compact-sleeve-2314710","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}