Attenuator Help Please

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blacknblack said:

is an L-pad attenuator something that goes between amp and cab?  Not to confuse with a volume pot that can be put in say an effects loop.

Yes. They’re a type of variable power resistor (AKA ‘rheostat’) which presents a constant impedance to the amp, usually 8 ohms. They normally come as a separate component with no housing or connections, so if you don’t want to fit it into a cabinet you will need a box (preferably metal) and two jacks. If you’re running it with amp of more than about 10W I would make sure the box is either large or ventilated, or it will get quite hot. I wouldn’t risk it with more than a 20W amp at all, possibly not more than about 15W.