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Speaker Soak - inexpensive attenuator
Speaker Soak - inexpensive attenuator
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Rick Davis
1625 posts
Apr 11, 2013
7:09 AM
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I spotted this on eBay today. I have no use for attenuators but I see quite a few inquiries about them here on the forum. Buy It Now price is only $39.95. Might be worth a try if you need something like this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Speaker-Soak-true-power-tube-Volume-Attenuator-for-Epiphone-Valve-Junior-Jr-amp-/151025523821?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2329d29c6d
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Last Edited by Rick Davis on Apr 11, 2013 7:10 AM
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rogonzab
264 posts
Apr 11, 2013
7:21 AM
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Interesting.
So, this device is a volume control betwen the amp and the speaker right?
You are right, is cheap, maybe I buy one, I would love to hear my amp sweet spot.
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joshnat
213 posts
Apr 11, 2013
10:05 AM
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I built one like this for about $15. There are plans out there somewhere, search for "diy attenuator." It works well on my 15w PRRI, especially for recording. The caveat is that the L-pad that does the attenuation can't handle big power, so 10-15 watts is about the max. However, if you want one for a Champ or a Valve Jr, go for it! For bigger amps, you're talking about the THD or Weber, or sometimes you see the Tom Scholz attenuators on the 'Bay.
Last Edited by joshnat on Apr 11, 2013 10:05 AM
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Stevelegh
710 posts
Apr 12, 2013
2:38 AM
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It's not an attenuator.
It's a volume pot in a box. An attenuator decreases the power to the amp, allowing valve break up at low volume, so it sounds like you've got the amp cranked up
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