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The Tone King Gremlin 5W 1x12 tube guitar combo amp brings cranked vintage tone to any environment. Whether practicing at home or performing on stage, this compact yet mighty amp delivers everything from sparkling cleans to saturated overdrive. With a simple two-channel design and onboard Ironman II power attenuator, dialing in your perfect tone is intuitive. Plug into the blackface-inspired Rhythm channel for chime-like cleans with headroom to spare or switch to the tweed-flavored Lead channel for harmonically rich overdrive.

Authentic Vintage Voice

From the warm glow of its tubes to the responsive bite of its custom 12" Celestion speaker, the Gremlin emanates a retro vibe. Tone King engineers meticulously voiced the Gremlin's channels to capture the essence of coveted blackface and tweed amps from the 1950s and '60s. Whether using the Gremlin as a pedal platform or pushing it into overdrive, its harmonically complex tone and dynamic response feel gloriously alive.

Compact Yet Mighty

Belying its diminutive size, the Gremlin pumps out 5 watts of all-tube tone that can keep up with most drummers. For quieter rehearsals or recording, the onboard Ironman II power attenuator provides full control over output wattage. Scale back the Gremlin's volume without sacrificing richness, dimension, or touch sensitivity. This powerful yet portable amp delivers whenever and wherever inspiration strikes.

Simple Is Better

With just five knobs and two inputs, the Gremlin keeps things straightforward. Select either the blackface-inspired Rhythm channel or tweed-flavored Lead channel, then dial in the volume and EQ to suit your needs. An optional footswitch allows you to switch between channels on the fly for even more versatility. When it comes to tone, the Gremlin proves that less is more.

Tone King Gremlin 5W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Brown
Tone King Gremlin 5W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Brown
Tone King Gremlin 5W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Brown

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  • Rhythm and Lead channels are voiced for blackface and tweed tones
  • Rhythm offers more headroom, while Lead is a more driven voice
  • Select your input or jump the channels with an optional A/B/Y footswitch
  • Onboard Ironman II power attenuator
  • Reactive load reacts and feels just like your amp at any volume
  • Get the same tone whether performing live or playing quietly

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  • Power: 5W (tube)
  • Tubes: two 12AX7 (preamp); one KT66 (power amp)
  • Speaker: 1x12" custom-voiced Celestion 870
  • Compact cabinet engineered for clear highs and a big low end
  • Convenient size is perfect gigging guitarists
  • Baltic Birch USA construction
  • Dimensions (DxWxH): 10" x 19" x 17"
  • Weight: 29 lb.

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  • Great Amp, clean tones amazing. Just very little headroom

    5

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    submitted2 years ago

    byMatthew

    fromNew Providence NJ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Used this item and really enjoyed it. However needed to upgrade to the Sky King for more clean headroom. Built in Ironman 2 attenuator is amazing and makes this sooooo useful for at home use.

  • Loud is EZ

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byVinny

    fromSo.Cal

    Loud is EZ. Finding a amp that sounds like a big amp you can play in your back room so you don't disturb your family seemed impossible.. Until this .. it can play so low , you can hear your strings.. it gets that full power tube amp sound at whisper volume.. or super clean clear.. the volume and tone only controls are perfect.. put your pedal in front.. simple.. you get what you pay for.. if your looking at this amp it's because you want a awesome low volume amp.. you most likely already have a 85w TWIN REVERB that you can't use..

  • Great tone for stage, garage and bedroom

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byDanny b

    fromCorona, Ca.

    Delivered what I was looking for: 1) Clean to overdriven tube tone 2) Attenuator to allow for late night guitar fix 3) Loud enough for small stages, I can leave the 1/2 stack at home

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