Tone King Gremlin BR
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Tone King
Gremlin BR
Product Info
Article Number:
456229
Brand:
Tone King
Model:
Gremlin BR
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$1,757.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Gremlin BR is a seriously cool little amp – think Blackface and Tweed tones, cranked, but at manageable volumes thanks to that clever Ironman attenuator. It's ideal for players wanting that classic American amp vibe in a compact, studio-friendly package, especially those who appreciate a focused, vintage sound.
Product Description
- Tone King Gremlin BR
- Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- 1 Channel
- Power: 5 W
- Produces cranked up Blackface or Tweed guitar sounds at reduced volume
- Built-in Ironman II Attenuator with a Reactive Load
- which reacts just like the amplifier to produce the same sound at any volume
- whether you are playing live or quietly
- Inputs with optional A / B / Y footswitch bridgeable (not included)
- Equipped with: 1 x 12" Custom Voiced Celestion 870 speaker
- Preamp tubes: 2 x 12AX7
- Power amp tube: 1 x KT66
- Open housing construction
- Controls: Volume
- tone and attenuation
- Switches: Power On / Off
- Input: Rhythm and Lead (6.3 mm jack)
- Line-output 6.3 mm jack
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 483 x 254 x 432 mm
- Weight: 12.7 kg
- Colour: Brown / Beige
- Made in USA
PROS
- • KT66 power tube delivers a creamy, powerful vintage tone.
- • Ironman II attenuator genuinely maintains character at low volumes.
- • Custom Celestion 870 speaker provides excellent clarity and projection.
- • Open-back design enhances natural tube amp breathiness and responsiveness.
CONS
- • Limited single-channel design restricts tonal flexibility for some players.
- • Relatively heavy for a combo amp, making portability a consideration.
- • The tone controls, while good, offer less sculpting than multi-channel amps.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
5
Tubes
2 x 12AX7 preamp, 1 x KT66 power
Speaker
1 x 12 in Celestion 870
Channels
1 (Rhythm/Lead selectable)
Effects
Line output (no built-in effects)
Weight
12.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ironman II is designed to be reactive, so it preserves the amp's inherent brightness even at low volumes; it's not a simple volume reduction.
The Lead channel provides a more aggressive, overdriven tone; it’s a noticeable gain boost with a slightly different EQ curve emphasizing the upper mids.
The 870 is more vintage-voiced, offering a smoother, less aggressive response than a Vintage 30 – it’s designed to complement the Gremlin’s classic amp tones.
