What is The "Dumble" Sound?
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Published 2020-09-09
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All Comments (21)
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We just lost a legend, RIP Dumble.
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That sounds good. I need to save for a house tho
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With all the complete and utter insanity around tone-chasing, I am absolutely flabbergasted how rare it is to see an EQ pedal on most guitarist's boards. Always been perplexed by this. It's actually mind-blowing how much tone-shaping can be done, even with a simple 7-band EQ. Thanks for showing this to so many folks, Rhett.
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I have visited Alexander Dumble a handful of times and I'll never forget pulling into his driveway for the first time - and hearing him play as I was walking up to the front door. He is the Dumble sound! Beautiful player and a true artisan.
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He hit the nail in the head when he said "the great Dumble sound people talk about is actually more about the artist's own tone; the person the amp was built for". Using a clean amp, an overdrive and EQ pedals to get closer to the sound is way smarter than spending a fortune for an overpriced gear.
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BRILLIANT vid, Rhett...you're everyone's big brother who's five years older and shows us what to do...you're that guy down the hall who invites us into his apt to show us his gear and teach us how to use it. What a wonderful youtube world we live in.
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The "Dumble Sound" is the sucking sound of money leaving your bank account.
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You nailed it when you implied that the whole idea behind Dumble's approach meant there was no Dumble sound--he made amps tailored to his clients'/friends' preferred tone, complementing their touch, pick attack, style, etc ...which is why the two or three that seem to be getting filmed on YouTube sound so radically different depending on who's playing them.
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Thanks for this, I especially liked the “trying to get that Dumble sound” using two pedals most people can get their hands on : Eq & Ovd. I also loved your “What if Jim Marshall only made 300 amps” explanation for why Dumble are so expensive.
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I played a Dumble OD special owned by an amp tech friend. It was an experience I'm glad to have had. The sound was indeed huge.
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I must say, you're one of the best guitarist communicators and I appreciate the time and effort you put in to share your knowledge!
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I started watching this out of curiosity then learned a ton of stuff that I never knew. Totally blown away because I want to build a tube amp myself, this guide helped me realize where that notion came from.. Light bulb is so bright in my head right now. Thank you for taking the time to educate others by what you know.
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I've been watching you for a few years and I've got to say this is definitely my favorite vid you've done. Very well presented and explained. Top notch 👍
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Make this a series for sure Rhett. This is thorough and covers bases for all viewers, well done.
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I've never seen someone break down EQ in guitar terms before, particularly in context of a pedal control. The ending was itself worthy of an entire video, LOVED IT!
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"Normal players like you and me" guy sitting in front of several thousands worth of gear :D
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Had no idea a video about Dumble amps could be so entertaining. Well done Rhett 🤘
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I talked to Dumble around 1983 on the phone, and told him I was interested in the ODS Combo. He sent me a signed letter, Spec Sheet, and Order Form. Still have those. The ODS then was $2,150. (I was a poor college student then, so couldn’t afford one).
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R.I.P Alexander Dumble.. such a pioneer in sound and some of the best amps in the world!! I always dreamed of having my own amp from him and now looks like tht will remain a dream.. great video!! Tht tone is amazing!!
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Every EQ setting is ridiculously amazing 🔥🔥🔥
