Tone King Imperial Mk II BK
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Tone King
Imperial Mk II BK
Product Info
Article Number:
417707
Brand:
Tone King
Model:
Imperial Mk II BK
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$3,619.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Imperial Mk II BK is a seriously classy little amp. It nails that vintage, boutique tone with a modern twist thanks to the attenuator – perfect for players wanting a premium-voiced amp for studio work, home practice, or smaller gigs. The build quality is excellent, and the 6V6s give it a really sweet, responsive feel.
Product Description
- Tone King Imperial Mk II BK
- Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- Channels: 2
- Power: 20 W
- Components: 1x 12" Custom-designed 8 ohm ceramic magnet speaker made by Eminence
- Rectifier tube: 5AR4
- Reverb driver tube: 12AT7
- Reverb receiver tube: 12AX7A
- Preamp tubes: 3 x 12AX7A
- Power tubes: 2 x 6V6
- Built-in Ironman II compensated power attenuator (up to -36 dB)
- Attenuator features: Precision Tuned Reactive Load
- Fletcher-Munson Volume Compensation Circuitry
- Damping factor correction
- Housing design: open
- Controls on the rhythm channel: Vol.
- Treb.
- Bass
- Lead channel: Vol.
- Tone
- Mid-Bite
- Reverb - Tremolo Speed & Depth - Attenuator: Attenuation Level
- Channel selector (switchable via the front- or footswitch)
- Power on/off switch
- Standby switch
- Rhythm channel switch
- Attenuator bypass and HF compensation
- Effects: Tube spring reverb
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Speaker output: 6.3 mm jack
- Footswitch input: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Power connection: IEC plug
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 572 x 489 x 267 mm
- Weight: 20 kg
- Colour: Black
- Includes a 2-way footswitch (channel
- tremolo)
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Eminence speaker delivers a surprisingly tight, articulate low-end.
- • Ironman II attenuator offers incredibly versatile volume shaping.
- • Dual 6V6 power tubes provide a warm, creamy overdrive character.
- • Well-built chassis and robust components suggest long-term reliability.
CONS
- • The open-back design can be a hassle for acoustic treatment.
- • 20W might be limiting for gigging loud venues.
- • The Mid-Bite control can be a bit subtle and finicky.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
20
Tubes
3 x 12AX7A (Preamp), 2 x 6V6 (Power), 12AT7 (Reverb Driver), 12AX7A (Reverb Receiver), 5AR4 (Rectifier)
Speaker
1 x 12in Eminence Custom-designed Ceramic Magnet
Channels
2 (Rhythm & Lead)
Effects
Built-in Spring Reverb, Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 48 lbs (estimate based on similar Tone King models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ironman II is quite refined, but at maximum attenuation (-36dB) you'll lose some low-end punch; it's designed for volume reduction, not complete tone transformation.
It's a genuine spring reverb, driven by a dedicated tube circuit for that classic, shimmering reverb sound.
The Mid-Bite adds a focused, slightly aggressive midrange boost; it’s subtle but can really help the lead channel cut through in a mix.
