These are Some of the BEST Amps Money Can Buy! - Tone King, Fender, Magnatone, Hook & Hamstead!

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» 21:27 Up Next, the Hamstead Artist 20+RT
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[@TheFeelButton]

Money can't buy happiness but it can buy a nice amplifier and that's kind of the same thing! Cheers Captain and Pete!!

[@Shoot_and_Scoot]

It can buy you a boat…

[@OlFoolish]

@@Shoot_and_Scoot can’t put spring reverb on a boat >:)

[@nikverschuren4291]

@@OlFoolish But you could put a amplifier with a reverb in it 😉

[@Shoot_and_Scoot]

@@OlFoolishfair enough

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

A great sounding amp is essential really for any electric guitar.

[@Simto]

I worked in the biggest guitar store in Denmark for years and we could never keep the Tone King Imperial in stock when we got them in. They sold out instantly every time. Such a great amp!

[@TheDatpussy]

4 sound eller hvad?

[@Simto]

Yep, 6 år i butikken. Så trist den ikke er der mere :(

[@ChrisEffort]

@@Simto Fedt med en dansker på linjen - Ja det er dæleme en skam.

[@slown3w]

You should hear Mike Bartels new creation after the Tone King. Bartel Amplifers, that is another level. Pricewise too ;)

[@Teenage_Cremation]

Жаль что ты так и не научился играть на гитаре (

[@mindfall82]

Great episode! One thing you should do is one strum, single coils and humbuckers, back to back with each amp just to get a sense of the different nuances and tone of each amp but I guess they're all time stamped, either way I love these amp demos!

[@IamMusicNerd]

All Magnatone amps are great, but the Panoramic Stereo model has the best sound I’ve ever heard, and it has built in reverb and vibrato that will rock your world.

[@Georgie-ye7wp]

When Lee mentioned Mark Knopfler and Pete made the horn sound😂 a little quirk from That Pedal Show had me dying😂!

[@sethmccollum7101]

The hamstead video with rebea was my favorite jam you’ve ever done. It was special

[@Guitdolin]

Captain, you have come a LONG way in your playing in the last 4 years since those lesson videos (which were GREAT, by the way). Impressive! Congrats

[@hellodrjeckyl]

Bought a Princeton reissue with a 12 inch speaker about a month ago. I love it. For my use I don't think I'll ever need anything else.

[@Allen-tm9xn]

Yeah and it didn't cost you over $3,000😂😂

[@W4TSKY]

I have a Hamstead Artist 20 RT+. It was the first really expensive guitar, or music related, purchase I’ve ever made. I absolutely love it! It’s so clean and an amazing pedal platform amp. Expensive but worth every penny.

[@lazvt8469]

Son loaned me his for a week...I gotta get my own. The Blues Jr just won't do...(3 Weeks Later: Got a TK ImpMkII...nice, added Hamstead speaker (Cream Back), nicer still....still getting my own Artist 20 next week and selling the TK.).

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

so whats better the tk or the hamstead@@lazvt8469

[@TheComedyGuitarGuy]

The original Hampstead review has one of my top three intro jams of all time. I genuinely still listen to that to this day just to chill out.

[@GraniteSoundtrack]

I have to say that I thought the Toneking would be my favorite because I know someone who owns one. But actually the Hamstead impressed me the most. Maybe it was because of the way Pete played it.

[@chazzer9t967]

Got the Tone King Imperial II last year second hand for £1,800. Absolutely love it and it’s great for pedals.

[@B2Rockin]

Exactly how much I got mine for in US$. Love the amp, prices have gone up so we snagged them at a great price! I call it the little box of rock, it does so much. \m/

[@mattg082]

Pedals at low or high volume? It’s got that bright cap engaged at low volume. But turn it up and it gets better. I have one coming in next week! Got to demo, but no pedals yet. Did you change the V1 tube out for a lower gain, clip bright switch or left stock. I see some say how amazing with pedals. And others say it’s way to bright for most pedals, and very picky. I’ll know soon enough, and hope it’s a keeper!

[@vincentl.9469]

..but would you be just as happy with solid state?

[@MusikMagisterMagnus]

What PEte said about the tele into the Princeton, them being more or less made for eachother.... I had the joy of trying my tele (Just a mex standard level thing) through a "proper" vintage Super Reverb before buying the guitar, and I got stuck for hours just playing long notes to hear the tone. Fender and fender is kind of unbeatable, isn't it?

[@autumnprovidence]

I’ve been wanting a Tone King Imperial Mk II for a while now. What a brilliant amp.

[@CBGypsy03]

I'm lucky to own one. They are beautiful

[@joeldowdy404]

GET ONE!!!! 😀

[@stephenbrousseau1958]

Run a TK Imperial alongside a Matchless DC30..... ABY style (the setup I run)....that is where the magic happens

[@wildinthe70s]

@@CBGypsy03 ​ do you run a pedalboard into it? the lack of an fx loop is my only concern but i’m sure it’s negligible

[@CBGypsy03]

@@wildinthe70s Yep I run a simple pedal board threw it and they all sound beautiful threw it. I was worried modulation and delay type pedals would be off, but they sound great. Couldn't be happier. I've had the amp for over 5 years or so and keeping it. Hope that helps

[@literallyshaking8019]

I got an absolute sweetheart deal on a handmade 5F2A Princeton from an amp builder in North Carolina. The build spared no expense, was covered in beautiful brown tolex with leather corners/handle and even had a built in attenuator. I added up all the parts alone and it cost way more than what I paid (including shipping). Just goes to show you can find fantastic deals on these style amps if you keep an eye out and don’t mind not having a well known brand on it. The guy who built my amp has been building for decades and without a doubt put more over the top, OCD attention to detail than anyone working in a mass production factory.

[@lcvol73]

Thanks for doing this video! I think smaller amps don’t get enough love. I have a PRRI with a 10” Celestion Gold and it’s absolutely wonderful!!

[@aidencrawford345]

Been using my Hamstead artist RT 60 for 2 years now, best amp I have owned.

[@joeldowdy404]

I've had my Tone King Imperial MK2 for almost 3 years and will keep it forever!! Telecasters sound magic through this Amp!! 57/58Tweed + 64/65 blackface in one amp plus the attenuator. You cant beat it for the American Sound (Country, Rock, and Blues) !! Its 39/40lbs which is lighter than a Vox AC15 :)

[@reverb508]

Same here! I love my Imperial MKII. Best guitar-related purchase I've ever made.

[@CBGypsy03]

@@reverb508 agree agree agree. What a beauty amp !

[@Seanph25]

I’ve been thinking of getting one, think it would sound good with an SG?

[@brucerichard2904]

I'm watching this years later, but the Tone King is making Pete smile more than the others.

[@Bairov]

Noticed that, too. My MkII is on it's way

[@lnugent1000]

It would be a tossup between the fender and the tone king for me. Both of them have fantastic reverb, and buttery smooth tone.

[@kevincothron5089]

I appreciate the Fender tube amp. For home use I spent the money and got the Fender deluxe reverb Tone Master so I can get the sound and it has an attenuator. Gain without the volume. All the classic spring and tremolo without waking the neighbors.

[@Gummmibaer]

Im not so into classic tones (maybe because im not even 30 yrs old) so I really liked the Hamstead here. I think its very versatile and has great crunch tones, so no need for a boost pedal or light overdrive. It might be overkill for my kind of music (punk, midest emo kinda stuff) but I guess I could create any drive sound I need with just the amp.

[@Richtone85]

Not at all. Play what you want. I have played the Hamstead and in the room it is just amazing.

[@bobboitt3126]

I love the Princeton, with a few pedals it can cover a huge amount of ground.

[@sportsportsport]

Hampstead? @neonthunderbird

[@nateshewell6509]

Bruv, that Tone King is stunning! It wasn't even on my radar before I saw this video, but now I have to go try one out.

[@americanflatsband7945]

Just bought the tone king 20 watt head and matching cabinet. Love it!

[@hikinguphigh]

Got the imperial mk 2 head and cab from you guys last year. Absolutely love it. Wont be leaving, ever

[@Spidouz]

After a long period saving money, I finally bought my super high end amp… the Two-Rock Studio Signature head. I have no regret and I will never ever resell it whatsoever. There’s nothing better that the feeling I get while playing it. Don’t know if it’s happiness or not but that’s pretty damn close. So yeah, money CAN buy you happiness.

[@view23015]

As you can see from my photo , I bought a Tone King Imperial Mark II in June 2015 - in part from your review of it as well as Greg Koch . I purchased the 2014 Gibson Burbonburst 1958 CS and wanted this amp so badly - and it’s been fantastic . Bought a 58 Tele matching headstock in a similar turquoise color as well , just to complete this goodness . So glad to see another review of this amazing amp - it’s been such a treat to own and play - at home or at church for me - and I love it’s versatility. Also , comes with footswitches to turn on the reverb and tremolo .

[@rufarotatira4096]

Where do you people get the money to buy all these expensive gear lol....? But I have to agree, I play on the Tone King Imperial Mark II plug in from Neural DSP and its the best thing I heard yet. I don't know how it compares to the real deal but I'm having the time of my life.

[@wildinthe70s]

do you run a pedalboard with it? my only concern is the lack of fx loop

[@kylehowdy]

at 31:46 when Pete makes the honk noise from That Pedal Show LMAO

[@jeremyversusjazz]

got the handwired princeton. awesome amp. tried a vintage 67 pr a vintage snob friend insisted was way better for about the same cash but even after having 300$ spent by him just to get it ready to sell, it failed as soon as i plugged it in. luckily that happened with him in the room. his amp tech said another 4 or 500$ and she’d be good as new. i passed and he gave me my money back. bought the custom shop 64 handwired. i’m sure the PCB board one sound great too but I like the idea that somebody in a special part of the Fender custom shop handbuilt my amp and I appreciate that and don’t mind paying a little extra for it plus they’re easier to service if something were to go wrong.

[@billkallas1762]

Back in the late 60's, I played through a Magnatone 260. (2-12's with vibrato) ....I think that I bought it used for around $200. I was shocked to see what they are going for now.

[@charliesox5397]

i agree

[@Superdelphinus]

What’s $200 worth now with inflation though

[@GraniteSoundtrack]

$200 in 1965 is worth $1,770.17 today. Inflation is real.

[@WoraweeB]

I’m getting the Imperial II in a week time after watching Pete’s video (the one with Mick ages ago) countless of times. This video came at a perfect time and your conclusion brought smile to my face.

[@vladi7441]

Nice! I am waiting for the toneking falcon grande to be delivered this week, can't wait for it

[@NCM393]

My dream amps are the Imperial II and that Magnatone....no pedals just those two amps!

[@alexwoolridge94aw]

My Magnatone Super 15 is gorgeous in looks and tone and I am always told to turn it down at gigs. 15 very loud and powerful watts

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

All great amps, I'd agree with Lee, Princeton for the clean and Magnatone for the dirt but the Tone King does it all in one.

[@petdoe8938]

Tone king every thing they have made is magic

[@raygreenlee3580]

Let me start out by saying you guys are the best. I love how you give honest reviews along with great music. I would like to ask that when you show us amps and such could you also mention what settings you have on the guitar? I am a beginner and I am seeking as much information on how to sound like you guys. Thank you for your time.

[@richardthomas4001]

You really just need to play and mess wth it. You can take the distortion down by lowering your guitar volume. Or try roling thr tone off to get a creamy tone with drive. Lots of fun

[@harrybee3093]

One of the most underrated companies...HOOK. More Videos of their amps !!!!

[@Red.be89]

Bad cat in the background: "am I a joke to you?"

[@thebigcarri]

I can listen to these jams all day

[@plekguy]

Thanks for yet another great video guys. My "bucket list" amp has to be the Tone King Imperial. A friend has one, and as good as it sounds on video, you have to experience it live to appreciate the nuances and tactile feel of the amp. Just amazing! My other amp favs include Dr. Z, and Victoria amps. 20-30 valve watts is the sweet spot. Warm up the tubes without shattering the windows.

[@charlesbolton8471]

Definitely can’t go wrong with a Victoria. I have the Ivy League and it is amazing.

[@joetoe9207]

I had the Victoria Golden Melody and I miss it so much. The attention to detail was endless. I’m on my 3rd Dr. Z. and love em all.

[@lazvt8469]

Hope you got your TK. Great amp. I borrowed my son's Hamstead Artist 20 and then bought a new TK ImperialMKii....Hampstead sounded better to me...even after swapping in a Hampstead speaker (CreamBack)...into the TK, while noticeably improved tone for my taste, it lacked the 'magic' I hear/feel from the Hamstead. TK on the market already.

[@clivegilmore9598]

@@lazvt8469 Do you still recommend the Hamstead? I’m trying to source a second hand Hamstead artist or Tone King Falcon Grande. Unfortunately I have to rely on KZbin demo’s as their like hens teeth in Ireland

[@lazvt8469]

@@clivegilmore9598 MOST assuredly...I kept the ToneKing Imp and play both regularly...and still much prefer the Hamstead...so glad I bit the bullet and got it. My son raves about his too. There's an Artist 60RT on Reverb in the States for a song...my son wanted to go halvsies on it...I declined...one is enough.

[@staticnat7342]

Good Tuesday morning to me when I start work listening to my favorite KZbin duo gettin' their jam on!

[@chrisjs6123]

Have never understood how quite a few guys I know have several high end guitars but play through a katana or a hotrod deluxe. A proper hand wired amp is just on a different level and worth every cent. Nothing wrong with a Katana if that's what you can afford but to buy a custom shop guitar and not to spend the money on an amp is bonkers to me.

[@riverrhodes7394]

Yeah I don't get that. It would even make more sense to get a +1k dollar amp with a sub 600 dollar guitar since most of the sound comes from the amp

[@Bob-Sacamano314]

That’s been a question of mine for awhile now, you see it all on KZbin I don’t get it… once I went handwired I never went back and I wouldn’t even think about it

[@theariesexperiment4642]

One of the most beautiful guitar tones I've ever heard was a Eastman SB-59 LP (black beauty) with staple pole P90's plugged into a turquoise Imperial King Imperial MK2. I literally couldn't put it down. I've never heard such pure and heavenly warmth coming out of an amp with zero pedals in the chain. That amp is a true sleeper. I'd even say,...its in Dumble territory in its circuit design. At least to my ears,....it sounded like a Klon if it was an amp. Now the one I played was identical to the one they are showcasing here. But I was told that there is a half stack version that's even better sounding. Which,....I couldn't wrap my head around that statement. It's really that good. Price be damned. Hurry and take my money TK.

[@rondoyle4433]

Have Eastman SB56 P90, and SB59 w/SD, turquoise MkII stack, could not be more pleased with either setup. Upgraded to mkii from a katana 100 about a month ago, still get chills from the tones!

[@theariesexperiment4642]

@@rondoyle4433 That's funny your old amp was a Katana 100. That's what I currently use and have forevet longed for a TK Imperial.😆😆 I desperately want an Eastman SV-59 Double Cut in antique varnish as well. I love all the Eastman line up of LP's and 335 offerings. But that double is a thing of beauty. Well,....congratulations on your rig Ron. I know full well about those chills your talking about.lol Now I will say this Ron,....if your familiar with Greg Koch (my favorite player to date) and his Wildwood demo's,....you'll have seen that the Imperial is his amp of choice as well. Now I adore his tone. But he uses the red Xotic B&B pre-amp compressor pedal. I know I said nothing is needed with that guitar/amp combo,...but if your were,....to try a pedal through your current rig?? I would suggest it be that one. Again Ron,...congratulations brother. Enjoy those beauty's.👍🇺🇸💪😊

[@swardmusic]

Yep, mid control on 2nd channel is like 'more Dumble deluxe'. Magic.

[@theariesexperiment4642]

@@swardmusic You ain't kiddin. I personally think it's one of the most underrated amplifiers out there. I A/B'd it next to a 2020 Fender Custom Shop Princeton and the TK just annihilated it. I was floored. Incredible amps for certain.

[@rondoyle4433]

Aries Experiment - Thanks for the tip on pedal to try. I’ll have to also check out Greg Koch. So far have just one pedal, Wampler Gearbox. MkII channel 2 with a little boost from “Tumnus” side of the pedal is perfect. I’m 51, first picked up a guitar two years ago, but man do I have the bug. Typically play a couple hrs a day. If it was not for demanding job and family, I’d probably be playing 6 hours a day!

[@60CycleHumcast]

One Princeton is nice, but what if you used two of them?

[@jamesmartin4098]

Fuck yes.

[@michaelfrancis1]

Cheers from Texas! 🤘😎🤘 Great intro jam! Always fun stopping by your channel. All the best, M

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

I like the Magnatone a lot but the Tone King did the clean and dirty quite well and is in the same camp as the Princeton reverb to my ears. Upper mid in the overdrive. Tighter bottom than the Princeton but both had a lot of bottom. Tone King most versatile.

[@goeatbox1]

Love this. I may be alone here but, I’d love to see more videos like this, of the crazy stuff. Gives me something to strive for. If you can afford a $500 amp in 6 months you can pull off a $2000 in 2 years. It’s worth the wait…. Sometimes

[@toms5951]

I think Dan and Mick need to have a go on the Magnatone. Any chance you'll let TPS borrow one?

[@lance134679]

Wow, the gainy tone on the Magnatone is really great - the closest you'll get to Billy Gibbons without going to his house.

[@dinosaursr]

I have to say the Princeton brought me right back to the tones of my old Super Reverb, my Champ and Bassman 50. All 60’s and seventies amps. Should have kept them! The other amps you guys played were sweet too.

[@auntjenifer7774]

Really !? I've got a super and it's freaking monstrous ! That Princeton reverb sounds like my little 5 watt tweed champ turned up all the way, actually the tweed sounds way way better and I only paid $60 for the fender tweed champ !

[@ricklanders]

The Tone King just blows away everything else. Such great amps.

[@ronniboi312]

Just bought Neural's Tone-King plug-in... amazing..!!! I'm saving up to buy the real thing now.

[@lazvt8469]

Selling my 3 week old TK ImpMKii for a used Hamstead Artist 20 Combo....the TK is great and gorgeous....just not magical tone wise, or, other worldly for me, family and band pals that have heard the Hamstead my son bought last month.

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

I bought a Vox AC-10 a few months ago for a bedroom amp & I love it. I thought about a Blues Jr, but I liked the build & sound of the Vox better. ☮️

[@lazvt8469]

Got an AC10 last month, joined a new Blues Jr and a Roland Blues Cube HOT....all great lil amps. Then my son brings home to test out his Hamstead.....I MUST have it! Need to sell a few things...hard to find...otherwise, will also pursue a Tone King.

[@bobbya8622]

That Les Paul looks and sounds nice, and Lee is making it talk! The fretboard is on fire on the guitar Danish Pete is playing - somebody get a fire extinguisher.

[@sjdj408]

Speaking for myself - I’m not at all worthy of the gear I’ve collected, but boy they sure put a hell of a smile on my face no matter what combo I use-True historic R9, 2 Fender custom Shop Teles , Magnatone Twilighter, Swart AST master and the 64 DRRI with the 64 Princeton among many others mainly Bartel and Benson on my radar. The regret of my life was selling my pre-CBS 64 Super Reverb about 30 years back.

[@jacksoncox2343]

Honestly another suggestion could be doing the best amps per genre. So the amps that give you the best tones for whatever genre you are pursuing.

[@rob9340]

Wow! The initial close up shot of "someone playing", I just presumed the headless guitar player to be Pete as the playing was so great. (and the Pink shirt). But wow Cap, that is some great groove. I have been watching this channel from its inception, and it is very inspiring to see your development! Hey maybe a video there? What have you done to advance your playing? My guess is just the grind, over all the years this channel Chappers has existed. Still the best guitar gear nerds channel. Keep up the great work!

[@zachariea]

Every video with Pete is always a good video haha!

I like them all, each one have great and distinctive sound and characteristics. My favourite the Magnatone

[@jamesryan1939]

Mesa Triple Crown is my favorite, I have the combo and head and cab version.

[@mrLespaul57]

Great video boys. Guys my Hamstead 20 RT + is in glorious purple tolex and sounds amazing. in stereo with my Blackstar Artian15 its amazing.

[@andrewhess2978]

The Captain's opening comment is my current situation. Recently bought an insanely great guitar and now want an insanely great amp. Been considered a Tone King, but none in currently in stock at the local dealer to go check out in person.

[@gearmeister]

Captain, you've become a tone beast in your own right since I last tuned in! I'll take that Lester you've spanked with that nice tobacco flame to go with my Splawn hand made boutique

[@Phoebetheboss]

The captain and danish Pete is my favourite pair ever!! Love you guys!

[@mikedr1549]

I want to love the Tone King but the Fender amp was the real deal here!!

[@davidLPST]

There’s a reason Mark Knopfler has had a Tone King Imperial as part of his rig for many many years. Mark Bartel designed and built them and he now has a new brand - Bartel amps. He’s no longer with Tone King but it’s his circuit still I assume.

[@auntjenifer7774]

At the same time Mark knopfler and how Walsh both played live with crate vintage club 50 212 amps and those sounded better than most of these here with the over drive on the crate sounding like a jcm 800 and clean channel tweed fender bass man ! This crate has got to be my favorite all in one amp ever !

[@guitarflyer172]

That Imperial is just Fantastic! Great everything!

[@Adamski1989]

Pete looking sharp in your playing man 🔥🔥

[@mattg082]

I have a Imperial MK2 now for 3 weeks! Got all my pedals and overdrive. But need a good heavier distortion and one that works well with this amp! So far I’ve only seen the 1981 and Friedman demo online with Tone King. Both sounded very good! The 1981 although pricey RAT style…had very good articulation on high notes, and a good filter to dial in or out brightness very well with the gain pushed. Sounded great for an Indue rock lead distortion. What else pairs well for heavier distortion that won’t be too brittle? Needs eq or filter? Lots of good sales going on now! Looked at the new FOD, Friedman, Pack Rat. I’m good on overdrive but see too many overdrive examples and not enough distortion ones for this amp.

[@mindcontrolledmachines9110]

That magnatone sounds incredible.

[@vincentbull]

Yup all Mexican Fenders here

[@msmoniz]

I saw Mark Knopfler on his last live amp tour in 2015, and he had a Tone King Imperial combo on stage and a Reinhart head on a 4x12. Sounded amazing. Saw him on the following tour in 2019, and there were no amps on stage so I suspected a Kemper setup. Gotta say, live, it sounded pretty fantastic. Considering shipping weight charges on a tour his size, I can't say I blame him or any performer in today's music climate where live is now really your main income source, going the modeller/profiler route to save $$$. The fact they sound nearly as good as amps in a live situation, especially when you get into a large theater/hall or arena/stadium situation where the finer nuances of guitar tone are kind of lost on the audience, makes financial sense when running a very expensive tour setup!

[@jacksoncox2343]

And please if you do those videos have a strat, tele, 335 and les Paul going through every amp. Now THAT would be the ultimate amp/guitar tone video

[@josephdeangelis5407]

Pete's tone in the first jam sounding alot like something ariel posen would use! Absoulety love it

[@jeffbriggs4268]

Great video!!! I loved the Heritage through the hand-wired Princeton. I've got a Princeton that is not hand-wired and a Blues Jr. My strat sounds better with the Blues Jr and my Teles with the black face Princeton. My PRS CEs sound great with both. Of course my amps aren't high priced. So far, I love that hand-wired Princeton and a Mesa Rectoverb 25 combo for pricier amps. The black face Deluxe is another amazing amp. Amp prices are going up in the US. Are you seeing higher prices in the UK?

[@lnugent1000]

I have a blues junior four 15 W and I really like it.

[@ToddTheJoker]

I am mainly a drummer but I do play guitar on the side and I recently bought a tube amp, a Fender Champ clone and I just love it. It is funny though like Lee said, we spend more on guitars than amps and realistically an amp is where the sound is so we could get a great sound with a Squier and Magnatone but we need the vintage and custom shop guitars and I think it is because guitars are more personal, more tactile for us and there is nothing wrong with that my friends....but what is nagging me is- What's the story with the red 335, that's missing a black volume knob, hanging on the wall over Pete's shoulder?

[@ivorharden]

That Magnatone is a beast.

[@EddieVanAidan]

Also for reference, a standard noise limiter for a wedding venue is 90-95db

[@righustle6859]

The Hamstead is the best amp there, it’s almost as good as the Peavey Classic 50 :)

[@lazvt8469]

Babysitting my son's 20+RT....gotta have one!! (3 Weeks Later: Getting my own next week!!)

[@ashleyjackson8538]

I can hear that Hampstead amp quality , through my little phone speaker .

[@GearZenChannel]

I YOLO'd a 64 Hand Wired Princeton right before the 2022 price increase and I am glad I did. My amp goal now is a hand wired Marshall (or possibly Friedman) and I am good forever with amps.

[@thesjkexperience]

According to my watch my 5 Watt Swart hits 101 decibels right near the speaker. It's huge through a 2x12 with Golds. Unless you do a lot of clean or have no PA, 30 Watts can be too much. 20 years ago it seemed 30 was the sweet spot. Now it's around 20. I started in 1980 and needed 50 watts just to keep up. You kids don't have to ruin your backs lol! also, purple sparkle Teles need mirror pick guards!

[@gregmacklin9758]

Hahaha lol. I was the complete opposite in my train of thought. I bought budget guitars and played through a Fender Princeton 68 reissue limited edition circuit board amp. It's a truly beautiful pedal platform.

[@pianoworld89]

Big love for the Tone King

[@adylp7818]

I know it’s not the same league but I’ve got the Princeton 68 custom and I couldn’t be happier

[@GazMoz78]

Wow fantastic sounding things!!!! Although I don't think it would be the amp for me the Magnatone was super impressive. Total Clapton in 66 tones without the bleeding ears 🙂

[@blackboy707]

I love you Pete! Really nice playing!

[@AlOKaneMusic]

You're on fire for the intro guys!

[@edgargonzalez110]

Tone is all preference but that tone king 👑 I feel is the best amp up there !

[@sebastiantrebaczkiewicz803]

It's a great video about those amps. Which one, out of all amps in the world, would Pete buy if he had to have just one? Money is no object.

[@kennethholbrecht6103]

I have a vox ac30 from the handwired series they did . For my taste , the absolute best thing ever

[@colinhardy7203]

I bought a TK Imperial from Andertons. Unfortunately that’s pretty much all Mark Knopfler & I have in common ha ha! Fabulous amp though…

[@lexzbuddy]

Princeton or an AC30, that would be my recommended choice. Turn the bass on the Princeton to 3, treble up and volume to 8 or 9 and you will get overdrive. It's not crunch or metal but it's proper overdrive. You can then use your guitar volume to set the drive. It's fun to play with.

[@chrisjohnstone6164]

Nice! -- I think with pedals included the Hamstead is my favorite. having used all --- analog imperfections can be added -- clean headroom is beautiful 🤫

[@gregrandallbtsr03]

No reason to be sorry! What a great video (as usual). I’ve always had a Magnatone as my dream amp, but now thinking hard about a Tone King MK II in that beautiful color.

[@CustomTele52RI]

'If you have an expensive guitar then you need a premium guitar amp to go with it!" - that may be the silliest thing I've ever read on KZbin. I modify ~ $300 Blackheart amps for a couple hundred dollars adding a 3-way voicing switch, premium tubes and upgraded resistors and capacitors in the signal path. They sound fantastic and I just built one for a band. You don't need to spend more than ~ $600 to get a good tube amp. My pro buddy just played an entire gig with a used Ibanez guitar he picked up for $139 and it was FINE. Buying expen$ive gear will absolutely NOT make you a better player. That said, I would love to get my hands on an Imperial some day :o)

[@jmabs5096]

All these sounds great. I think today's day and age, ALL amps should have built in power soak, the world need more quite but juicy tube amp tones

[@leonthompson8988]

These new amps attenuate the input. Different so called wattages are just resistance changes at the input. The cost of having multiple taps on the transformer would be somewhat cost prohibitive.

[@dennismullins4930]

It’s nice to bring out the good stuff ☮️

[@dk2428]

The Tone King blew me away...so much character. Amazing.

[@KadriYounes]

40:00 Hahaha. But in all seriousness: People who turn reverb off: Pro's who don't want that reverb muddiness and are capable of playing as if there is reverb by glueing notes/chords. It's a great option. I owned an R40. It was great for stadium like shows and big venues but I used it only a few times a year because those gigs aren't that frequent when doing a dutch tour. Or for me anyway. And trust me... in that situation you don't want ANY reverb. You get free 'hall'' reverbs playing those venues. Unless the genre needs spacey like verbs. But then you would use a pedal for that. Most of the time the amp was too loud for most of my gigs. Also played the Tone King Imperial and Fender Princeton a lot the past 10 years. Borrowed it from friends. Great for smaller venues. Loved them all. Now I want the Hook Wizard. Tube amp with different sounds and voicing's. Great amp. But Corona fucked up my income because no gigs... So first I have to make some money again using a Kemper xD. Argh!!!

[@brammanck]

nice to see the Hook, sounds awesome

[@101wut2]

The Magnatone and Fender sounded amazing together. Can I get one of each and do a stereo split? 🙏

[@PsychedelicMind67]

The Imperial is my all time favourite amp!!!