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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Apr 15, 2024 6:53:07 GMT -6
All - saw this on Saturday while out was out enjoying the nice weather: A 1966 Gibson EBSF-1250 Bass/Guitar combo with a fuzz tone built in. This was a new one on me...a rare beast. Played through a rare Dumble amp, too…and had some BBQ. John  |
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Post by dnic on Apr 18, 2024 10:04:18 GMT -6
I've often thought about building that combo. But it's not something I would play much. And as we've talked about many times on this channel selling one off guitars is hard. I am going to build a double neck electric with a mandolin top neck. Probably won't play that much either but it will be cool.
What about you John, you think you could work that double neck into a set? Maybe with a looper?
What about the Dumble? Is it all it's "amped up" to be? And what are they going for these days?
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Post by antares on Apr 19, 2024 2:38:26 GMT -6
Well we all know "it's all in the fingers" (and the brain of course) of the player, but I too would love to benefit from your opinion regarding Howard's creation John. So few of us will ever be afforded such an opportunity. In adfition, you at least are well capable of stepping up to the oche and doing justice to such an amp.
I believe that an amp contributes a disproportionately large amount to the end sound of an amplified guitar. I cite the Tele on Led Zeppelin One versus the Lester on Led Zeppelin Two. Different yes but by how much really? It's still a massive sound. So many iconic recordings have been made on a Deluxe.
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Apr 19, 2024 13:39:11 GMT -6
I've often thought about building that combo. But it's not something I would play much. And as we've talked about many times on this channel selling one off guitars is hard. I am going to build a double neck electric with a mandolin top neck. Probably won't play that much either but it will be cool. What about you John, you think you could work that double neck into a set? Maybe with a looper? What about the Dumble? Is it all it's "amped up" to be? And what are they going for these days? First, I'm not sure how you would realistically play this other than for that one specific song in a Spinal Tap moment. I know Elvis had a red one (I think in "Spinout" with Ann-Margret), and I remember seeing one in Edgar Winter's Band back in the day. The singer was playing a bass/guitar rig during "Free Ride" on TV. Looked difficult. I think it would be potentially cool with a looper for a one-dude band kind of thing, but it would take some work! Second, the Dumble was pretty cool. Lots of hype around them - sort of a mythology. Here is a link to the amp...for $125,000 it can be yours. cartervintage.com/shop/dumble-tweedle-dee-deluxe-1x12-combo-2013-tweed/2f3b3LY0T2BHycvoWYDI0ItvlGZI think I've heard amps that sound as good as this Dumble, and I don't think whoever puts out the cash for this rig is going to use it for regular gigs on Broadway. I've played through a number of Dumbles and they are all different. Still hard to beat a black face Deluxe or a Marshall Plexi for the money. John |
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Post by dnic on Apr 20, 2024 8:34:13 GMT -6
I've often thought about building that combo. But it's not something I would play much. And as we've talked about many times on this channel selling one off guitars is hard. I am going to build a double neck electric with a mandolin top neck. Probably won't play that much either but it will be cool. What about you John, you think you could work that double neck into a set? Maybe with a looper? What about the Dumble? Is it all it's "amped up" to be? And what are they going for these days? First, I'm not sure how you would realistically play this other than for that one specific song in a Spinal Tap moment. I know Elvis had a red one (I think in "Spinout" with Ann-Margret), and I remember seeing one in Edgar Winter's Band back in the day. The singer was playing a bass/guitar rig during "Free Ride" on TV. Looked difficult. I think it would be potentially cool with a looper for a one-dude band kind of thing, but it would take some work! Second, the Dumble was pretty cool. Lots of hype around them - sort of a mythology. Here is a link to the amp...for $125,000 it can be yours. cartervintage.com/shop/dumble-tweedle-dee-deluxe-1x12-combo-2013-tweed/2f3b3LY0T2BHycvoWYDI0ItvlGZI think I've heard amps that sound as good as this Dumble, and I don't think whoever puts out the cash for this rig is going to use it for regular gigs on Broadway. I've played through a number of Dumbles and they are all different. Still hard to beat a black face Deluxe or a Marshall Plexi for the money. John Thanks for the response John. I knew the Dumbles were pricey but not that pricey! I suppose that amp would be great to have in a recording studio. |
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Apr 23, 2024 13:37:16 GMT -6
Dane -- It is a good sounding amp. Maybe the "good vibes" coming from spending over $100,000 on a small combo amp would be felt in a proper recording studio. I think it is more likely to turn up in some rich guy's condo.
I would love to do a blind A/B test with a Milkman, Fender or other tube combo...or Boss Katana!
John
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Post by antares on Apr 24, 2024 2:40:30 GMT -6
Dennis Cornell makes some sweet amplifiers based around desirable Fender and Marshall combos, probably others too. They are small production run amps and I think Dennis made them himself but he has probably enlisted some assistance. Ol' SlowHand is or was a notable Cornell user. Then again he used a Session amp on the "August" album IIRC. These Cornell amps are a little more expensive but are at least a realistic aspiration for working musos. I've always fancied a Cornell Romany 10: www.cornellamps.com/product-page/romany-10But I eventually admitted that you can indeed have too many amps! Most manufacturers big up their products, but with Cornell Amps it's not hyperbole. Ask Eric. |
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Post by dnic on Apr 24, 2024 9:11:03 GMT -6
Dane -- It is a good sounding amp. Maybe the "good vibes" coming from spending over $100,000 on a small combo amp would be felt in a proper recording studio. I think it is more likely to turn up in some rich guy's condo. I would love to do a blind A/B test with a Milkman, Fender or other tube combo...or Boss Katana! John I was thinking the same thing, it would end up in some rich guys collection. |
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Post by dnic on Apr 24, 2024 9:22:34 GMT -6
Dennis Cornell makes some sweet amplifiers based around desirable Fender and Marshall combos, probably others too. They are small production run amps and I think Dennis made them himself but he has probably enlisted some assistance. Ol' SlowHand is or was a notable Cornell user. Then again he used a Session amp on the "August" album IIRC. These Cornell amps are a little more expensive but are at least a realistic aspiration for working musos. I've always fancied a Cornell Romany 10: www.cornellamps.com/product-page/romany-10But I eventually admitted that you can indeed have too many amps! Most manufacturers big up their products, but with Cornell Amps it's not hyperbole. Ask Eric. I could also say I have too many amps. I could also say I have too many guitars. But I won't. How do you judge that really? Nobody can play more than one at a time. In reality all my stuff if for sale all the time. I will ask Eric next time talk. |
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Apr 26, 2024 6:47:08 GMT -6
I believe Cornell amps are only available in Europe. I would like to check one out. I did find this used one in Washington state. Listed on Reverb.com: reverb.com/item/70857095-cornell-custom-80-ampThere are a few others on Reverb, but they are for sale in Germany and the UK. Hope to get to Europe for a couple of weeks next summer...will put this on my to-do list. John |
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