🎸 Ibanez Tube King TK999US – OG Tube Tone, No Mercy

Built October 27, 1999 – Serial #30992 – Taiwan

Vault Tier listing – curated for expressive players and analog purists.

This is the original Tube King—not the reissue, not the bass version, and definitely not your cousin's budget distortion box. It's a real 12AX7 tube-driven overdrive pedal that delivers smooth, bluesy breakup with brilliant harmonic bloom. Think Tube Screamer on steroids—but with more headroom, more nuance, and a growl that knows when to behave.

• ✅ Real tube circuit with high-voltage plate design
• ✅ 3-band EQ for sculpting mids, sparkle, and warmth
• ✅ Level + Gain controls for subtle edge or full saturation
• ✅ Built in 1999—OG model with vintage tone and analog soul
• ✅ Condition: Minor paint scrapes around the footswitch. Built like a tank and completely road-ready.
• ✅ Includes: Just the pedal—no box, no extras, just raw tone

This one doesn't scream—it sings, snarls, and occasionally throws a whiskey-soaked punch. If your rig's missing that expressive edge, this pedal's got the bloom, the bite, and the backbone.