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Dumble was a guitar amplifier manufacturer in Los Angeles, California.
In the one-person operation, Alexander "Howard" Dumble (June 1, 1944 – January 16, 2022)[1][2] made each amp personally. Because of this, Dumble amplifiers are the most expensive boutique amplifiers on the used market,[3] and prices have risen rapidly. In 2012, Vintage Guitar magazine described the Dumble Overdrive Special as the most valuable in the product line, with used amplifiers fetching between $70,000 and $150,000.[4] Other examples have sold for more.[5]
Dumble built two or three amplifiers per year, primarily for celebrity musicians and studios. He priced them similarly to the used market to dissuade resale.[6] Dumble serviced and refurbished his original amplifiers for a fee, and many players would buy used Dumble amplifiers and have Dumble refurbish them. Carlos Santana and Ben Harper, for example, both bought their first Dumble used, and had Dumble refurbish the amp for their particular playing styles.[7]
- ^ Meeker, Ward (April 2022). "Alexander Dumble, 1944–2022". Vintage Guitar Magazine. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Dumble Amps on Instagram: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Howard. His work brought joy and inspiration to countless musicians and engineers. May he Rest In Peace."". Instagram. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
- ^ Hunter, Dave (May 2011). "Robben Ford's '82 Dumble OD Special". Vintage Guitar. pp. 62–64.
- ^ Hunter, Dave (June 2011). "25 Most Valuable Amplifiers". Vintage Guitar. pp. 38–40.
- ^ "150 watt Dumble amp specifically made for Merle Haggard! $200,000!!! from GrooveSession – Download Facebook Videos". GenFK.com. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ "On March 2nd, 2017, I talked to Howard Alexander Dumble (Part 1)". 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Ben Harper's Arresting Developments". 30 March 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2018.