Tone King Imperial Mk II BR

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Tone King Imperial Mk II BR

Tone King

Imperial Mk II BR

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 455133
Model: Imperial Mk II BR
Price: $3,298.90

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The Imperial Mk II BR is a beautifully voiced, compact amp perfect for players seeking a vintage-inspired tone with modern versatility. It’s a fantastic platform for blues, rock, and even lighter jazz, delivering a surprising amount of headroom for its wattage thanks to the clever attenuator. This amp truly shines for gigging musicians who want a premium-priced, manageable amp with a big, warm sound.

Product Description

  • Tone King Imperial Mk II BR
  • Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
  • 2 Channels
  • Power: 20 W
  • Equipped with: 1 x 12" Custom 8 Ohm Ceramic Magnet
  • designed and made by Eminence
  • Integrated Ironman II Compensated Power Attenuator (up to -36 dB) with precisely matched reactive load
  • Fletcher Munson volume compensation circuit and damping factor correction
  • Open housing
  • Rhythm channel controls: Volume
  • Treble
  • Bass
  • Lead channel controls: Volume
  • Tone
  • Mid-Bite
  • Reverb
  • tremolo speed and tremolo depth controls
  • Attenuator level control
  • Channel selection switchable via front or foot switch
  • Rhythm Channel switch
  • Attenuator bypass and HF compensation
  • Effects: Tube spring reverb
  • Connectors: 2x 6.3 mm jack)
  • speaker (6.3 mm jack)
  • footswitch in (6.3 mm stereo jack) and power connection (IEC connector)
  • Dimensions: (W x D x H) 572 x 489 x 267 mm
  • Weight: 20 kg
  • Colour: Brown
  • Includes 2-way foot switch for channel and tremolo
  • Made in USA

*Tubes:*, Rectifier tube: 5AR4, Reverb driver tube: 12AT7, Reverb receiver tube: 12AX7A, Preamp tubes: 3x 12AX7A, Power amp tubes: 2x 6V6

PROS
  • • Eminence speaker delivers a surprisingly tight, modern low-end response.
  • • Ironman attenuator provides genuine, usable volume reduction without sacrificing tone.
  • • Mid-Bite control offers remarkable tonal shaping for lead voicings.
  • • Solid open-back design promotes excellent heat dissipation and natural resonance.
CONS
  • • The 20W output might feel limiting for louder stage environments or band practice.
  • • Open-back design isn't ideal for noise isolation or studio recording.
  • • The single 12 in speaker, while excellent, lacks the headroom of a 15 or 25-watt combo.

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 20
Tubes Likely a combination of 12AX7 preamp tubes and EL84 power tubes – typical for Tone King’s design philosophy.
Speaker 1 x 12 in Eminence Custom Ceramic Magnet
Channels 2 (Rhythm & Lead)
Effects Tube Spring Reverb
Weight Approximately 35-40 lbs – a fairly substantial combo due to the tube construction and speaker.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Ironman II attenuator maintains a more consistent tonal character at lower volumes, avoiding the often-muffled sound of traditional attenuators.
It's a genuine tube spring reverb, providing that classic, shimmering ambience – no digital simulation here.
While versatile, it truly sings with hotter, vintage-voiced humbuckers or overwound single coils, really bringing out that mid-range bite.

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