Lauzon Music · Est. 1945
Tone King
Tone King amps in Canada, from Ottawa. Hand-built in the USA, with an Ironman attenuator in every amp. We keep the Royalist Preamp in the shop, order in any current Tone King, and check each one on our bench.
Tone King buying guide and questions
Tone King
From the Catalogue
Any current Tone King model, in any finish the supplier makes, ordered in for you.
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Buying guide
Tone King amps at Lauzon Music
What Tone King is known for
Tone King has built amps since 1993, and every one carries an Ironman attenuator. The Ironman II steps the volume down from 0 to -36 dB while the output tubes keep working at full power, with compensation so the amp keeps its top end at low volume. That means a cranked tube amp at a level that works in a living room or a small club.
The models we carry
The Royalist Preamp is in the shop now. Browse the current Tone King range in the Catalogue: amps, cabinets, preamp pedals and the Ironman II attenuators.
- Royalist MKIII. 40 watts of EL34, two channels, each with 1964, 1967 and 1970 British voicings and its own Ironman II; head or combo
- Imperial MK II. A 20 watt, 6V6 two-channel combo or head with tube spring reverb and bias tremolo
- Sky King. 35 watts from two 6L6GCs, two channels, tube spring reverb and tremolo, into a 12 inch Tone King 1660 by Celestion
- Falcon Grande. A 20 watt single-channel 1x12 with a three-way Rhythm, Tweed and Lead switch and reverb
- Gremlin. A 5 watt, single-5881 amp with Rhythm and Lead channels; head or combo
- Royalist Preamp. Three 12AX7s, two channels with the Royalist voicings, onboard IRs and XLR outs, in a pedal
Buying a Tone King from us
Any current Tone King amp, cabinet, preamp or attenuator can be ordered in through the Catalogue, paid in full or with a 25% deposit. Every Tone King is checked on our bench and ships insured, free over $200 across Canada and the US, with no duty on US orders.
Questions
Tone King questions, answered
What does the Ironman attenuator do?
It brings a Tone King down to a usable volume without turning the amp down. The Ironman II has six steps, 0, -3, -9, -15, -24 and -36 dB, and works as a reactive load, so the output tubes still run at full power and the amp keeps its feel at bedroom or club level. Tone King builds one into every amp, and sells the Ironman II and Ironman II Mini separately for other tube amps.
Should I get a Royalist or an Imperial?
The Royalist MKIII is the British-voiced amp: 40 watts of EL34, with 1964, 1967 and 1970 voicings on each of its two channels. The Imperial MK II is the American-voiced one: 20 watts of 6V6, with tube spring reverb and bias tremolo. Both have two footswitchable channels and an Ironman II attenuator.
Can you order a Tone King that isn't in stock?
Yes. Any current Tone King in the Catalogue can be ordered in, paid in full or with a 25% deposit, and it's checked on our bench before it ships.
What is the Royalist Preamp?
The Royalist's two channels in a pedal: three 12AX7s at proper high voltages, the 1964, 1967 and 1970 voicings, a stereo effects loop, MIDI, and onboard IR cab simulation with dual balanced XLR outs and a headphone jack, so it can go straight to a desk or into a power amp.
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