Imperial Tube Preamp

The Imperial All-Tube Preamp pedal delivers Tone King's legendary MKII amplifier's '50s tweed, '60s blackface, and vintage British rock tones in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format. It features the exact preamp section and phase inverter circuitry of the Imperial MKII amp, as well as Reverb, Tremolo and Attenuation, resulting in a pedal that sings with harmonic richness and blooming touch response. Powered by three 12AX7 preamp tubes running at high voltage, this preamp delivers the amp's sound, responsiveness, and exquisite interaction with your pickups and effects. The onboard, low-latency impulse response (IR) loader (per channel), Headphones, easy integration and expansion with your existing gear, and MIDI capabilities, takes these iconic tones into the new era of guitar playing.

The Lead Channel is inspired by the iconic tweed amps of the '50s with the ability to glide between warm articulate cleans and aggressive midrange bark. This channel's Mid-Bite control adds a further layer of tone shaping, focusing the low-end, while adding high-end presence and gain for a British-flavored rock crunch.

The Rhythm Channel evokes the essence of a classic '60s blackface combo's pristine cleans with a touch-sensitive response that transitions smoothly into overdrive.

The Imperial Pre-Amp Pedal includes the exact phase inverter circuitry of the actual Imperial MKII amp, utilizing one of its three 12AX7 tubes. This built-in "0 watt poweramp" authentically provides the harmonic and dynamic content of the Tone King poweramp section. This revolutionary design is the cornerstone that delivers the ENTIRE Imperial MKII experience right on your pedal board.

Like its namesake amp, the Imperial Preamp boasts foot-switchable spring reverb and tremolo (digital on the preamp pedal) which are assignable to each channel. A signature of the Tone King Imperial MKII tube amplifier, these era-correct effects add dimension and movement while transporting you to a golden age of electric guitar tone.

Features:

Two Channel High-Voltage preamp - DI

3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes running at proper high voltages

Built-In zero watt poweramp - phase inverter circuit

Two channels with independent Volume and Attenuation controls

Rhythm Channel (top)

'60s-era American blackface combo tone

Bass and Treble controls

Lead Channel (Bottom)

'50s-era American tweed combo and British rock tones

Tone and Mid-Bite controls

Spring Reverb (convolution)

Reverb and Dwell controls

Independently assignable to each channel

Tremolo (digital)

Depth and Speed controls

Independently assignable to each channel

Stereo, Series FX loop (bypassable)

MIDI programmable

Save up to 128 presets for instant recall via an external MIDI switcher

Presets save:

Channel selection

Master bypass setting

IR selection

IR bypass setting

Effects loop bypass setting

Reverb bypass and tails settings

Tremolo bypass settings

Onboard Impulse Response (IR) Technology

Low-latency Impulse Response cabinet simulation (bypassable)

3-position CAB/IR select switch per channel (programmable via

software)

Included OwnHammer IRs

Poweramp simulation with software editable HF Comp and Low-Pass filters (per channel)

Connections:

Dual stereo balanced XLR outputs with Ground Lift Switch

¼" Headphone output

Effects Send and Stereo Return Jacks

MIDI 5-pin standard connector

USB-C connector for use with the included Tone King Editor software editor

To Amp In, From Amp Send and From Amp Return Jacks - for adding Imperial channels to your amp or preamp

Included

6' USB Cable

Universal 12V Power Supply

Dimensions: 7.2" (W) x 5.7" (D) x 2.75" (H)

Weight: 1.9 lbs.

• Serial Number

  IMPERIALPREAMP

• Brand Name

  Tone King