Tone King Imperial MkII Guitar Tube Amplifier Combo 1x12 20 Watts
$2,695.00
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The Tone King Imperial MkII is what you get when you take one of the most beloved American-voiced tube amps ever made and spend 20 years perfecting it. The DNA guitarists fell in love with is still intact, complete with spanky blackface clarity, gritty tweed bite, lush spring reverb. But this time, it’s been fine-tuned with the kind of precision that only two decades of obsessive amp-building can deliver. The MkII doesn't just honor the original — it makes the original feel like a first attempt.
Two Channels, No Compromises
Tone King didn't just slap a "MkII" badge on the original and call it a day. Both channels have been thoughtfully revoiced to deliver richer overdrive, a smoother top end, and harmonic complexity that makes every note feel intentional. The rhythm channel purrs. The lead channel bites back. Together, they cover more tonal ground than most guitarists will ever need — though you're absolutely welcome to try.
Rhythm Channel with Bypass Switch: Tuned for improved overdrive with a smoother, more musical breakup, plus a Rhythm Channel Bypass switch for fast tonal shaping on the fly.
Lead Channel Mid-Bite Control: Tightens the low end for added punch and cut, keeping the tone focused and authoritative whether you're tracking at midnight or playing the last song of a loud set.
Handwired Board Construction: Improved midrange heft and refined highs straight from the build itself — no shortcuts, no printed circuit board shortcuts, just point-to-point craftsmanship that audiophile snobs dream about.
Reverb and Tremolo So Good, It Should Be Illegal
Some amps claim vintage character. The Imperial MkII actually delivers it. Its tube-driven spring reverb splashes and blooms the way vintage combos did before the world decided digital approximations were "good enough." The bias modulation tremolo pulses with an organic, heartbeat-like rhythm that no plugin has quite managed to nail. Play through this amp long enough and you'll start wondering if you accidentally plugged into a 1962 original.
Tube-Driven Spring Reverb: Wide-ranging control with a warm, three-dimensional depth that sits in the mix rather than on top of it.
Bias Modulation Tremolo Circuit: Delivers a vintage-style pulse with genuine organic feel, carefully tuned to balance evenly across both channels without losing clarity or dynamics.
Effects Balanced Across Both Channels: The reverb and tremolo were specifically tuned so they respond consistently whether you're on the rhythm or lead channel — no jarring volume jumps, no tonal surprises.
Volume on Your Terms
Cranked tube tones at bedroom volumes used to be a myth guitarists told each other at guitar shows. The Ironman II onboard power attenuator makes it a reality. Thanks to reactive load technology, the Imperial MkII feels and responds exactly the same at whisper-quiet levels as it does wide open — which means your neighbors might forgive you, but they'll never forget the tone.
Ironman II Reactive Load Attenuation: Six-step attenuation brings maxed tube tones to band- or home-friendly levels without the sponginess or tonal loss that passive attenuators are infamous for.
Reactive Load Technology: Maintains the feel, touch sensitivity, and dynamic response of your amp at any volume — because an amp that stops responding to your playing isn't really doing its job.
Custom-Voiced 12" Eminence Speaker: Paired specifically to the Imperial MkII's circuit to maximize tonal balance, efficiency, and projection across the full gain range of both channels.
The Tone King Imperial MkII Delivers
The Imperial MkII earns its place as Tone King's flagship. It combines two finely voiced channels, genuine vintage reverb and tremolo, and onboard power attenuation into a handwired, Baltic Birch combo that's built to last as long as its reputation. For guitarists chasing authentic American tube tone without compromise, the MkII makes a case that's hard to argue with and even harder to put down.
Tone King Imperial MkII Features:
Handwired board construction for improved midrange and refined highs
Rhythm channel tuned for smoother, more musical overdrive
Lead channel Mid-Bite control for tightened low end and added punch
Ironman II onboard reactive power attenuator with 6-step attenuation
Bias modulation tremolo circuit for vintage-style organic pulse
Tube-driven spring reverb with wide-ranging control
The MkII builds on the original's American-voiced foundation with improved overdrive on both channels, a smoother top end, and more harmonic complexity. The addition of the Ironman II onboard attenuator is also a significant upgrade, giving players full tube saturation at any volume.
It excels across blues, country, rock, and jazz — anywhere a warm, touch-sensitive American tube tone is the goal. Its two channels and wide gain range make it flexible enough for clean fingerpicking and gritty overdriven playing alike.
The Ironman II uses reactive load technology to maintain the amp's feel and response at reduced volumes, rather than simply soaking up power like a passive attenuator. You get the same dynamic touch sensitivity and tonal character whether the volume is at bedroom or stage levels.
Yes, the Imperial MkII uses handwired board construction throughout, which contributes directly to its improved midrange response and refined high-end clarity compared to printed circuit board alternatives.
The MkII comes loaded with a custom-voiced 12" Eminence speaker, specifically designed and tuned to complement the amp's circuit and maximize its tonal balance across the full range of both channels.