King Tone Soloist

$179.12 Price Tier: High-end

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In the Overdrive Effects Pedals category, King Tone Soloist is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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Tube screamer style overdrive. It is the tube screamer side of the duelist pedal.

Product specs

Brand	King Tone Guitar
Model	The Soloist String Singer
Finish	Black, Oxblood
Year	2020 - 2021
Categories	Overdrive and Boost Pedals
Pedal Format	Standard

FAQs

What type of tones can I expect from the King Tone Soloist for blues music?: The King Tone Soloist is known for delivering warm, dynamic overdrive tones that are perfect for blues. It offers a smooth, singing sustain and a touch-sensitive response, making it ideal for expressive playing.
Does the King Tone Soloist work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?: Yes, the King Tone Soloist is designed to complement both single-coil and humbucker pickups, providing versatile overdrive tones that enhance the natural characteristics of each pickup type.
How does the King Tone Soloist differ from other overdrive pedals?: The King Tone Soloist stands out with its transparent overdrive, allowing the true tone of your guitar to shine through. It features a unique tone-shaping circuit that offers a wide range of tonal options, making it highly versatile.
Is the King Tone Soloist suitable for live performances?: Absolutely. The King Tone Soloist is built for both studio and stage use, offering reliable performance with consistent tone quality. Its robust construction and intuitive controls make it a great choice for live gigs.
What power supply does the King Tone Soloist require?: The King Tone Soloist operates on a standard 9V DC power supply, making it compatible with most pedalboard power solutions.

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KingTone Soloist v2 - Full Demo - Channel your inner SRV!

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PROS

Toggle allows for precise brightness adjustments
Body knob effectively recovers low-end tones
Offers significant gain range and volume
Solid construction and durable
Unique ability to mimic cranked Fender amp sounds
Versatile, offering SRV to hot Texas lead tones
Superior to other tube screamers in clarity and brightness

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The King Tone Soloist offers more volume and low end compared to the JHS Bonsai on TS10 setting, enhancing overall sound presence.
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The Soloist is favored over the Snouse Black Box 2 Pro Mod for its versatile tube screamer tones, prompting owners to reconsider other pedal choices.
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The Soloist's tone is preferred by some over the Kingtone Duellist clone, suggesting a possible sell-off of other tube screamer clones.
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The Soloist complements the OCD for a dynamic setup, enhancing mid-focus for solos, while OCD provides a full-frequency amp-like crunch.
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Features and functionality

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The Soloist features a "body" control instead of a fat switch, allowing users to add low end, which is crucial for soloing tones.
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The Soloist offers a "switching between edge, glass, and stock TS" mode, providing versatility in tonal options for users.
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Build quality

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The pedal is noted for exceptional build quality, with a compact design smaller than the JHS Bonsai, optimizing space on pedalboards.
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User experience

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Owners appreciate the simplicity of the Soloist, highlighting its ability to produce consistently usable sounds without complex adjustments.
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The Soloist is praised for maintaining articulation and sweetness, even with high pedal gain, when guitar volume is backed off.
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Users find the Soloist performs exceptionally through a BFDR modeler, delivering a powerful "scream" that highlights its tube screamer heritage.
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Users find the Soloist excels when stacked with a Klon pedal, offering a sweet, articulate lead tone when both pedals have high gain and moderate volume.
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Combining the Soloist with a Hotcake pedal transforms its tonal capabilities, offering a dimensionally rich sound suitable for diverse musical styles.
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Value and pricing

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Some users consider the Soloist's price point steep, but justify it as a worthwhile splurge with unexpected funds, emphasizing its boutique appeal.
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Critic Reviews

King Tone Soloist Review

samgoffenguitar.com

King Tone's Soloist pedal redefines the classic Tubescreamer experience, enhancing dynamic play with its open circuit design. The addition of the Glass and Body controls elevates tone clarity, especially for single coil pickups, evoking the rich sound reminiscent of Stevie Ray Vaughan. While it excels with Stratocasters, players of humbuckers and P90s will still uncover impressive tones. However, its true potential shines brightest with single coils, which may limit versatility for some users. Overall, this hand-built pedal lives up to the hype, making it a must-try for overdrive enthusiasts.

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