Victory Amplifiers V4 Copper

V4 Copper

£299.00

Highlights

• Valve powered pedal with versatile tone controls, all analogue circuit, and durable build for reliable performance
• Warm, dynamic valve driven tones with rich overdrive and clear articulation 
• Responsive, dynamic controls offer precise tonal adjustments for all playing styles, from smooth to aggressive
• Adjustable EQ with Treble, Mid, and Bass controls for full tone shaping flexibility
• Master 1 and TB Master control overall output and drive balance for fine tuned performance
• BASS MODE toggle allows quick access to low end adjustments for bass focused players
• All analogue circuit with high quality components ensures rich tone, minimal noise, and reliable performance
• Heavy duty construction withstands the rigours of touring, ensuring long lasting performance
• Striking copper finish and vintage off white chicken head knobs offer a stylish, retro look
• Clear LED power indicators ensure visibility of the pedal's status, even in low light conditions
• True bypass circuitry ensures pure, unaltered signal when the pedal is off, preserving tone integrity
• Top mounted jacks and power inputs make for easy, tidy pedalboard integration and cable management
• Enjoy a 5 year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects and faulty components
• Valves (tubes) covered for 2 years due to NATO specifications for reliability

Description

The Victory Amps V4 Copper is a genuine all valve preamp pedal that brings classic British chime and rich overdrive to your pedalboard, amplifier, or recording setup. This isn’t just an overdrive pedal, it’s a full preamp with a true valve signal path, ready to breathe vibrant, authentic tone into any rig. Designed to run straight into the front of your amplifier, recording interface, or via your amp’s effects loop to bypass its preamp section, the Victory Amps V4 Copper offers two footswitchable voices that take you from clean, sparkling articulation to rich, singing overdrive, all in a compact and robust format.

Tonally, the Victory Amps V4 Copper lives firmly in the world of the finest vintage inspired British amps. Expect glassy top end sparkle, juicy three dimensional harmonics, and that unmistakable Vox like texture. The clean channel provides open, lively tones with plenty of headroom, perfect for those shimmering 1960s surf and pop sounds. Engage the treble boost, and the Victory Amps V4 Copper digs deeper, offering more grit, sustain, and upper mid drive that responds dynamically to your playing strength. It captures everything from jangly cleans to the powerful, driven sounds of classic rock, blues, and indie.

The feel of the Victory Amps V4 Copper is immediate and inspiring. Whether through a traditional cab or direct to monitors with cab sims, it reacts beautifully to touch and pick attack, feeling lively, sensitive, and incredibly musical. There's a tangible connection between your fingers and the sound, delivering the natural compression and warmth that only real valves provide. It encourages players to dig in, back off, and explore, offering endless nuance without feeling compressed or flat.

Its controls are both powerful and intuitive. A three band EQ (bass, middle, treble) offers broad tonal shaping, working just like on a classic valve amp to not only fine tune frequency response but also influence the drive character. Two separate volume controls allow independent level setting for each channel, while a bass mode switch offers three positions for controlling low end response keeping the sound tight and controlled, particularly useful when using higher gain settings or different guitars. The global tone control further tweaks the overall brightness, providing another layer of fine adjustment.

Inside, the Victory Amps V4 Copper runs a full valve circuit powered by two NOS EC900 and two CV4014 valves at high plate voltages, ensuring an authentic valve feel and response. These aren’t ordinary modern production valves either, the CV4014s were made to NATO specs in the 1980s by Mullard and stored in pristine condition for decades. With this attention to quality, Victory Amps proudly offers a two year warranty on the valves, assuring players of long term reliability and performance.

Durability is a key part of the Victory Amps V4 Copper’s design. Built within a folded steel chassis with a protective kick bar over the control knobs, it’s tough enough for life on the road, the studio, or anywhere inspiration strikes. Even with four hot running valves inside, the clever design ensures cooling and stability, giving you complete confidence when stomping on stage night after night.

Visually, the Victory Amps V4 Copper features understated and stylish graphics that echo its vintage roots, fitting perfectly into any modern or classic pedalboard setup without shouting for attention. Practical touches include clearly marked controls and a rugged, gig ready finish that not only looks good but stands up to real world use.

LED indicators show at a glance whether the pedal is engaged and which channel is active, offering essential visual feedback during performances where stage lighting might not be your friend.

The Victory Amps V4 Copper’s bypass circuit is carefully designed to preserve your tone. When bypassed, it maintains the integrity of your signal without loss or coloration, ensuring your core sound stays intact whether the Victory Amps V4 Copper is active or not.

Jack sockets and DC input are thoughtfully placed along the tope and sides, allowing for neat, practical cable management whether you’re using it on a traditional board or integrating it into a more complex switching system. Remote switching capability means you can control the pedal from off the floor, keeping it safe from the hazards of live gigs and freeing up valuable stage space.

Victory backs the V4 Copper with a five year warranty on the unit and two years on the valves, giving players real peace of mind and a strong sense of confidence in their investment.

Victory’s V4 Copper stands out as an inspired way to bring the spirit of a classic AC30 into any rig. Its dynamic response, rich harmonic texture, and thoughtful design make it an incredibly valuable addition for guitarists seeking authentic valve tone without the weight and bulk of a traditional amp head. Whether played live, at home, or in the studio, the Victory Amps V4 Copper is ready to deliver endless inspiration, performance after performance.

Valve Story

The CV4014 valves in the pedal were manufactured in 1981 at Mullard factory, Mitcham, Surrey, England for the British Ministry of Defence. They were stored in a climate controlled underground facility at Royal Navy Supply Depot, Spring Quarry, Wiltshire, part of a cold war nuclear bunker complex. The EC900 valve, used in the first stage (and second in The Copper), is a low noise triode made by E.I. (Elektronska Industrija) in former Yugoslavia under Philips & Mullard license, utilising Philips equipment acquired post their European closure. These valves are exceptionally reliable, hence covered under the extended two year warranty.

Controls

• BYPASS FOOTSWITCH: Instantly engage or bypass the pedal with clear, tactile feedback underfoot
• TREBLE BOOST FOOTSWITCH: Kick in sparkling drive for solos and gritty classic rock tones with a single tap
• TONE: Fine tune brightness and clarity across all channels for a perfectly balanced, responsive sound
• TREBLE: Add shimmering highs or smooth out sharp edges; perfect for crisp leads or vintage warmth
• MIDDLE: Shape the heart of your tone, from scooped clarity to punchy, forward midrange attack
• BASS: Tighten up low end for articulate rhythm work or unleash huge, resonant bottom end power
• MASTER 1: Control overall output easily; balance clean and driven tones without losing character or detail
• TB MASTER: Dedicated Treble Boost volume control for dynamic transitions between rhythm and lead levels
• GAIN: Dial in touch sensitive cleans to rich saturation; responds intuitively to your playing dynamics
• BASS MODE TOGGLE SWITCH: Quickly switch between tighter or fuller bass response for different guitars or venues

Rear Panel

• INPUT: Plug in your guitar or connect your front end pedals here, just like your amp’s preamp
• THROUGH: In AMP THROUGH MODE, connect this to your amp’s front panel input for normal signal flow
• LOOP IN: Use this in AMP THROUGH MODE with your amp’s FX loop send or preamp out for seamless integration
• LOOP OUT: Connect this to your amp’s FX loop return or power amp in when using AMP THROUGH MODE
• EFFECT OUT: In STANDALONE MODE, connect to your amp’s front input or FX loop return for versatile output options
• REMOTE SWITCH: Use a 6.3mm TRS jack for remote control, switching the pedal on/off and between channels
• POWER (12Vdc IN): Requires a 12V DC, 800mA supply. Use the included PSU for optimal performance, avoiding daisy chaining

Components and Technical Specifications

• Built with premium components for long term reliability, consistent tone and strong onstage performance
• Low noise EC900 triode enhances clarity and preserves tonal detail at all gain levels
• CV4014 pentodes sourced from British Ministry of Defence stock for exceptional reliability
• True valve preamp section driving a solid state Class D 180 watt power stage
• Built in Two Notes Torpedo DSP provides premium reactive load and speaker simulation
• Switchable output for reactive load DI, cab simulation, or live speaker use
• Buffered input ensures strong signal integrity across a wide range of guitars
• Premium capacitors and resistors carefully chosen for tone stability and long term durability
• Folded steel chassis and protective kick bar for durability on the road
• Includes a dedicated 12V DC, 800mA power supply, ensuring reliable performance
• Battery operation is not supported

Enclosure Dimensions

• Depth: 79 mm / 3.11 in
• Width: 225 mm / 8.86 in
• Height : 140 mm / 5.51 in

Weight

• 1650 g
• 3.6 lbs

Official UK Dealers

FX Pedal Planet Limited and FX Pedal Planet Online Store proudly serve as official UK dealers for Victory Amplifiers. If we do not have the specific Victory Amplifiers product you are looking for, please reach out to us via the contacts page, and will order it on our next stock order for you at the best price and customer service.

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