The gray two-channel monster begins with a classic British rhythm tone in Gain I mode. The Gain II cuts through the tight and aggressive American high gain grind and is perfect for advanced progressive players. VX The Kraken is for gain fans and pushes all the limits you can expect from a "small" amp. You can also carry it as hand luggage when travelling and boarding a plane.

Features

Clean, Gain I & Gain II Taking the original Kraken’s Gain I (British inspired) and Gain II (US inspired) channel design, we have added a Clean mode. This adds extra versatility and can be engaged by footswitch or the front panel. Simple Powerful EQ Plenty of tone-sculpting potential, plus a presence control that works in the power section to set the overall bite just how you like it. Master Volume Design There are two master volume controls, one for each channel and these are footswitchable. The master volume assign switch can switch the volume controls to be set globally across channels or to their originally gain I/gain II channel. Series Effects Loop A series effects loop is available for effects fans. It’s completely out of the circuit when bypassed. Presence Switch New to the MKII is a presence control. Push the presence up and you are able to get ‘sizzle’ and higher frequency sounds. If you prefer the original Kraken controls, set the presence at 0 and you’re back to the MKI tone. On the back panel, there is a presence switch that changes the brightness of the presence control. Pushing it in will result in a slightly brighter tone. Gain I Balance Control Clean and Gain I modes have the same gain control which can create volume differences when switching between. We have added a pot on the back to fine tune the levels between these two modes to add extra flexibility. Bass Focus Switch This is much more than a bass EQ. It works in the power section of the amp, offering either a tighter, more focussed bottom end, or conversely more loose and resonant depending on your needs and tastes.

Specifications

FORMAT: Two-channel/mode all-valve head (Gain I has clean mode) POWER: 50/9 watts RMS VALVES: 4 x 12AX7, 2 x 6L6 as standard SIZE (MM): 350(w) x 180(h) x 190 (d) WEIGHT: 7.15KG/ 15.76 lbs EXTRA FEATURES: Footswitchable Modes Gain I/Gain II, Clean/Gain I, Master I/II Series Effects Loop Bass Focus Presence Switch External Bias Points Gig Bag