Tone King Continental 40W 1995 - Red Naugahyde

This rare Tone King Continental in red Naugahyde was purchased new from Rudy’s Music in 1995.  Handwired, all-tube amplifier known for its vintage-inspired American clean and classic overdrive tones. It was designed and built by company founder Mark Bartel as a higher-powered version of the Tone King Imperial, with only about 22 ever made. This is serial number 22! 

All original with only 2 minor tears in the Naugahyde as pictured.

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Key Features and Specifications

• Output Power: 40 watts, switchable to half power (20 watts) on the lead channel.
• Tubes: Features four 6V6 power tubes, five 12AX7 preamp tubes, one 12AT7, and is tube rectified with one 5AR4 tube.
• Channels: Two independent preamp channels:
• • Rhythm (Clean) Channel: Voiced for blackface Fender Deluxe Reverb-inspired clean tones with rich, late breakup at higher volumes.
  • Lead Channel: Offers a wide range of tweed-style clean to rich, harmonically-rich crunch tones using a unique "Mid-Bite" control for tonal shaping.
• Effects: Tube-driven spring reverb and a unique, slow tube tremolo circuit.
• Design: Non-master volume design where overdrive is generated in the output tubes to maximize dynamics and touch-sensitivity. Early models feature a distinctive smooth, padded naugahyde covering (instead of standard Tolex) and "television style" legs.
• Speaker Configuration:  2x12inch .
• Construction: Handwired by Mark Bartel himself during this era.