switch labeled FX Swap, which sets whether the King or Blues circuit comes first in the signal chain. Beneath the knobs are three switches per side: King / Blues( selects the active circuit), Distortion / Boost / Overdrive( selects the mode), and High / Low Gain( sets the gain level). On the back are four quarter-inch jacks for input, output, send, and return connections. There is also a mini-switch for activating the internal Voltage Doubler, and a standard nine-volt DC power jack compatible with BOSS-style supplies. Including a Send / Return loop on a pedal like this allows you to insert an EQ pedal, which is especially useful when switching between single-coil and humbucker pickups.
I also like having all the jacks on the back, as this saves space on your pedalboard. On the underside of the pedal, you’ ll find the serial number and a compartment for a 9V battery. I recommend using a plastic cover on the battery clip, which typically comes with every 9V battery, to prevent accidental contact between the clip and the metal casing. Inside the Throne of Tone, there are four integrated circuits( including JRC4580 and TL072 opamps), twenty-four diodes, and a dual switch capacitor voltage doubler power supply, which increases internal headroom for better sound dynamics.
IN USE: King Mode For Throne of Tone, I’ m starting with the King setting on the left channel, Presence off. In the Boost mode, there is plenty of output volume to drive a tube amp into some saturation, even on the Low gain position. I like adding the voltage boost too. You can feel and hear the extra headroom and girth. You’ ll want to experiment with the tone and presence to dial in your sound. They work together in the upper midrange and high end. In Boost mode, you can also add extra output using the Gain knob, which also adds brightness to the tone. The Presence knob is very Vox-like, as it works in reverse. Left is more, right is less, and all the way right is off. Presence is an important addition that gives you that“ Vox-ey” chime and adds to the classic barking midrange. I’ m playing through a’ 62 Deluxe Reverb, and with the King gain cranked, it reminds me of my‘ 62 Cherry top AC30. That’ s impressive. In the Boost setting, it’ s super clean with lots of that British tone and authority. I still like adding some gain to give more character. In the OD setting, you’ ll find a pretty transparent Overdrive with soft clipping, like the original. In the Distortion
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