I own this amp in the combo model. I do not care for the drive channel at all. I find it to be too raspy, and the wound strings become too flubby. However, the real value of this amp lies in the clean channel. This amp takes pedals very well. I use a distortion and reverb pedal through the clean channel with just a couple of clicks on the attenuator to keep the volume at conversation levels. I bought this amp specifically to have the tone and response that makes me inspired to play, yet be able to do this without fear of disturbing anyone elsewher in the house. This was my second choice, as I wanted a Carr Mercury, but this comes close enough to satisfy me.
The Gremlin is definitely my "affordable" dream amp cause I’m a big Knopfler and Clapton fan. Knopfler even used an Imperial at some point and it seems to be great for the later tweed and blackface Clapton stuff. I got my first job recently cause I turned 16 and want to save up for the supro delta king 12 which is roughly a third of the tone kings price and it’ll definitely be an upgrade from my solid state. I only have been playing guitar for a year but I already know it’ll play an important part in my life and I think I’m genuinely happier since when I started.
@ That sounds wonderful! I’m really glad you came to my channel. I know Gremlin is still a bit pricey. I especially like its versatility. I’ve done many years of solid state when I was young. Keep playing!
@@mantray6976 I have some so-called ‘transparent’ overdrives. But in the end I came up with a formula: a booster with an equaliser. For example, right now it's the REVV Tilt Booster. It's both an equaliser and a booster. I plug it into the clean first channel. If I need to warm up Amp: I do pedal boosting. In short, I've completely rejected overdrive pedals lately. On equalisation: it's mostly about removing unnecessary bass, because of which the Amp starts gurgling and locking up early.
I just saw your channel. Very good! I am in Idaho, USA. I wonder where you are, maybe Sweden? I never looked at Tone King amplifiers before. I thought they were for wealthy people. Now I am looking at them on Sweetwater, where everyone in the US gets their guitars and amplifiers. Your Tone King sounds great, and looks great! You got the Gremlin head. You can get the Gremlin with a speaker for about 17 percent more, so I wonder why you didn't. You have a lot of videos! And a lot of what are to me, unusual guitars! Anyway, I subscribed to your channel, thank you!! 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
@@danbaron2561 That’s so nice to hear! I’m from Finland but based in Paris. I got the head version because I like to experiment with different speakers. I’m new to the Tone King world, as well.
It's nice to have a built in attenuator, I wish more amplifiers would come with them.
@@StealthParrot Totally agree. It should be the new normal. Vox AC4TV was way ahead of its time.
@@mantray6976 They were blowing out the AC4TVs at the end of the run, I have the 8" version, I paid $129, they went as low as $109.
Thanks for doing the video. That is a unique little amp head. I have a guitar player for over 40 years! Boren and raised in So.Calif. still here.
@@aganton4977 Many thanks for that nice comment. Keep it going!
I own this amp in the combo model. I do not care for the drive channel at all. I find it to be too raspy, and the wound strings become too flubby. However, the real value of this amp lies in the clean channel.
This amp takes pedals very well. I use a distortion and reverb pedal through the clean channel with just a couple of clicks on the attenuator to keep the volume at conversation levels. I bought this amp specifically to have the tone and response that makes me inspired to play, yet be able to do this without fear of disturbing anyone elsewher in the house.
This was my second choice, as I wanted a Carr Mercury, but this comes close enough to satisfy me.
@@TheNoncritical1 I get all of that. I found the drive channel nicer when I’m picking.
I use it with EQ pedal. Cutting off some bass from my neck pickup: that's sound greater.
I think I’ve never seen a man in a suit sit on the floor… nice video btw was surprised by the amount of subs or rather the lack there of.
@foxtrot000 What a nice comment! I often do these vids on my way to the office and immediately feel better :)
The Gremlin is definitely my "affordable" dream amp cause I’m a big Knopfler and Clapton fan. Knopfler even used an Imperial at some point and it seems to be great for the later tweed and blackface Clapton stuff. I got my first job recently cause I turned 16 and want to save up for the supro delta king 12 which is roughly a third of the tone kings price and it’ll definitely be an upgrade from my solid state. I only have been playing guitar for a year but I already know it’ll play an important part in my life and I think I’m genuinely happier since when I started.
@ That sounds wonderful! I’m really glad you came to my channel. I know Gremlin is still a bit pricey. I especially like its versatility. I’ve done many years of solid state when I was young. Keep playing!
Hello! I use this amp with one only pedal: EQ. I cut off some bass waves from my neck pickup signal. That's sounds better. Try this option.
@@colorgrade Thanks for the tip! I have a lot to learn about EQ. Never even tried.
@@mantray6976 I have some so-called ‘transparent’ overdrives. But in the end I came up with a formula: a booster with an equaliser. For example, right now it's the REVV Tilt Booster. It's both an equaliser and a booster. I plug it into the clean first channel. If I need to warm up Amp: I do pedal boosting. In short, I've completely rejected overdrive pedals lately.
On equalisation: it's mostly about removing unnecessary bass, because of which the Amp starts gurgling and locking up early.
@@colorgrade Very interesting! I like the slightly bassy sound of the lead channel so much that I only tend to add the UAFX Orion tape echo.
It would be great to hear this amp through other speakers cabinets, say 1x12”, 2x12”, 4x12” would really show what it is capable of.
@@MikeW-u4z I agree. You’ll soon hear it through 1x12” on this channel.
I just saw your channel. Very good! I am in Idaho, USA. I wonder where you are, maybe Sweden? I never looked at Tone King amplifiers before. I thought they were for wealthy people. Now I am looking at them on Sweetwater, where everyone in the US gets their guitars and amplifiers. Your Tone King sounds great, and looks great! You got the Gremlin head. You can get the Gremlin with a speaker for about 17 percent more, so I wonder why you didn't. You have a lot of videos! And a lot of what are to me, unusual guitars! Anyway, I subscribed to your channel, thank you!! 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
@@danbaron2561 That’s so nice to hear! I’m from Finland but based in Paris. I got the head version because I like to experiment with different speakers. I’m new to the Tone King world, as well.
i google to see a price i do not see this model anywhere.
@@mannyfragoza9652 This the price in the US:
www.toneking.com/shop/amps/gremlin-head/#blackfront
$900+ (no joke)
@@tim323online thank you yeah i wont be buying one anytime soon but it does sound good
is a good amplifier for peoples not afford furniture
@@beaud4474 I tried to hide my cheap furniture to highlight the good amplifier 😀.
Sounds like shit.
Get a proper guitar cabinet...... your mak8ng the amp sound shit
@@berniebelsham6151 I’m actually getting one soon. It will be presented here.
@mantray6976 marshall sv122
@@berniebelsham6151 I’m getting the Celestion Vintage 30.