{"product_id":"tone-king-royalist","title":"Tone King ROYALIST Tri-Tube 12AX7 Preamp, DI, IR \u0026 Cabinet Simulator Based on JTM45 \/ BluesBreaker \/ Plexi \/ Super Lead","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Royalist Tube Preamp Pedal distils the essence of classic British rock tone into a compact, pedalboard-ready format. Inspired by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTone King\u003c\/span\u003e’s Royalist MKIII amplifier, it spans the full lineage of British drive - from early JTM-style sweetness, through Plexi crunch, to the bold, authoritative roar of late-’60s and early-’70s rock amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt its core are three 12AX7 valves running at proper high voltage, delivering the touch sensitivity, harmonic bloom, and dynamic response of a real tube amplifier. Two fully independent channels mirror the original amp’s gain structure and feel, each equipped with a FAT switch and a three-way era voicing selector. Clean, edge-of-breakup, or full-throttle drive tones are all on tap, with the unmistakable response of a genuine British circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach channel features era-accurate tone stacks for authentic flavour. One channel is voiced after vintage JTM45, Bassman, and Super Bass EQ curves, while the other reflects later British Lead designs with a more forward midrange. The result is two complementary voices that can be dialled close or used as distinctly different channels within the same rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA key part of the Royalist’s realism is its built-in Zero Watt Power Amp. This true phase inverter circuit recreates the harmonic interaction between preamp and power section, capturing the feel of an overdriven amp without excessive volume. It is a critical detail that sets the Royalist apart from typical preamp pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor modern setups, the Royalist includes a low-latency IR cabinet and power amp simulation engine, ready for direct recording, FOH, or silent practice. A selection of premium OwnHammer IRs is preloaded, with additional options available via the editor software. Whether used standalone, with an external power amp, or integrated into a larger effects-loop system, the Royalist delivers authentic British tone with contemporary flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThree 12AX7 tubes running at true high voltage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTwo fully independent channels with FAT switch per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThree-way era voicing per channel - 1964 (JTM45 \/ BluesBreaker), 1967 (Plexi), 1970 (Super Lead)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEra-accurate tone stacks for classic British response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBuilt-in Zero Watt Power Amp with real phase inverter circuit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIntegrated IR cabinet and power amp simulation for direct output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePreloaded OwnHammer IRs with additional IR management via editor software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMIDI support with up to 128 savable presets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFlexible routing for stage, studio, or hybrid amp setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tone King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41243201962042,"sku":"TK-ROYALIST","price":823.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/4443\/files\/tone-king-royalist-tri-tube-12ax7-preamp-di-ir-cabinet-simulator-based-on-jtm45-bluesbreaker-plexi-super-lead-pre-order-ships-in-march-2026-tk-royalist-gsus4-4476083.jpg?v=1770996429","url":"https:\/\/gsus4.com.au\/en-us\/products\/tone-king-royalist","provider":"Gsus4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}