Detail 01
Ironman II power attenuator
Supports saturated power-tube tone at a comfortable volume.
Product detailSKU #1500000348128
Tone KingGremlin 5W Tube Guitar Amp Head Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The red Gremlin Head centers its 5W tube design on two American-inspired voices. Rhythm brings blackface-style character, bell-like highs, and increased headroom; Lead moves toward a tweed-like response. An onboard Ironman II attenuator allows saturated power-tube tone at a more comfortable volume, so its drive can be explored beyond loud-room settings. The two-input format is straightforward at the amp, and a standard A/B/Y footswitch gives you access to both channels when you need to change sounds.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Home sessions that call for saturated tube sound at a more comfortable volume
- Pedal-based guitar setups that need the Rhythm input’s extra headroom
- Recording or rehearsal rigs needing selectable blackface- and tweed-inspired voices
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Two inputs / two channels
Choose Rhythm for the blackface-style voice or Lead for the tweed-like alternative.
Detail 03
Two 12AX7 preamp tubes and one 5881 power tube
The 5881 is described as providing greater headroom when paired with a cabinet.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan on pairing the head with a cabinet.
- 02A standard A/B/Y footswitch can switch between the two channels.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it have channel switching?
Yes. It accepts a standard A/B/Y footswitch, allowing both channels to be selected on demand.
02What is the amplifier output?
It is a 5W tube/valve amp head.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Wattage
- 5W
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Preamp Tube Type
- 12AX7/ECC83
- Footswitchable
- Yes
- Number of Preamp Tubes
- 2
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Type
- Head
4 detailsConnections & power
- Power Tube Type
- 5881
- Number of Inputs
- 2
- Number of Power Tubes
- 1
- Power Attenuation
- Yes
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 19.02 inch x 17.01 inch x 10 inch
- Weight
- 28
2 detailsOther
- Number of Channels
- 2
- Tube or Solid State
- Tube/valve
