[New Era] Tone King Imperial Preamp The ultimate pedal with vacuum tube + IR for line output of Fender clean sound [Sound demo and reviews]

"I can't turn up the volume at home, but I don't want to compromise on pure tube tone."

"Depending on the location, it may not be possible to carry an amplifier, so we need a system that can be completed directly from the line."

This pedal solves all of these real problems that guitarists face.

Tone King Imperial Preamp

The signature amplifier from the American handmade brand Tone King Imperial MK II The preamp circuitry of the 3s has been condensed into a compact housing and driven by three vacuum tubes. It also comes with IR cabinet simulation, spring reverb, tremolo, and MIDI, making it an all-in-one pedal that easily surpasses the standards of a compact pedal.

This article provides a thorough explanation of the Imperial Preamp's basic specifications, its unique features, and the reputations of players who have actually used it.

If you want to get both "vintage-class touch response" and "modern flexibility" at the same time, be sure to check it out until the end.

Tone King Imperial Preamp | Specifications

Vacuum tube	12AX7 x 3 (high voltage drive)
Channel	Rhythm = '60s blackface clean Lead = '50s tweed crunch
Control	Rhythm:Bass, Treble, Volume, Attenuation Lead:Mid-Bite, Tone, Volume, Attenuation Common:Reverb, Dwell, Depth, Speed
Built-in effects	Spring reverb (IR type) / Tremolo
Speaker IR	15 preloaded OwnHammer cabinet IRs
Output terminal	2 x stereo XLR balanced outputs (with ground lift)
ヘッドフォン端子	Standard 1/4" jack
Effect loop	Stereo Send/Return
MIDI	(5-pin DIN) - Supports 128 presets
Other terminals	To Amp In / From Amp Send / From Amp Return / USB-C
电源	DC12V center negative (included adapter recommended)
Size	W18.3 × D14.5 × H7.0 cm
weight	Approximately 0.86 kg

Tone King Imperial Preamp | Features and Functions

Equipped with three vacuum tubes, it produces sound straight from an amplifier

The Imperial Preamp incorporates the preamp section and phase inversion stage of the Imperial MKII amplifier, and drives the 12AX7 at high voltage, achieving a rich, harmonic vacuum tube sound and excellent touch response.

Channel 2: '50s Tweed & '60s Blackface

By equipping each channel with independent Volume and Attenuation, you can adjust the volume while maintaining the ideal amount of distortion.

Spring reverb and tremolo

The unit comes with a spring reverb recreated using the convolution method and a stereo compatible tremolo, allowing you to instantly control the spatial effects found on an amp with the touch of a foot switch.

IR Cabinet Simulation

It has 15 built-in OwnHammer IRs, allowing you to get the perfect amp + cabinet sound directly from the line. You can also turn off the IR and use it with an external loader or a real cabinet.

Flexible connectivity and MIDI compatibility

By incorporating it into the effects loop of an existing amplifier using the 3-cable method, it is possible to add a Fender-style channel to the amplifier. Conversely, you can also insert an external preamp into the Imperial loop to make it 3 channels. Up to 128 presets can be saved and controlled all at once by MIDI foot switch or DAW.

Tone King Imperial Preamp | Sound Demo

Tone King Imperial Preamp | Review and reputation

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Tone King Imperial Preamp | Summary | Vintage tone and cutting-edge features condensed into one unit

The Tone King Imperial Preamp is a full-fledged tube preamp equipped with three vacuum tubes, but also includes modern features such as an IR loader, MIDI, and stereo DI.

From home recording to the stage, this will be the ultimate choice for guitarists who pursue uncompromising Fender-style clean and crunch.

Although the price is a little high, when you consider that you can upgrade your amp, reverb, tremolo, IR loader, and DI all at once, the cost performance is not bad at all.

If you're a player who wants to take full advantage of the charm of vacuum tube amplifiers while also being compatible with modern production and live environments, be sure to check out Imperial Preamp.