All Entries in the "Reviews" Category
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!
New vs. Old – Battle of the Boogies! A TTK Shoot-Out.
Boys & Girls, Welcome back!
Shoot-Out today will be between the BRAND NEW (for 2010) Multi-Watt Dual Rectifier, versus the vintage and long discontinued TremoVerb Dual Rectifier.
The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of: TTK interviews Jim Lewis of Strictly 7 Guitars
At The Tone King, we always keep our ears to the ground for new talent. Although we love the veterans, we want to see what the new talent has in store for us. One company that you will soon be hearing a lot about is Strictly 7 Guitars. Initially building only seven-string guitars, Strictly 7 founder Jim Lewis has since expanded his business to include six and eight-string guitars. In 2010, Jim intends to expand his company further by offering basses as well. Recently, TheToneKing.com had a chance to have a sit down with Jim Lewis to discuss Strictly 7 and where he plans to take it from here.
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).
Hey! Where Do You Think You’re Going? TTK Demos the Line 6 Relay G30 Wireless Guitar System
All of us here at TheToneKing.com have had our own share of wireless mishaps, but there is something new on the horizon from Line 6. And it may be the holy grail of wireless systems.
TTK Reviews the Pro Co 1985 Whiteface Reissue RAT
The thing that really got me going, though, was when I started rolling the gain back up again. The first thing I thought of was Van Halen Circa ‘78-’85 and instantly wished that I had taken the time to learn “Eruption” all the way through. It had all the articulation and dimension of Eddie’s ‘Brown’ sound with a real bite.
From Clean to Scream: The Tone King Reviews the Randall RT100
The Randall RT100 is a 100w 3-channel amp with real spring reverb. The first channel gives you anything from a sparkling clean to a high overdrive; the second gives mild grit to full saturation; and the third gives a full hi-gain tone.
