I would do that if that was an option but unfortunately it's not (I live in england small houses and we have a basement studio being set up). I guess I could invest in a THD hotplate attenuator but those cost alot anyway! like 600 dollars here in the UK. I guess i'm mainly thinking such big volume in a small space too will just muddy the recording or am I wrong?
As an eBaddict (just invented that word. I'm going to push for it to be accepted into modern culture from this day forward. Heads up, world ), keep an eye out on eBay for a second hand Hotplate. I scored one for £160 a few months ago. Just make sure you know which one is the one for your amp and set up some eBay reminders so you get notified when the right one's listed.