Tone King Imperial Mk II Head Cream – Iconic American tube tone, evolved

The Tone King Imperial Mk II Head Cream is a professional-grade, all-tube amplifier head that merges legendary American sound with advanced player control in a robust, stage-ready chassis. This model covers a full range of mid-century US tones—glassy blackface cleans through sustaining tweed overdrive—thanks to a handwired board construction and Baltic Birch cabinet. What sets this amplifier apart is the proprietary Ironman II reactive attenuator, enabling cranked-amp saturation at any volume level. Guitarists seeking vintage-inspired tone with reliability and flexibility will find this model an excellent choice.

Standout Features: Boutique construction & Ironman II Attenuator

Meticulous handwired assembly ensures optimal tone and durability, using a "handwired board" layout. With the onboard Ironman II attenuator, guitarists can achieve saturated tones from quiet bedroom practice to live gigging without losing dynamic feel. Cathode-biased 6V6 power and a dual-channel design distinguish it from mass-market options.

Classic American voicing – Tone shaping for every stage

Players exploring true vintage character benefit from two channels: Rhythm, for crisp, mid-60s blackface clarity, and Lead, offering tweed-inspired drive with a Mid-Bite control for shaping midrange and gain. The flexible EQ and absence of a master volume maintain organic breakup and touch sensitivity.

• Channels: 2 (Rhythm & Lead, footswitchable) — instantly alternate between US clean and vintage-style overdrive
• Output Power: 20 W (all-tube, cathode-biased, 2 x 6V6) — delivers rich dynamics and tube compression at any volume
• With a 3-band EQ for Rhythm and Tone & Mid-Bite controls for Lead, sculpt your sound for every guitar or playing style.

Player-focused features – Real tube feel, flexible performance

Premium tubes drive both spring reverb and bias modulation tremolo for classic pulsing effects. Ironman II’s selectable attenuation steps and high-frequency compensation, together with a Rhythm channel bypass, maximize clean headroom for live performance. The lightweight Baltic Birch chassis is easy to transport and built for durability.

• Attenuator: Ironman II reactive, with multiple dB steps — preserves tone and response at low volume
• Reverb & Tremolo: Tube-driven spring reverb, bias modulation tremolo (footswitchable) — lush vintage effects on demand
• Baltic Birch, handwired in the USA, ensures stage-ready reliability and resonance.

Pro connectivity & control – Designed for the modern guitarist

Connections include a 1/4" input, single 8/16-ohm speaker output, and a 2-button footswitch for channel and tremolo. No effects loop keeps the signal path pure and vintage, while Ironman II attenuation gives volume control for any venue. Tube swaps are straightforward with the cathode-biased design, and the tube set delivers both headroom and touch-sensitive compression.

• Footswitch: 2-button (included) — instant channel/tremolo switching on stage
• Speaker Outs: 1 x 1/4" (8/16 ohms) — pairs with a wide range of cabinets
• Dimensions: 229 mm (H) x 572 mm (W) x 267 mm (D), Weight: 11.3 kg

Who is it for? The amp head for vintage tone chasers and modern gigging pros

Serious players, studio professionals, and gigging guitarists will find this model delivers uncompromising US tones heard on countless records—along with the flexibility and reliability required by today's musicians. Whether chasing iconic cleans, edge-of-breakup drive, or lush tube-driven effects, the amplifier is engineered for inspiration and long-term performance.

Tone King – A legacy of handwired excellence

Since 1993, Tone King has set benchmarks for American-voiced, handwired tube amps. The Imperial series was the original flagship, designed to capture vintage "mojo" with reliability. The Mk II update brings over two decades of evolution: improved handwired layouts, advanced attenuation, and refined cabinet construction. Every amplifier is assembled in the USA from top-tier components and represents the art of amp building for tone connoisseurs.