Dxmble Inspired

[bluesdoc]

No Jon
This is more like mass hypnosis.


Yes, perhaps. But the tones I heard were compelling enough for me :D I now have my dream amp (from Ben), very much in the marshall vein, but to be able get dumble type tones with a pedal............ what's the big deal about getting on the list? The 'phenomenon' here seems to be Robbie's ability to pull this off, uniquely, and our belief that what we heard here will give us the ability to own those tones. But I also know that reality can be elusive....... Time will tell. It's a pretty fun ride though..... ;)

jon

[soulohio]

is there something going on here that doesn't fit somebody's idea of a hobby? love of great guitar tones? that's it folks, save that money and go shoot your wad on drugs...that will get us all closer to rock n roll stardom than any d**ble amp dreams...cause you are all pissing it away. that said, i still want to be on the list and it doesn't keep me up at nights waiting...

[klaetos]

Looks interesting and...I feel left out. I might as well jump on this train. Put me on your list.

Chad

[7String Thing]

im getting excited, id like to get one of these. Is the list a reserve list? id like to know how much before i hop on the list, but i am incredibly interested!

[Jason Carter]

I was hanging out in the amps and cabs section and I was drawn to the Manufacturers section to join "The List".

Sign me up please:

"Not that theres anything wrong with that"

[Tube Guy]

One more for 'The List'!

[narapo]

Hello ! Put me also on the list (2 channel version), please

[eric-d]

What the hell - Add me to the list too... :)

[yZe]

Add me to the list. What about a group buy? Cheaper raw materials hence less cost to us.
:AOK

[odourboy]

Yep... put me on the list as well! :crazy

Robbie - you mentioned a Canadian PCB house. Are you in Canada? (Just curious, I live in the GTA.)

[Cheebatone]

A question; Does 'The List' even exist?

[derek_32999]

I'll have what he's having... :crazy

[whoofnagle]

I guess I should get on the list as well.

Thanks!

[bluesdoc]

I'll have what he's having... :crazy

Don't wrap mine. I'll eat it here :crazy :RoCkIn

jon

[Last Nerve]

Yes, please add me as well! (You can lead a horse to water...:) )

[derek_32999]

Don't wrap mine. I'll eat it here :crazy :RoCkIn

jon


And I am proud to say I didnt even listen to teh clippage... :crazyguy
Hell, if all of these people are buying one it HAS to be great, so why not?

[bluesdoc]

Hell, if all of these people are buying one it HAS to be great, so why not?

omg, Barry (frankenstrat 2) was right!! :eek: :crazy :YinYang :munch

:D

jon

[derek_32999]

omg, Barry (frankenstrat 2) was right!! :eek: :crazy :YinYang :munch

:D

jon

LOL, I have old dialup so clippage is a BIG hassle. The good thing is I am not one of the first in line, so if the Jetter Gain stage or GoodKarma incident repeats itself I will not be in danger of being a victim of "Gearpagitis". :D

[Jim S]

Hell, if all of these people are buying one it HAS to be great, so why not?

http://www.cheap-cigarettes.info/images/camel-cig.jpg


;)

[HarryJ]

Sounds good for sure

HJ

[OOG]

ok
i'll have a 2 channel

[jspax7]

Sure, I'll jump in. Add me to the list.

[drbob1]

Sign me up as well... Bob

[tot_Ou_tard]

That all depends on whether you took the blue pill or the red pill....:cool:

;)

-Ben

I took both & think it'd be be very, very funny indeed if our Bumble friend has a Dumble amp & is having fun pulling the Page's gears. :rotflmao :D :roll


That said, here's hoping for genius....;)

[ray j]

I'll bite. Add me to the list.

[Paul Asbell]

Hello, all-

I'm sorry if the following might appear to some suspicious-minded folks as adding to the "voodoo aura" surrounding Rob Hall's new Dumble-inspired pedal. It isn't meant to... and hopefully won't be.

I'm a 40+ years pro player, and have known Robbie for over 20 of them. In all that time, he has been 'refining his diamond" of developing tube-distortion emulation circuit designs, and building various prototypes that he has distributed to a small circle of pro player friends. I've been fortunate enough to have played (and purchased) several of them. In many ways, this new one is the most highly evolved of 'em all... and it's CERTAINLY the one that most mimics Dumble-style tone.

Earlier this afternoon, I spent an hour and a half playing and listening to Rob's new pedal, using various non-boutique, run-o-the-mill Teles, Strats, and Rob's PRS Santana. The pedal was plugged into a standard, non-modded Deluxe Reverb. Real simple, straightforward stuff.... not even reverb!

Simply stated, the pedal is fantastic, and definitely exceeds by a longshot any pedal I've personally tried (please note- I've NOT tried the ZenDrive). For reference purposes, i own a Fuchs mod head, a Two Rock, and several other amps that make Dumble-style noises. I'm reasonably familiar with the amp options out there, and the pedals that theoretically mimic those amps. This pedal does what these amps do... at a level that you can have a comfortable conversation over. In particular, the touch sensitivity and dynamics are amazing. Dial up a gainy lead sound, dig into a single-note, and it screams. Hit a double-stop, and it gets enormously huge and fat, without any icepick highs. But then... brush the strings lightly, and a beautiful, chimey, clear bell-like tone with beautiful high harmonics breathes out of the thing... still on the same gainy lead setting!

I've never experienced a pedal do THAT before. I'm sure there are many folks who'd love the tone of this thing, but couldn't care less about this touch-sensitivity aspect.... but to me, it's REALLY inspiring, and impossible to find outside of the loud, power-amp distortion realm. If you're like me in this respect, then you've really got to hear this pedal.

Just wanted to pipe in... hopefully to add another data point to the discussion.

[Mondoslug]

I'd like to check one out for sure.

[Big Bob]

OK Add me to ........."The List".......:AOK

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Here's a quick update:

Sound Clips:
They are still on track to be out by the end of the month.

Modes of Operation:
I have had a couple of questions on the modes of operation of the unit. The unit provides 4 modes as follows:

1.) Inactive: Both channels are bypassed via a unity gain buffer having an input impedance of 1Mohm and output impedance of 1kohm
2.) Active Clean Channel: This channel provides the full suite of tone-stack and equalization. This channel is clean, no OD.
3.) Active Overdrive Channel: This channel provides full suite of tone-stack, equalization and overdrive capabilities
4.) Active Overdrive Channel Boost: This mode provides preamp boost mode when Overdrive Channel is activated.

The above modes are available via:
a.) Normal out
b.) Speak Sim out
Note: The guitar amp compensation can be switched in or out for all active modes.


Price:
This week I had planned on posting a price for the unit, but unfortunately I did not receive firm quotes from all of my suppliers. What I did receive though were ROM (rough order of magnitude) estimates so I can provide a price range. The price range for the dual channel unit will be between $375.00 and $475.00, shipping and tax not included. Next week I should be able to firm things up.

Thanks,

Robbie

[rhp52]

I'm out.

[Realfi]

Please add me to the list.

2 channel version.

If this thing really sounds that good direct, late night demos are going to be a lot more fun!

[jakeddy]

I got on the list on page 7. Let me know when they are ready.

Has anyone else heard or demo'd the pedal yet?

[derek_32999]

The price range for the dual channel unit will be between $375.00 and $475.00, shipping and tax not included. Next week I should be able to firm things up.


Ouch..... now lets see who the ballers are? :rotflmao Who's stepping up to bat? Who stepping out? I'm in for the ride. The only point I will be OUT is if prepay prior to unit being ready for delivery is necessary.

[ericb]

Wow, I'm SHOCKED.. I thought for sure, that it'd cost TWICE THAT FIGURE.. .I can't imagine 1% of the guys on this forum thought it'd be that decent of a price .

Eric

p.s. AND with Paul Asbell's endorsement above, that makes this an ABSOLUTE NO-Brainer for guys who want something like this.. . Dumbles don't really jive with my playing style from what I can tell (and feel!) but for many guys who have light touches , this sounds like a great deal .

[blue_lu]

Hi Rob, thanks for the info on the price - Just to let you know: I'm still in! pm/mail me when you're ready to ship - I hope you accept paypal?!

regards, lu *very excited*

[Macaroni]

Is there any chance that the Boost could also be applied to the Clean channel? Doesn't the Dumble amp have that option?

[Robbie]

Hi Ron,

I actually looked into this, but in the end decided to dedicate one footswitch towards the PAB on the OD channel only. The PAB works by isolating a portion of the tone stack via a switch. With a dumble the tone stack is shared between the clean and overdrive channel, therefore one switch (relay) is suitable. The pedal on the other hand offers two independant tone stacks. To provide a PAB on the clean channel would require either another footswitch if independent control was required, or an electronically controlled switch (FET or relay) that would be required to switch out both tone stacks simultaneously. The FET switching is not ideal for two reasons, resistive losses that impact the tone stack performance and/or non-linearities, which imposes distortion. Relays would solve this problem, but would put a massive drain on the +9volt battery. An additional F.S. was not pursued because it would cause cramping and result in mis-hitting of the other footswitches or drive the box to be larger which I was trying not to do to save pedal board real-estate and keep the cost down.

Thanks,

Robbie

[Macaroni]

Understood. Thanks for the explanation.

Did you get my PM re the list?

Thanks Robbie!

[bluesdoc]

Robbie, what sort of mA consumption do you think this pedal will consume? I run my board on a battery array (8 X AA NiMH at 2750 mah, which will run my whole board for at least 2-3 gigs, depending).

jon

[hunkowood]

I'm still in! I think I'm around 14 or 15 on the list.

Hunk

[gandolf203]

I'm still in. Hey, it's only money...

[HarryJ]

Also interested in 2 channel

[brads]

Please add me to the list for the two channel.

thanks!

[tequilaboy85]

Also interested in the 2 channel
Looking forward for the final price
Also some more clips!
Consider me on the List!

[r9player]

Off topic .. Tequilaboy .. do you have pictures up of all your guitars somewhere?? Would love to see that Spalted dolphin

[tequilaboy85]

Off topic .. Tequilaboy .. do you have pictures up of all your guitars somewhere?? Would love to see that Spalted dolphin
EMail sent

[johan]

Still in for a 2 channel.
(one of the first on page 2)

[steinny]

Looks perfect - please add me to the list Robbie!

Thanks

[GuitarJoe]

See what happens when you don't visit here often enough! I completely missed all the fun! Please Robbie put me down for a 2-channel model. <guitarjoe at lifetech dot co dot za>

[olectric]

would love to check one out here as well.

[markom89]

I'm still in... :) I'm a "baller" ;)

[tonecat]

I asked to be included on the list on Feb 22 and there were at least 40
people on the list prior. I am feeling good about this pedal and want to be a victim as soon as they are available. I am amazed that there has been over 20,000 views of this thread. This may turn out to be as successfull as the Zendrive or it may surpass it. Robbie I appreciate the updates

[guitarist58]

Please add me to the list (2ch.)

[johnyfavorit]

please add me to the list for a 2 channel. thanks!

[boldaslove1977]

why not... add me to the list too. 2 channel please.

[soli528]

Okay, I give. Please add me to the 2 ch. list as well. Thanks Robbie, and good luck.

[tjs]

I'm still in for the two-channel.

I just hope Robbie will be able to make these things in enough quantity to avoid the insane wait periods and backorders that have plagued the Zendrive.

[esoteric pete]

add me to the 2 channel list as well robbie.

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,


The Price:
Well the quotes are all in. The two channel unit sell price is $395.00, shipping/handling, tax, and PayPal fee not included. PayPal wants 3.5% and I don't want to stick this charge to anybody who wants to pay with a money order.

Pre-Payment:
I do not believe in pre-payment and therefore am not asking for it. I don't think its fair tying people's money up.

Order Confirmation:
Here's my plan regarding orders. I have been maintaining "the list" since the beginning of this thread and plan on honoring it if I receive a confirmation message from you that says: "Please confirm my $395.00 order". When I receive this from you I'll check your name as confirmed. I know on 4/8/07 I posted a price range and have received some responses to be on the list since then. Please resubmit your request with "Please confirm my $395.00 order". This will make sure I absolutely understand your interest.

Next Phase:
When I receive confirmation on 25% of "the list", I will be kicking off the mfg phase. There will be a time lag for set-up, tooling, ordering parts, building and testing the units. When a unit is ready, I will take the next confirmed name on the list and will PM or email the person confirming your unit is ready. At this time I expect payment via paypal or money order. Once received I'll ship the unit to you.

Website:
I am now working on a website that will include e-mail and will be where the Paypal will be located. Unfortunately getting the unit ready for productionization has taken priority. I'll post the location as soon as its ready.

I thank everybody for their patience and support.

Robbie

[james russell]

Please confirm my $395.00 order. Thanks!

[tjs]

Please confirm my $395 order.

edit: post #250 (on pg. 17)

[Mastervolume]

please confirm my 395.00 order

[bigroy]

"Please confirm my $395.00 order".

PM sent with conf as well...

[RETROFX]

Please confirm my $395.00 order. Thanks!

[Joe Perry]

"Please confirm my $395.00 order"

Also Robbie, just something to think about. I have a feeling your pm box my get real full real fast. ;) Maybe this thread would be best place to confirm since you don't have an e-mail listed.

Thanks,

Joe

[akarst]

Add me to the two-channel list!

[the_Chris]

Please confirm my $395 order. :)

[stevie2600]

Please confirm my $395.00 order

[r9player]

Send you a PM Robbie not about the pedal. If yuo didn't get it can you email me?

[chipdog]

Yes, this confirm's my order for the 2 channel pedal for $395.

~Chip

[Swampash]

Please confirm my $395.00 order

[bilbal]

please confirm my $395.00 order

bilbal

[hunkowood]

Please confirm my $395.00 order.

[krbentley]

Please confirm my $395 order for the 2 channel version.

[Big Bob]

Hey confirm my order but I'm only interested in the one OD channel. Cost?

Thanks!
Bob

[Fineblend]

Any price yet for the single channel? Thanks!

[FlyingVBlues]

Please confirm my $395.00 order.

FVB

[thelionsden]

Please confirm my $395.00 order

Dennis

[B Vance]

Please confirm my $395 order.

Thanks

[BigEv]

Please confirm my $395.00 order

[sparrow]

Please confirm my $395.00 order. Thanks.

[tga-3]

Please confirm my $395.00 order.
Thanks,
Rick

[tonecat]

Please confirm my $395.00 order

[Realfi]

"Please confirm my $395.00 order".

2 channel model.

Grant Ferstat

[Tube Guy]

"Please confirm my $395.00 order".

[justabubba]

getting in the back of this line. please confirm my $395 two-channel order

[ryo84]

Please confirm my $395.00 order. Thanks!

[derek_32999]

Confim $395.00 order please! :D

[boldaslove1977]

please confirm my $395 order. two channels.

[narapo]

Please confirm my $395.00 order (2 channel). Thanks!

[johan]

Please confirm my $395.00 order :AOK

I'm back on page two, btw.

[quackattack]

please confirm my $395 order !

[gandolf203]

Please confirm my $395.00 order. Thank you!

[guitarpkr67]

Please confirm my $395 order (pg. 2). Thanks!

[Play by Tone]

I sent a PM the other day.

Please confirm my $395 order.

[tequilaboy85]

Please confirm my $395 order

[dspblues]

"Please confirm my $395.00 order"

[soli528]

"Please confirm my $395.00 order" for the two channel number.
Thank you!

[TheFlash]

I am not on the list yet, but would like to order the two channel for $395. Thanks!

[guitardude5]

Please confirm my $395.00 order

order from page 11 #157

Since something is for sale, should this be in the dealer emporium now?

[MightyGuru]

Please confirm my $395.00 order

Post #57 page 4 of this thread.

Thanks, Robbie.

[JingleJungle]

Please confirm my $395.00 order. Thanks!

JJ

edited to add
#179, page 12 (FWIW)

[Macaroni]

Please confirm my $395.00 order.

Thanks!

[jonbaker]

Please confirm my $395 order.

Thank you!

[imissmj]

Please confirm my $395.00 order

[eames]

Please confirm my $395.00 order

Post #237 page 16 of this thread.

Thanks, Robbie.

[guitarist58]

Please confirm my $395.00 order! Page 21, Post #312 guitarist58
Thank you so much, and best of luck to you!

[gearitis]

Please confirm my $395.00 order.

Thanks!

[davec69]

Please confim my 395.00 order / pg7 #105 Thanks.

[WILLIEKENDRICK]

TWENTY FIVE PAGES--HOLY POOP ON A STICK! :)
May be placing my order soon--I'm impressed!!

[bc-cosmo]

Hi, Robbie. Please confirm my 395.00 order...page 12, post #175. Thanks!

[pinner]

Please confirm my $395.00 order

I am on page 8 post #119
Thanks
Stephan

[guitarist58]

Just in case anyone's curious, I did a rough count. As of post #372, there have been *approximately* 147 requests to be on the list, and 49 confirmed "$395.00"ers. On the page I said "list me" I was #7 (just on that page), and on the $395 confirm, I was #7 on that page. :eek: it must be a sign!! :crazy :D

[tjs]

Just in case anyone's curious, I did a rough count. As of post #372, there have been *approximately* 147 requests to be on the list, and 49 confirmed "$395.00"ers.

Looks like he's got his 25% confirmed to begin production...:dude

[Jove]

This is my first request to be on the list for the 2-Channel.

Is there still a one channel? If so, I'd like to be on that list instead as I don't really need the two channels.

Regardless..

Please confirm my $395.00 order for the 2-Channel

J

[Macaroni]

So, will there be a one week trial period, or something like that?

For $400, I think most people would like to have that option.

What do you think Robbie?

[Jazzgear]

Please confirm my $395.00 order for the 2-Channel

:BEER

[jakeddy]

Got on the list on page 7, post #96 and confirming I did on page 26.

[ericb]

Am I the only one wondering why TGP is allowing this? Why don't you guys email Robbie directly with buy/sell info ? This should be in an Emporium , and then it only allows 1 bump a day? ? ?? Once Paul A posted here about this pedal I know it's going to be killer, but this seems way against this forum's rules to me.

Eric

yea me being a Tgp police is a funny one , I realize, but this is an Emporium ad at this point , and the replies should go to the builder himself. Congratulations on the pedal and lots of you I bet will be happy

[Jamnad]

please confirm my $395. order.
Thanks

[jrigg]

Please confirm my $395.00 order.

[matchless1069]

I'll get on the list for one.

[MightyGuru]

Any idea how much the single channel BO might cost? I might prefer that to the 2 channel.

[GP_Hawk]

Please confirm my $395.00 order for the 2-Channel

[Curt]

Please confirm my order for $395. (2 Channel)
I'm on the bottom of page 3.

Thanks

[Frosty]

confirmed!

[fugot]

Please confirm my $395.00 order for the 2 channel". thanks, mike

page 8 post #117

[JingleJungle]

Am I the only one wondering why TGP is allowing this? Why don't you guys email Robbie directly with buy/sell info ? This should be in an Emporium , and then it only allows 1 bump a day? ? ?? Once Paul A posted here about this pedal I know it's going to be killer, but this seems way against this forum's rules to me.

Eric

yea me being a Tgp police is a funny one , I realize, but this is an Emporium ad at this point , and the replies should go to the builder himself. Congratulations on the pedal and lots of you I bet will be happy

Yeah I would have been more comfortable redirecting my confo to him personally.

FWIW and just FYI rules differ slightly in the Manufacturers / Dealers section.
Best,

JJ

[Angelsdeath]

Hey Robbie

Can you tell me, if i add myself to the list, how long it would take to get the pedal(dual channel) and how much it would cost to send to Europa?

Gr
Angel

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

I just got my new email up and working yesterday! From this point forward, please send all order confirmations and questions to: www.rob@customtonesinc.com (http://www.rob@customtonesinc.com)

The website is still under construction, but will be up soon.

Thanks,

Robbie

[Angelsdeath]

Hi Everybody,

I just got my new email up and working yesterday! From this point forward, please send all order confirmations and questions to: www.rob@customtonesinc.com (http://www.rob@customtonesinc.com)

The website is still under construction, but will be up soon.

Thanks,

Robbie

Hey Robbie

Emailadress is incorrect, could it be: rob@customtonesinc.com ?

Gr
angel

[Frankenstrat2]

Rob
That can't be right.
Don't you mean:
rob@customtonesinc.com (http://www%2Erob@customtonesinc.com/)

e-mail sent.

[Robbie]

Yes. Rob@customtonesinc.com

[Reverb]

Robbie, just got back from travel out of country..

Please confirm my $395 order.


Thanks,
Reverb

[thelionsden]

Hi Everybody,

I just got my new email up and working yesterday! From this point forward, please send all order confirmations and questions to: rob@customtonesinc.com

The website is still under construction, but will be up soon.

Thanks,

Robbie

Thank God! Now i won't have to check 15 email notifications of subscribed thread activity to see if there is any news on the product only to read again : (Cue sound of mindless mono-tonic robot voice, or Fred Flintstone from the gambling addiction episode when his eyes looked like hypnotists discs and all he could say was "BET, BET , BET!") ....

"please confirm my 395.00 order" with added qualifiers of " you remember me, page 2, post 37, third word down, just got back from Poughkeepsie, don't let me slip from my place in line 'cause I don't want to wait an extra MINUTE to get this bad boy!" :drool :crazy :D :D

[MaxBoogie]

Now why wouldn't I want to get in on this?! :D


Please confirm my $395 order.

Thanks,
Max

[blue_lu]

"Please confirm my $395.00 order" (Just to let you know: I already reconfirmed after your price estimation! )

[ebenezer]

Please confirm my $395.00 order. Thanks!!

[thepimpdaddy]

Robbie - Please confirm my $395 order. I was on p.10, post #148.

Many thanks for following through - PM sent also.

[Cheebatone]

It looks and sounds great, but I think you should change it's name. You should call it the Boutique Overdrive Pedal. Gear gets acronymed all the time here on The Gear Page (KOT, KOTB, etc) and, as an acronym, BOP is pretty good. Whereas, BO stinks.

STINKS! :roll See what I did there?! "BO stinks!" :rotflmao

I kill me! :crazyguy

I'll get my coat...

:o

[GuitarJoe]

Confirmation email sent.

[trisonic]

Just in case I'm on any lists still, please delete my name, thanks.

Good luck with the pedal!

Best, Pete.

[JRL]

Please confirm my $395.00 order . Thanks!

[teestone]

Please confirm my $395 order.

Added to the list 2/26/07 on page 11, 152nd post on this thread!!

Glad to see things are coming together for ya Robbie!!:AOK

[xmentalpilot]

eMail confirmation sent!

Thanks!

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

I had a couple minutes to pull together some clips yesterday using a little Marshall Valve State Combo and Various guitars. The backing track was done using an old Takamine Classical guitar I've had for years. The pedal settings were the same for all guitars and tracks.

Here are the details:

Amp:

Marshall Valvestate AVT2000, 20Watts
Settings: Clean Channel,
Treble: 12:00
Middle: 12:00
Bass: 12:00
Volume: 9:00 (85db)

Speaker:

10 inch Celestion, came with amp

Mic Set-up

(see pic below)

Recording Set-up

SM57 into M-Box
No Eq, or Compression, just a bit of reverb

Tracks

1. PRS (SD JB Humbucker, Bridge Pick-up)

lo-fi URL: http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=5235394&q=lo
hi-fi URL: http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=5235394&q=hi

2. Tele, Fender Made in Mexico, (Single Coil, Bridge pickup)

lo-fi URL: http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=5235384&q=lo
hi-fi URL: http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=5235384&q=hi

3. Strat, Peavey Falcon (Single Coil, bridge and middle pickup)

lo-fi URL: http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=5235368&q=lo
hi-fi URL: http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=5235368&q=hi


Thanks,

Robbie

rob@customtonesinc.com






http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/RH45/DSC00563.jpg

[GuitarJoe]

Thanks Robbie. The clips sound great!! If you had a rough guess, when would you think units might ship to confirmed list members?

Regards,
Joe

[tequilaboy85]

Sounds really sweet Robbie!
Can't wait to have it!!

[Stratocast]

What were the settings on the pedal? Can we hear some clips with the pedal gain dimed?

Thanks!

[bluesdoc]

What were the settings on the pedal? Can we hear some clips with the pedal gain dimed?

Thanks!

And double stops, power chords, more treble/bite tones?

jon

[gandolf203]

I think you have a winner on your hands Robbie. Glad I signed up for this little gem.

[yeast2000]

Sent you an email about being added on the list.
Thanks.

[SGFan]

E-mail sent about list.

[chappy]

Please confirm my $395.00 order. I'm post #56 on page 4 of the thread. Email sent as well.

Davis

[scottl]

Hey Paul!

Good to see you here... Had a blast jamming at NAMM!!! Glad we got to meet! I am looking forward to trying Robbie's pedal. We've emailed for a couple of years now. Glad to see him near production.

Scott

PS: Robbie, I definately want a two channel one. Thanks!

Hello, all-

I'm sorry if the following might appear to some suspicious-minded folks as adding to the "voodoo aura" surrounding Rob Hall's new Dumble-inspired pedal. It isn't meant to... and hopefully won't be.

I'm a 40+ years pro player, and have known Robbie for over 20 of them. In all that time, he has been 'refining his diamond" of developing tube-distortion emulation circuit designs, and building various prototypes that he has distributed to a small circle of pro player friends. I've been fortunate enough to have played (and purchased) several of them. In many ways, this new one is the most highly evolved of 'em all... and it's CERTAINLY the one that most mimics Dumble-style tone.

Earlier this afternoon, I spent an hour and a half playing and listening to Rob's new pedal, using various non-boutique, run-o-the-mill Teles, Strats, and Rob's PRS Santana. The pedal was plugged into a standard, non-modded Deluxe Reverb. Real simple, straightforward stuff.... not even reverb!

Simply stated, the pedal is fantastic, and definitely exceeds by a longshot any pedal I've personally tried (please note- I've NOT tried the ZenDrive). For reference purposes, i own a Fuchs mod head, a Two Rock, and several other amps that make Dumble-style noises. I'm reasonably familiar with the amp options out there, and the pedals that theoretically mimic those amps. This pedal does what these amps do... at a level that you can have a comfortable conversation over. In particular, the touch sensitivity and dynamics are amazing. Dial up a gainy lead sound, dig into a single-note, and it screams. Hit a double-stop, and it gets enormously huge and fat, without any icepick highs. But then... brush the strings lightly, and a beautiful, chimey, clear bell-like tone with beautiful high harmonics breathes out of the thing... still on the same gainy lead setting!

I've never experienced a pedal do THAT before. I'm sure there are many folks who'd love the tone of this thing, but couldn't care less about this touch-sensitivity aspect.... but to me, it's REALLY inspiring, and impossible to find outside of the loud, power-amp distortion realm. If you're like me in this respect, then you've really got to hear this pedal.

Just wanted to pipe in... hopefully to add another data point to the discussion.

[r9player]

I did not see that original post by Paul but listening to the clips it was really the one thing that really stood out to me, the pedal can do those raelly nice high gain tones at any volume level. Pretty superb!

[guitarist58]

email confirm sent last night...

Thanks to Robbie for those 5 years of R&D! :BEER

[Fineblend]

PM'd!

[duanesworld]

Hi I would like to be added to the list too. thanks,Mike

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

I have received several requests regarding price on a single channel unit. Based on all the responses I received, the interest in the dual channel unit (described below) outweighed the single channel unit. Therefore, I am focusing my efforts on the dual channel unit first. Once I get the dual unit well into production, I will re-visit the single channel version.

Thanks,

Robbie

Modes of Operation:
I have had a couple of questions on the modes of operation of the unit. The unit provides 4 modes as follows:

1.) Inactive: Both channels are bypassed via a unity gain buffer having an input impedance of 1Mohm and output impedance of 1kohm
2.) Active Clean Channel: This channel provides the full suite of tone-stack and equalization. This channel is clean, no OD.
3.) Active Overdrive Channel: This channel provides full suite of tone-stack, equalization and overdrive capabilities
4.) Active Overdrive Channel Boost: This mode provides preamp boost mode when Overdrive Channel is activated.

The above modes are available via:
a.) Normal out
b.) Speak Sim out
Note: The guitar amp compensation can be switched in or out for all active modes.

[HarryJ]

Curious,
Will normal out and speaker sim work simultaneously so 1 side goes to the amp, and other to the PA?

edit: oops is that what you mean by" Note: The guitar amp compensation can be switched in or out for all active modes"

Thx

HJ

[jmcerlain]

OK OK OK, please add me to the list as well for the 2 channel pedal as well. HaryJ just hipped me to this thread.

[Loni Specter]

DIBS!:cool:

[Craise]

For some reason I can't hear your clips...I have my pop up blocker off..but still not coming up...
What is your soundclip name? maybe I can get to it that way...
thanks!

[Robbie]

Hi Craise,

I'm sorry you are having difficulty, but I cannot explain why the clips are not working.

Here are their names:

Artist: Tone 45

Clip 1 Name: PRS HB >> BO >> Marshall Valve State
Clip 2 Name: Tele>> BO >> Marshall Valve State
Clip 3 Name: Strat >> BO >> Marshall Valve State

Hope this helps,

Robbie

[jakeddy]

They have never worked for me either. Wish you would use a different link into them.

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Please try this link to get to the sound clips:

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=662595

Thanks,

Robbie

[jakeddy]

Thank you!

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Here's a draft page out of the manual I'm presently putting together for the unit. This should provide some clarification on how the unit can be applied to different working situations. The speaker simulator section (modeled after a RWB) is connected to the post end of the processing so that broadband applications (board, PA, etc) can utilize all aspects of the unit.

Thanks,

Robbie
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/RH45/BOBlockDiagram.jpg

[yZe]

Robbie, please confirm my 395 dollar order for the 2 channel per post 60
http://thegearpage.net/board/showpost.php?p=2131445&postcount=60

page 4

I just emailed you fro the tampateaparty yahoo account

[HillbillySims]

What is the honest timeline for being able to get one of these pedals?.. 1 month?.. a year? Please let me know Anthony

[bluesdoc]

Robbie, please try to get us a clip of lead tones using more than one note at a time. Double stops, power chords or chord pieces. Thanks for whatever you can do.

jon

[Sid]

Please put me on the list...do i need to send an email?:D

[Csapo]

PM sent. Please add me to the list.

Thanks Robbie. :AOK

[lapis]

Please confirm my $395.00 order.

[glendrix]

Just got hip to the thread, put me on list for two channel one Robbie, sounds great!

[slopeshoulder]

Please confrim my $395 order.

[Garygtr]

Please confirm my $395 order, post#234 p.16

Thanks!

[esoteric pete]

"please comfirm my $395 order"

(im on page 22, post #317)

robbie you are going to make ALOT of money from us GP'ers....

[grego7]

You guys are all going to sound the same :rolleyes: :crazy :NUTS






















































:D Just kidding. Hell, I'd get on the list to if I could swing a $400 pedal at the moment.

Anyone want to buy a new zendrive???
(not really)

Really cool looking and sounding pedal Robbie.:AOK

[soybean]

Looks and sounds great, Robbie. I have two questions.

Active Clean Channel: This channel provides the full suite of tone-stack and equalization. This channel is clean, no OD.

Does the clean channel still give the effect of playing through tubes?

Did you ever address the earlier concern about the knobs being too close to the footswitches?

Thanks!

[HillbillySims]

I would like to be added to the list IF you end up getting cost below $250 when you go into production.. Thanks

[tiltrite]

Okay, I can't resist any longer. Robbie, your pm box is full, so here goes:


Please confirm my $395 order (for the two channel.)


I can't believe it. I'm finally on "THE LIST!":RoCkIn

[Stressfest]

Ah, why not i say...Add me to the List for the 2 channel :D

If you could flick me a pm to confirm the order that would be great.

[trower]

Crap! I wish I hadn't seen this..somebody develop a patch to control these urges!.....

hey...I'm might be onto something?

[MoRawk]

Hi Robbie,

Please confirm my $395.00 order. I requested to be added to the list on page 5, post #73. Thank you so much!

[HarryJ]

Please confirm my $395 order for the two channel.

Page 21
Post #301

thx

HJ

[homerayvaughan]

Please confirm my $395 order - 2 channel please
page 16
post #229
Thanks

[Thor]

Sorry I haven't checked back on this thread in a while..

Please confirm my $395 order. (original "list request" post #173)

cheers,

Edward

[glendrix]

Please confirm my $395.00 order :BEER

[vlance]

Email sent, please confirm my $395.00 order!

The clips sound awesome!!

[Hacksaw]

Email sent..

Please confirm my $395.00 order times two, for two Pedals please.

Thank you.

[Hacksaw]

anyone want to sell you're place in line for $100.00?











:D just kiddin!!

[leumasjames]

Please confirm my $395 order

I also sent an email.

[RC2]

Please confirm my $395.00 order.

[Stratclaw]

Please confirm my $395 order. Page 6, post #80.

[utterhack]

Just wondering if anyone's gotten their confirmation confirmed. I have no idea if I'm "on the list" or not...

[the_Chris]

FWIW, I don't think Robbie is informing folks as to whether they've been confirmed or not. At this point, it sounds like he's doing all he can to compile a list. I'm sure he didn't expect this kind of reaction when he started the thread.

[Randy]

I'll take one!

Please put me on the list.

Will send an e-mail also.

Thanks!

[Robbie]

Hi Everbody,

Here's some quick answers to questions that have popped up recently.

Delivery Time:

The first batch of units is estimated to take between 7 to 10 weeks to complete, assuming no part delivery problems pop-up. This time is required for finalizing the PCB design, ordering and receiving parts, populating the pCBs, and then performing final assembly and test. The first lot size will be somewhat small as to work out the build process before starting larger production runs.

Clean Channel:

The clean channel was designed to capture the frequency response of the Dxmble clean channel and operate in the linear mode of operation where no distortion is present when activated. This approach allows for better signal to noise ratio performance for clean settings by setting the gain high in the pre-stages and using the full extent of the amplifier's voltage rail. Additionally, non-linear tube modeling is available on the OD channel, offered in two modes, normal and preamp boost.

Footswitch / Knob Positions:

I spent quite a bit of time evaluating different aspects of the box layout in this area. Considerations included: box cost, pedal board real-estate consumption, and user feedback. I looked at larger surface area boxes and different box geometries. Both approaches required a custom box which excessively drove cost and real-estate in the case of the larger surface area box. The best solution I found in the end was to stay with the prototype cast aluminum box, and adjust the footswitch heights to their maximum and the knob heights to their minimum. To date, knob interference has not been raised as an issue by any of the users who have tried the unit.

Sound Clips:

The next set of sound clips will include different playing styles and higher gain settings.

Order Confirmations:

To confirm your order, please do it by email: Go to rob@customtonesinc.com and type the message, "please confirm my $395.00 order for a dual channel unit". Please note that I am continually updating "the list" by checking off people who originally were on the list and adding to it new interested parties.

Thanks,

Robbie

[Mastervolume]

Hi Everbody,


Order Confirmations:

To confirm your order, please do it by email: Go to rob@customtonesinc.com and type the message, "please confirm my $395.00 order for a dual channel unit". Please note that I am continually updating "the list" by checking off people who originally were on the list and adding to it new interested parties.

Thanks,

Robbie


Hey Robbie!

Do you want us to do this even if we have responded to this list in the same fashion?

[Big Bob]

Hi Everbody,

Here's some quick answers to questions that have popped up recently.

Delivery Time:

The first batch of units is estimated to take between 7 to 10 weeks to complete, assuming no part delivery problems pop-up. This time is required for finalizing the PCB design, ordering and receiving parts, populating the pCBs, and then performing final assembly and test. The first lot size will be somewhat small as to work out the build process before starting larger production runs.

Clean Channel:

The clean channel was designed to capture the frequency response of the Dxmble clean channel and operate in the linear mode of operation where no distortion is present when activated. This approach allows for better signal to noise ratio performance for clean settings by setting the gain high in the pre-stages and using the full extent of the amplifier's voltage rail. Additionally, non-linear tube modeling is available on the OD channel, offered in two modes, normal and preamp boost.

Footswitch / Knob Positions:

I spent quite a bit of time evaluating different aspects of the box layout in this area. Considerations included: box cost, pedal board real-estate consumption, and user feedback. I looked at larger surface area boxes and different box geometries. Both approaches required a custom box which excessively drove cost and real-estate in the case of the larger surface area box. The best solution I found in the end was to stay with the prototype cast aluminum box, and adjust the footswitch heights to their maximum and the knob heights to their minimum. To date, knob interference has not been raised as an issue by any of the users who have tried the unit.

Sound Clips:

The next set of sound clips will include different playing styles and higher gain settings.

Order Confirmations:

To confirm your order, please do it by email: Go to rob@customtonesinc.com and type the message, "please confirm my $395.00 order for a dual channel unit". Please note that I am continually updating "the list" by checking off people who originally were on the list and adding to it new interested parties.

Thanks,

Robbie


I am on the list on page 20 and I emailed however I inquired about a single channel unit in the email but said I'd take a two channel unit if thats all u offered. I hope this is enough to get on the "list".....

Thanks,
Bob

[amphead777]

Do you think the wait is up to a year already ?

[Droptop]

Email sent, please put me on the list and confirmed $395

[Csapo]

Email sent, please add me to the list and confirmed @ $395.00

Thanks very much.

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Just a quick update:

Build:
PCB and MFG build flow is in process. First batch is on schedule for 6 - 9 weeks assuming no part delivery problems pop-up.

The List:
I have been compiling names as they come in. Sending confirmations to my email: rob@customtonesinc.com has been very helpful since your email is automatically provided.

The Name:
I have received numerous comments on the name of the box "Boutique Overdrive" as is this real? I originally selected it for its generic but true meaning. I am now reconsidering renaming it before the first production release. I can't believe how hard this is. :jo We'll see how it turns out.



Thanks Again,

Robbie

[Reverb]

Hi Everybody,

Just a quick update:

Build:
PCB and MFG build flow is in process. First batch is on schedule for 6 - 9 weeks assuming no part delivery problems pop-up.

The List:
I have been compiling names as they come in. Sending confirmations to my email: rob@customtonesinc.com has been very helpful since your email is automatically provided.

The Name:
I have received numerous comments on the name of the box "Boutique Overdrive" as is this real? I originally selected it for its generic but true meaning. I am now reconsidering renaming it before the first production release. I can't believe how hard this is. :jo We'll see how it turns out.



Thanks Again,

Robbie


Robbie you should really consider sending acknowledgements to everyone who has asked to be on the list. Otherwise we have no way of knowing you received it.
Please consider this!

[markom89]

I think a good name is "Dxmble Box"

[tonecat]

I would not be offended if it were called the Robbie Overdrive
The Tim and Timmy seem to be well accepted as pedal names
so why not a Robbie? Or something simple like the "ODS" pedal

Thanks for the updates Robbie !

[GuitarJoe]

How about "OD-ulator"?

[johan]

How many units in the first batch?

[Realfi]

I think a good name is "Dxmble Box"

"Humble" perhaps?

[yeast2000]

"Humble" perhaps?
hmmm.. cool name.

[johan]

Robbie's Humble Overdrive

[LL1]

Hi Robbie,
Just want to confrim my dual OD order. Email sent as well.
Thank you,
Lann

[Reverb]

Hi Everybody,

Just a quick update:

Build:
PCB and MFG build flow is in process. First batch is on schedule for 6 - 9 weeks assuming no part delivery problems pop-up.

The List:
I have been compiling names as they come in. Sending confirmations to my email: rob@customtonesinc.com has been very helpful since your email is automatically provided.

The Name:
I have received numerous comments on the name of the box "Boutique Overdrive" as is this real? I originally selected it for its generic but true meaning. I am now reconsidering renaming it before the first production release. I can't believe how hard this is. :jo We'll see how it turns out.



Thanks Again,

Robbie


"The Howitzer OD"

[guitarist58]

It's more than just an overdrive, though... How about Boutique Dual Channel? Or RDC (Robbie's Dual Channel)? ... what's Robbie's last name/inital? :JAM

[utterhack]

The Listortion

[Droptop]

1. RO-Gain : )
2. The Supreme OD Pedal
3. Bipolar Drive

[Big Bob]

Hey I wouldn't over work this.....Boutique Overdrive is just fine.

But "Listortion" is priceless!

[dspblues]

"Rumble Dual Overdrive Supreme"

R(ob)(D)umble

[Reverb]

"Rumble Dual Overdrive Supreme"

R(ob)(D)umble
"with Cheese"

[Fineblend]

Humble Pie Overdrive, thats sounds sweet mmm

[bluesdoc]

Humble Pie Overdrive, thats sounds sweet mmm

HPO, I like that one also :)

jon

[therhodeo]

Humble Pie Overdrive, thats sounds sweet mmm

I like this one.

[Mullet Kingdom]

What about something simple like The R.O.D. as in Robbie's Overdrive.

[wondermoose]

Count me in for the list...

please confirm my $395.00 order for a dual channel unit

Sent an e-mail as well.

[JFid1]

Please add me on the list as well.

Confirm my $395.00 order for a dual channel unit

Sent an e-mail as well.

[Realfi]

"Humble" perhaps?

Humble Pie Overdrive, thats sounds sweet mmm

Hang on I already own the "Humble" part ...which ironically I'm clearly not!

:)

[gopherbroke]

is there a gemini overdrive? I think that sounds cool. cause there's two channels.

[Droptop]

is there a gemini overdrive? I think that sounds cool. cause there's two channels.
Good One

[gw_bluesman]

How about ... "Bumble Stinger OD" or "Bumble Dual Stinger OD"
or ...
"Bumble Double Drive"

since it's 2-channel (Over Drive)

[Droptop]

Any new reports on production?

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Here's a quick update:

Order confirmations:

I have been a bit swamped and now have a new person available to send out confirmations to your emails. You should be getting an email confirmation within the next week or two.

Production Status:

The PCB layout is done and right now I am going through a checking process. This is a big milestone since the PCB design needed to accommodate several different types of mechanical interfaces and fit in the enclosure. The first batch delivery time is estimated to be in 6 to 8 weeks assuming no part issues pop up.

Names:

I thank everybody for their inputs. The name list has boiled down to: DTone Overdrive, Ethos Overdrive, VDOS Preamp and DOS Tone Preamp. I will down select soon.

Thanks,

Robbie

[Fineblend]

Any idea how many units the first batch will include for those signed up and are confirmed?

I know this will difficult to answer with the busy schedule, I'm just trying to adjust time with a budget (much like you are!), thanks!

[Tonewolf]

Email sent for order.

How 'bout Dumbox, Smartbox, or Rumble Smoothie? Whatever you call it will be fine. I'll bet I'll have a silly grin on my face for weeks once I get it.

[Reverb]

How about Dxmble Overdrive Special :moon Oh that's been used before.....:crazyguy

[Loni Specter]

How about R.P.G. (Robbie's Pure Genius)

Am I on the list yet? :horse

[Fuchsaudio]

"Rumble Dual Overdrive Supreme"

R(ob)(D)umble

I suspect theres a slight issue of a possible trademark infringement here....:nono

[Trandy]

How about the "500" overdrive? That's how many posts are on this thread to date.

[Tonewolf]

How long until a confirm usually?

[Bo Faulkner]

Browsing thru some of the early posts on this thread...

Understatement??

Looks interesting.

[guitarist58]

He's already got it narrowed down to four! I vote for VDOS Preamp!! :BOUNCE :BOUNCE

Hey! How come Bouncy --> :BOUNCE don't bounce???

[guitarist58]

Come to think of it, looks like "Bouncy" got run over by a car... guess he's road kill...

[Cheebatone]

I thank everybody for their inputs. The name list has boiled down to: DTone Overdrive, Ethos Overdrive, VDOS Preamp and DOS Tone Preamp. I will down select soon.

That's a shame, because the 'Humble Overdrive' is a cracking name!

I'd have gone with 'Stoopid Dumbbell', but that's just me...

Out of your list, 'Ethos' is the one that stands out. IMHO, of course.

[Reverb]

That's a shame, because the 'Humble Overdrive' is a cracking name!

I'd have gone with 'Stoopid Dumbbell', but that's just me...

Out of your list, 'Ethos' is the one that stands out. IMHO, of course.


Robbie, please just don't pic DTone, that is the weakest of the 4 names.

[Fineblend]

Yea I thought Humble Overdrive was perfect, since humble according to dictionary.com means, and I think it's perfectly fit (compared to the real Dxmble): not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.

[dspblues]

I suspect theres a slight issue of a possible trademark infringement here....:nono

Eh, fine... so remove the supreme from the name. :(

[dspblues]

Hi Everybody,

Names:

I thank everybody for their inputs. The name list has boiled down to: DTone Overdrive, Ethos Overdrive, VDOS Preamp and DOS Tone Preamp. I will down select soon.

Thanks,

Robbie

I hate to say it, but I don't like any of those. I might have to cover it with tape if it goes that way.

[duanesworld]

How bout the"Homer Dooooooohhhhhverdrive" . Sorry.Doooohhh. Chocolate.......