Definition of King of Tone
The King of Tone is an overdrive pedal manufactured by boutique electric guitar effects pedal maker Mike Piera under the moniker Analog Man. Released in 2003, the King of Tone is a heavily-modified, dual-sided version of the then-discontinued Marshall Bluesbreaker pedal. The King of Tone is highly coveted among guitarists, with a years-long waiting list and prices on the used market greatly exceeding the cost of a new pedal. To help meet demand, Piera released a single-sided, lower-cost version, the Prince of Tone, as well as collaborated with the brand MXR on a mini-format, mass-produced version of the Prince of Tone, the Duke of Tone.
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What is King of Tone?
The King of Tone is an overdrive pedal manufactured by boutique electric guitar effects pedal maker Mike Piera under the moniker Analog Man.