{"product_id":"tone-king-royalist-tri-tube-preamp-pedal-in-limited-stock-now","title":"TONE KING ROYALIST TRI-TUBE PREAMP PEDAL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royalist Tube Preamp Pedal captures the soul of Tone King’s beloved Royalist\u003cbr\u003eMKIII amplifier - the company’s most authentic take on the golden age of British tone.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the sweet, singing JTM45, through the unmistakable Plexi crunch, to the searing\u003cbr\u003edrive of the Super Lead, this high-voltage tri-tube preamp pedal delivers the full\u003cbr\u003espectrum of British rock attitude in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format.\u003cbr\u003eRunning on three 12AX7 tubes at proper high voltages, the Royalist Preamp brings the\u003cbr\u003ecomplete touch sensitivity, harmonic bloom, and dynamic punch of the Royalist MKIII\u003cbr\u003eamp to your pedalboard. Each of its two independent channels features the amp’s\u003cbr\u003eFAT switch and three-way 1964\/1967\/1970 voicing selector, faithfully reproducing the\u003cbr\u003egain structure, tone stack, and feel of the original circuits. Whether you’re chasing\u003cbr\u003esparkling cleans, punchy crunch, or molten roar, the Royalist Preamp delivers the\u003cbr\u003eunmistakable voice of British rock, anywhere, at any volume.\u003cbr\u003eThree Eras of Iconic British Tone\u003cbr\u003eEach channel of the Royalist Preamp offers its own three-position voicing switch,\u003cbr\u003emirroring the evolution of the British amp sound across decades:\u003cbr\u003e1964 - Smooth top end, lower gain, and a balanced, vintage warmth inspired by\u003cbr\u003eearly British blues amps.\u003cbr\u003e1967 - Crisp treble response, bold midrange, and the aggressive bite that defined\u003cbr\u003erock’s formative years.\u003cbr\u003e1970 - Increased gain and tightness for that unmistakable, high-energy crunch of\u003cbr\u003earena-ready hard rock.\u003cbr\u003ePair these voicings with each channel’s FAT switch option to add body and low-end\u003cbr\u003ewarmth to single-coil guitars or enhance sustain and punch with humbuckers.\u003cbr\u003eEra Accurate Tone Stacks\u003cbr\u003eThe Royalist features two identical channels, each voiced with its own distinct tone\u003cbr\u003estack. The top channel uses a vintage-accurate JTM45 \/ Bassman \/ Super Bass\u003cbr\u003einspired EQ. The bottom channel reflects a later-era British Lead tone stack.\u003cbr\u003eWhile the two channels can be dialed remarkably close, their subtle differences give\u003cbr\u003eplayers two authentic British flavors—one tight and articulate, the other more mid\u003cbr\u003eforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-In Zero Watt Power Amp — Phase Inverter\u003cbr\u003eThe Royalist Preamp includes Tone King’s “Zero Watt Power Amp,” a genuine phase\u003cbr\u003einverter circuit powered by one of its three 12AX7 tubes. This design captures the\u003cbr\u003eRoyalist’s harmonic depth and dynamic interaction between preamp and power\u003cbr\u003estage — a key ingredient of true British tone that most preamp pedals can’t replicate.\u003cbr\u003eThe result is the full experience of an overdriven Royalist power section, without the\u003cbr\u003eear-splitting volume.\u003cbr\u003eImpulse Response (IR) Cabinet \u0026amp; Power Amp Sim\u003cbr\u003eThe Royalist Preamp Pedal features Tone King’s low-latency IR and power amp\u003cbr\u003esimulation engine, offering direct output to FOH, recording interfaces, or headphones\u003cbr\u003ewith stunning realism. Preloaded with a curated selection of OwnHammer IRs listed\u003cbr\u003ebelow, each channel includes a 3-way IR selector for instant tonal changes.\u003cbr\u003eOH 412 Pinstripe H25: Celestion G12H-25's from 1967 captured in a pinstripe 1982B 4x12\u003cbr\u003ecabinet by Kevin Rowe of OwnHammer using Shure SM57, Telefunken MD421, and\u003cbr\u003eRoyer 121 microphones through mid-late 1970's API 312 preamps.\u003cbr\u003eOH 112 Imperial TK1660: Tone King 1660 captured in a Tone King Imperial 1x12 combo\u003cbr\u003eby Kevin Rowe of OwnHammer using Shure SM57, Neumann U87, and Royer 121\u003cbr\u003emicrophones through mid-late 1970's API 312 preamps.\u003cbr\u003eOH 412 M75BB: 16-ohm, 1777 cone Celestion \"black back\" G12M-75's from 1975\u003cbr\u003ecaptured in a 412 cabinet by Kevin Rowe of OwnHammer using Shure SM57 and\u003cbr\u003eSennheiser MD421 microphones through mid-late 1970's API 312 preamps.\u003cbr\u003eThere are 20 IRs to choose from in the included Tone King Editor software (powered\u003cbr\u003eby Synergy) which are easy to swap in and out of the pedal's six available slots. You\u003cbr\u003ecan also disengage the onboard IR loader entirely to use the preamp with an\u003cbr\u003eexternal IR loader or powered cabinet.\u003cbr\u003eTone King Editor Software - Deep Control, Modern\u003cbr\u003eFlexibility\u003cbr\u003eThe included Tone King Editor software unlocks deep editing capabilities for digital\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eparameters. Save and recall up to 128 presets via MIDI, assign IRs per channel, fine-\u003cbr\u003etune HF and LP filters, and configure reverb, or FX loop assignments — all in one\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eintuitive interface.\u003cbr\u003eSavable Parameters\u003cbr\u003e• Channel switching and bypass states\u003cbr\u003e• Easily load your own IRs and manage your IR library\u003cbr\u003e• IR bypass and power amp simulation options\u003cbr\u003e• HF Comp and Low-Pass filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Access all 20 included OwnHammer IRs\u003cbr\u003e• Assign any of your IRs to the pedal's six available slots (three per channel)\u003cbr\u003e• Reverb, reverb tails, and effects loop bypass routing\u003cbr\u003e• Save these settings to up to 128 presets for instant recall via MIDI\u003cbr\u003eExpanding Your Rig\u003cbr\u003eThe Royalist Preamp Pedal is equally at home on stage, in the studio, or integrated\u003cbr\u003ewith your favorite amp.\u003cbr\u003eAdd Channels to Your Amp:\u003cbr\u003eUse the 3-cable method with any amp that has a series effects loop to instantly add\u003cbr\u003etwo channels of British tube tone to your existing rig.\u003cbr\u003eCombine with Other Preamps:\u003cbr\u003eLink multiple effects-loop-equipped preamp pedals to build an ultimate hybrid\u003cbr\u003esystem. Assign the Royalist’s IRs and power amp emulation to other preamps, or\u003cbr\u003eroute its reactive output into a separate power amp and cabinet for the real-air\u003cbr\u003eexperience.\u003cbr\u003eThe Sound of British Heritage, Reborn for the Modern Player\u003cbr\u003eFrom the club stages of the ‘60s to the arenas of the ‘70s, the sound of British rock\u003cbr\u003ehas defined generations of guitar tone. Now, with the Royalist Tube Preamp Pedal,\u003cbr\u003ethat legacy lives on — delivering the roar, chime, and harmonic richness of those\u003cbr\u003elegendary amplifiers in a compact, high-voltage, pedalboard-ready design.\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e• Two Channel High-Voltage preamp – DI\u003cbr\u003e• 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes running at proper high voltages\u003cbr\u003e• Built-In zero-watt power amp - phase inverter circuit\u003cbr\u003e• Two Independent channels with\u003cbr\u003eo Volume, Bass, Middle and Treble Control\u003cbr\u003e• Three-way 1964\/1967\/1970 voicing switch per channel\u003cbr\u003e• Era Accurate Tone Stacks:\u003cbr\u003eo Top channel - Vintage-accurate JTM45 \/ Bassman \/ Super Bass\u003cbr\u003einspired EQ.\u003cbr\u003eo Bottom channel - Reflects a later-era British Lead tone stack.\u003cbr\u003e• Dual built-in Iron Man attenuators\u003cbr\u003eo HF switches\u003cbr\u003e• Reverb control (assignable to each channel)\u003cbr\u003eo Mode switch turns ON\/OFF trails\u003cbr\u003e• Stereo, Series FX loop (bypassable)\u003cbr\u003e• MIDI programmable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Save up to 128 presets for instant recall via an external MIDI switcher\u003cbr\u003eo Presets save:\u003cbr\u003eo Channel selection\u003cbr\u003eo Master bypass setting\u003cbr\u003eo IR selection\u003cbr\u003eo IR bypass setting\u003cbr\u003eo Effects loop bypass setting\u003cbr\u003eo Reverb bypass and tails settings\u003cbr\u003e• Onboard Impulse Response (IR) Technology\u003cbr\u003eo Low-latency Impulse Response cabinet simulation (bypassable)\u003cbr\u003eo 3-position CAB\/IR select switch per channel (programmable via\u003cbr\u003esoftware)\u003cbr\u003eo 20 Included OwnHammer IRs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Power amp simulation with software editable HF Comp, Low-Pass and High-\u003cbr\u003ePass filters (per channel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Connections:\u003cbr\u003eo Dual stereo balanced XLR outputs with Ground Lift Switch\u003cbr\u003eo 1⁄4\" Headphone output\u003cbr\u003eo Effects Send and Stereo Return Jacks\u003cbr\u003eo MIDI 5-pin standard connector\u003cbr\u003eo USB-C connector for use with the included Tone King Editor software\u003cbr\u003eeditor\u003cbr\u003eo To Amp In, From Amp Send and From Amp Return Jacks – for adding\u003cbr\u003eImperial channels to your amp or preamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Included\u003cbr\u003eo 6’ USB Cable\u003cbr\u003eo Universal 12V Power Supply\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 7.2” (W) x 5.7” (D) x 2.75” (H)\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 1.9 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TONE KING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51186388861226,"sku":"210000015067","price":839.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2217\/3677\/files\/rcfccplog0irpb5rrqjc.jpg?v=1772082613","url":"https:\/\/stangguitars.com\/products\/tone-king-royalist-tri-tube-preamp-pedal-in-limited-stock-now","provider":"Stang Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}