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Old 07-08-2009, 04:20 PM   #22 (permalink)
Ken
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Re: JCM800, Diode Clipping, Attenuator

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Originally Posted by jcmjmp View Post

I agree with American Viking where an attenuator on an amp like a DSL (or a jubilee) isn't really needed because of all the front end gain, much like a Mesa Boogie. Those amps weren't designed for being cranked loud to get good tone, they were designed to get good tone at low and moderate volumes.
I love the low volume tone of my DSL...but it really sounds even better loud! I don't have a power brake either, and agree it's useless on this amp.

Ken
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