Members guitarbilly74 Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 Doing a trade with Mark (samhill) for my DelayLab. I have a Weber attenuator but it's been acting up lately, so this should be cool. I wil mainly use to shave off a few dBs when playing live and to use it as a load box to record my amp with IRs. Does anyone have any experience with them? I am also buying a MXR Micro Amp from him, it will be cool to have a clean boost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 had one for a couple weeks, sounded like {censored}. used it for what you were describing too, not heavy cuts at all. sounded like a few blankets in front of cab even on lowest settings, lost that feeling of a good power amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 well that's encouraging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 yeah but i am a noob, i am sure someone who can actually play guitar would make it sound better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jimSG Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 Originally Posted by guitarbilly74 well that's encouraging I'll throw an encouraging note into the thread. I have been using various versions of the THD hotplate for 15 years - the same way you described - and they sound fine. You'll probably tweak the amp EQ to compensate a bit but I have been pleased with their performance for low level attenuation. Once you get past that 12 db detent though...blanket city just like sleewell said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reauchambeau Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 hated the one I owned, every amp/situation is different though, it might work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fridgit Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 THD works & sounds just fine, from my personal experience with them. I noticed no tone suck or blanket-type effect with mine at moderate attenuation levels (-4 or -8db). Heck, when I had mine I even liked the full attentuation - the sound and feel of a tube amp at bedroom levels vs a modeler - I'd take the attenuated amp all day (yes, I know it's not the same, but hey, it's a tube amp!). I do regret getting rid of mine.I'd be interested to hear what comparisons you hear between the Weber and the THD. I've always been tempted by the Weber. Which model do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members carvinlegacy99 Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 I had it. I thought the Weber Masslite was much better.You can have all kinds of fun with it as a loadbox though. You can even use a big 100w tube amp as an overdrive in front of another big 100w tube amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 Originally Posted by fridgit THD works & sounds just fine, from my personal experience with them. I noticed no tone suck or blanket-type effect with mine at moderate attenuation levels (-4 or -8db). Heck, when I had mine I even liked the full attentuation - the sound and feel of a tube amp at bedroom levels vs a modeler - I'd take the attenuated amp all day (yes, I know it's not the same, but hey, it's a tube amp!). I do regret getting rid of mine. I'd be interested to hear what comparisons you hear between the Weber and the THD. I've always been tempted by the Weber. Which model do you have? I have the MASS 100. It's a great unit but it's been cutting in/out recently. It's been used and abused for many years. I was going to get it fixed but had this chance to pick up the Hot Plate on a local trade and decided to just do that instead. I will be using it as a load box for recordings for the most part so as long as it works well for that I am cool. When I do use an attenuator, normally I only take 4-8dB off and from what I've read it sounds fine with a small amount of attenuation. I also like the {censored}ing BULBS That will add a cool touch to the stage show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mike LX-R Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 I only have experience with my Weber MassLite which keeps me out of trouble with my neighbors The best part of this is that you're getting a clean boost. I'll get an Xotic RC booster eventually for pure unadulterated clean boosting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 I didn't like the Hot Plate I had (16ohm). I especially didn't like how the attenuation was notched, and not a taper. MXR Micro amps are kick ass though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fridgit Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 Originally Posted by guitarbilly74 I also like the {censored}ing BOOBS That will add a cool touch to the stage show Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveGrima Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 Ive just used the stripped down version built into my Univalve. I think it sounds fine and I use it hard when im on the high gain input. Ill put the amp volume at 3:00 and the Hot Plate at 8:00. Its the only way to get good distortion on this amp without pissing off the neighbors since there is no gain knob. Only thing Ive noticed is it seems to shave some high end off, but I can pretty well compensate for it with the treble knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ShaneV2 Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 I didn't like the one I used to have. Hope it works out okay for you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wookieslayer Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 Awesome. The Vox delay was just too much or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 Originally Posted by Wookieslayer Awesome. The Vox delay was just too much or what? yeah way too much for my needs, I just need a bit of delay for solos, that thing sounds like {censored}in U2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JB6464 Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 I had the weber mass 100 with a SLP and thought it sounded like {censored} (Dull).Sold it and used my friends 4ohm hotplate and loved it. It was the older one that had mini toggle switches before they went to the black switches.But that damn light bulb drove me nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 The bulb is the {censored}. Long live the bulb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted October 19, 2012 Members Share Posted October 19, 2012 IME that and the Z airbrake are good for a few db knock off beyond the 1st couple clicks they start sounding a wee odd , still a few db off is nice . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drewl Posted October 20, 2012 Members Share Posted October 20, 2012 I've had a Hotplate since about when they came out, works great for me, especially w/my AC30 and Plexi, actually have it hooked up to a JCM900 right now, handy for fixing/testing amps.What do you want for the Mass?Always wanted to try/experiment on one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wookieslayer Posted October 20, 2012 Members Share Posted October 20, 2012 Yeah the Hotplate is def more practical. With SS/hybrid amps, one does not need one though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nerine Posted October 20, 2012 Members Share Posted October 20, 2012 The Hot Plate is fine. It sounds good too. People who say it sounds {censored} are overlooking a crucial element. Volume affects the way we hear things. Guess what? Your plexi DOES sound like that when it's cranked. Fletcher-Munson is telling you otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members les_paul Posted October 20, 2012 Members Share Posted October 20, 2012 Eh, it does what it says it does. I think you can work with the 'blanket' sound through EQ but on the whole if you need an attenuator you have too much amp IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JB6464 Posted October 20, 2012 Members Share Posted October 20, 2012 Originally Posted by Nerine The Hot Plate is fine. It sounds good too. People who say it sounds {censored} are overlooking a crucial element. Volume affects the way we hear things. Guess what? Your plexi DOES sound like that when it's cranked. Fletcher-Munson is telling you otherwise. ^^^ Absolutely agree , and i approve of this message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 21, 2012 so I got it last night and had the chance to try it today. I love it. It definitely makes the amp more manageable around the house it I didnt notice any major tonal changes on the -4 and -8 settings. The -12 setting does change the tone a bit but not bad at all. Even the -16 setting is usable. Below that it gets messy but that's a lot more attenuation than I will ever need. The deep and bright switches and are cool. The deep switch does help to add thump to low volume settings. The bright is a bit harsh but probably useful with a band mix. The bulbs are awesome too Mark told me they weren't working but they work just fine and look cool as hell. I also got a MXR Micro Amp and I really like it, very transparent boost, it adds nothing but gain to the tone so you end up with the same exact tone, just more of it {censored}ing cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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