Tone City King Of Blues V2
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Tone City
King Of Blues V2 - Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
539798
Brand:
Tone City
Model:
King Of Blues V2 - Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$90.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The King Of Blues V2 is a clever little pedal, clearly inspired by pricier boutique overdrives. It’s a great option for blues, rock, and country players wanting a warm, responsive drive without spending a fortune – just be aware of its limitations when chasing heavier sounds.
Product Description
- Tone City King Of Blues V2 - Overdrive
- Effect Pedal
- Overdrive
- Inspired by a legendary ('royal') 2-channel overdrive boutique pedal from the USA
- Two switchable channels (Engine A / Engine B) can be used individually or combined
- Engine A offers a warm
- transparent overdrive with an accentuated mid-range.
- Engine B offers a fat
- smooth overdrive with less mids and a dynamic bass sound
- Separate control options for each section
- Sensitive reaction to the volume control of the guitar and the dynamics in the game
- True bypass
- Controls for 2x gain
- 2x volume
- 2x tone
- Bypass footswitch for each section
- Status LED for each section
- Metal housing
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power supply via 9 V DC power supply unit (not included in scope of delivery)
- Power consumption: 25 mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 92 x 120 x 55 mm
- Weight: approx. 350 g
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.
PROS
- • Dual channels offer surprisingly versatile overdrive tones.
- • Metal housing provides a decent level of road-worthiness.
- • Responsive to guitar volume, allowing for dynamic playing.
- • Affordable price point makes it accessible to many players.
CONS
- • Build quality, while acceptable, feels somewhat plasticky.
- • Tone controls can be a little vague and less precise.
- • Limited headroom; not ideal for high-gain, modern styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Light Distortion
Controls
2x Gain, 2x Volume, 2x Tone per channel
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Barrel Connector (5.5 x 2.1mm)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Jack (Input/Output)
Dimensions
Approximately 4.75 in x 1.75 in x 2.75 in
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Frequently Asked Questions
It aims for a similar transparent, mid-focused boost but lacks the Centaur’s dynamic range and overall refinement – it’s a decent approximation at a fraction of the cost.
While it *can* be used with bass, the limited headroom and mid-focused nature might not be ideal; it’ll work best for subtle overdrive rather than a thick, distorted bass tone.
The main enclosure is metal, but some internal components and the footswitch mechanism likely incorporate plastic parts – it’s not a solid metal build throughout.
