Tone King Royalist 45 Mk II combo £2,599

Here’s a slice of boutique amp building that aims to capture “the genuine essence of early British tones, ranging from sweet, singing JTM45 to raging Plexi/Super Lead”. Importantly, it has a built-in Ironman attenuator, so you don’t need excessive volume. With oh-so ‘Bluesbreaker’ looks, this single-channel beaut uses three 12AX7s, one 6v6GT and two EL34s, dual Bright and Deep inputs, buffered effects loop.The 45-watt head costs £2,399.