Hey there,

I recently went to a guitar shop to check out a Stiletto.  They happened to have a SD45 so I plugged it in and . . . just fell in love.  I think it took about four notes total.  Not wanting to do anything rash, I returned home to consider my options - for about an hour, before I ordered one the same day.  

The problem is that I can't use it at anything approaching full volume.  But I want to hear the 66s glow.  So I need an attenuator.  Any recommendations?  I read very good things about THD Hotplates and Weber Masses.  Anyone tried either with a Superdrive?  

Namaste

    I've heard of 5 different brands that are supposed to be good.

THD
Weber
Ultimate
Bad Cat
Trainwreck

   I'd also like to hear of everyone's experiences with these.

   One of my friends swears the Bad Cat is his Favorite. He's also treid the Trainwreck/Dr. Z Airbrake, and the THD.

   Anybody else got some info to share?

    Did you ever try any Attenuators? What were your experiences? I'm sure everybody here would love to hear about your findings.

   Check out the "Handwired" section, to see the discussion on using PlexiGlass shields. You may want to go with that route.

The Weber is garbage. I have been using the THD with Deans rig.(collective soul) as long as you dont pull more than 8 db it sounds great....any more than that and the amp starts to "feel" weird. I have found this to be true with all the load boxes.