Tone King Sky King... maybe - Page 3

jim1960 · #31 03-09-2021, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Glennwillow

Yes, I'm sure you're right. It could be worse. We're still here, enjoying life...

Absolutely, Glenn, absolutely.

stephenT · #32 03-11-2021, 11:41 AM

Mark and Tone King have been around for 25+ years. I had one when they first were introduced. His forte is clean sounds, he makes high quality products.

There’s also Victoria for vintage Fender type sounds. They’ve been around as long.

S.bowman · #33 03-11-2021, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jim1960

I've been wanting to pick up a high quality amp for some years but haven't pulled the trigger on anything. I was leaning towards a Fender Vintage Reissue '65 Twin Reverb. Hard to go wrong with the classics, right? But then I came across the Tone King Sky King and I'm a bit smitten. Any of you folks have any experience with this amp?

I haven't owned one, but I spent lots of quality time with one at my friends shop. I ended up going with a Two Rock, but the Sky King is on my list. It is one of the best amps I've ever had the pleasure to play through. The drive channel is really something to behold! They deliver on everything that they claim to, Vintage black face, and 50's tones, but they also have some muscle to their tone that is lacking in some of those older amps. If you haven't played one, then you need to. I guarantee you won't be thinking about that Twin reissue. Also, thanks for the reminder. Now Im gassing for one! ****! I was being such a responsible adult for the past year.

jim1960 · #34 11-11-2021, 09:54 PM

After more than a year of waiting, I have finally received a tracking number for the turquoise Tone King Sky King I ordered more than a year ago. UPS is telling me the landing is scheduled for Monday. We'll see...

Glennwillow · #35 11-12-2021, 11:11 AM

Wow, after all this time!

I hope you are pleased with the amp when you finally get to play through it!

It seems like it's going to be a wonderful amp!

- Glenn

welshruss · #36 11-12-2021, 08:36 PM

I’ve just upgraded from a Blues Junior to a Tone King Gremlin and it’s great!

My family appreciate the built in attenuator.

jim1960 · #37 11-12-2021, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Glennwillow

Wow, after all this time!

I hope you are pleased with the amp when you finally get to play through it!

It seems like it's going to be a wonderful amp!

Thanks, Glenn. My excitement hasn't waned despite the long wait. I'm really looking forward to this. I hope I love this one enough to sell off an amp or two.

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Originally Posted by welshruss

I’ve just upgraded from a Blues Junior to a Tone King Gremlin and it’s great!

My family appreciate the built in attenuator.

That Gremlin is a cool little box. I suspect the attenuater switch has saved a few marriages.

Dru Edwards · #38 11-13-2021, 07:40 AM

Fantastic!!! Wow, such a long wait is nearly here. Looking forward to your review Jim.

jim1960 · #39 11-15-2021, 01:40 PM

The amp has finally arrive but the Fates clearly have a penchant for dark comedy so, naturally, I wrenched my back getting the amp into the house. Unpacking it will have to wait a bit until my back calms down.

Aspiring · #40 11-15-2021, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jim1960

The amp has finally arrive but the Fates clearly have a penchant for dark comedy so, naturally, I wrenched my back getting the amp into the house. Unpacking it will have to wait a bit until my back calms down.

Sorry to hear that! Ironically one major data point for a nice modeler.

I just hit another one yesterday as I started playing my Tone King Falcon Grande and kept moving the attenuator up until I hit zero and my ears weren't bleeding. Ruh roh. New tubes on order ...

But so worth it when it is working and you can put it in a position where you can play it.

Dru Edwards · #41 11-15-2021, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jim1960

The amp has finally arrive but the Fates clearly have a penchant for dark comedy so, naturally, I wrenched my back getting the amp into the house. Unpacking it will have to wait a bit until my back calms down.

Ouch! Sorry to hear that Jim. Is it a chronic back problem?

Glennwillow · #42 11-15-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jim1960

The amp has finally arrive but the Fates clearly have a penchant for dark comedy so, naturally, I wrenched my back getting the amp into the house. Unpacking it will have to wait a bit until my back calms down.

Oh, no, that's terrible! I'm so sorry! I hope things heal quickly for you.

60 lbs is a lot of dead weight to have to mess with.

- Glenn

jim1960 · #43 11-15-2021, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Ouch! Sorry to hear that Jim. Is it a chronic back problem?

It comes and goes. Today, it came round like a toddler having a tantrum.
Luckily, I have a PT appointment tomorrow so we'll right to work on it.

Jeff Scott · #44 11-15-2021, 08:27 PM

Another possible brand to consider would be Swart.

http://swartamps.com/amplifiers.htm

For my own needs, a few years ago I was on the verge of buying a Tone King Falcon but ended up with a STR-Tremolo. Both are great amps, really.

Swart offers a couple different attenuators, also. Scroll down a bit.

http://swartamps.com/swart_atomic_boost_pedal.htm

Glennwillow · #45 11-27-2021, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jim1960

It comes and goes. Today, it came round like a toddler having a tantrum.
Luckily, I have a PT appointment tomorrow so we'll right to work on it.

Jim,

I hope your back is doing better and that you've had a chance to play your new amp.

- Glenn