What is a Dumble Overdrive Special?
Alexander Dumble started repairing and modifying amplifiers in California in the 1960s, and built the first of his best-known model, the Overdrive Special, in 1972. The term model is something of a stretch, however, given that every one was custom made and slightly different from the ones before and after it.
What tubes did Dumble use?
Re: Dumble tube choices Mullard ECC83, GE 12AX7, GE 12T7, GE 12AU7, EI 7025 (80ies Telefunken clone), Amperex ECC83, Mullard EF86 (last version), GE12BH7, GE12AY7, GE 5751, Philips 7025, Sylvania 7025. Power amp: GE 6L6GC, Philips Sylvania 6l6GC STR, Sovtek 5881, GE 6550A, Chinese KT88 from the late eighties.
How old is Howard Alexander Dumble?
77
Famed amplifier inventor, builder, and designer Alexander “Howard” Dumble has passed away aged 77 as confirmed on Dumble Amps’ Instagram account.
Who plays Dumble?
Jason Isbell, Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robben Ford, and more top string benders talk about how much they loved Howard Dumble’s amps and what made them so special to plug into.
What speakers did Dumble use?
The Celestion G12 65 is Robben Ford´s choice, I have also seen some with JBLs, Santana uses Tone Tubbies etc.
What Dumble amp does John Mayer use?
Fast forward 50 years later and there are dozens of companies who build amplifiers that are based on the tone of those original Dumble amps. Two Rock is one of those companies and is John Mayer’s amp of choice.
What is the difference between Dumble and overdrive?
While Dumble’s clean tones are considered to be very good, the real pay dirt comes when you switch to Overdrive, eliciting a thick, creamy, rich, yet clear and articulate lead tone that is also extremely dynamic and tactile.
What kind of AMP is the Overdrive Special based on?
Enthusiasts who have looked at the Overdrive Special’s hallowed circuit have often declared the amp’s foundation to be based on standard 50- and 100-watt Fender amps of the ’60s Dumble applied layers of epoxy over his amp’s internal components, either to hide his work from imitators or to cut down on vibration, and possibly for both reasons.
What is a Dumble and why all the fuss?
So what exactly is a Dumble, and why all the fuss? Let’s take a look. Alexander Dumble started repairing and modifying amplifiers in California in the 1960s, and built the first of his best-known model, the Overdrive Special, in 1972.
Why did Robben Ford make the Overdrive Special?
According to Robben Ford, one of the most famous Dumble players of all time, the amp’s maker was originally inspired to create the Overdrive Special after hearing Ford himself play through just such a Fender.