Dumble Clip on Youtube

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I don't know much about Dumbles, don't even care to know since they are completely out of my reach.

Anyway, I usually take amp demos on Youtube with a grain of salt, just because most camera mics suck and Youtube compresses the hell out of the audio so it's not a real representation; however, sometimes amps still sound good.

I ran across this tonight somehow and just let it play while I was doing something else and I'm glad I did. Kind of noodley in the beginning but I like it around 2:20 where he starts playing with the trem. Really sweet tones coming out of that thing.


 
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Yeah, that video is always a popular Dumble representation! I just love that amp!
 
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Yeah, that thing is awesome, no doubt.

So much mystique surrounding these amps; like the Holy Grail. I first became aware of Dumble because Larry Carlton was using them, and his tone is something that I hold in the highest regard to this day, along with his playing. For the longest time I attributed his tone to that amp - until I found out that prior to using Dumble he was a Mesa user (Mark I or II or both, not sure). His solo on Steely Dan's "Kid Charlemagne" was done using a dimed Fender Tweed Deluxe. Now he often uses a Bludotone on the road. The point is that while there are certain differences in the sound, there are more consistencies and similarities - it all sounds like Carlton, regardless of the amp.

So, I guess what I'm trying to say is that while I am awed by the Dumble, I realize that it's the player that makes the biggest difference; that "tone is in your fingers" thing is really true. Play the hell out of what you have, I guess.
 
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That Overdrive Deluxe is amazing. If Fender had done the mods, they would have sold a zillion of them.

HAD's circuits are legendary for good reason. Try not to forget to practice.
 
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jrsmiles said:
I don't know much about Dumbles, don't even care to know since they are completely out of my reach.

Anyway, I usually take amp demos on Youtube with a grain of salt, just because most camera mics suck and Youtube compresses the hell out of the audio so it's not a real representation; however, sometimes amps still sound good.

I ran across this tonight somehow and just let it play while I was doing something else and I'm glad I did. Kind of noodley in the beginning but I like it around 2:20 where he starts playing with the trem. Really sweet tones coming out of that thing.


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Maybe it's because that a lower wattage Dumble but there's so much compression it sounds like a Rockman.
 
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its youtube so I'm taking w/ a grain of salt.. but sounds really compressed to me.. not trying to troll on this clip but is it the controlled feedback that is the wow factor or the tone?
 
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Remember that with the Lerche vid, great player and really good micing technique(and mics) equal great tones!! I love that one too and anyone would love to have an amp that made those tones.
 
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neastguy said:
its youtube so I'm taking w/ a grain of salt.. but sounds really compressed to me.. not trying to troll on this clip but is it the controlled feedback that is the wow factor or the tone?
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It's the tone. Like anything, some love it and some don't. These amps have a way of being quite dynamic while still having a compressed singing lead sound. Adding a Dumbleator made it sound even thicker and rounder. No idea if this one had it or not.
 
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JunkGear said:
It's the tone. Like anything, some love it and some don't. These amps have a way of being quite dynamic while still having a compressed singing lead sound. Adding a Dumbleator made it sound even thicker and rounder. No idea if this one had it or not.
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ah.. the tone.. yep I guess your either with it or not.. just like anything.. I feel like my budda sd18 I have can do that exact type of thing.. I'm going to post a clip soon.. as soon as I get over this head freaking cold and some time :)
 
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Hey Jerry, the Classic Squared sounds surreal! Helps when someone demos that can actually play.
 
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Speaking of Dumbles and Rockman, I loved the story in Tonequest about the dude with the Rod Stewart gig who got his stereo Dumble rig of death together and ended up playing through a Rockman on the tour LOL.
 
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Jeff Beck? way back in late 80's.. yeah that rockman sounded so good on People get ready he just kept using it.
 
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