Detail 01
20W tube power
Sets the amp’s rated tube output.
Product detailSKU #1500000282156
Tone KingImperial MkII 20W Tube Guitar Amp Head Brown
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Imperial MkII puts Tone King’s two-channel tube platform into a separate brown amp head. The Blackface-style Rhythm channel is tuned for smoother breakup, while the tweed-like Lead channel adds Mid-Bite to tighten the low end and add punch and cut. Ironman II attenuation provides six steps for taking driven tube sounds to home-friendly levels. Tube spring reverb and bias-modulated tremolo supply the built-in effects, while the head format lets you pair it with different speaker cabinets.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Moving between band rehearsal and home practice while using the six-step Ironman II attenuation.
- Building a rig around preferred speakers and cabinets rather than a fixed combo format.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a self-contained combo amplifier rather than a separate amp head.
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
Blackface-style Rhythm and tweed-like Lead channels
Provides two distinct channel voices, with Mid-Bite available on the Lead channel.
Detail 03
25 lb; 9 x 22.5 x 10.5 inches
Useful figures for planning shelf, rack, or transport space.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Imperial MkII Head have built-in attenuation?
Yes. Its Ironman II reactive power attenuator has six attenuation steps.
02What effects are built in?
It has tube-driven spring reverb and bias-modulated tremolo.
03How many channels does it have?
Two: a Blackface-style Rhythm channel and a tweed-like Lead channel.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Power
- 20W (tube)
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 25
- Dimensions
- 9 inch x 22.5 inch x 10.5 inch
2 detailsOther
- Tubes
- four 12AX7 (preamp) two 6V6 (power amp), one 12AT7, one 5AR4
- Two Channels
- Blackface-style rhythm channel and tweed-like lead channel
