Amp/attenuator question

[Geetar_Will]

I've got a '64 Fender Tremolux head (4 ohms out I believe) and a 2x12 avatar cab (8 ohms). I've been running this setup for some time with great results. Big thick tone with my ash tele (sunface helps as well..), keeping the volume around 3.5 at the most.

During recording I've taken the amp up around 6 to 8 and had (you guessed it), better results.

I'm looking at getting a Dr. Z air brake lite. The price is right and the guy makes great stuff. My questions is, if I put the attenuator at the 4 ohms setting (as that's what the amp wants to see), is anything going to go crazy on me?

Thanks

 

[Geetar_Will]

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[jeffshoaf]

I'm looking at getting a Dr. Z air brake lite. The price is right and the guy makes great stuff. My questions is, if I put the attenuator at the 4 ohms setting (as that's what the amp wants to see), is anything going to go crazy on me?

Thanks

The Air Brake Lite doesn't have an impedance setting, so the only thing to set is the amount of attenuation.

 

[Pietro]

There's a Dr. Z forum, you might ask there. LOTS of knowledgeable people (with too many amps) over there...

 

[Geetar_Will]

Thanks guys.

But going from a 4 ohm out amp to a 8 ohm cab with the brake lite inbetween, there shouldn't be any issues right?

 

[case4bass]

I wouldn't break an old amp. Only ones no more than ten yrs old.
Do I want to break an amp with a wax dipped circuit board?

 

[Geetar_Will]

I wouldn't break an old amp. Only ones no more than ten yrs old.
Do I want to break an amp with a wax dipped circuit board?

I'd like to hear more about this.

 

[Belmont]

I own one, it works really well, except, it only slightly attenuates before things get ugly quick. if you only want to shave off the edge for live performance etc., it's a great unit. if you want more attenuation than just taking the edge off, look elsewhere. to sum it all up I find it highly overpriced for what it is, and what it does (performance).

 

[Geetar_Will]

I own one, it works really well, except, it only slightly attenuates before things get ugly quick. if you only want to shave off the edge for live performance etc., it's a great unit. if you want more attenuation than just taking the edge off, look elsewhere. to sum it all up I find it highly overpriced for what it is, and what it does (performance).

... Waiting for the rebuttal to this...

Also... Am I hearing that using a brake lite on a vintage amp is a bad thing? Educate me please.

 

[Geetar_Will]

eh?

 

[Geetar_Will]

Thanks Supro. I might give it a shot, we'll see.

And the Tremolux is 4 ohm into the 8 ohm cab the the way.