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Joe Bonamassa with Lowell George's Dumble Overdrive Special

Joe Bonamassa explains why he sold all his Dumble amps – and why he’s now got more than ever

By Phil Weller published

After making some big changes to his live rig in 2014, the guitarist now owns eight Dumbles and isn’t looking back

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Amplified Nation Overdrive Reverb

Amplified Nation Overdrive Reverb Review

By Dave Hunter published

Made in the U.S.A., this amp will get you about as close to the real thing as any new Dumble-style build

Pedals & Pedalboards
L-R: Sonny Landreth, Robben Ford, Steve Vai and John Jorgenson performing in 2015. Note the Dumble Overdrive Special amp between Landreth and Ford.

Sonny Landreth Shares Some Sweet Memories of "Colorful Genius" Howard Alexander Dumble

By Guitar Player Staff published

The slide statesman remembers the world class custom amp builder who passed away January 16, 2022, at age 77.

Guitars
Guitar Player issue 719 April 2022

Hendrix, Van Halen Lead List of Gear Innovators Inside the New Issue of Guitar Player

By Guitar Player Staff published

PLUS Skip James’ Bentonia blues legacy, John McLaughlin, Steve Morse, Jake Shimabukuro, Mike McCready, and Sonny Landreth on the late Howard Alexander Dumble. Plus – 2 unique covers!

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Dumble Overdrive Special amplifier

Friends Mourn "Genius" Guitar Amplifier Designer Howard Alexander Dumble

By Rod Brakes last updated

Joe Bonamassa, Drew Berlin and Kenny Wayne Shepherd pay tribute to the legendary master amp builder.

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Alexander Howard Dumble

“When the Air Becomes Electric, That's the Right Sound”: Howard Alexander Dumble’s 1985 ‘Guitar Player’ Interview in Full

By Dan Forte published

In this in-depth article from the GP archive the master craftsman discusses his approach to designing a legacy of world class guitar amplifiers.

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