The Victory V4 The Sheriff Guitar Amp packs classic British-inspired valve tone, serious stage power and modern direct-recording functionality into an exceptionally compact amplifier.

Designed around the character of Victory’s Sheriff amplifiers, it combines a genuine four-valve preamp with a powerful Class-D output section capable of delivering up to 180 watts. Two channels cover everything from vintage-style edge-of-breakup and classic-rock crunch through to hotter, more saturated lead tones.

Built-in Two Notes DynIR cabinet simulation, digital reverb, a series effects loop, direct outputs and headphone connectivity make the V4 The Sheriff equally useful with a traditional speaker cabinet, through a PA system or in a recording setup.

This Pre-Owned example is in Very Good condition and comes with a footswitch and IEC mains lead (“kettle lead”).

AT A GLANCE

Detail	Specification
Brand	Victory
Model	V4 The Sheriff
Type	Compact Guitar Amplifier
Maximum Output	180W @ 4 Ohms
Preamp	All-Valve
Channels	2
Condition	Very Good / Pre-Owned
Included	Footswitch & IEC Mains Lead

PRE-OWNED CONDITION REPORT

This is a Pre-Owned Victory V4 The Sheriff Guitar Amp in Very Good condition.

The Very Good condition grade reflects an amplifier that has been well looked after overall while showing the light signs of previous use expected from Pre-Owned equipment.

A footswitch is included.

An IEC mains lead, commonly referred to as a kettle lead, is also included.

KEY FEATURES

• Compact Victory V4 guitar amplifier

• Sheriff-inspired British rock voicing

• All-valve preamp

• 1x EC900 preamp valve

• 3x CV4014 preamp valves

• Class-D power amplifier

• Up to 180W output at 4 ohms

• Approx. 90W at 8 ohms

• Approx. 45W at 16 ohms

• Two channels

• Valve Response Circuit

• 3-band EQ

• Digital reverb

• Two Notes DynIR cabinet simulation

• Multiple virtual cabinet presets

• Balanced direct output

• Headphone output

• Series effects loop

• Speaker output

• 9V DC pedal power output

• Mains IEC powered

• Very Good Pre-Owned condition

• Footswitch included

• IEC mains lead included

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

The V4 The Sheriff is particularly appealing because it behaves much more like a conventional amplifier than a simple amp-in-a-box pedal.

Its genuine valve preamp delivers the responsiveness and harmonic character players expect from a traditional Victory amp, while the Class-D power section gives it enough output to drive a conventional guitar cabinet on stage.

At the same time, Two Notes cabinet simulation means you do not have to use a speaker cabinet at all. The V4 can feed a PA, recording interface or headphones directly, making it an unusually flexible solution for rehearsals, recording, fly dates and compact live rigs.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Genuine Valve Preamp

The V4 The Sheriff uses one EC900 and three CV4014 valves in its preamp section, helping deliver the touch sensitivity, harmonic richness and natural gain characteristics associated with traditional valve amplifiers.

Two Sheriff Channels

The two-channel design covers a broad range of classic British-inspired sounds. Lower-gain settings work well for cleaner edge-of-breakup tones and vintage crunch, while the second channel pushes into thicker, hotter classic and hard-rock gain.

Powerful Class-D Output

A compact Class-D power stage provides up to 180 watts into 4 ohms, approximately 90 watts into 8 ohms and around 45 watts into 16 ohms.

This means the V4 The Sheriff can drive a conventional guitar speaker cabinet rather than functioning only as a preamp or recording device.

Valve Response Circuit

Victory’s Valve Response Circuit is designed to give the Class-D power stage more of the dynamic feel, low-frequency response and interaction associated with a traditional valve power amplifier.

Three-Band EQ

Dedicated Bass, Middle and Treble controls provide familiar amplifier-style tone shaping and interact naturally with the gain structure of the preamp.

Built-In Digital Reverb

Onboard digital reverb adds ambience without requiring an additional pedal, making it easy to build a compact rig with fewer external effects.

Two Notes DynIR Cabinet Simulation

Integrated Two Notes technology allows the amplifier to create convincing miked-speaker sounds without a physical cabinet.

This makes the Sheriff especially useful for direct recording, silent practice and stage setups where the amplifier feeds a PA system directly.

Direct Recording Capability

The balanced output allows the V4 The Sheriff to connect directly to recording equipment or a live mixing desk, providing a practical alternative to miking a conventional guitar cabinet.

Headphone Output

A dedicated headphone connection makes the V4 suitable for silent home practice while still allowing you to use the valve preamp and cabinet-simulation features.

Series Effects Loop

The series effects loop allows delay, reverb and modulation effects to be positioned after the preamp section, helping maintain clarity when using higher-gain sounds.

9V Pedal Power Output

A centre-negative 9V DC output rated up to 500mA can be used to power compatible effects pedals, helping simplify a compact pedalboard-based rig.

Compact Format

Despite operating as a genuine guitar amplifier, the V4 The Sheriff is small enough to sit on a pedalboard, cabinet or desktop and weighs only around 1.7kg.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Victory V4 The Sheriff is particularly well suited to classic-rock, blues-rock, hard-rock and modern touring players who want convincing British-style tones from a much smaller rig.

It is also an excellent option for guitarists who regularly move between home, studio, rehearsal and live environments and need one amplifier capable of working both with and without a conventional speaker cabinet.

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The Sheriff is particularly strong for classic rock, blues rock, hard rock, alternative rock and lead playing.

Lower-gain sounds can provide responsive edge-of-breakup tones, while increasing the gain moves naturally into thick rhythm crunch and more saturated lead sounds.

Its direct-output capabilities also make it particularly useful for home recording, silent practice and modern ampless stage setups.

HOW IT COMPARES

V4 The Sheriff Guitar Amp vs V4 Sheriff Preamp

These are different products.

The earlier V4 Sheriff Preamp is primarily a valve preamp pedal designed to feed another amplifier or power section.

The V4 The Sheriff Guitar Amp listed here includes its own high-powered Class-D output stage and can therefore drive a conventional speaker cabinet directly.

V4 The Sheriff vs Traditional Valve Head

A full-size valve head uses valve circuitry in both the preamp and power stages. The V4 Sheriff combines a genuine valve preamp with a compact Class-D power amplifier, greatly reducing size and weight while retaining a valve-driven front end.

V4 The Sheriff vs Digital Modeller

A modeller recreates amplifier behaviour primarily through digital processing. The Victory uses a real valve preamp for its core amplifier tone, with digital technology used for cabinet simulation and reverb.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Product Type	Compact Guitar Amplifier
Brand	Victory
Model	V4 The Sheriff Guitar Amp
Preamp Type	All-Valve
Preamp Valves	1x EC900, 3x CV4014
Power Amplifier	Class D
Maximum Power	180W @ 4 Ohms
Output @ 8 Ohms	Approx. 90W
Output @ 16 Ohms	Approx. 45W
Channels	2
EQ	Bass, Middle, Treble
Reverb	Digital
Cabinet Simulation	Two Notes DynIR
Effects Loop	Series
Speaker Output	Yes
Balanced Direct Output	Yes
Headphone Output	Yes
Pedal Power Output	9V DC, Centre Negative, Up to 500mA
Power Requirement	Mains IEC
Approx. Weight	1.7kg / 3.75 lbs
Footswitch	Included
IEC Mains Lead	Included
Condition	Very Good / Pre-Owned

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The Victory V4 The Sheriff is powered from a standard mains IEC connection.

An IEC mains lead (“kettle lead”) is included with this Pre-Owned example.

The amplifier also provides a separate 9V DC centre-negative output of up to 500mA for powering compatible effects pedals.

FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Classic-rock and blues-rock players who want proper valve-preamp response, serious power and modern direct-recording options in an extremely compact amplifier.

Customers usually upgrade from: Conventional pedalboard preamps, compact modelling amplifiers and lower-powered practice amps.

Most commonly paired with: 1x12 or 2x12 guitar cabinets, overdrive and boost pedals, delays, modulation effects and compact pedalboards.

Our tip: Don’t assume the 180W rating means this amplifier only makes sense on large stages. Its direct outputs and headphone capability make it equally useful at home and in the studio, while the high power provides plenty of headroom when driving a cabinet live.

Showroom feedback: The V4 The Sheriff is an unusually practical amplifier for players who want classic British-inspired rock tones without carrying a conventional head. The ability to drive a cabinet or run directly makes it particularly versatile.

WHY BUY PRE-OWNED FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

Buying a Pre-Owned Victory V4 The Sheriff Guitar Amp can provide excellent value for players looking for a high-quality compact amplifier with genuine valve circuitry and modern direct-output features.

This example is in Very Good condition and comes with both the footswitch and IEC mains lead.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging guitar amplifiers, effects, guitars and other musical equipment.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music combines a large Birmingham showroom with nationwide ecommerce and knowledgeable musician-led advice, helping customers choose equipment that genuinely suits their playing style and requirements.

Customers benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987

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• Part-exchange and trade-in service

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PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

If you already own an amplifier or other equipment you are considering replacing, Fair Deal Music can assess it for part exchange against this Victory V4 The Sheriff.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this Victory V4 The Sheriff used?

Yes. This is a Pre-Owned Victory V4 The Sheriff Guitar Amp in Very Good condition.

Is this the V4 Sheriff preamp pedal?

No. This is the V4 The Sheriff Guitar Amp, which includes its own Class-D power amplifier and can drive a speaker cabinet directly.

Does it have valves?

Yes. The preamp uses one EC900 and three CV4014 valves.

Is the power amp valve driven?

No. It uses a high-efficiency Class-D power amplifier with Victory’s Valve Response Circuit.

How powerful is it?

It produces up to 180W at 4 ohms, approximately 90W at 8 ohms and approximately 45W at 16 ohms.

Can it power a guitar cabinet?

Yes. It has a dedicated speaker output and functions as a complete guitar amplifier.

Does it have two channels?

Yes. It has two footswitchable Sheriff-style channels.

Does it have reverb?

Yes. Digital reverb is built in.

Does it have cabinet simulation?

Yes. It uses integrated Two Notes DynIR cabinet simulation.

Can I record directly from it?

Yes. The direct outputs and cabinet simulation make it very suitable for direct recording.

Can it connect directly to a PA system?

Yes. Its balanced direct-output facilities make it suitable for feeding a mixing desk or PA.

Does it have a headphone output?

Yes. Headphone connectivity allows silent practice.

Does it have an effects loop?

Yes. It has a series effects loop.

Can it power other pedals?

Yes. A 9V DC centre-negative output rated up to 500mA is provided for compatible effects pedals.

Does it need to be connected to a speaker cabinet?

No. It can be operated using its direct or headphone outputs without a speaker cabinet connected.

Is a footswitch included?

Yes. A footswitch is included with this example.

Is the power lead included?

Yes. An IEC mains lead, commonly called a kettle lead, is included.

What condition is it in?

This example is in Very Good condition.

Is it suitable for gigging?

Yes. Its high-powered speaker output and direct-to-PA capability make it particularly well suited to live use.

Can I part-exchange another amplifier against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers amplifiers and a wide range of other musical equipment for part exchange.