Description
Description
The first Tone King amp model to offer the best elements of British tone is back—and now it’s better than ever! All hail the new Tone King Royalist MKIII!
The Royalist MKIII models expand the brand’s cavalier legacy with authentic British tube tones that range from sweet, singing JTM45 sounds, to the iconic “Plexi” amp sound, all the way to the searing sonic onslaught of a raging “Super Lead.”
Plus, with Iron Man II attenuators built-in on each channel, the Royalist MKIII’s output tubes can run at full output power, while delivering only a selected fraction of that power to the speaker, resulting in a much more transparent attenuation.
The Royalist MKIII offers three inspiring new features:
- Two channels with independent Volume and PULL FAT feature.
- Three-way 1964, 1967 and 1970 voicing switch, assignable to each channel.
- Tone King’s legendary Iron Man II attenuator, one for each channel, with HF switch.
- All-Tube Signal Path
All-Tube Signal Path
The Royalist MKIII features an all-tube signal path with three 12AX7A preamp tubes and two EL34 power tubes. In addition to the output tubes, a 5AR4 rectifier tube delivers the authentic “sag” feel and response which is signature of classic British amps.
Independent Volume Controls with FAT Option
The Volume for both Channel A and Channel B features a PULL FAT option which changes the feel of the amplifier by delivering more low-end frequencies on the first gain stage of the preamp. The FAT setting is ideal for a clean sound with a bit of bottom end or to add some juice if you are running overdriven.
Independent 3-Way Voicing Switch Per Channel
The 1964, 1967 and 1970 three-position voicing switch on each channel allows you to choose the particular preamp, tone stack and negative feedback (power amp) from three of the most iconic vintage British amps. The Royalist MKIII features an all-tube signal path with three 12AX7A preamp tubes and two EL34 power tubes. In addition to the output tubes, a 5AR4 rectifier tube delivers the authentic “sag” feel and response which is signature of classic British amps.
1964 - delivers a balanced treble response, lower gain, and less aggressive attack inspired by a vintage JTM45 or Bluesbreaker.
1967 - delivers the crisp treble response and aggressive attack of a vintage “Plexi”.
1970 - this highest gain setting delivers the raging “Super Lead” sound.
Iron Man II Attenuator Per Channel
The Royalist MKIII is a non-master volume amp, and when pushed into distortion at full output power, delivers the complex harmonic spectrum which can only be obtained from a precise mix of preamp overdrive and power tube distortion. This combination is the key to the authentic tone and feel of a vintage British amplifier. In the past, creating this sound authentically required floor-shaking output volumes. The Royalist MKIII solves this problem by including two of Tone King’s legendary IRON MAN attenuators – one for each channel.
The Iron Man II attenuators feature a tuned reactive load and special compensation circuitry that preserves the natural sound and feel of the amplifier. The result is a much more transparent attenuation versus a conventional attenuator, allowing the amplifier’s output tubes to run at full output power while delivering only a selected fraction of that power to the speaker.
Using a complex tuned reactive load circuit, the Iron Man II simulates the frequency dependent impedance curve of a real speaker, avoiding a common pitfall found in most attenuators – a muffled, muddied sound lacking in presence and dynamics.
Proprietary circuitry compensates for the differences normally found in low volume tone versus high volume. The result is a very natural sounding attenuation producing deep, rich tones with presence, at even the lowest settings.
The two position HF switch lowers the high frequencies and gently emphasizes the mid- range, which can help soften the cut of a single coil pickup or add extra mid push to the sound.
Iron Man II Attenuator Benefits:
- Reactive load technology maintains the feel and response of your guitar amplifier.
- High frequency switch to correct for an overly bright amplifier.
- Independent attenuation for Channel A and Channel B.
- Line Out
SPECIFICATIONS:
- 40W All-Tube Head
- Two Channels with Volume Control and PULL FAT feature.
- Three-Position 1964, 1967 and 1970 Voicing Switch, Per Channel
- 6-Step Iron Man II Attenuator, Per Channel
- Wide Variety of Vintage British Tone
A 1/4" unbalanced line out jack is provided on the back panel of the amp, with an associated level control. The line out can be used to drive any line level input, such as a recording device or mixing console.
Tubes:
V1 = 12AX7 1st Stage Preamp Circuit (Channel A & B)
V2 = 12AX7 2nd Stage Preamp Circuit / Tone Stack
V3 = 12AX7 Phase Inverter
V4 & V5 = EL34 Power Amplifier
V6 = 5AR4 High Voltage Rectifier
Preamp: 2 Identical Channels, Foot-Switchable, Shared Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass and Presence, Volume Control with PULL FAT feature Per Channel Three-position 1964, 1967 and 1970 Voicing Switch Per Channel
Iron Man II Attenuator: Precision tuned frequency compensated reactive load. Dual attenuation controls (one for each channel) Attenuation steps: 0db, -3db, -9db, -15db, -24db, -36db
Footswitch: Single Button Channel Footswitch with LED Indicator 25’ Instrument Cable Included
Line Out: 1/4" Unbalanced Line Out Jack with Level Control
Cabinet: Tongue and Groove Baltic Birch Construction
Dimensions: 10” (L) x 24.5" (W) x 10.5” (H)
Weight: 35 LBS