Original 1981 Tom Scholz Model I Power Soak Amp Attenuator
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The 1981 Tom Scholz Model I Power Soak is a pioneering passive guitar amplifier power attenuator created by Boston guitarist and engineer Tom Scholz through Scholz Research & Development (SR&D). It was the first commercially successful device allowing guitarists to achieve natural tube saturation at manageable volumes. This unit is in excellent condition, tested and fully functional
Features & Specifications
- Passive Operation: Utilizes heavy-duty power resistors without requiring an external power supply or batteries.
- Step-Adjustable Attenuation: Features a rotary knob with attenuation settings ranging from full power down to -32 dB.
- Multi-Impedance Selector: Includes a switch for 4Ω, 8Ω, or 16Ω loads to match amplifier heads and speaker cabinets.
- Power Rating: Handles up to 100–110 watts RMS, suiting cranked 50W and 100W vintage amps.
Model I vs. Model II Distinction
Produced around 1980–1981, the Model I is optimized specifically for tube amplifiers. The later Model II introduced a "Tube / Solid-State" switch, meaning the Model I should be used primarily with tube gear
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