Victory V4 The Jack review

Victory’s latest addition is a highly portable all-valve preamp with a 180-watt power amp, digital reverb and built-in Two Notes Torpedo cab sim technology

Victory V4 The Jack amp head
(Image: © Future / Neil Godwin)

Guitar World Verdict

It’s a powerhouse of killer rock guitar tone you can throw into a gigbag and take anywhere at a moment’s notice – and, like the V4 Kraken, it’s well and truly earned our ultimate accolade.

Pros

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    Very portable.

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    Overdrives cover most genres.

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    Enhanced valve warmth.

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    Power to spare.

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    Two Notes tech adds studio-quality cab emulation and flexibility for recording, plus quiet stage setups.

Cons

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    Two Notes edit link is USB only.

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    We’d rather an effects loop were footswitchable over reverb.

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Well known for powering the backlines of guitar gods such as Guthrie Govan, Richie Kotzen and Rabea Massaad, Victory has also had considerable success in the pedalboard-sized preamp and amp niche with its award-winning V4 series. 

The V4 guitar amps are intended to reproduce the tones of Victory’s full-sized heads but in more portable packages, and feature a clever valve preamp section hooked up to an ultra-compact 180-watt Class D power section, with a smooth digital reverb. 

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Nick Guppy

Nick Guppy was Guitarist magazine's amp guru for over 20 years. He built his first valve amplifier at the age of 12 and bought, sold and restored many more, with a particular interest in Vox, Selmer, Orange and tweed-era Fenders, alongside Riveras and Mark Series Boogies. When wielding a guitar instead of soldering iron, he enjoyed a diverse musical career playing all over the UK, including occasional stints with theatre groups, orchestras and big bands as well as power trios and tributes. He passed away suddenly in April 2024, leaving a legacy of amplifier wisdom behind him.