NAD: Victory V40 Deluxe Combo

RandallFlagg

RandallFlagg

"...that gasoline smell, the whole hill...smells like..."

Wazmeister

Victory V40 Deluxe ?

RandallFlagg

yep

tone1

Head or combo?

BluesyDave

That didn't take long matey.

Wazmeister

Well, how is it mate ? I do like the sound and look of these

Sassafras

I like the handle and matching corner protectors.

RandallFlagg

BluesyDave said:

That didn't take long matey.

Indeed Dave. It was good to meet you at the weekend.

BluesyDave

..You too Bud    
So, what are your thoughts on the V40 Luxe...or is it too early to say?

RandallFlagg

Wazmeister said:

Well, how is it mate ? I do like the sound and look of these

I had a regular V40 a while back and missed it a little. The Deluxe sounds a little different. It's got more treble on tap if needed, which is a good thing as the V40 was a bit dark. The D sounds somehow more refined. I instantly took a shine to Voice 2 with the mid kick off for a lovely warm clean sound. I think it's a little more Fender sounding than the original V40.

The trem sounds lovely and gets the sound I want from a trem (think I Need You by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Roads by Portishead or My Least Favorite Life by Lera Lynn). It's speed range is quite slow so I have it set at around 8 or 9 on the dial (out of 10). 

The reverb is OK, very useable, if a little polite, not as good as the outgoing Morgan PR12, but that really is an exceptional amp spring reverb.

I haven't had chance to open the amp up with the pre-amp wound up for some distortion yet or really had chance to get the drive pedals going through it but from the clean tone I hear I expect it will sound good. Can't wait to let rip with the Les Paul.

The build quality is top notch and it's a great looking amp.

I'm happy.

ac30man

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