Guitar Amp Attenuators
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Boss WAZA Tube Amp Expander Core
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Two Notes Torpedo Captor X 16
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Fryette Power Station 100
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Two Notes Torpedo Captor X 8
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Boss WAZA Tube Amp Expander
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Suhr Reactive Load IR
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Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box
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Two Notes Torpedo Captor 8 Ohms
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Two Notes Torpedo Captor 4 Ohms
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Bugera PS1 Power Soak
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JHS Pedals Little Black Amp
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Harley Benton PA-100 Power Attenuator
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Fryette Power Station PS-2A
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Suhr Reactive Load
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Rivera RockCrusher Recording
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Palmer PDI-06-16 Ohm
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Palmer PDI-06-8 Ohm
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SPL Reducer
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Electro Harmonix Signal Pad
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Two Notes Reload II Loadbox & Attenuator
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Rockboard RPA 100 Power Attenuator
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Fryette Power Load IR
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Tone King Ironman II Attenuator
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Tone King Ironman II Mini Attenuator
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Two Notes Torpedo Captor 16 Ohms
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Rivera RockCrusher
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TAD Silencer 8 Ohms Black
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TAD Silencer 16 Ohms Black
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Koch Amps LB120-II/16
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Koch Amps LB120-II/8
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About Guitar Amp Attenuators
Guitar amp attenuators reduce the volume of your tube amplifier while preserving its tone and character. They're essential for players needing high-gain sounds at lower volumes, whether recording in a home studio or performing in smaller venues. Without an attenuator, cranked tube amp tones are simply impractical in many situations.
Guitar Amp Attenuators — Pros & Cons
PROS
- Allows for cranked amp tones at manageable volumes.
- Provides versatility for both recording and live use.
- Can significantly reduce the need for excessively loud monitoring.
- Offers a range of tonal shaping possibilities depending on design.
CONS
- Passive attenuators can reduce overall volume and headroom.
- Some designs introduce unwanted coloration or compression.
- Impedance mismatches can negatively impact amp performance.
- Can be a significant investment compared to other volume reduction methods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guitar Amp Attenuators
Passive attenuators simply resist the signal, while reactive attenuators use capacitors to attempt to compensate for impedance changes, often aiming for a more transparent result.
Incorrect impedance matching can lead to signal loss, distortion, or damage to your amplifier, so ensure the attenuator's impedance is appropriate for your amp's power section.
While attenuators aim to emulate the sound, they don't perfectly replicate it. The speaker interaction at high volumes is complex, and attenuators are a compromise, but a very useful one.
