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  • 28-12-2012 8:20pm
    #1
    kevin65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 537 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone here use them for their guitar amps and what would they recommend?


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  • #2
    roast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,320 ✭✭✭roast


    The THD hotplates seem to be the most popular attenuators available. Some purists claim that they alter the tone.
    I haven't used one myself, so I can't really confirm. Plenty of vids on youtube to judge by.


  • #3
    wild turkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 625 ✭✭✭wild turkey


    I have a Weber 50w Mini mass always on thrown in the back of my amp
    I can have the amp cooking a really low volumes
    Never had a problem with it & a good bit cheaper than the THD's,
    I cant compare them though

    http://taweber.powweb.com/weber/minimass.htm


  • #4
    kevin65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 537 ✭✭✭kevin65


    @Wild turkey,
    Did you buy the Weber unit directly from their website or from a local supplier?

    They seem to be more reasonably priced than others such as the THD Hotplate or the Dr Z airbrake.


  • #5
    wild turkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 625 ✭✭✭wild turkey


    I picked it up on adverts about 4 years ago
    It's well priced & does what its meant to do with no coloration


  • #6
    kevin65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 537 ✭✭✭kevin65


    Thanks. I saw the Micro Mass advertised for $85 + shipping on the Weber website, so I'll see how much shipping will cost. Taxes will probably be another 25% on top of this.


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  • #7
    Keyzer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,331 ✭✭✭Keyzer


    I use a Weber Mini Mass as an essential part of my kit. It allows me to crank the amp but lower the volume slightly. Also, it kinda compresses the sound a little.

    Beware though, if you're looking for this to tame a monster amp for bedroom playing then think again. Sure it brings the volume down somewhat but its still loud. Bring it down too much the with attenuator and your tone and sound will go to crap.

    Anyway, I love the tone it helps me produce.


  • #8
    kevin65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 537 ✭✭✭kevin65


    It's for a Marshall Class 5, so just need some attenuation when using at home to keep the wife from complaining :)


  • #9
    wild turkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 625 ✭✭✭wild turkey


    I Used it on a Blackstar ht1 & ht5, 5w Epi valve junior, 2w Vox lil nightrain & 6 w Wem clubman
    Just turned it down to 1/3 & stuck it in the back & forgot about it
    Works great at breakup point with a ts /od in front of the amp
    Really gets the vol & tone controls going

    It should go great with the Class 5


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