Tone King Imperial Tri-Tube Preamp - First Impressions

Today we are checking out the Tone King Imperial Tri-Tube Preamp. This amp/ pedal is super cool and built off the incredible Friedman IR-X design but in my opinion with some exceptional upgrades. Let me know what you think about this amp in the comments! I hope you enjoy the video!

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[JordanSteele]

What do you think about the Tone King Imperial Tri-Tube Preamp?

[davidwright]

Got mine today Jordan and I am absolutely in love with it. The tones are amazing and the reverb and tremolo are top notch.

[OilCanHarryU]

As we move into the inevitable “no-amps-on-stage” era,
this. is the future.
I’m buying one.

…and I already own an actual Tone King Imperial Mk II.

[BradRocker]

Sounds like the real deal. You gave a nice workout too.

[nj]

For being a convolution spring reverb, it sounds great!

[tommacdonald]

This a great review nothing better than a Les Paul. That’s a great preamp.

[gibsguitars]

It sounds lovely mate, great demo. I really want one but it’s now a 3 month wait in the uk 😢

[Tele-Slinger]

Purchased yesterday. 4 cabled with my Category 5 JB 50w head and 2x12 jubilee cab. Four channels of greatness. Keely modded ts9 in front and a uadfx golden in the loop, for added reverb options. 🤘🏼🎸

[kevingodziebiewski]

Making me not wanna sell my R9 honey burst…it’s on consignment at local store!
Want that pedal!!!

[neekomax]

Nice video brother.. Mine's on back order, and I'm pumped. I think if you had tested it with single coil pickups, there's more glassy cleans in the rhythm channel than what you had going.

[weswagner-kqwq]

How would this compare to a fractal axefx can this be replacated for this type of getup ?

[RadhakrishnaBettadapura]

Hi Jordan, the sound is fantastic. Can you tell me what your signal chain is in this video please?

[HKprod]

is it possible to get a joe bonamassa eric johnson sound with an extra boost, for example?

[divil]

Great thinking of buying one of Strangers In The Night - UFO I remember buying that on it's love that album! 😁👍

[Imnotthevillian]

Question: when you save a channel does it save the trem and verb settings as well?

[eugeneadams]

Awesome playing, man! wish I had the skills to pull that off, but I’m not even close, haha!

[rogerYT]

cool video thx😊 I'm very happy with the New tone king preamp and I love the friedman ir-x and ir-d too. tk sounds incredible and it's a perfect pedal platform too😊

[szwagierchuck]

Hey, can i connect it to my guitar monitors as sound output ? to play on some bedroom volume levels ? or do i need some cabinet ?

[burites]

You will be whipped by Beelzebub in the lowest circle of hell for those uncut string ends on the headstock. Love your content Jordan :D <3

[RickFoxx]

How does this pedal sound with-out an amp or cabinet, and can you use headphones only and still get these rich tones?
My days of stage play are all but over (I am 70) but it would be nice to have a GREAT headphone amp simulator to kick it with at home.
Every plug in style headphone amp I have purchased, and I have them ALL...IMO, are crap.
That includes the NUX, Fender, Boss Katana, vox plug and play, line 6 pocket pod etc.
If this thing does have tubes and doesn't need and amp (as it is one), then this pedal would and could be worth the money.
IF, and that's a big IF it sounds just as good here as at home. Just my 2 cents worth. Peace