SKU: TK-ROYALIST
UPC:
Linked to MusiPos
RRP: $1199
Stock:
2 — Primary Warehouse
Description
Mooloolaba Music is excited to offer the Tone King Royalist Tube Preamp For Guitar, a pedal that expertly captures the essence of Tone King’s cherished Royalist MKIII amplifier, renowned as their most authentic representation of the golden age of British tone. This high-voltage tri-tube preamp pedal captures the entire range of British rock sound, from the sweet tones of the JTM45 to the unmistakable Plexi crunch and the searing drive of the Super Lead, all within a compact, pedalboard-friendly design.
Powered by three 12AX7 tubes operating plate voltages at the same high voltages as the real amp, the Royalist Preamp brings to your pedalboard the same touch sensitivity, harmonic bloom, and dynamic punch found in the Royalist MKIII amp. Featuring two independent channels, each equipped with the amp's FAT switch and a three-way voicing selector that models the sound of famed years—1964, 1967, and 1970, The Royalisy Preamp faithfully reproduces the gain structure, tone stack, and feel of the original amp circuits.
For those who appreciate era-accurate craftsmanship, the Royalist boasts two identical channels, each uniquely voiced with its own dedicated tone stack. The upper channel is inspired by vintage classics like the JTM45, Bassman, and Super Bass, while the lower channel showcases a modern British Lead tone stack. While players can achieve similar sounds from both channels, their subtle nuances offer two distinct British tonal profiles—one characterized by clarity and articulation, and the other with a punchier midrange presence.
Additionally, this preamp features Tone King’s innovative “Zero Watt Power Amp,” a genuine phase inverter circuit that utilizes one of the three 12AX7 tubes. This design captures the harmonic complexity and dynamic interplay between the preamp and power stage, a vital element of authentic British tone that many preamp pedals fail to replicate. As a result, players can enjoy the full impact of a saturated Royalist power section without overwhelming volume levels.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to Mooloolaba Music today for a comprehensive overview and the opportunity to test this remarkable pedal.

Features
- Two Channel High-Voltage preamp – DI
- 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes running at proper high voltages
- Built-In zero-watt power amp – phase inverter circuit
- Two Independent channels with
Volume, Bass, Middle and Treble Control
- Three-way 1964/1967/1970 voicing switch per channel
- Era Accurate Tone Stacks:
Top channel – Vintage-accurate JTM45 / Bassman / Super Bass inspired EQ.
Bottom channel – Reflects a later-era British Lead tone stack.
- Dual built-in Iron Man attenuators
HF switches
- Reverb control (assignable to each channel)
Mode switch turns ON/OFF trails
- Stereo, Series FX loop (bypassable)
- MIDI programmable
- Save up to 128 presets for instant recall via an external MIDI switcher
Presets save:
Channel selection
Master bypass setting
IR selection
IR bypass setting
Effects loop bypass setting
Reverb bypass and tails settings
- Onboard Impulse Response (IR) Technology
Low-latency Impulse Response cabinet simulation (bypassable)
3-position CAB/IR select switch per channel (programmable via software)
20 Included OwnHammer IRs
- Power amp simulation with software editable HF Comp, Low-Pass and High-Pass filters (per channel)
- Connections:
Dual stereo balanced XLR outputs with Ground Lift Switch
¼” Headphone output
Effects Send and Stereo Return Jacks
MIDI 5-pin standard connector
USB-C connector for use with the included Tone King Editor software editor
To Amp In, From Amp Send and From Amp Return Jacks – for adding Imperial channels to your amp or preamp
- Included
6’ USB Cable
Universal 12V Power Supply
- Dimensions: 7.2” (W) x 5.7” (D) x 2.75” (H)
- Weight: 1.9 lbs
Specifications
- SKU
- TK-ROYALIST
- Model #
- TK-ROYALIST
- Barcode
- 935101000247
- Brand
- Tone King
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Tone King Royalist Tube Preamp For Guitar
Featuring Tri-Tube Design With Built In IR's
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