hmmm what attenuator

schmidty123 · 12-15-2010, 09:45 PM

ive been playing with the idea of a attenuator for my class 5...i know its only 5 watts but i cant even get it past 5-6 with my g parents yelling at me ...what do you guys use?

gilmourjunkie · 12-15-2010, 10:03 PM

THD hotplate.

hipofutura · 12-15-2010, 10:09 PM

Weber Micro Mass

rocknhorse1 · 12-15-2010, 10:14 PM

For a 5 watt amp a simple L pad type would be fine. If you can solder, you could make one for about $15 bucks. Just Google Lpad.

haroldpo · 12-16-2010, 06:37 AM

Found it, google L-pad

dwagar · 12-16-2010, 08:22 AM

search on here, I'm pretty sure I saw a one wire mod to use the headphone switch to the speaker.

edselman · 12-16-2010, 09:36 AM

I bought a Weber Mini Mass a couple of months ago and I couldn't be happier. If you buy if from Weber there is a wait for them to build it. But I got mine from a dealer on Ebay who keeps them in stock. This is his link:

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>Photi G< · 12-16-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwagar

search on here, I'm pretty sure I saw a one wire mod to use the headphone switch to the speaker.

Yep. Basically free. Just disconnect the speaker from the internal connection, and solder on a good cable with a 1/4" plug on the end. Then, switch the output to Headphones mode, and stick the plug into the headphone jack until the first click. DO NOT STICK IT ALL THE WAY IN, or else you will get no sound, and possibly fry the output transformer without a load. The Heaphone jack has a 25W power resistor in it that knocks the output way down. You can be bedroom jamming in no time.

Reaperc89 · 12-17-2010, 08:16 AM

I use a THD hotplate for my JMP. Works great for me, no issues with it at all.

eddy999 · 12-17-2010, 09:10 AM

+1 for the Weber Mini MASS. Relatively cheap and works quite well.

hbucker · 12-17-2010, 09:11 AM

My friend has an Aracom: Aracom Amplifiers Crank it up! Power Rox PRX150-Pro Power Attenuator It works really well with his AC-30.

It isn't cheap but it's an outstanding attenuator. That or a Weber Mass would be what I would consider.

acstorfer · 12-19-2010, 08:34 AM

I've not tried it, but heard good/great things about the Swart Night Light. I plan on getting one myself. They run around two hundred dollars, but it's made by Swart. That's pretty much a guarantee that it is a great product.

smcgov · 12-20-2010, 11:58 AM

weber mini mass...I use the 100 watt Mass for my 66 Bassman and Super Lead 100 and I'm very happy with it.

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rocknhorse1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Keene, Nh. Posts: 8,774 Thanks: 134 Thanked 237 Times in 56 Posts	Re: hmmm what attenuator For a 5 watt amp a simple L pad type would be fine. If you can solder, you could make one for about $15 bucks. Just Google Lpad. __________________ "Distortion, bless it's fuzzy woolen socks" Dave Hunter "Yesterdays anger, is the sadness of today" Warren Haynes

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haroldpo Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: hmmm what attenuator Found it, google L-pad

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edselman Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: hmmm what attenuator I bought a Weber Mini Mass a couple of months ago and I couldn't be happier. If you buy if from Weber there is a wait for them to build it. But I got mine from a dealer on Ebay who keeps them in stock. This is his link: vintagemusic4u items - Get great deals on Musical Instruments, Electronics items on eBay.com!

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Reaperc89 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 688 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: hmmm what attenuator I use a THD hotplate for my JMP. Works great for me, no issues with it at all.

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eddy999 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surrey, England. Posts: 1,060 Thanks: 20 Thanked 42 Times in 9 Posts	Re: hmmm what attenuator +1 for the Weber Mini MASS. Relatively cheap and works quite well.

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hbucker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,472 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: hmmm what attenuator My friend has an Aracom: Aracom Amplifiers Crank it up! Power Rox PRX150-Pro Power Attenuator It works really well with his AC-30. It isn't cheap but it's an outstanding attenuator. That or a Weber Mass would be what I would consider. __________________

12-19-2010, 08:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
acstorfer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Florida Posts: 8,972 Thanks: 157 Thanked 209 Times in 58 Posts	Re: hmmm what attenuator I've not tried it, but heard good/great things about the Swart Night Light. I plan on getting one myself. They run around two hundred dollars, but it's made by Swart. That's pretty much a guarantee that it is a great product. __________________ Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and you just cost him a six pack a day!

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smcgov Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philly Posts: 767 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: hmmm what attenuator weber mini mass...I use the 100 watt Mass for my 66 Bassman and Super Lead 100 and I'm very happy with it.

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