V4 The Countess

The V4 Countess pedal is taken from the Countess heads originally designed for guitar supremo and Victory artist Guthrie Govan, and just like the other amps of the same name, there’s a big difference between the two channels. Channel 1 is bright and spanky, with a lot of headroom that lends itself to effects, while Channel 2 is fat and warm, with a huge reservoir of gain to tap into. Even guitars with low-output single coils will sing and sustain when Volume 2 is turned up beyond halfway. And yet this channel doesn’t turn to mush like many high-gain circuits, keeping its definition and a distinct harmonic bite, even at quite extreme settings. The V4 Countess’s noise levels are impressively low, too. Best suited for modern rock and metal styles, this one is going to please all Guthrie fans. Verdict Wide, airy cleans and a huge lead sound make for a pedal that can cover any modern rock style with ease