Pre-Owned Tone King Ironman II Attenuator

The Ironman II: Precision Tone Control for Stage and Studio

Professional Power Attenuation with Reactive Load Technology

The Tone King Ironman II isn't your average attenuator. Designed for the discerning guitarist who craves cranked tube tone without the crushing volume, this unit brings boutique engineering to your rig. Thanks to its finely tuned reactive load circuit, the Ironman II preserves the complex impedance curve of a real speaker, allowing your amplifier to respond as naturally as it would under full load. Whether you're taming a stage rig for bedroom use or capturing hot amp tones in the studio, the Ironman II delivers detailed, uncolored attenuation every time.

Transformer-Coupled Circuitry for Tone Integrity

Rather than relying on common resistor ladders, the Ironman II employs custom transformers for each attenuation step. This expensive but highly effective approach ensures your amp’s tone and dynamics remain intact, even at whisper-quiet volumes. With up to -38dB of attenuation, the Ironman II offers granular control, making it equally useful for tight practice spaces and loud performance venues.

Built-In Cabinet Simulation for Direct Recording

Equipped with both a Line-Out and a balanced XLR DI Output, the Ironman II provides serious versatility for modern guitarists. The XLR out includes analog speaker cabinet simulation, complete with mic axis and level switches, so you can send your tone straight to a PA or interface, no miking necessary. Whether you need silent recording or a dual-amp setup, this feature-rich attenuator covers it.

Dual Impedance Matching for Flexible Pairing

Unlike most attenuators, the Ironman II gives you dual impedance controls: one for your amp and one for your speakers. This means you can safely match any combination of amp and cabinet, even if they don't share the same impedance, without compromising tone or safety. You can even use it as a dummy load for silent operation.

Built to Work as Hard as You Do

This unit shows very light signs of wear but remains in excellent condition. No accessories or power supply are included. Built like a tank and packed with pro-grade features, this pre-owned Ironman II is ready to elevate your tone at any volume.

Specifications:

• Reactive load circuitry

• Transformer-coupled power division

• Attenuation Range: 0 to -38dB

• Solo, Lo, and Hi range settings

• Presence switch (-6dB, -3dB, 0dB)

• Dual impedance selectors (amp and speaker)

• Line-Out (unbalanced 1/4 inch)

• Balanced DI Output with:

  • Cab simulation

  • Ground lift

  • Mic axis selector (center/edge)

  • Level pad (-10dB/-30dB)

• Footswitch compatible (footswitch not included)

• DC 12V input (power supply not included)

This power attenuator ships fully insured with signature required.