Tone King Royalist MKIII Head BK
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Tone King
Royalist MKIII Head BK
Product Info
Article Number:
575793
Brand:
Tone King
Model:
Royalist MKIII Head BK
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$2,858.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Royalist MKIII nails that classic British amp vibe – think Vox AC30, but with a bit more headroom and a built-in attenuator for taming the volume. It’s a fantastic choice for guitarists chasing authentic vintage tones, particularly in the rock, blues, and indie genres. Just be aware it’s not a jack-of-all-trades amp; it excels at what it's designed to do.
Product Description
- Tone King Royalist MKIII Head BK
- Tube Head for Electric Guitar
- Authentic reproduction of classic British vintage stack sounds
- two channels
- each with independent volume and fat pull switch
- 3-position voicing switch (1964
- 1967 & 1970) & built-in Iron Man II attenuator
- Channels: 2
- Power: 40 watts
- Preamp tubes: 3 x 12AX7A
- Power tubes: 2 x EL34
- Controls per channel: Volume w/ Pull Fat
- Attenuator
- Global controls: Volume
- Treble
- Bass
- Presence
- Line Out
- Switch: 3-Way Voicing (1964
- 1967 & 1970) per channel
- Impedance: 4
- 8 or 16 Ohm
- Attenuator HF
- Speaker outputs: 4
- 8 or 16 Ohm (2 x 6.3 mm jack)
- Inputs: 6.3 mm jack plug
- Line output: 6.3 mm jack plug
- Footswitch: 6.3 mm jack plug
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 622 x 254 x 267 mm
- Weight: 15.9 kg
- Included: Single footswitch (channel)
- Colour: Black
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Authentic vintage British tone reproduction, surprisingly nuanced for a reissue.
- • Excellent Iron Man II attenuator delivers usable low-volume tones.
- • The 1967 voicing provides a sweet spot for classic rock and blues.
- • Solid build quality; the chassis feels robust and well-assembled.
CONS
- • 40 watts can be loud, especially with high-gain settings; not ideal for quiet practice.
- • Limited versatility; not a modern, high-gain amp for extreme genres.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
40
Tubes
3 x 12AX7A Preamp, 2 x EL34 Power
Channels
2 (with independent controls)
Effects
Line Out (for external effects loops or recording)
Speaker Output
4, 8, or 16 Ohm (2 x 6.3 mm jack)
Weight
15.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Iron Man II attenuator provides a good balance, softening the high end while retaining much of the amp's character – it's not a 'tone-sucking' attenuator.
Each voicing provides a distinct flavor; 1964 is darker, 1967 is balanced, and 1970 is brighter and more aggressive, offering noticeable changes.
It captures the core essence of an AC30, but with more consistent performance and modern conveniences; a vintage AC30 will have its own quirks, but this is a very faithful recreation.
