Simply connect the HB 120 between your amplifier’s output and the speaker itself to get the real and unique sound of your amp overloading, but at a manageable volume. Our units are built to last using only premium and British made parts, so you can drive them as hard as you like, for as long as you like, without any worry.
Dual Mode
We’ve taken the guesswork out of attenuation with our easy to use, two-mode switchable system. In Studio mode the HB120 provides the perfect volume for studio recording or garage-jams. In Jam mode the HB120 reduces your amp to levels ideal for solo practice and bedroom jamming.
Specifications
- Suitable for any valve amplifier up to 120 watts.
- Dual mode with fixed (Studio) and variable (Jam) settings.
- Works as a Dummy Load (Set volume to zero in Jam mode).
- Available in 4, 8 and 16 ohm versions.
- True bypass to let your full volume through for A/B comparisons in the studio.
- Designed and built in Manchester, UK using premium components.
- Dual speaker outputs so you don’t have to daisy chain your speaker cabs.
- Lifetime warranty.
Adam Bradley –
Great attenuator!! Built like an absolute tank, yet very delicate on my tone. It sees some amount of abuse and does not seem to mind.
Dave Aird –
Really like this .a great edge of break up sound at manageable volumes .Doesn’t colour the tone either .I connected it wrong originally and fried the volume pot and Sean very kindly replaced it .I’d like to claim credit that due to my mistakes he’s now added a red colour where the amp input is !
Francis Gorini –
Best attenuator I’ve even owned. I’ve had a few, including Weber Mass Lite and the very popular Jettenuator and Bugera PS1. With the HotBox 120 tone sucking is gone. Tried with Orange, Marshall and Fender amps. Incredibly easy to dial exactly the amount of attenuation I want while the other attenuators give me a volume that is either too low or too loud and suck tone. And when you set the HotBox to 0 no sound comes out. I can’t say the same for any of the others I mentioned.
Ordered and got it the following day. Top notch company and product.
Dave Roberts –
Works as advertised. Used with multiple Amps, 1979 Park nonmaster volume, Ceriatone AH-50, Budda SD45.
I may get another for my other Amps. Quick delivery as well.
Andy Gonzalez –
I’ve just been bought a HotBox 120 and it’s a great piece of gear.
I play low wattage combos (12w, 15w and 18w) but in my flat they’re still way too loud for home practice at any volume setting over about 2.
I have one attenuator already and it’s very good but it only takes amps up to 15W and it has fixed attenuation settings, the lowest of which isn’t quite low enough to push the amps into breakup.
After seeing the HotBox mentioned favourably on a few forums, I decided to take the plunge and I’m every glad I did.
It’s solid, sturdy, clearly labelled and very simple to use.
The dial turns smoothly and the switches feel solid.
After an hour and a half of playing, the HotBox is barely warm to the touch.
I have it set at a whisper over zero, amps at about 7 and they sound clear and crisp with and without fuzz and overdrive pedals – not a hint of muddiness.
An excellent attenuator at a good price. No unnecessary bells and whistles, it just does what it’s supposed to do and it does it very well.