Power attenuator for Plexy 1969 Super Lead

[Super Blead]

50 watters: attenuator
100 watters: PPIMV at 60-70% + attenuator

My 0.02$

 

[paul-e-mann]

I have a LarMar PPIMV in my 1959, no attenuator needed

 

[sct13]

I went with PPIMV on my 100 watt build and wound up taking it out, It felt "fizzy" to me.... I think its a LARMAR mod....

I haven't tried any others

 

[sct13]

50 watters: attenuator
100 watters: PPIMV at 60-70% + attenuator

My 0.02$

So you use some of the PPIMV then crank the rest to attenuator....hmmm....

 

[Super Blead]

Yes, it's bettter than PPIMV alone to me.
Rich Mod in mine.

 

[AustinPaul]

Thanks. But I need only to attenuate volume, no recording, midi, or other function.

Does not change the recommendation. The Freyette is a great solution.

 

[AustinPaul]

Hello. I have a 1969 Marshall Plexy Super Lead and a 1969 Marshall Super tremolo. I'm looking for a good volume attenuator/power soak ? I have the Bugera power soak (for max 100W) but it became very hot within 10m minute....and go out of work.....
I usually use the plexy at volume 8 to get the natural gain. So I need a good machine!
I get info for Weber but seems that not work with the head at volume over 5....
Thanks for your help.

You apparently have a couple of very nice amps. With all the information - already - available via the internet and YouTube, I don't understand how you even let a Bugera get anywhere near your Marshalls.

Whew...

 

[guitarzan2525]

Why don't you build a JH attenuator from here on the forum? They seem to be the very best.

Is there a step by step "How to" video?

 

[JohnH]

Is there a step by step "How to" video?

We don't have a video, but if you have some basic workshop skills and can solder, use a meter and follow a diagram, you can do it. If it sounds like something you'd like to consider, please drop into the thread to discuss.