Tone King Imperial MK I amp. Handmade in Baltimore around 2014-2015 shortly before the brand was sold to Boutique Amps Distribution who now produce the Imperial MKII. I reached out directly to Mark Bartel the original owner of Tone King who was able to identify the timeframe it was made.

The amp is in very good shape, everything functions. No wear or tares in the sides or screen. The tremolo and channel foot switch is included, however I no longer have the wire that connects them.

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Below is an official description.

The Tone King Imperial Mk I is the original version of the acclaimed boutique 20-watt \(1x12\) tube combo amplifier.

Core Features & Design

• Dual Channels:
• • Rhythm Channel: Delivers the clear, glassy, mid-scooped chime of 1960s Fullerton-style amps. It provides exceptional headroom and sparkling cleans.
  • Lead Channel: Offers a mid-forward 1950s "Tweed" bark, ranging from warm articulation to aggressive, touch-sensitive crunch. [1, 2]
• Onboard Effects: Features a lush, tube-driven spring reverb and a bias-modulated tremolo.[1, 2, 3]
• Zero-Loss Attenuation: The Mk I is renowned for paving the way for Tone King’s built-in attenuators, letting players drive the power tubes into sweet, natural overdrive at much lower, bedroom-friendly volumes. [1, 2, 3]
• Build Quality: Handwired with meticulous point-to-point construction and vintage, road-ready cabinetry. [1, 2, 3]

Compared to the Mk II (which utilizes the "Ironman II" attenuator and a hand-wired/PCB hybrid board), the Mk I provides a slightly more vintage, traditional implementation of Bartel's original vision

Most notably used by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits

Shipping

Im loacated in centeral Vermont. Willing to drive 2 hours in any direction for in person pickup. I can ship anywhere in the lower 48 but buyer covers shipping costs.