Description

The Tone King Imperial Preamp Pedal brings the heart of the Imperial MKII straight to your pedalboard delivering genuine high-voltage tube tone in a compact format. Powered by three 12AX7 tubes and built around the exact preamp and phase inverter circuitry of the full-sized amp it offers blooming harmonics touch response and dynamic feel that simply cant be faked. Whether youre chasing 60s American clean chime or British-flavoured rock grit the two-channel layout gives you a huge range of classic tones with simple intuitive control. With onboard stereo spring reverb and stereo tremolo (each assignable per channel) the Imperial Preamp becomes a complete vintage-style amp front end. Modern features take it even further including low-latency IR cabinet simulation software-editable power amp simulation and extensive MIDI functionality for storing and recalling presets. Balanced XLR outputs effects loop integration and USB connectivity make it ideal for studio recording silent practice and live rigs alike. Whether youre expanding your existing amplifier or building a powerful direct-to-desk setup this pedal captures the unmistakable feel of a real Tone King tube amp.