Tone King Imperial Mk II CR
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Tone King
Imperial Mk II CR
Product Info
Article Number:
531785
Brand:
Tone King
Model:
Imperial Mk II CR
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$3,297.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Tone King Imperial Mk II CR is a seriously refined amp. It's a boutique offering delivering a vintage-inspired tone with modern versatility thanks to that clever attenuator. It’s a sweet spot for players craving high-end, manageable tube tone for studio work and smaller gigs.
Product Description
- Tone King Imperial Mk II CR
- Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- Channels: 2
- Power: 20 watts
- Integrated Ironman II Compensated Power Attenuator (down to -36dB): precisely tuned Reactive Load - Fletcher Munson volume compensation circuit - damping factor correction.
- 5AR4 rectifier tube
- 12AT7 reverb driver tube
- 12AX7A reverb receiver tube
- Preamp tubes: 3x 12AX7A
- Power amp tubes: 2x 6V6
- Driver: 1 x 12" custom designed made by Eminence 8 Ohm ceramic magnet speaker
- Open cabinet
- Rhythm channel controls: Vol
- treb
- bass
- Controls lead channel: Vol
- tone
- mid-bite
- Controls for reverb
- tremolo speed & depth
- Attenuator control: Attenuation level
- Switch: Channel selector (switchable by front or foot switch)
- Power On/Off - Standby
- Rhythm Ch. Attenuator Bypass & HF Compensation
- Effects: Tube spring reverb
- Hi & Lo Input: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Speaker output: 6.3 mm jack
- Footswitch connection: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Power connection: Cold device plug
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 572 x 489 x 267 mm
- Weight: 20 kg
- Incl. 2-position footswitch (channel/tremolo)
- Colour: Cream
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ironman II attenuator delivers incredible volume versatility and tone shaping.
- • Custom Eminence speaker provides a surprisingly articulate and responsive voice.
- • 5AR4 rectifier adds a subtle warmth and compression to the amp’s character.
- • Dual channel design offers a wide range of tones, from clean to searing.
CONS
- • The open-back cabinet can be a bit tricky to manage with speaker swapping.
- • 20 watts can still get loud, especially with the attenuator bypassed.
- • The mid-bite control, while useful, can be a little finicky to dial in.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
20
Tubes
3x 12AX7A (preamp), 2x 6V6 (power), 12AT7 (reverb driver), 12AX7A (reverb receiver), 5AR4 (rectifier)
Speaker
1 x 12in Eminence custom
Channels
2
Effects
Reverb, Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 45 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It maintains perceived volume and tonal balance even at significantly reduced levels, preventing the typical thinness of simple attenuators.
It's a genuine tube-driven tremolo circuit, offering a warm and organic pulsating effect.
It adjusts high-frequency response, useful for darker pickups or to tame overly bright tones – experiment to find what works best with your guitar.
