When a stream runs in a deep dell, particularly in clay districts, the steep banks and stream form what are called a dumble in nottinghamshire. I still dont even know what the dumble sound is exactly. Received the new dumble book jesse schwarz post by moj067 tue jan 27, 2009 1. Aug 18, 2009 hes notoriously reclusive and builds amps only for people he deems worthy. May 16, 2011 a demo by jason barker playing a strat through a dumble. Jesse schwarz mistakenly confused the serial number which is in fact 038 and not 034 as shown in his book. It is written mostly from a fans or admirers perspective. The only place on ebay to find it brand new a dumble book features. The dumble guide edition 1 2014 by the dumble guide issuu. Dumble amplifiers are the most desirable and expensive of all boutique amps. Latest story on howard dumble as told by don felder page 2. A comprehensive guide to dumble related electric guitar equipment, including amplifiers, effects buffers, speakers and cabinets. Apr 08, 2015 the dumble guide edition 1 2014 published on apr 8, 2015 a comprehensive guide to dumble related electric guitar equipment, including amplifiers, effects buffers, speakers and cabinets. Well i was very lucky that i won this book as part of a uk based guitarist magazine competition, as the retail price is currently 149.
This well researched hardcover book is a 332 page limited edition with a handmade slipcover. The overdrive special is a two channel amplifier, with a clean channel and a second overdrive channel. Keith urban leaves lax wearing jeans and denim jacket with. Price new from used from hardcover, 2009 please retry. Overdrive special od50 wx amplifiers fretted americana inc. Sep 01, 2011 so, like giving a nigella cookbook to a starving man, we have a dumble book by jesse schwarz.
A dumble book by jesse schwarz the only book ever issued on dumble amplifiers. The expensive equipment is used by such stars as john mayer. The owner has requested that we assist in offering this fine specimen of alexander howard dumbles early work for sale. In its 332 pages are three interviews with alexander dumble, an extensive amp history with specs and descriptions of nearly every model, amplifier tests, and an interview with dumble s long time friend and business partner jack smith. The steel string clean drive faithfully recreates the tonality and feel of the iconic dumble steel string singer amplifier in a stompbox format. The dumbles writing on the chassis looked like it was done with tar. Dumble built amps that were used by everyone from jackson browne, david lindley, and rick vito to lowell george, stevie ray vaughan, and christopher cross. Author jesse schwarz has written a book about dumble amps, called a dumble book. Dumble himself is an elusive character who eschews press and, more than that, seems to delight in making things difficult for the journalism community. Many people say you cant get a dumblelike tone from any amp that isnt a dumble or dumble clone. This book on amplifier builder howard dumble is more a labor of love than anything else. Apr 08, 2015 a comprehensive guide to dumble related electric guitar equipment, including amplifiers, effects buffers, speakers and cabinets. The heavyweight tome by jesse schwarz, is called the dumble book and details the background of dumble amplifiers.
Dumble book hardcover january 1, 2009 by joe schwarz author 4. Jesse schwarz has 146 books on goodreads, and is currently reading pompeii by robert harris, inland by tea obreht, and legacy of ashes. A dumble being a local name for a shallow dale with a. A demo by jason barker playing a strat through a dumble. The goal of the ultraphonix voicing is to make as few changes to the amp as possible. There are people who are getting a dumble type tone out of their mk is and iis. Schwarz has tracked down some excellent photos of dumbles amps, and the book provides a comprehensive history of the development of these amplifiers. I think brian used a pregain bass as the general idea behind this. A dumble book jesse schwarz jesse schwarz publications hardcover 332 pages 2008. In its 332 pages are three interviews with alexander dumble, an extensive amp history with specs and descriptions of nearly every model, amplifier tests, and an interview with dumbles long time friend and business partner jack smith. Takuya meets kemper dumble ampfender bassmanampmarshall t1959 duration.
Basically a tell all dumble tube amp book on modification, theory and a parts overview on how they effect a circuit. The texas flood is the only amp on the market right now built using this circuit. Buy health it india home gym with 2pieces dumble rods 10kg online at low price in india on. Jan 31, 2018 when a stream runs in a deep dell, particularly in clay districts, the steep banks and stream form what are called a dumble in nottinghamshire. Schwarz a dumble book jesse schwarz publications bgl bank, luxembourg iban. The dumble guide edition 1 2014 published on apr 8, 2015 a comprehensive guide to dumble related electric guitar equipment, including amplifiers, effects buffers, speakers and cabinets. Dumble has a huge opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by not building amps. Buy health it india home gym with 2pieces dumble rods. Randall smith, the founder of mesaboogie has seen a dumble overdrive special schematic and has admitted that its awfully similar to the mark ii. Used to describe an individual with an unhealthy knowledge of the works of jk rowling.
All of the transformers, potentiometers, much of the original wiring and other infrastructure are left unmodified. Schwarz has tracked down some excellent photos of dumble s amps, and the book provides a comprehensive history of the development of these amplifiers. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The book features a dumble history, photos of dumble. Combination of albus dumbledore the character from the harry potter books and the word dork. Anyway, not sure who was first between randall smith or alexander howard that was doing cascading preamp gain. Antique amplification has recently completed the full restoration of an impossibly scarce 1978 dumble overdrive reverb special 100 watt. Dumbledorks is a group completely devoted to nerds, geeks, dorks and people who either.
The covid19 crisis is changing all of our lives in ways that we could not have imagined even a month ago. A dumble book by jesse schwarz 1958 2018 the only book ever issued on dumble amplifiers. The book features a dumble history, photos of dumble amps, and interviews with dumble and others. Copeland spode vase gainsborough chop plate platter round old. That being said, it is the most information you will find on dumble in one place.
Most of the black and white and fullcolor photographs of howard. Buying, selling, collecting on ebay has never been more exciting. Ive got a wampler euphoria, its a really great sounding pedal, but to me it does not sound like the dumble youtube videos ive watched. This 44 watt version is plenty loud for home use, thats why there is an option for lower wattage with a simple bias done from the back trimpot. Elves are already small by nature, dumbles are dwarf elves, very small. Joe schwartz books list of books by author joe schwartz. There are nice pictures of a number of the holy grail dumble products. This book belongs on the shelf or coffee table of amplifier lovers and howard alexander dumble fans everywhere.
Antique amplification dumble 1978 odrs amp origins. A oneperson operation, alexander howard dumble makes each amp personally. Just not sure it justifies the high price of the book. Dumble is a dialect word mainly but not exclusively confined to the north and east midlands both as a placename element and as a lexical item. See all books authored by joe schwartz, including i can taste the blood, and complete idiots guide to online dating and relating complete idiots guide, and more on. Buy health it india home gym with 2pieces dumble rods 10kg. Many people say you cant get a dumble like tone from any amp that isnt a dumble or dumble clone. Hes notoriously reclusive and builds amps only for people he deems worthy. Matt is in charge of recreational fitness at princeton university and is a former marine.
Dumble heaven amp schematics ods overdrive special steel. With the exception of the highgain channel of the bassman up amp, the basic topology of the donor amp is maintained. This book is full of dumbbell exercises and is written by coaches with experience. In there was an early snakeskin mesaboogie and a dumble. A dumble book by jesse schwarz eur 89,99 picclick it. Because of their love of the dumbbell, matt brzycki and fred fornicola decided to write dumbbell training for strength and fitness. Apr 17, 2015 the heavyweight tome by jesse schwarz, is called the dumble book and details the background of dumble amplifiers.
Overdrive deluxe amplifier glaswerks amplification. A black and white zine featuring collage and mixedmedia illustrations by jesse draxler. Dumbledore definition of dumbledore by the free dictionary. He already has a legacy i wish he would find someone to pen a technical book of his knowledge of circuit and modifications. The winterland was a 300 watt bass amplifier dumble made in the 1970s.
I bought my first one from steven seagal, and as soon as i plugged it in, i sold all three of my dumbles. Received the new dumble book jesse schwarz the amp garage. Mizan the convicts stopped when they reached the post and, while sacks were being brought, looked dumbly around as a wounded beast looks at an approaching huntsman. Copeland spode vase gainsborough chop plate platter round old mark vase s245 marlborough. Neither book, nor mag, nor internet has seen the likes of whom we seek. Whether you are looking for a real dumble amplifier, or a clone, or. It seems to contain the old english dumbel or dymbel, hollow. So, like giving a nigella cookbook to a starving man, we have a dumble book by jesse schwarz. Alexander howard dumble was living in santa cruz, ca at the time. Courtesy of jesse schwarz, author of the dumble book, which every person interested in these amps should buy.
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