This Is Not a King of Tone and It Doesn’t Have to Be. Highly Recommended –
I don’t care that this isn’t a King of Tone…. This pedal rocks and is better than the majority of overdrive pedals currently on the market.
Analogman is a company that never disappoints. They consistently produce the highest-quality and most reliable pedals. If you want gear you can truly trust to be consistent from unit to unit, Analogman is one of the brands that almost never misses.
For context, Analogman themselves said about the Prince of Tone:
“We are making these by hand in China by the same people who are making our Analog Delay. Though it’s made in China, we use the same type of parts as the King of Tone – best Japanese chip and capacitors, not cheap Chinese parts.”
That transparency is appreciated. And honestly? It’s more than fine. The Prince of Tone is an absolute tank of an overdrive pedal. In a market flooded with overdrive options, this one stands out for being:
- reliable
- sonically consistent
- surprisingly versatile
It features a three-position switch that lets you choose between:
- Overdrive
- Boost
- Distortion
That gives you multiple flavors and real tonal flexibility in a very compact package.
Bottom line: This is not a King of Tone and it doesn’t have to be. It’s an outstanding pedal in its own right. If you’re looking for a bulletproof, versatile overdrive/boost/distortion, the Prince of Tone deserves a serious look.