A 30-watt Reimagining of a British Boutique Classic
To ring in Victory Amplification’s 10th anniversary, the company's head designer, Martin Kidd, was charged with crafting his “ultimate overdrive amplifier,” given full creative control with no constraints or compromises required. The result is the handmade, handwired MK Overdrive, a powerhouse of a tube amplifier head that represents the idealized version of a Martin Kidd boutique amp creation from the 2000s. Fueled by two 6L6 tubes, the 30-watt iteration inherits all the sonic authority of its predecessor, boasting both a character-packed Clean channel and a snarling Overdrive channel. You also get two independent control sections, consisting of channel-specific 3-band EQs, Presence and Resonance controls, and a global Master Volume. What’s more, each channel also offers multiple voicings that allow you to cover a significant amount of sonic ground with the flick of a switch. Top it all off with Gain 1 and Gain 2 controls — essentially transforming your Overdrive channel into two switchable channels — and the Victory Amplification MK Overdrive is a true testament to the power and prestige of British boutique amplification.
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Character-filled cleans
Taking the reins from an iconic 100-watt boutique British amplifier from the 2000s, the 30-watt, 2-channel MK Overdrive is a scaled-down iteration of Martin Kidd’s ultimate dirty amp, with zero compromises. Still, every dirty amp needs a captivating clean section to balance it all out, so the MK Overdrive starts with a vibrant Clean channel, equipped with a robust control section that includes a 3-band EQ, a Presence knob, and a Resonance control. You also get a 2-position voicing switch that injects an extra dose of gritty mids to your signal for a rawer, bluesier, clean bite.
Devastating dirty channel
As you might expect from an amp billed as Martin Kidd’s “ultimate overdrive amp,” the Overdrive section is where this 30-watt beast truly shines. This fiery channel boasts all the same controls as the Clean channel, along with independent and switchable Gain 1 and Gain 2 knobs to achieve both crunchy rhythms and liquid-like leads on a single channel. The Overdrive channel also sports a 2-position voice switch that imparts your tone with a brighter, tighter, and more gain-heavy snarl when activated. Finally, a global Master Volume makes it a breeze to achieve sweet tube saturation at record- and practice-ready volumes.
Victory Amplifiers: cutting-edge designs for modern players
Established in England in 2013, Victory Amplification has provided countless artists like James Bay, Richie Kotzen, Rabea Massaad, and Guthrie Govan with elite-quality amplifiers to bring out the best in their respective sounds. With a firm commitment to “simplicity in operation, flexibility in use, and absolutely no compromise in tone,” Victory has pumped out a stream of groundbreaking and award-winning products, ranging from the V4 Sheriff Preamp Pedal to a plethora of artist-series amps and the almighty VX100 Super Kraken. Whatever sonic flavor you demand, there’s a Victory amp that’s up to the task.
Victory Amplification MK Overdrive Features:
- 30W handwired tube amp head derived from Victory Amplification’s 100W MK Overdrive model
- Designed by British amplifier guru Martin Kidd to be the “ultimate overdrive amp,” taking the reins from a legendary British boutique amp from the 2000s
- Clean channel delivers a range of lush, character-packed tones, along with a voicing switch to impart a touch of extra mids
- Overdrive channel runs the gamut from classic rock crunch to modern metal mayhem, with independent and switchable Gain 1 and Gain 2 controls
- Master Volume to achieve tube breakup at recording- and practice-friendly volumes
- Each channel sports its own dedicated tone-shaping controls, including a 3-band EQ and Resonance and Presence controls
