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Condition: Used, Excellent
The Tone King Handwired Imperial 20th Anniversary Combo is a boutique all-tube amp that blends vintage American-style cleans with rich, harmonically detailed overdrive. Its dual-channel design covers everything from sparkling rhythm tones to thicker lead sounds, while the built-in Ironman attenuator lets you achieve natural tube breakup at manageable volumes. The tube-driven spring reverb and bias tremolo add depth and movement without overpowering the core tone. Handwired construction and premium components give it a highly responsive, touch-sensitive feel. Warm, dynamic, and incredibly expressive, this Imperial delivers a refined vintage-inspired voice with exceptional versatility.
- Type
- All-tube combo amplifier
- Power output
- 20 watts
- Speaker
- 1 × 12" Celestion G12M-65 Creamback
- Channels
- 2 (Rhythm, Lead) Tubes
- Power tubes
- 2 × 6V6GT
- Preamp tubes
- 4 × 12AX7, 1 × 12AT7
- Rectifier
- 5AR4
- Rhythm channel
- Volume, Treble, Bass
- Lead channel
- Volume, Tone, Mid-Bite
- Tremolo
- Rate, Depth
- Reverb
- Level
- Features
- Handwired Construction, Built-In Ironman Reactive Attenuator (Multi-Step), Tube-Driven Spring Reverb, Tube Bias Tremolo
- Footswitch
- Channel Select, Tremolo
- Cabinet
- Dovetail-Jointed Birch Cabinet, Solid Pine Baffle
- Year
- 2013
Dimensions 22.6" W × 10.5" D × 19.25" H
Weight ~30 lbs
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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