killertone":32u2q5my said:
Couldn't agree more. I have no idea why anyone with an amp that has shitloads of preamp gain or a diode clipping circuit would want to use an attenuator.
I am in the market for one myself but it is for my '73 PTP Superlead, '65 Bassman, and Metro 50 watt Superlead.
i used my hotplate with my eggie tol 100, mojave coyote, and carol ann 18 watter, and currently use it with my fender super champ XD and my mojave peeacemaker because i can get better results from my amps when i juice up the power section to dial in a fatter more natural midrange and smother high end, reduce the amount of preamp/pedal gain, and make the speaker move a different way, instead of lowering the amp volume and trying to use the tone controls. and the line out is great for level matching post amp effects.
i had a very early sharpie labeled komet airbrake for a few years, and tried the ultimate attenuator and rivera rock crusher. the UA sounded really nice with my coyote and a germino masonette, but was an early model that looked to be assembled by pouring a bottle of rubber cement in a junk drawer and shaking for 5 seconds. at the moment i'd opt for the rivera but would love to see what the cameron is about too...i think the fan died in my hotplate-i never hear it spinning but i don't tax it much with superchamp on 4 and the hp on -4. it has served me well.