I feel like I've missed an important bit in my video: their eq's are very powerful and both amps can do a lot more than what I demonstrated here. This is what worked for me at the time of shooting. Don't take my word as truth, test them yourself and trust your own ears. Being in the room with amps like this is a breathtaking experience and phone speakers don't do them justice. Thank you for watching ❤️
D style amps are rediculously flexible when it comes to the EQ. If you're ever going to do a line up of different D style amps for comparison, I have a 100W 6L6 Ceriatone HRM you can borrow. Just hit me up and you can come pick it up for a week or so.
The victory sounded way more organic to my ears. Very musical amp, an instrument in itself. Two rock was great too, can't knock it but I prefer the victory. And I could buy two and play in stereo for the price of one two rock and still have change for pedals and goodies 🎉
Both great amps! I own a Two Rock amp myself. I think one of the big difference is the frequency of both amps when recording for a full band mix. When I record my Two Rock in a full band mix I often have to add some treble/mids and reduce de bass. Maybe the V140 will fit better without tweaking the eq. It has some sharpness to it.
I was already on the edge of buying a V140 for my workshop, since I've heard great things about. After watching your video I am 100% sure I need one. Great video, great comparison and as always...great playing! Thanks and keep it up! :)
to me the v140 sounds fuller and feels the space more and the twvrock is thinner but more sparkly. love my v140 but I hope I get a two rock someday!! great playing!! hope to play like u someday!
I get why you used the TAE. I have a traditional clean and had a TAE. The TAE coloured the sound and the solid-state D-amp of the TAE made the amp feel different. So I switched out for a Two-Notes Reload, and although it also colours the amp somewhat, the feel of the amp remained. The Two-Rock is the better amp if you want a great bass response at all times. Two-Rock had that nailed like no other amps. The bass never crashes.
I commented on your instagram post saying if money was no object then i'd go for the two rock ... suffice to say i think you've made the right choice with the Victory! Like you said, the reverb is better in the two rock but not £3k better. Great vid and great playing Sasha
The v140 certainly gives a great impression of high performance for your money compared to a premium brand like TwoRock. TR demand does appear to have gone through the roof during COVID and together with supply chain issues that is now reflected in expensive amps getting silly expensive. Over 5,000 in whatever currency for a CRS head alone. So an amp giving so much high head room and seriously impressive dynamics at a fraction of the price is very appealing. I wonder when price is taken out of the discussion how Sasha will “feel” about the CRS he would still like, compared with the v140. Maybe the audience simply can’t get that from UA-cam, because it’s just about whether or not an individual “feels” magic playing one verses the other. Like two top shelf guitars. Thanks for sharing the journey with us. 👍
I LOVE the immediate punch of the Two Rock and feel like it probably does that a little more effortlessly. The catch is the Victory seems a bit more dynamic in how it was responding to your playing. Like it could punch you in the face but still make you lean in for the subtle parts where the Two Rock kept punching. I also noticed with OD and fuzz in particular that it seemed like the Two Rock constrained the hairiness a lot more than the Victory. As much as I was convinced I needed the Traditional Clean and had to just swallow the price, my V140 should be here next week! :) Thank you sir! I certainly cannot complain that you've helped me find what I was after at less than half of the price! Oh, and yea, the Two Rock is still an incredible amp!
@@WEEKERD yes, and I absolutely love it! Having trouble finding the matching cab in stock anywhere so I've been running it through my JBL cabs circa the '90's and it sounds great! VERY smooth and natural sounding with drive pedals as well (really with all pedals)!
My dream setup is to run a traditional clean and silver jubilee together. The super duchess holds its own very well I must say, and it's a more versatile amp overall. The best comparison I can think of at the time of this comment is that the V140 is like a BMW M3 while the TC is like a BMW M5.
I'm getting a V140 for the same reasons. I think victory is aiming for working musicians and hitting that mark gloriously. Their amps sound and look wonderful. Great video. I just need to know what fuzz is that omg it's great.
Phenomenal playing Sasha, it made my day after a hard day’s work🙌🏻!! It really is a small difference, (to my ears that is), but love the tones from the Victory just a bit more. Keep these awesome videos coming, enjoying them all🤙🏻
Loud clean amps, I love it! 🙌 I've had several 40 watt amps, now I've got a 50 watt (VHT D50) and I love it. It stays super clean😁 As always, lovely playing! I especially like the A/B part👌
Hi Sasha, I’m a little late to this party. I was surprised by the V140. It can keep up with the TRTC. The V140 has sharper note definition whereas the TR had a more rounded tone. I think with a few EQ tweaks the V140 can be coaxed for smoother tone. At lower volumes the V140 could sound better. Of course value proposition-wise, V140 gets it. Boutique prices these days have been somewhat insulting to some. Tone is largely in one’s fingers so a good player can make an average amp sound great. One other boutique amp builder I’m looking at of late is Amplified Nation. They have different models that all sound great. They’re expensive too but probably not at TR prices. Well done, Sasha… cheers!
Awesome demo! I’ve been looking at the two rock studio signature and the v40 deluxe. I’m landing on the victory as well for most of the same reasons. Great video, it was very helpful! Thank you
Damn Congratulations on the Victory V140 either amp are amazing but if I’m honest I would go victory also but… I already have a 135 watt Tube Peavey JSX212 amp and damn it can get snappy on the clean channel!! But overall dude, amazing video as always!!
I feel so silly for saying this but the two rock sounds and “feels” as a listener more immediate and snappy… The Victory V140 sounds and “Feels” more smooth or squishy in a way that I can only explain by it seems to like been dug into and loves the attack of the guitar and pedals… both are great and the two rock seems more JM ish and the Victory more… oh hell what am I saying, they both do the Mayer/Honoré thing perfectly… Can’t wait to see what you decide on
I own the v40 deluxe combo, but really wish I had the head and cab version. To be able to swap cabs would be amazing. But the amp is incredible. One day I will own a 100 watt amp
@@TimCz83 it’s a bit spongier, breaks up earlier. Its seriously loud. I think id get the head and cab version over the combo if I could do it again. The 140 is a monster.
Hi, there aren’t any blindfold challenges with a two rock, boutique amps, and fenders… it would be great to see if people can really tell the two rock apart
🤦♂️ That's just too much for a brand new amp. It's a shame to be priced out but as seen here, there are great alternatives. Canada has some great boutique amp builders too doesn't it? Two rock are great, i would happily own one but couldn't justify the money for the ones I really want. And I thought the v140 in this vid sounded much more organic so would choose that personally. I think with pedals I could make the victory sound like two rock but I couldn't do it the other way round. Have you checked out the numerous harmonic trem pedals out there anyway mate? Some real beauty's to be had, sound so smooth, lovely!
They both sound great! Curious as to how they feel compared to one another regarding Sag, immediacy, etc. If anyone can chime in that’d be great. Thanks!
As a neophyte, I am frustrated with all the amp reviews that never mention the cabinet they are pumping through. What size, how many speakers and what kind? I don’t sit in a room playing with headphones ever, and almost all demos are using digital capture and replay for me to hear. Seems to me the speakers would have some influence on whatever head is pumping into it. So thank you for the cool info.
He said in the video that he's playing into the waza tube expander with a certain cab setting straight into ua apollo interface. Maybe go back and watch it, I wasn't really paying attention to that part either. Focus my friend.
They both sound amazing…. But that 2nd A/B with the Telecaster, on the Two Rock just had something a bit special…. Not sure what, because they were both amazing but had that tiny bit extra. My wallet will be directing me to the V40 deluxe, but man im thinking of that 140 now.
Coming from playing a Fender amp for over 20 years, to me the V40 really misses a chime that made the Two Rock shine. The V40 wouldn't be for me... I myself recently went from my 100 watts red knobs Twin back to a 40 watts amp which is the Revv Dynamis 7-40. That amp's clean channel with my Strat remains clean up until almost 3 o'clock and is super loud for a 40 watts amp. I play it through a 4x12 with H75 Creambacks and Vintage 30s in X pattern and it sounds amazing. Fat but clear, chimey and punchy. The Dynamis is a great pedal platform but its red channel is so good I never use my dirt pedals except for a Wampler Tumnus Deluxe. I think that from 40 watts up, headroom really depends on the amp and if you want a pedal platform or something more flexible. Do either amps here have a good dirt channel?
+++ very good video, both are high end amps with good quality in Build and sound, 3k price difference seams a little to much to me+++ wise dicission i think
Great demo, thanks! I'm on the 100 watt train as well with a Fat Jimmy Jefferson 100... and loving the ride so far. Quick question: What is the cool case you have for the Boss WAZA-TAE on top of the head, with the Vox-style grille cloth? It looks awesome.
Just googled those amps. They look wicked! It’s an enclosure I made for it. Because it’s the best sounding but ugliest device ever. There’s a video on my channel somewhere where I show how I did it. About a year ago I think!
These tones are 🔥. How does the Two-Rock Traditional Clean amp compare to the Peace HILL FX TRJM? Particularly when using them both through your Boss Tube Amp Expander?
It scares me how good the Peace Hill stuff is. I'll do a comparison between the TRJM and SSS soon. Use the same settings on the TAE so you can a/b between the two vids 😄
Two rock for sure. I've played the victory and was not the least bit impressed. It sounds like a big hot rod Deville. I know the two rock is pricey but that reverb and response phew 😅
Out of curiosity... Why do you use UA Apollo X4 dedicated interface if you already have the Boss Expander (which can act as an interface)? amazing tones by the way!!
Thanks, Pablo! Because I love the UA plug-ins and they need UA hardware to run. I’m also recording my voice, sometimes I will plug in another device like the V4 or record an acoustic guitar and bass when I’m making jam tracks.
I feel like I've missed an important bit in my video: their eq's are very powerful and both amps can do a lot more than what I demonstrated here. This is what worked for me at the time of shooting. Don't take my word as truth, test them yourself and trust your own ears. Being in the room with amps like this is a breathtaking experience and phone speakers don't do them justice. Thank you for watching ❤️
D style amps are rediculously flexible when it comes to the EQ.
If you're ever going to do a line up of different D style amps for comparison, I have a 100W 6L6 Ceriatone HRM you can borrow. Just hit me up and you can come pick it up for a week or so.
@@lauriedepaurie awesome! I'll keep that in mind!!
Hey Sasha, how would Victory compare with Two Rock SSS? Pretty similar or different bests?
Two Rock 8:30 9:17 10:13
Victory 16:40 17:48 18:28
Thank you!
The victory sounded way more organic to my ears. Very musical amp, an instrument in itself. Two rock was great too, can't knock it but I prefer the victory. And I could buy two and play in stereo for the price of one two rock and still have change for pedals and goodies 🎉
So pleasant to hear a Two Rock and a Strat without a ridiculously bright tone…. Awesome stuff man! Reinforced my love for that brand 🤘🎸
Both great amps! I own a Two Rock amp myself. I think one of the big difference is the frequency of both amps when recording for a full band mix. When I record my Two Rock in a full band mix I often have to add some treble/mids and reduce de bass. Maybe the V140 will fit better without tweaking the eq. It has some sharpness to it.
Man, the V140 sounds stunning!
I was already on the edge of buying a V140 for my workshop, since I've heard great things about. After watching your video I am 100% sure I need one. Great video, great comparison and as always...great playing! Thanks and keep it up! :)
to me the v140 sounds fuller and feels the space more and the twvrock is thinner but more sparkly. love my v140 but I hope I get a two rock someday!! great playing!! hope to play like u someday!
Funny, I heard the exact opposite 😂
I get why you used the TAE. I have a traditional clean and had a TAE. The TAE coloured the sound and the solid-state D-amp of the TAE made the amp feel different. So I switched out for a Two-Notes Reload, and although it also colours the amp somewhat, the feel of the amp remained.
The Two-Rock is the better amp if you want a great bass response at all times. Two-Rock had that nailed like no other amps. The bass never crashes.
Wish that you would play something crappy on both amps so I could tell how they would sound if I was playing them.
😂😂
I commented on your instagram post saying if money was no object then i'd go for the two rock ... suffice to say i think you've made the right choice with the Victory! Like you said, the reverb is better in the two rock but not £3k better. Great vid and great playing Sasha
That hollow body guitar through the victory sounds incredible. Nice comparison of both amps.
The v140 certainly gives a great impression of high performance for your money compared to a premium brand like TwoRock. TR demand does appear to have gone through the roof during COVID and together with supply chain issues that is now reflected in expensive amps getting silly expensive. Over 5,000 in whatever currency for a CRS head alone. So an amp giving so much high head room and seriously impressive dynamics at a fraction of the price is very appealing. I wonder when price is taken out of the discussion how Sasha will “feel” about the CRS he would still like, compared with the v140. Maybe the audience simply can’t get that from UA-cam, because it’s just about whether or not an individual “feels” magic playing one verses the other. Like two top shelf guitars.
Thanks for sharing the journey with us. 👍
I LOVE the immediate punch of the Two Rock and feel like it probably does that a little more effortlessly. The catch is the Victory seems a bit more dynamic in how it was responding to your playing. Like it could punch you in the face but still make you lean in for the subtle parts where the Two Rock kept punching. I also noticed with OD and fuzz in particular that it seemed like the Two Rock constrained the hairiness a lot more than the Victory. As much as I was convinced I needed the Traditional Clean and had to just swallow the price, my V140 should be here next week! :) Thank you sir! I certainly cannot complain that you've helped me find what I was after at less than half of the price! Oh, and yea, the Two Rock is still an incredible amp!
This is the reason I make these videos. Thank you for taking the time to write this! Enjoy your new amp!!
Do you have the V140 by now ? I just ordered mine…🥳🥳
@@WEEKERD yes, and I absolutely love it! Having trouble finding the matching cab in stock anywhere so I've been running it through my JBL cabs circa the '90's and it sounds great! VERY smooth and natural sounding with drive pedals as well (really with all pedals)!
@@ezm69 can’t wait to try mine…
My dream setup is to run a traditional clean and silver jubilee together. The super duchess holds its own very well I must say, and it's a more versatile amp overall. The best comparison I can think of at the time of this comment is that the V140 is like a BMW M3 while the TC is like a BMW M5.
I could listen to you play these all day long. Both sound glorious
A/B Test
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I'm getting a V140 for the same reasons. I think victory is aiming for working musicians and hitting that mark gloriously. Their amps sound and look wonderful. Great video. I just need to know what fuzz is that omg it's great.
Phenomenal playing Sasha, it made my day after a hard day’s work🙌🏻!! It really is a small difference, (to my ears that is), but love the tones from the Victory just a bit more. Keep these awesome videos coming, enjoying them all🤙🏻
I like the midpush that the two rock has and the v40 seems to lack. And ofcourse great playing Sasha
Loud clean amps, I love it! 🙌
I've had several 40 watt amps, now I've got a 50 watt (VHT D50) and I love it. It stays super clean😁
As always, lovely playing! I especially like the A/B part👌
Hi Sasha, I’m a little late to this party. I was surprised by the V140. It can keep up with the TRTC. The V140 has sharper note definition whereas the TR had a more rounded tone. I think with a few EQ tweaks the V140 can be coaxed for smoother tone. At lower volumes the V140 could sound better. Of course value proposition-wise, V140 gets it. Boutique prices these days have been somewhat insulting to some. Tone is largely in one’s fingers so a good player can make an average amp sound great.
One other boutique amp builder I’m looking at of late is Amplified Nation. They have different models that all sound great. They’re expensive too but probably not at TR prices.
Well done, Sasha… cheers!
Awesome demo! I’ve been looking at the two rock studio signature and the v40 deluxe. I’m landing on the victory as well for most of the same reasons. Great video, it was very helpful! Thank you
Damn Congratulations on the Victory V140 either amp are amazing but if I’m honest I would go victory also but… I already have a 135 watt Tube Peavey JSX212 amp and damn it can get snappy on the clean channel!!
But overall dude, amazing video as always!!
Thanks, Riley!!
So many nice licks/progressions to 'borrow' from this vid 😆
I borrowed them too 🤣
Tasty playing mate!
Both amps sound great. Beautiful guitars too!
I will stay with my V40 until I win the lottery 😂
tasty playing and sounds - thanks!
I feel so silly for saying this but the two rock sounds and “feels” as a listener more immediate and snappy… The Victory V140 sounds and “Feels” more smooth or squishy in a way that I can only explain by it seems to like been dug into and loves the attack of the guitar and pedals… both are great and the two rock seems more JM ish and the Victory more… oh hell what am I saying, they both do the Mayer/Honoré thing perfectly…
Can’t wait to see what you decide on
I think Pete will be proud to read you compare him with Mayer 😄
Super videos Sasha! I like the V140 a lot and you did a great choice!
P.S.: I will take care of your A6600 if you don't want it anymore haha
Hahaha, it'll take the position of C cam until it fails 😂
Thank for the great test - great playing, great sound!
Hi Sasha. Great video and tones as always. But man, these sound clips in A/B section.. I would listen to an album in that stylistics.
I own the v40 deluxe combo, but really wish I had the head and cab version. To be able to swap cabs would be amazing. But the amp is incredible. One day I will own a 100 watt amp
Thinking of pulling the trigger on the V40 deluxe, how do you find it sounds in comparison to the 140 here?
@@TimCz83 it’s a bit spongier, breaks up earlier. Its seriously loud. I think id get the head and cab version over the combo if I could do it again. The 140 is a monster.
It has plenty of headroom don’t get be wrong but not like the v140
Awesome thanks! I think I’ll pull the trigger on the v40d head over the next week or so then!
Awesome video! Also there’s the Twinplex by Roy Blankenship, (he has made amps for everyone including Doyle B II). Cheers!
Great work man! Thanks for your insights.
Hi, there aren’t any blindfold challenges with a two rock, boutique amps, and fenders… it would be great to see if people can really tell the two rock apart
Great comment. I reckon people would be scared of the outcome, hence why you never see it. It should be done!
Oh man… you sounded great with the TR… 😢
The victory 's highs are breathing a littly more
love your playing!! 🤤 which cab and microphones do you use?
I wanted a Two Rock Joey Landreth because I love harmonic and regular trem. I checked the price it was $13000 here in Canada.
🤦♂️ That's just too much for a brand new amp. It's a shame to be priced out but as seen here, there are great alternatives. Canada has some great boutique amp builders too doesn't it? Two rock are great, i would happily own one but couldn't justify the money for the ones I really want. And I thought the v140 in this vid sounded much more organic so would choose that personally. I think with pedals I could make the victory sound like two rock but I couldn't do it the other way round. Have you checked out the numerous harmonic trem pedals out there anyway mate? Some real beauty's to be had, sound so smooth, lovely!
Very nice tones.
However, since the Super Duchess seems to be half the price of the Two Rock the choice is an easy one: I say V140 all the way.
They both sound great! Curious as to how they feel compared to one another regarding Sag, immediacy, etc. If anyone can chime in that’d be great. Thanks!
As a neophyte, I am frustrated with all the amp reviews that never mention the cabinet they are pumping through. What size, how many speakers and what kind? I don’t sit in a room playing with headphones ever, and almost all demos are using digital capture and replay for me to hear. Seems to me the speakers would have some influence on whatever head is pumping into it.
So thank you for the cool info.
He said in the video that he's playing into the waza tube expander with a certain cab setting straight into ua apollo interface. Maybe go back and watch it, I wasn't really paying attention to that part either. Focus my friend.
love your playing, you could for sure just record an hour of noodeling around without backing tracks and id glue my ears to it
They both sound amazing…. But that 2nd A/B with the Telecaster, on the Two Rock just had something a bit special…. Not sure what, because they were both amazing but had that tiny bit extra. My wallet will be directing me to the V40 deluxe, but man im thinking of that 140 now.
Coming from playing a Fender amp for over 20 years, to me the V40 really misses a chime that made the Two Rock shine. The V40 wouldn't be for me...
I myself recently went from my 100 watts red knobs Twin back to a 40 watts amp which is the Revv Dynamis 7-40. That amp's clean channel with my Strat remains clean up until almost 3 o'clock and is super loud for a 40 watts amp. I play it through a 4x12 with H75 Creambacks and Vintage 30s in X pattern and it sounds amazing. Fat but clear, chimey and punchy. The Dynamis is a great pedal platform but its red channel is so good I never use my dirt pedals except for a Wampler Tumnus Deluxe.
I think that from 40 watts up, headroom really depends on the amp and if you want a pedal platform or something more flexible. Do either amps here have a good dirt channel?
+++ very good video, both are high end amps with good quality in Build and sound, 3k price difference seams a little to much to me+++ wise dicission i think
I ❤ peace hill fx pré amp
Great demo, thanks! I'm on the 100 watt train as well with a Fat Jimmy Jefferson 100... and loving the ride so far.
Quick question: What is the cool case you have for the Boss WAZA-TAE on top of the head, with the Vox-style grille cloth? It looks awesome.
Just googled those amps. They look wicked! It’s an enclosure I made for it. Because it’s the best sounding but ugliest device ever. There’s a video on my channel somewhere where I show how I did it. About a year ago I think!
Sean Costello!!!!!
I've been fascinated with him all over again lately!
These tones are 🔥. How does the Two-Rock Traditional Clean amp compare to the Peace HILL FX TRJM? Particularly when using them both through your Boss Tube Amp Expander?
It scares me how good the Peace Hill stuff is. I'll do a comparison between the TRJM and SSS soon. Use the same settings on the TAE so you can a/b between the two vids 😄
Tremendous playing and tone. Curious about what pickups are in your strat?
Thanks! Those are the stock pickups. I think they're A5’s. Around 6.5k
Two rock for sure. I've played the victory and was not the least bit impressed. It sounds like a big hot rod Deville. I know the two rock is pricey but that reverb and response phew 😅
Trolling 101 ❤🎉 I've never heard anything like it 😂
The Victory does sound very good, but there seems to be a fullness and harmonic complexity to the Two Rock that the Victory cant reach, to my ears.
what pickups you got in that strat, mate? sounds great!
Out of curiosity... Why do you use UA Apollo X4 dedicated interface if you already have the Boss Expander (which can act as an interface)? amazing tones by the way!!
Thanks, Pablo! Because I love the UA plug-ins and they need UA hardware to run. I’m also recording my voice, sometimes I will plug in another device like the V4 or record an acoustic guitar and bass when I’m making jam tracks.
@@SashaIvantic Aaahm alright, it's clear now. Thanks for the answer!! 👍
Great comparison. Which cab/speakers did you use or simulate?
Stock TAE 2x12 sim!
Nice sound 🎶🎶🎶
Maybe a dumb question, but why is he wearing headphones? Can he plug them in or is he using a load box or something? Hope somebody knows 😁
Hahaha nevermind he answered later in the video haha
Seems like the Victory sounds more versatile while the Two Rock sounds too smooth and rounded.
Well at 1/2 the price of a Two the Victory wins for me.
wondering which pickups are in the strat? great great video
Stock pickups that were in the guitar. No idea which tbh, sorry...! Thanks though!
@@SashaIvantic thanks, just wondering cause am interested in buying this Victory amp for a pedal platform
@@vladaface1 do it, you’ll love it
What speaker are you using with the Victory?
I have a G12-65 and Alnico Cream in that cab
How is the v140 at home for home use / house volume?
Depends on your neighbors 😄 it's not that much louder than a 40w amp. Just cleaner!
It’s great! There’s a low power output mode too.
Six of one, half a dozen of the other.
I do like the look of the white Tolex. Not really a reason to buy an amp.
Attenuator??
Unexpectedly I like the victory more hmm. Just kidding. Two rock has some mid punchy thing I don’t hear anywhere else. Can’t afford it so whatever.