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Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp Pedal
  • Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp Pedal
  • Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp Pedal
  • Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp Pedal
  • Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp Pedal
Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp Pedal

Brand: Tone King

Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp Pedal

SKU: TK-IMPERIAL-PRE
$1,199.00
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Description

The Tone King Imperial All-Tube Preamp brings the iconic character of vintage American and British guitar amplifiers to a compact, pedalboard-ready design. Delivering the rich, expressive tones and dynamic response that define classic guitar sounds, it offers a versatile foundation for players seeking authentic vintage-inspired tone in modern live and studio setups.

  • High-voltage all-tube preamp with 3 x 12AX7 tubes for authentic amplifier tone, harmonic richness, and responsive playing dynamics
  • 2 independent channels with dedicated volume and attenuation controls for versatile tone shaping and output level management
  • Rhythm channel delivers classic ’60s American blackface combo tones with dedicated bass and treble controls
  • Lead channel combines ’50s American tweed character with vintage British rock tones and dedicated tone and Mid-Bite controls
  • Built-in zero-watt power amp with phase-inverter circuitry for authentic amplifier response and feel
  • Convolution spring reverb with dedicated reverb and dwell controls for rich, vintage-inspired ambience
  • Independently assignable reverb and digital tremolo for each channel to create flexible tonal combinations
  • Digital tremolo with dedicated depth and speed controls for adjustable modulation effects
  • Stereo series effects loop with bypass functionality for integrating external effects processors
  • MIDI programmability with storage for up to 128 presets and instant recall through an external MIDI switcher
  • Preset storage for channel selection, master bypass, IR selection and bypass, effects loop status, reverb settings, and tremolo bypass
  • Built-in low-latency impulse response cabinet simulation with bypass functionality for direct recording and live performance
  • 3-position CAB/IR selector per channel with software-based programmability
  • Includes OwnHammer impulse responses for a variety of cabinet tones
  • Software-editable power amp simulation with per-channel high-frequency compensation and low-pass filters
  • Dual stereo balanced XLR outputs with ground lift switches for direct connection to audio systems
  • Dedicated 1/4-inch headphone output for private monitoring
  • Effects send and stereo return connections for flexible signal routing
  • Standard 5-pin MIDI connector and USB-C port for MIDI control and Tone King Editor software integration
  • Dedicated To Amp In, From Amp Send, and From Amp Return connections for integrating Imperial preamp channels with an existing amplifier or preamp
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