Gear / Amp

Dumble

On 4 sourced rigs at ToneLineage.

Who uses it

• Carlos SantanaPRS / Mesa era 1980s–present

  Dumble amplification. Wikipedia: Carlos Santana ↗

• John MayerHeavier Things 2003–2004

  Dumble (first purchases): Mayer called Dumbles the Holy Grail while making Heavier Things, then bought a couple. Guitar World, Feb 2010: 'John Mayer: Battle Star' interview ↗

• Stevie Ray VaughanStage rig 1980s

  Dumble (borrowed from Jackson Browne): Texas Flood sessions. Wikipedia: Stevie Ray Vaughan's musical instruments ↗

• Mark TremontiSignature gear (career overview) career

  Named in the article's equipment section: “…ally include the mesa/boogie triple rectifier, bogner uberschall and shiva, and diezel hagan. after playing a dumble owned by paul reed smith, tremonti became "beyond obsessed" with them and spent a year trying to find one that su…” Wikipedia: Mark Tremonti ↗

Affordable clones & alternatives

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• Fender Champion II 25 Guitar Combo Amplifier (1x8", 25 Watts)~$150 new approx.
• Fender Champion II 50 Guitar Combo Amplifier (1x12", 50 Watts)~$200 new approx.

Budget clone

JHS Notadümblë (pedal)

Boutique clone

Two-Rock / Ceriatone 'Overdrive Special'-style

Suggested alternative Clones are editorial suggestions, not claims about what any artist uses.

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