Holy smokes, the holy grail amp. A Dumble Overdrive Special from the 1980s that’s been well-cared for and maintained. This cabinet was built by Doug Stalters in Poplar with proper dovetails, and with two modifications: laser engraving the face plate to the original design, and to change the layout by moving the master volume to the front and replacing the mini blade switches with mini toggles. The latter of which is something that Dumble himself has been using since the 90s. The chassis is engraved as a 50w Overdrive Special; but this in fact a 100w model. Additionally, you’ll find a built-in Dumbleator tube-buffered effects loop. This, combined with a master volume knob, are rare finds on a Dumble.
We’ve got an additional series of demos here with our own Billy Presnell walking through all the details: https://youtu.be/P4nXQUYjo1s?si=3k98Jgng5wJlQ0FB
Here’s an example with overdriven distortion: https://youtu.be/p0MCVNXfUq0
And here with transparent overdrive: https://youtu.be/QenOLQdeamE
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Well we might be Dream Guitars, but this is the dream amplifier. The one everyone wants. The one that defined the sound of Eric Clapton, Larry Carlton, and so many other great players. The one that everyone tries to copy these days, so many amps and pedals attempting to recreate the magic voice, but this is the real deal. So musical, so full and clear and the clean sound is every bit as good as the overdrive. Just amazing. Holy smokes, the holy grail amp. A Dumble Overdrive Special from the 1980s that's been well-cared for and maintained
Well we might be Dream Guitars, but this is the dream amplifier. The one everyone wants 