Check out the Ironman II by Tone King Amplifiers: Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/Gzk1k Thomann: www.thomann.de/gb/tone_king_ironman_ii_attenuator.htm?offid=1&affid=392 Reverb: reverb.com/marketplace?query=tone%20king%20ironman%20ii&_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=harryholden6126
Really thorough demonstration! I always like your demos because we play with similar styles with similar equipment so it's very applicable to my needs. The Ironman purposely compensates for the loss of low and high end that most attenuators don't do. The Ironman seems maintain the perception of constant tone at low volume levels where the others do not. I'm in the market for an attenuator to use to tame my '72 Marshall Super Lead a little (like by 4-8dB). I've narrowed it down to the Iron Man 2 and the Rivera Rock Crusher. I've been leaning toward the Ironman, but I've noticed concerns raised about using it with a big amp even though it is rated up to 100w and my Super Lead is definitely a "big amp". I contacted Tone King about my concern and this was their response: "So those old Marshalls have been known to push above 100W when you really crank them. I'd be cautious with hooking it up to an Iron Man.". This now has me wondering about the Ironman being suited for my needs. I'm not going to being cranking the amp or use heavy attenuation as my amp already has a PPIMV mod. Even with this mod I have to get the amp up to a certain point to get the power tubes cooking. I just what to attenuate it by a few dbs. FYI, the Rock Crusher is rated to 120w. Any thoughts?
That intro music you played sounded fucking dope, especially that lick at 0:22 Tone sounded sick and it matched the vibe of what you were playing so well
Best piece of gear ive ever purchased... To be able to get those tubes cooking at bearable levels is just incredible... When you find that sweet spot, it is just amazing... And yes, for high-gain too!!
great video, very thorough and i like the volume matching so you can hear the tone difference and not be biased by the loudness. definitely getting one of these
Thanks Harry !! Brilliant. I’ve got a Universal Audio OxBox but it looks like The Ironman is great for just plug in and play and for live use. Also I appreciate your feedback on the Ironman’s integrity of the sound reproduction and lack of colouration. You have convinced me to try it out. I really have doubts about The Boss WAZA. The Ironman looks like a better bet. Cheers !! Many Thanks !!
Thank you for this demo. It really helped me in buying mine a few weeks ago. I love it. It really made me rediscover my amp. Did you try the line out output with some ir ? I wonder if it’s worth it or if it’s better thant the di output speaker simulation.
First thank you for the video and the great playing. Could you confirm that the 12V Power is needed to operate the attenuator? The Ironman Mini does not need the 12V Power Supply but the big one seems to need this. Thank you.
Harry, random question but I'm looking to build my ultimate guitar to reward myself for a few things. I'm also looking to buy the plexi 45/50. What mix of pickups would be best for making songs like early arctic monkeys on my own? I'm thinking tele single coil pickup in the bridge and either a P90 or PAF in the neck. Also, the plexi 45/50 itself has a tube in it, right? I don't need a cabinet?
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Check out the Ironman II by Tone King Amplifiers:
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/Gzk1k
Thomann: www.thomann.de/gb/tone_king_ironman_ii_attenuator.htm?offid=1&affid=392
Reverb: reverb.com/marketplace?query=tone%20king%20ironman%20ii&_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=harryholden6126
Really thorough demonstration! I always like your demos because we play with similar styles with similar equipment so it's very applicable to my needs. The Ironman purposely compensates for the loss of low and high end that most attenuators don't do. The Ironman seems maintain the perception of constant tone at low volume levels where the others do not.
I'm in the market for an attenuator to use to tame my '72 Marshall Super Lead a little (like by 4-8dB). I've narrowed it down to the Iron Man 2 and the Rivera Rock Crusher. I've been leaning toward the Ironman, but I've noticed concerns raised about using it with a big amp even though it is rated up to 100w and my Super Lead is definitely a "big amp". I contacted Tone King about my concern and this was their response: "So those old Marshalls have been known to push above 100W when you really crank them. I'd be cautious with hooking it up to an Iron Man.". This now has me wondering about the Ironman being suited for my needs. I'm not going to being cranking the amp or use heavy attenuation as my amp already has a PPIMV mod. Even with this mod I have to get the amp up to a certain point to get the power tubes cooking. I just what to attenuate it by a few dbs. FYI, the Rock Crusher is rated to 120w. Any thoughts?
That intro music you played sounded fucking dope, especially that lick at 0:22
Tone sounded sick and it matched the vibe of what you were playing so well
Thanks man! :)
Great demo, all the info, no faff, nice tones!
Best piece of gear ive ever purchased... To be able to get those tubes cooking at bearable levels is just incredible... When you find that sweet spot, it is just amazing... And yes, for high-gain too!!
great video, very thorough and i like the volume matching so you can hear the tone difference and not be biased by the loudness. definitely getting one of these
Thanks Harry !! Brilliant. I’ve got a Universal Audio OxBox but it looks like The Ironman is great for just plug in and play and for live use. Also I appreciate your feedback on the Ironman’s integrity of the sound reproduction and lack of colouration. You have convinced me to try it out. I really have doubts about The Boss WAZA. The Ironman looks like a better bet. Cheers !! Many Thanks !!
best review of this thing!! good job!!
Great Review! Very good comparison between the different Levels and the matched signals, well done, cheers
Can't go wrong with the Tone King...& its bulletproof...
Will be using this with the Mesa Boogie Kingsnake
Amp sounds and looks great, hope to be able to afford one one day.
It’s killer! Love my Cornell stuff!
exactly, that's the. main problem, it's price....800 euros!!!!! ridiculous...
great demo har!!!
Thank you! :)
I built a reactive attenuator for less than $50 and it works perfectly.
Mine just arrived
Thank you for this demo. It really helped me in buying mine a few weeks ago. I love it. It really made me rediscover my amp. Did you try the line out output with some ir ? I wonder if it’s worth it or if it’s better thant the di output speaker simulation.
First thank you for the video and the great playing. Could you confirm that the 12V Power is needed to operate the attenuator? The Ironman Mini does not need the 12V Power Supply but the big one seems to need this. Thank you.
very nice looking but expensiv will work for my marshall ms-2??
Hi Harry, does the attenuators works fine with hybrid amplifiers like the vox AC30 VR or small tube amps like the fender blues III?
It will work perfectly fine with any tube amp! :)
Hello, good video. What Analog Speaker Simulator did you use?
When you hit the solo button off the top end was definitely affected. Do you add some back in on the amp or does it just effect the tone that way?
Sounds great - anymore Tame Impala covers soon?
Sure thing! :)
Harry do I need an FX loop to make use of this or do attenuators work going into the front end?
No it goes between your amp and speaker!!
Hi! How do u conect the DI to the DAW? Im going trough the mic input on my focusrite scarlett solo interfsce. Signal, but no sound.😊
Harry, random question but I'm looking to build my ultimate guitar to reward myself for a few things. I'm also looking to buy the plexi 45/50. What mix of pickups would be best for making songs like early arctic monkeys on my own? I'm thinking tele single coil pickup in the bridge and either a P90 or PAF in the neck. Also, the plexi 45/50 itself has a tube in it, right? I don't need a cabinet?
Too late to prevent damage to my ears but that would be excellent for my neighbours....
It’s seriously the best attenuator I’ve tried and I’ve had them all!
So if I have a 35 watt amp in the Sweet spot, is -38 DB enough to make it usable at home ?
More than enough, probably too much at 35 watts imo :)
@@HarryAndAGuitar wow that was a quick response ! Thanks 😁
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£700 is a tad steep
If you want THE best attenuator, it’s the way to go
This guys voice is obnoxious. Great video though