Victoria Amplifier Co. 112

This model is a reproduction of the Fender tweed Deluxe 5e3 from the late 50's. Features are not a part of this amp, but tone is. Tube compliment is 2 x 6V6,2 x 12ax7, 1 x 5y3. Has 1 instrument input and 1 microphone input with a single volume control for each. Has one tone control that is very usable. Puts out 20 watts into a single Mojotone 12" alnico speaker. Does not get extremely loud and distorts at low volumes.Amamzing tone! No effects loop, line out, channel switching, although the volume controls are interactive meaning the volume controls effect the tone of the other channel which gives a little more tone control.My rating for this catagory is based purely on the fact that there really aren't any features, ebenthough it is no drawback of the amp.

I love this amp! Has great bright snappy clean tone at low settings and distorts beautifully at mid to high settings. The tone is sweet and smooth and has a nice squashyness that makes chords come off very soft,not hard and edgy. Very dynamic and responds to your pick attack nicely. Not really noisy but does have a normal amount of buzz that you'd expect from a tube amp of old design.The overdrive is heavier than you'd expect. Not heavy as in metal but lots of distorted sustain and harmonics.

Since it is brand new I believe it should be very reliable. Have not had a problem in the month that I have owned it. I would use it without backup if I had extra tubes and fuses in case of emergency but I wouldn't expect to need them.

I havn't talked directly with Victoria but I feel confident that a company that takes as much care and time making the great amps that they do woud find time to answer questions or remedy any problems.

I would absolutly buy it again,this is by far the best amp I have ever played and heard. I play poppy low gain classic rock inspired by band such as the Beatles,Byrds,Zombies,Big Star, Badfinger,etc and I feel this amp gives me great tone for my style. $800 seems a little steep I know , but when you consider the quality of parts and workmanship I know I have bought an amp that will last a long time. Also I know 20 watts isn't much but it's loud enough if you mic it. After all Neil Young uses a tweed Deluxe as his main amp and he playes to thousands! I would definitely recommend this amp to anyone looking for great tone a relatively low volume and doesnt' need lots of features.My only complaint is he lack of reverb and tremolo but the tone more that makes up for it.