Amps that pair well with the Analog Man King of Tone
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All 150 ranked by how well they pair, from rig co-occurrence and tone-complementarity evidence
Marshall YJM100 Head
Marshall
28% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)
Analog Man King of Tone leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
Comes later in the signal chain
Cornell Plexi 7 MK II
Cornell
28% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → clean boost)
The King of Tone's transparent boost stacks with the Plexi 7's own natural, boutique classic-rock clean for a fuller push.
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Reverse Jubilee 20W 1x12 Combo
Marshall
28% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → clean boost)
Analog Man King of Tone takes that crunchy character and pushes it toward clean boost
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall 2555X Silver Jubilee
Marshall
27% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → clean boost)
Analog Man King of Tone takes that crunchy character and pushes it toward clean boost
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio Jubilee 2525H 20W Head
Marshall
27% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → clean boost)
The King of Tone's transparent boost stacks with the Studio Jubilee 2525H's own smooth, singing crunch for a fuller push.
Comes later in the signal chain
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
27% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → clean boost)
The King of Tone's transparent boost stacks with the Jose LTD's own modified-Marshall high-gain voice for a fuller push.
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio Classic SC20C 20W 1x10 Combo
Marshall
27% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → clean boost)
The King of Tone's transparent boost stacks with the SC20C's own biting JCM800-voiced distortion for a fuller push.
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall JCM800 Purple Ltd
Marshall
27% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → clean boost)
Analog Man King of Tone takes that crunchy character and pushes it toward clean boost
Comes later in the signal chain
Bogner Ecstasy 3534
Bogner
27% matchThe King of Tone's transparent boost stacks with the Ecstasy 3534's own rich, thick boutique clean for a fuller push.
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Class 5
amplifier
27% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Analog Man King of Tone leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Comes later in the signal chain
1977 Marshall 2203 JMP Master Volume
Marshall
27% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → clean boost)
Analog Man King of Tone takes that crunchy character and pushes it toward clean boost
Comes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt Leeds AC60
Hiwatt
27% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → clean boost)
Feed a crunchy signal into Analog Man King of Tone and it comes out closer to clean boost
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head
Laney
27% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → clean boost)
Stack the King of Tone's transparent boost in front of the Dualtop's high-gain channel and the amp's crunch tightens without losing clarity.
Comes later in the signal chain
Carr Bel-Ray
Carr
27% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → clean boost)
Into the Bel-Ray's chiming, British-voiced crunch, the King of Tone's transparent boost pushes real saturation.
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall 1959T Super Tremolo
Marshall
27% matchAnalog Man King of Tone leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Bogner Ecstasy 101B
Bogner
27% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → clean boost)
Analog Man King of Tone's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and Bogner Ecstasy 101B delivers it
Comes later in the signal chain
Friedman Little Sister Combo
Friedman
27% matchInto the Little Sister's driven, British tube preamp, the King of Tone's transparent boost pushes real classic-rock crunch.
Comes later in the signal chain
Mojotone British 20 Watt Head
Mojotone
27% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → clean boost)
Into the British 20 Watt's sweet, chimey breakup, the King of Tone's transparent boost pushes real crunch.
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Jmp Master Volume 1970s
Marshall
27% matchStack Analog Man King of Tone on top and a edge of breakup tone tightens toward clean boost
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall DSL100H 100W All-Tube Guitar Amp Head
amplifier
26% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → clean boost)
The King of Tone's transparent boost stacks with the DSL100H's own responsive, modern tube clean for a fuller push.
Comes later in the signal chain
Orange AD200B MK3 200W Bass Head
Orange
26% matchThe King of Tone's transparent boost stacks with the AD200B's own musical, heavy-rock valve grind for a fuller push.
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall 1959HW Hand Wired
Marshall
26% matchFeed a edge of breakup signal into Analog Man King of Tone and it comes out closer to clean boost
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Jubilee Head
Marshall
26% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → clean boost)
Analog Man King of Tone pushes a crunchy tone toward clean boost
Comes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt Crunch 150R 112C
Hiwatt
26% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → clean boost)
The King of Tone's transparent boost stacks with the Crunch 150R's own medium-gain British crunch for a fuller push.
Comes later in the signal chain
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