Victoria Vs Clark?

shakedancer · February 18th, 2005, 03:52 PM

I know you get what you pay for. Am I to assume Victoria is a better amp cause it cost quite a bit more. Why does it cost so much more?

Rick S · February 18th, 2005, 08:35 PM

I think the difference is likely due to one having a dealer network and the other selling only direct. A dealer network tends to drive up the MSRP.

I build tweed amps myself, and have worked on a number of both of these brands. If I were choosing between these two, considering component choice, lead dress and overall attention to detail and build quality, I would choose the Clark, hands down.

shakedancer · February 19th, 2005, 07:36 AM

Answered like the Pro you are!!

ricos · February 21st, 2005, 12:34 AM

I was not aware that Vicky's were more money but at any rate I have a Clark and it sounds awesome. Always have somebody asking about it and commenting about how cool it looks. 3-10 Bandmaster copy... lacquered tweed...35 big sounding watts and interactive tone controls. When I got mine reverb was an option and I got one with reverb but no longer use reverb as I run it with an SS Echoplex. Really well built amp and cabinet as well. Takes pedals well and has never let me down. Comes -w- a 10 year warranty that is transferable. I've had mine for about four years. Mike Clark builds the amps and cabs in his shop. The amp is made special order and comes -w- a personalized signature on the tube chart. Available only through The Perfect Note... The guy who owns TPN is a great guy to deal with.......Rico

shakedancer · February 21st, 2005, 08:21 AM

What is an SS Echoplex?

ricos · February 21st, 2005, 12:06 PM

A solid state Echoplex....... A tape based echo unit that was built in the seventies {I think}.Has an echo that cant be recreated by a digital or analog box. There are also tube based echoplex's and other tape based units as well.
Eventually I will get a Fulltone Tube Tape Echo unit as these are a re-engineered device that sounds fantastic and is built to last.
Rico

Jammin'John · February 21st, 2005, 12:08 PM

I thought that the Clarks cost more $. :?
You can find a USED Victoria.

There are a lot of them out there at fair prices !

JJ

Aaron Schiff · February 21st, 2005, 12:57 PM

I love both, but I think that the Clark Beaufort is close to perfect. Another great builder of early Fender types is Fargen. He is young, relatively inexpensive and the tone is glorious. Allen, Carr, Clark, Fargen, Victoria; all of these guys make fantastic amps.

Greg V · February 22nd, 2005, 04:37 AM

Never played a Clark but heard nothing but good things about them, I do own a Victoria Double Deluxe and LOVE it! So Greasy my shoes stick to the floor!

ES335D · March 1st, 2005, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakedancer

I know you get what you pay for. Am I to assume Victoria is a better amp cause it cost quite a bit more. Why does it cost so much more?

I've recently been demoing an amp for Blue Tone over here in the UK (see www.bluetoneamps.com ) and I came across a Victoria amp at a recent guitar show. I had a good listen to it and it sounded really great to me. I'm not familiar with the Clark amp but I could certainly buy into the Victoria fanclub if I had the money!

February 18th, 2005, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
shakedancer Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: north of Boston Posts: 1,639	Victoria Vs Clark? I know you get what you pay for. Am I to assume Victoria is a better amp cause it cost quite a bit more. Why does it cost so much more?

February 19th, 2005, 07:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
shakedancer Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: north of Boston Posts: 1,639	Thanks Rick Answered like the Pro you are!!

February 21st, 2005, 12:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
ricos TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: surfside fla Posts: 46	I was not aware that Vicky's were more money but at any rate I have a Clark and it sounds awesome. Always have somebody asking about it and commenting about how cool it looks. 3-10 Bandmaster copy... lacquered tweed...35 big sounding watts and interactive tone controls. When I got mine reverb was an option and I got one with reverb but no longer use reverb as I run it with an SS Echoplex. Really well built amp and cabinet as well. Takes pedals well and has never let me down. Comes -w- a 10 year warranty that is transferable. I've had mine for about four years. Mike Clark builds the amps and cabs in his shop. The amp is made special order and comes -w- a personalized signature on the tube chart. Available only through The Perfect Note... The guy who owns TPN is a great guy to deal with.......Rico __________________ Had to be held down by big POLICE!!!

February 21st, 2005, 08:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
shakedancer Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: north of Boston Posts: 1,639	Thanks Dennis What is an SS Echoplex?

February 21st, 2005, 12:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
ricos TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: surfside fla Posts: 46	A solid state Echoplex....... A tape based echo unit that was built in the seventies {I think}.Has an echo that cant be recreated by a digital or analog box. There are also tube based echoplex's and other tape based units as well. Eventually I will get a Fulltone Tube Tape Echo unit as these are a re-engineered device that sounds fantastic and is built to last. Rico __________________ Had to be held down by big POLICE!!!

February 18th, 2005, 08:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rick S Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 494	I think the difference is likely due to one having a dealer network and the other selling only direct. A dealer network tends to drive up the MSRP. I build tweed amps myself, and have worked on a number of both of these brands. If I were choosing between these two, considering component choice, lead dress and overall attention to detail and build quality, I would choose the Clark, hands down.

February 21st, 2005, 12:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jammin'John Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tug Hill Plateau Posts: 312	Vic & Clark I thought that the Clarks cost more $. :? You can find a USED Victoria. There are a lot of them out there at fair prices ! JJ __________________ Tele's and tubes....an accident?......I don't think so... http://www.tughillregion.com/

February 21st, 2005, 12:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Aaron Schiff Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cedaredge, CO Posts: 347	I love both, but I think that the Clark Beaufort is close to perfect. Another great builder of early Fender types is Fargen. He is young, relatively inexpensive and the tone is glorious. Allen, Carr, Clark, Fargen, Victoria; all of these guys make fantastic amps.

February 22nd, 2005, 04:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Greg V Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nashville Posts: 120	Never played a Clark but heard nothing but good things about them, I do own a Victoria Double Deluxe and LOVE it! So Greasy my shoes stick to the floor! __________________ Cool, Greg V. teles and a long dusty road... my CD "Tailgate Troubadour"