{"product_id":"tone-king-royalist-preamp","title":"Tone King Royalist Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Voltage Tri-Tube British Preamp Pedal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sound of British Rock Royalty – Now on Your Pedalboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light et_had_animation\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the pedal\u003cspan class=\"tealFont\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_wc_description et_pb_wc_description_0 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left et_had_animation\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royalist Tube Preamp Pedal captures the soul of Tone King’s beloved Royalist MKIII amplifier - the company’s most authentic take on the golden age of British tone. From the sweet, singing JTM45, through the unmistakable Plexi crunch, to the searing drive of the Super Lead, this high-voltage tri-tube preamp pedal delivers the full spectrum of British rock attitude in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning on three 12AX7 tubes at proper high voltages, the Royalist Preamp brings the complete touch sensitivity, harmonic bloom, and dynamic punch of the Royalist MKIII amp to your pedalboard. Each of its two independent channels features the amp’s FAT switch and three-way 1964\/1967\/1970 voicing selector, faithfully reproducing the gain structure, tone stack, and feel of the original circuits. Whether you’re chasing sparkling cleans, punchy crunch, or molten roar, the Royalist Preamp delivers the unmistakable voice of British rock, anywhere, at any volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Eras of Iconic British Tone\u003cspan class=\"tealFont\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach channel of the Royalist Preamp offers its own three-position voicing switch, mirroring the evolution of the British amp sound across decades:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_8  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light et_had_animation\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1964\u003cspan class=\"tealFont\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth top end, lower gain, and a balanced, vintage warmth inspired by early British blues amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_9  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light et_had_animation\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1967\u003cspan class=\"tealFont\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp treble response, bold midrange, and the aggressive bite that defined rock’s formative years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_10  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light et_had_animation\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1970\u003cspan class=\"tealFont\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased gain and tightness for that unmistakable, high-energy crunch of arena-ready hard rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair these voicings with each channel’s FAT switch option to add body and low-end warmth to single-coil guitars or enhance sustain and punch with humbuckers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEra Accurate Tone Stacks\u003cspan class=\"tealFont\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royalist features two identical channels, each voiced with its own distinct tone stack. The top channel uses a vintage-accurate JTM45 \/ Bassman \/ Super Bass inspired 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 players two authentic British flavors—one tight and articulate, the other more mid forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt-In Zero Watt Power Amp — Phase Inverter\u003cspan class=\"tealFont\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royalist Preamp includes Tone King’s “Zero Watt Power Amp,” a genuine phase inverter circuit powered by one of its three 12AX7 tubes. This design captures the Royalist’s harmonic depth and dynamic interaction between preamp and power stage — a key ingredient of true British tone that most preamp pedals can’t replicate. The result is the full experience of an overdriven Royalist power section, without the ear-splitting volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boutique Amp Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45246950506549,"sku":"763815134802","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0570\/2965\/files\/Tone-King-Royalist-Tri-Tube-Preamp-Top-Feature_1.png?v=1779547914","url":"https:\/\/lonestarmusicdepot.com\/products\/tone-king-royalist-preamp","provider":"Lonestar Music Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}