Tone King Gremlin Tweed
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Tone King
Gremlin Tweed
Product Info
Article Number:
577118
Brand:
Tone King
Model:
Gremlin Tweed
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Gremlin Tweed is a seriously cool little amp. It nails that classic blackface/tweed vibe, offering authentic cranked tones at manageable volumes thanks to the Ironman attenuator. This is a premium-priced option perfect for players wanting a boutique sound in a compact, practice-friendly package.
Product Description
- Tone King Gremlin Tweed
- Tube Combo for Electric Guitar
- One channel
- Power: 5 watts
- Equipped with one 12" custom-voiced Celestion 870 speaker
- Offers cranked up blackface or tweed guitar sounds at reduced volume
- Two inputs
- also bridgeable via optional A/B/Y footswitch (footswitch not included)
- Built-in Ironman II Attenuator with Reactive Load that reacts just like the amplifier at any volume to maintain the same tone
- Preamp tubes: Two 12AX7
- Power tubes: One KT66
- Controls: Volume
- Tone
- Attenuation
- Switch: Power On/Off
- Connections: Rhythm and Lead Input (each 6.3 mm jack) and Line Out (6.3 mm jack)
- Open housing
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 483 x 254 x 432 mm
- Weight: 12.7 kg
- Colour: Tweed
- Made in USA
PROS
- • KT66 power tube delivers a thick, creamy overdrive characteristic of high-end amps.
- • Ironman II attenuator preserves tone at low volumes, crucial for apartment practice.
- • Custom Celestion 870 speaker provides a surprisingly full and articulate sound.
- • Open-back design enhances natural tube resonance and overall amp breathability.
CONS
- • Limited single-channel design restricts tonal flexibility for some players.
- • Relatively heavy for a 5-watt combo, impacting portability.
- • Lacks built-in reverb, requiring external effects for a complete sound.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
5
Tubes
2 x 12AX7 Preamp, 1 x KT66 Power
Speaker
1 x 12" Celestion 870
Channels
1 (Bridgeable with optional footswitch)
Effects
None (Line Out for external effects)
Weight
12.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ironman II is reactive, so it emulates the power amp's behavior at lower volumes, preserving the natural compression and harmonic complexity, unlike a simple volume pot reduction.
While 5 watts is low, the Celestion 870 and the attenuator's ability to 'push' the amp can make it surprisingly usable in certain situations, but a gig likely requires micing.
Yes, the speaker is easily accessible, but be mindful that the attenuator's interaction with the speaker's characteristics is critical to the amp's overall voicing; experimentation is encouraged, but be prepared for changes.
