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Line 6 Spider Valve MKII 112 Combo Amp
Line 6 Spider Valve 1×12 Comb Amplifier overview. ALSO … take a crack at winning this amp, along with the FBV Shortboard MkII Controller by watching the video. ROCK ON!
The New Orange TH30 – A Killer Combo (that might make your wallet a little blue)
Orange TH30 review by The Tone King, and write-up by Aubrey Singer.
Zen and the art of distortion – the Tao of HAO
Amidst all the panic, along comes the HAO OD-16 – an MXR-sized box that stays above the fray by keeping its eye on the prize: pure, unadulterated overdrive that preserves the true tone of your axe.
Mesa Dual Rectifier vs. ENGL Fireball Shoot-Out
Something everyone’s been asking for … A blind test between the powerful Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier and ENGL Fireball 100. Let your ears decide which one is for you! Enjoy & ROCK On!
How to make your Line 6 Spider Valve sing like a Peavey 5150
Boys & Girls – Watch me transform my Line 6 Spider Valve into a Peavey 5150!!! Enjoy & ROCK ON!!
An exclusive look at The Ed Roman Custom Shop, Las Vegas Nevada
“Necessity is the mother of invention”, as quoted by Ed Roman, are among the few reasons that drives him to his level of accomplishments. Watch this exclusive footage, where you’ll get to see Ed’s Custom Shop in Las Vegas Nevada. We’ll walk you through the wood shop, the set-up and staging area, the show room floor and all the nooks & crannies that Ed calls home. Not too many people can run an appointment only guitar business let alone fathom such an idea … but Ed does so with success. With that said, I’m thrilled that I can bring Ed Roman & his Custom Shop directly to those who tune into TheToneKing.com! Enjoy & Rock on.
Yngwie Malmsteen by Johnny DeMarco – A TTK Exclusive!
Watch gunslinger Johnny DeMarco walk you through the tips, tricks & techniques of legend Yngwie Malmsteen! Johnny will take pieces of Yngwie’s work, and show you how to incorporate it into your own style of playing. He’ll talk gear – about Yngwie’s tone, pickups, amps, and will specifically address his style of ‘clean’ distortion. You’ll hear about his influences, both classical and rock. Style and technique wise, you’ll learn some roll licks, arpeggios, diminished arpeggios, harmonic and natural minor scales. Johnny will walk you through ‘pedal tones’, ‘target notes’ and how to make some bad ass sounding diminished runs! And … if that isn’t enough, since Johnny and Yngwie are friends … you’ll get the low down on some pretty juicy stories! At TTK, we’re happy to have this as an exclusive!
The Tone King talks gear with C.J.Pierce from Drowning Pool
Whenever a band puts out a self-titled album, great things always seem to happen. The bands that do this seem to have reached a new level where, rather than constantly trying to reinvent themselves, they are more confident with who they always were. And they want to make that clear by putting out an album that vehemently declares, “This is who we are!” Drowning Pool is poised to do just that with their new self-titled album that hit stores on April 27th. Guitarist C.J. Pierce was cool enough to come by TheToneKing.com and talk to The Tone King himself about his new album, his gear, and a new signature model of his that’s in the works.
Can’t decide on Power Tubes? TTK has you covered!
If you’ve ever been torn between the difference of an EL34, a 6L6/5881 or New Old Stock – you’ve come to the right place. This is a comprehensive tutorial that will allow you to use your ears to decide which power tube is right for you!
Small Package, Big Tone; The Tone King Checks Out The Z.Vex Nano
The Nano is the world’s smallest tube amplifier. It is a one-half watt amp that can power any 4×12 cab (or any 8 to 16 ohm speaker).
