Friedman amps needs attenuator? Or the same results with MV?

[Del Rei]

Hey, guys.

Well, I have the Smallbox, and yeah, I love it.
But I was never able to use the MV above 4 - It's too loud, even for my gigs.

So, did anyone had experienced attenuators with Friedman amps and got much better results?

Is it worth investing in an attenuator....?

Honestly, I think it has a great master volume and works great at low volumes.
But I would like to know the opinion of those who have used an attenuator.

 

[GregM]

I can't speak for the Smallbox but I tried a Power Station with my JJ-100 and sold it pretty quickly because it didn't gain me anything. I don't remember seeing anybody say they gained anything with an attenuator versus the master volume on a Friedman.

 

[guitarded_1]

Well the MV at 4 is plenty loud to get the goods from that amp. MV knobs have a sweet spot just like gain knobs and other knobs, and 10 isn't necessarily better. Having said that, I have used a hot plate with my SB and the results were great.

 

[Del Rei]

Hey, guys... Thank you all for the comments.

Yeah, I guess there is no need of an attenuator.
I won't spend any money on it now.