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User's Manual
User's Manual
User's Manual
User's Manual
1.0
7/19/2013
Tone King Amplifiers
A division of Premier Builders Guild LLC
4401 Eastern Avenue, Bldg 45-2A, Box 38
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
www.toneking.com
mail@toneking.com
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- Page 1 Anniversary Imperial” Anniversary Imperial” “20 “20 Anniversary Imperial” Anniversary Imperial” User’s Manual User’s Manual User’s Manual User’s Manual 7/19/2013 Tone King Amplifiers A division of Premier Builders Guild LLC 4401 Eastern Avenue, Bldg 45-2A, Box 38 Baltimore, Maryland 21224 www.toneking.com mail@toneking.com...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing Tone King’s “20 Anniversary Imperial” guitar amplifier. The Imperial was the very first production model built by Tone King, and the 20 Anniversary Imperial is a very special rendering of this classic model. I designed the Imperial back in 1992-1993,...
- Page 3 Safety Instructions (Important !) Safety Instructions (Important !) Safety Instructions (Important !) Safety Instructions (Important !) 1. Please read these instructions, and keep them for reference. 2. Please follow all instructions described here. 3. Do not use this apparatus near water. 4.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Contents Contents Front Panel Controls Two Preamp Channels – Lead and Rhythm Rhythm Channel Lead Channel Reverb Tremolo (Rate & Depth) 2. Back Panel Controls AC Power Fuse Power Switch, Standby Switch Footswitch Speaker Jack Attenuation Controls Notes on Using the Attenuator 3. -
Page 5: Front Panel Controls
1. Front Panel Controls 1. Front Panel Controls 1. Front Panel Controls 1. Front Panel Controls Two Preamp Channels — — — — Lead and Rhythm Two Preamp Channels Lead and Rhythm Two Preamp Channels Two Preamp Channels Lead and Rhythm Lead and Rhythm The Imperial has two separate preamplifier channels, each with its own unique voicing. -
Page 6: Lead Channel
The Lead channel starts out with a Tweed style preamp, which drives a proprietary tone-shaping circuit built around the Mid-Bite control, a unique Tone King feature. This proprietary circuit transforms the basic tweed tone to more of a crunchy rock tone as you turn up the mid-bite control. -
Page 7: Reverb
The Imperial’s tremolo circuit is a modified form of the old-fashioned “bias modulation” tremolo circuit. This circuit achieves the tremolo effect by varying the bias of the output tubes. This type of tremolo was used in all Tone King amps going back to 1993. However, the 20 Anniversary Imperial uses a modified form of this circuit which virtually eliminates the “thumping”... -
Page 8: Back Panel Controls
2. Back Panel Controls 2. Back Panel Controls 2. Back Panel Controls 2. Back Panel Controls AC Power AC Power AC Power AC Power Always use a grounded AC cord, and make sure that a proper ground connection is supplied to the amp. Never attempt to lift or defeat the ground connection to the amp. Fuse Fuse Fuse... -
Page 9: Speaker Jack
Speaker Jack Speaker Jack Speaker Jack Speaker Jack The Imperial has a single speaker jack with an impedance of 8 Ohms. If you wish to use an extension cabinet, it’s best to use an 8-ohm cabinet. You can connect it with a standard ¼”... -
Page 10: Notes On Using The Attenuator
Notes on using the attenuator Notes on using the attenuator Notes on using the attenuator Notes on using the attenuator At the 0db setting, the attenuator is completely bypassed – the speaker is connected directly to the output transformer secondary, and the attenuator circuitry is completely disconnected from the signal path. -
Page 11: Tube Installation And Replacement
3. Tube Installation and Replacement 3. Tube Installation and Replacement 3. Tube Installation and Replacement 3. Tube Installation and Replacement Choice of Tube Types and Brands Choice of Tube Types and Brands Choice Choice of Tube Types and Brands of Tube Types and Brands I currently recommend the following tube types: Type and Brand Function... -
Page 12: 6V6 Tubes
and the Sovtek being a bit veiled on the top end. However, this long plate tube is nearly as microphonic as the EI, and should not be used for the 1 gain stage. 6V6 Tubes: I prefer the EH 6V6 for its warmth, smooth compression, and balanced top end. Here are my impressions of the essential characteristics of some other commonly available 6V6s: Tung-Sol 6V6: In the Imperial, the Tung Sol 6V6 sounds a bit more like a NOS tube,... -
Page 13: Installing Tubes
Installing Tubes When installing tubes, you may find it helpful to lay the amp on its face (speaker pointing toward the ground), on a table, and shine a light directly into the back of the amp, to aid in locating the position of each tube. Tubes must be installed in the correct orientation. -
Page 14: Warranty
What We Will Pay For The Tone King Amplifier Company will pay for all labor and material expenses to fix or replace all items covered under this warranty. The customer will pay shipping charges to return the product to the Tone King Amplifier Company. - Page 15 CE Declaration CE Declaration CE Declaration CE Declaration...
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