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Released first in 1993, the Tone King Imperial guitar combo amp was designed to capture the raw tone and loose feel of a genuine well-worn vintage amp and take that sound even further than an original vintage amp. Over the years, it has proven to be a favorite among pros and amateurs alike, and can still be found on stage with many A-list acts across the country and abroad.
Each Imperial is built one at a time by designer Mark Bartel in his Baltimore, MD shop. The dedication to quality workmanship is unmistakable in all the details, inside and out. It's the kind of work you would expect from a skilled artisan who performs all of the woodworking, upholstery, chassis assembly, and wiring operations himself, with care and precision.
Only the best quality components go into the Imperial. You'll find select Eastern white pine in the cabinet, stainless steel hardware in the chassis, and many Mil-spec electronic components inside.
While some amp builders choose to piece together their creations from off-the-shelf parts. Tone King chooses to work closely with USA-based manufacturers to design custom transformers and speakers. These critical parts are the heart of an amp's tone, so designer Mark Bartel exercises total control over their design specification in order to create that unique Tone King sound and feel.
The Imperial is a unique design that doesn't simply reproduce a certain vintage design, but instead endeavors to create those certain magical tonal qualities found in some well-worn vintage amps which usually only develop after a lifetime of use and aging.
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Features
- Output Power 20W
- Speaker 1x12"
- Ouptut Tubes 2 x 6V6
- Preamp Tubes 4x12AX7, 1x12AT7
- Rectifier Tube 5AR4
- Preamp Channels 2 (Rhythm, Lead)
- Rhythm Channel Controls Volume, Treble, Bass
- Lead Channel Controls Volume, Tone, Mid-Bite
- Reverb Tube driven, full-size 2-spring pan
- Tremolo Bias modulation type
- Footswitch Included; controls both channnel switching and tremolo
- Cabinet Dovetail jointed birch with solid pine baffle board
- Weight 30lbs
- Dimensions 22"(w) x 10"(d) x 19"(t)
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