Who makes tone King amps?

Premier Builders Guild
Tone King is one of the boutique “vintage” amplifier companies making Fender style amps. Tone King was owned by the company Premier Builders Guild (PBG). In 2016 PBG went out of business and sold the Tone King brand to Boutique Amps Distribution (BAD), which now manufacturers these amps in Huntington Park, California.

Where are tone king amps made?

the USA
Tone King all-tube amplifiers and attenuators are proudly built in the USA using hand selected components. Each vintage-style design takes you on a tonal journey to the familiar sound of yesteryear.

Are Tone King Amps point-to-point?

This is the last of the all Hand-wired (HW), point-to-point (PTP) construction Imperials made by Tone King. The Tone King Imperial Amp recreates the tone and vibe of a vintage Fender amp and builds upon that even further.

Is the tone King Gremlin hand wired?

The Tone King Gremlin is a hand wired 5-watt tube combo with mojo by the bucketful. Utilising a Custom Voiced Celestion 870 12″ speaker and 1 x KT66 and 2 x 12AX7 tubes, the Tone King Gremlin is an incredible amp!

When did Bartel leave Tone King?

2016
In December of 2016, PBG closed down and my time with Tone King came to an end.

Is Tone King a good amp?

This amp sounds as good as any black face style amp and is very easy to dial in with any guitar. If you’ve played through enough boutique amps you realize they all sound great it’s just a matter of finding the flavor you like. What makes this amp exceptional is the built in attenuator and high frequency switch.

Are Tone King Amps PCB?

Background on the Tone King Imperial Amp Mk1 and Mk2 The main components are built on a fibreglass 4 layer FR4 printed circuit board and the switching of the lead and rhythm channels is done from the footswitch to small relays on the main pcb.

Can you gig with a tone King Gremlin?

The Ironman II reactive power attenuator gives Tone King amplifiers increased flexibility for any gig, session, or rehearsal. Just crank your amp to the sweet spot then reign in the volume for thick, rich tone at usable levels.

What is an ABY box?

ABY switchers are primarily used to feed two guitar amps from a guitar. The AB designates the ability to switch between amplifiers while the Y means that both amps can be turned on at once. You connect your guitar or the output from your pedal-chain to the ABY, and from the ABY, you feed the two amps.