Comments on: The King of Clean – Mark Knopfler’s Tone King Imperial amp – Hand-built vintage technology and sound

By: FRAN SWARTZ

FRAN SWARTZ — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:50:08 +0000

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO RECONNECT WITH COLIN BARTON FOR SOME TIME NOW. WE GO BACK TO HIS DAYS WITH CHRIS THOMPSON AND MANFRED . HE USE TO STAY WITH OUR FAMILY IN AVON LAKE OHIO WHEN IN THE US. IF YOU SEE THIS COLIN …… PLEASE GET IN TOUCH. THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU WAS 1980 AT THE NBC ENTERTAINMENT CENTER IN LOS ANGELES. YOUR OLD Di Fiores friend FRANNY SWARTZ.

By: Dual C Band LNB

Dual C Band LNB — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:48:03 +0000

Dual C Band LNB…

I cannot thank you enough for the article. Keep writing….

By: Emiel

Emiel — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:48:31 +0000

Just saw some video’s from the 2009 Prince’s Trust gig the other day. As for amps I only noticed a white/blue Tone King Imperial! Do you think MK used it for the overdriven sounds like on Money For Nothing, Brothers in Arms?

By: Ingo

Ingo — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:57:51 +0000

Agreed that any old style Fender amp sounds great for THAT sound, especially the small to middle sized amps.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:58:37 +0000

Sultans of Swing: brown Vibrolux (1960-1963), played with a Orange Squeezer compressor pedal. AnalogMan makes a reincarnation of this odd compressor called the Juicer. It’s a compressor with more ‘mojo’.
In my opinion, a blackface Deluxe (snap the bright cap!), or BF/SF Vibrolux will do the job too. A little compression is a must! (Demeter compulator is a very mild compressor, Analogman end Keeley ‘old school’.

By: shane

shane — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:05:01 +0000

if anyone gets chance to try a wienbrock ME 1 amp do so just got mine and it’s early ds in a box bit of compression and verb + delay only 1 watt aswell so great for home use

By: Jeff - Anthony

Jeff - Anthony — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:20:27 +0000

That’s great Harry (doesn’t mind). Thank you.(!)

By: Harry (doesn't mind)

Harry (doesn't mind) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:54:55 +0000

I haven’t played a Deluxe yet, maybe I should try one.

By: Harry (doesn't mind)

Harry (doesn't mind) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:04:35 +0000

Thanks for your comments. Hank B. Marvin once stated in an interview that the combination Strat and Twin Reverb needs a bit more warmth, it sounds too thin.That’s way he uses a Vox AC 30. But when you use a Vibrolux, the sound will be thicker and warmer than a Twin, due to its lower output. When a little compression is added, your sound will turn brilliant and creamy at he same time. Be sure not to add too much compression, try to avoid the “click” that can be heard at high compression rates.

By: Jeff - Anthony

Jeff - Anthony — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:29:39 +0000

Ok friend, but how then his tone have so warmth without being a tube amp? I thought a vibro like yours will has plenty of warmth. Some say the deluxe is sweeter because of the 6v6. I like your infos.