Imperial MK II
By Tone King Amplifier Company
A 20W 1x12 combo with footswitchable Rhythm and Lead channels spanning blackface and tweed American tones, tube-driven spring reverb, tremolo, and a built-in Iron Man II attenuator.
About this amp
The Imperial MKII is a 20-watt, 1x12, two-channel all-tube combo covering classic American tones: a higher-headroom Rhythm channel in a blackface vein and a Lead channel with the spongier midrange of vintage tweed designs, both footswitchable. It adds tube-driven spring reverb and bias-modulation tremolo, a custom-voiced Eminence speaker, and Tone King’s Iron Man II reactive attenuator for dialing back stage volume while keeping the amp’s cranked feel.
Specs
| Configuration | 20W, 1x12, Two-Channel Combo |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Tone King "33" 12" 8-ohm ceramic-magnet, made by Eminence |
| Preamp | 2-channel (Rhythm, Lead), footswitchable |
| Rhythm Channel Controls | Volume, Treble, Bass |
| Lead Channel Controls | Volume, Tone, Mid-Bite |
| Reverb | Tube-driven spring reverb |
| Tremolo | Bias-modulation, footswitchable |
| Attenuator | Iron Man II, 0/-3/-9/-15/-24/-36dB, HF compensation, Rhythm-channel bypass |
| Footswitch | 2-button (channel, tremolo) with LED indicators |
| Tubes | 4x 12AX7A, 1x 12AT7, 2x 6V6GT, 1x 5AR4 |
| Output Stage | 2x 6V6, cathode-biased, no negative feedback |
| Output Power | 20W RMS |
| Speaker Impedance | 8 ohms |
Quick answers
- How much does the Imperial MK II cost?
- Tone King Amplifier Company lists it at $2,695 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Imperial MK II still available?
- Yes. Tone King Amplifier Company lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Imperial MK II?
- Tone King Amplifier Company, building gear since 1993. Where it's built: Assembled in the USA. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.
- What warranty does Tone King Amplifier Company offer?
- Limited lifetime warranty. Full terms are not published on the site, and warranty registration is available online.