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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:01 pm
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Hi guys- I've 65 reissue Deluxe Reverb which as you all know is a modern (2007) amp but based on the 65 model. It is all tube and has 22 watts which is not blazing but way too loud when I'm going for some good tube grind. Does anyone know anything about power attenuators? I think they can be safe if used/connected properly though some say they can damage your amp. Do you have one that is trust worthy for this kind of amp? Do you find it does what so many claim it does? Thanks for any input.


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I have tried most of popular models and I have to say I would rather do without one. I found they changed my tone too much.

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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:25 pm
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I've got a THD Hot Plate for my Hot Rod DeVille. I'm a huge fan of the Hot Plates. I believe you need the 8 Ohm (purple colored) version for the Deluxe Reverb. Very easy to hook up - just run a speaker cord with standard 1/4" plugs from you speaker jack to the Hot Plate, then hook the speaker's cord into the Hot Plate - very easy. It's possible, however, the speaker's cable is not long enough to reach the Hot Plate. In that case, get another 1/4" tipped speaker cable (Note: make sure you get Speaker cables. DO NOT use guitar cables) and a female-female 1/4" coupler (see Radio Shack), and you're in business.

What I really like about the Hot Plates, are the 2 tone controls. Part of the fun of cranking an amp is the powerful resonance and presence that comes from the high volumes. Hot Plates have seperate treble and bass boosts to replicate this feeling, which really makes your amp seem like it's running at full power.

Attenuators will not hurt your amp. However, you may burn through your power tubes quicker, b/c you're driving them harder to get that overdriven sound. Ted Weber supposedly makes good attenuators, too, but I haven't tried his.

When selecting an attentuator, make sure of 2 things: (1) the impedence matches that of your amp (Hot Plates have unique Ohm ratings, which kind of sucks if you use amps with difference impedences - but others have selectable impedence levels, giving you more flexability, and (2) make sure the power handling levels of the attenuator are high enough for your amp. Since amps' power ratings are typically quoted in clean watts, an overdriven amp (like the kind you'd hook up w/ an attenuator) can put out even more power. I've heard up to 150% the rated clean power. To be safe, I'd say get an attenuator that could handle at least 50 Watts, since the Deluxe Reverb is rated at 22 Watts.

My DeVille is 60 Watts of fire. With my Hot Plate, it's so much fun to crank up and play. I don't know if I'll ever buy a channel switching amp again!Hopes this helps.


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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:30 am
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Thanks for the great info guys. I may not be as "hardore" as some of you out there so when you say attenuators aren't used b/c they alter your tone too much- i get it but i have a practical issue. i'm in a highrise apartment in NY and if the dog drops his bone on the floor-noise copmplaint. the short is answer is for me to move but reality mandates lower volume but i really don't want to sacrifice tube warmth. hence, the attenuator. i don't know if there is another solution? maybe a single ended class A 5 watt boutique job but i just love my fender DReverb and Twin too much-plus i'm nearly broke from spending all my cash on amps/axes. I've been reading about the Hot Plate and it looks like a quality product but as you said-one hot plate won't work for a 22 watt DRvreb and a 100 watt Twin so i'd have to pick one or the other right? the weber ones have gotten a lot of praise including an amp builder in FL who specializes in vintage blackface recreations and creations. his work is drop dead stunning and it's so cool to see what normally should be dressed in black tolex/silver grill all dressed in blonde and ox blood. the innards are still the same tho! i trust hot plates and will see if i can try one out b4 taking the plunge. thanks again for all of your advice- i trust it way more than the guys at the local GC that's for sure!


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