Detail 01
20W tube power
Sets the amp’s rated tube output.
Product detailSKU #1500000282157
Tone KingImperial MkII 20W Tube Guitar Amp Head Cream
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Finished in white, the Imperial MkII is a 20W tube head with two deliberately different channel voices. Rhythm handles the Blackface-style side with smoother breakup; Lead moves toward tweed-like drive, with a Mid-Bite control for a tighter low end, added punch, and cut. Its Ironman II reactive attenuator offers six steps for bringing driven amp sounds into home practice range. Tube-driven spring reverb and bias tremolo are on board, and the head can be matched 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 Finish
- White
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
