Robben Ford & His Dumble Overdrive Special [He Plays It, We Play It!]

Robben tells the story of this genre-defining amp, and we invite some friends over to play it!
Welcome to the show.We are delighted, humbled and quite frankly still in shock to have been able to make this video. Robben Ford joined us in a previous video to discuss his current rig and playing - watch it here: • Robben Ford At TPS! [N... - but he also brought the Dumble Overdrive Special amplifier and 2x12 cabinet that he has used on every major release since Talk To Your Daughter in 1983.
It is an amp of incredible significance not least because of its sheer rarity and the elusive nature of everything surrounding Alexander Dumble, but also because it is the amp that helped shape Robben’s voice on the guitar as we know it today. We’ll leave the rest of the story to Robben in this video and express our utmost gratitude for the opportunity to tell it via That Pedal Show… and indeed letting us play it with a few mates which forms the second half of the show.
Massive thanks to Robben Ford of course, and to Jake Loosemore and Charlie Allen for also being such wonderful humans.
Enjoy the episode!
Please check out…
Robben Ford’s Guitar Dojo - www.robbenfordguitardojo.com/
Tour dates, general info, merch etc - www.robbenford.com/
Signal chain etc…
When Robben is playing, he uses three pedals. All into the front, no FX loop. Clean channel on the Dumble.
• Hermida Audio Zendrive
No longer available new
• Strymon TimeLine
UK & Europe:, bit.ly/2fzulGD
Australia: bit.ly/2pSEFKm
USA: sweetwater.sjv.io/WqoJDn
• Mad Professor Silver Spring Reverb
www.mpamp.com/eu/silver-sprin...
When we are playing the Dumble (after 25:30) the guitars are plugged straight into the amp, no pedals in line. There are two pedals in the amp’s effects loop.
• Free The Tone Future Factory Delay
UK & Europe: bit.ly/3oFVZ4j
• Chase Bliss Audio CXM 1978 Reverb
www.chasebliss.com/cxm-1978
Recording chain
Close mics: Sontronics Delta 2 Ribbon and AKG D190E, both into Neve 1073DPX
Room mics: 2 x AKG C414XLS (mid-side config) into Neve 1073 500 series preamps
Mixed with Neve 8816 with SSL Bus+ parallel across the insert mix.
All signal routing and A/D done by UA Apollo X16.
Interesting bits & go-to sections
0:00 Coming up…
1:13 Robben plays us in
2:46 Here it is: THE Dumble
3:15 Before the amp’s debut
4:00 Moving on from Talk To Your Daughter
7:22 Robben, Alexander & the Bassman
12:00 The genius who lived his craft
16:33 Robben & Larry’s Dumbles
17:45 Robben on hearing us playing through his amp
19:00 Robben + 61’ Tele + Dumble ODS = magic
22:11 Hit the Zendrive
23:10 The Dumble 212 cab
25:10 Thank you Robben
25:33 Some days earlier…
26:19 Introducing some friends
30:14 Dan, Tele, Clean
34:02 Jake, Strat, Clean
38:00 Charlie, ES-335, Clean
43:00 Mick, Les Paul, Clean
44:35 Dan, SG, Overdrive
46:51 Charlie, 345, Overdrive
49:32 Jake, Les Paul, Overdrive
51:27 Mick, Strat, Overdrive
54:26 Dan, Tele, Overdrive & Clean
56:57 Final thoughts
Guitars used in today’s show
• 1960 Fender Telecaster
• Fender Custom Shop 1963 Telecaster
• 1961 Fender Stratocaster
• Gibson Memphis 1963 ES-335 (Charlie’s guitar) with Monty’s Retrowind pickups
• Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop, Murphy Aged
• 1965 Gibson ES-345
• 1962 Gibson Les Paul (SG)
Amps in today’s show
• 1983 Dumble Overdrive Special head & 212 cabinet with Celestion G12 65 speakers (the ‘Rola Celestion’ newer ones, replaced three our four times over the years)
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[@makeperceive]

This is an important historical archival moment, thank you.

[@GabrieleRoberti]

This deserves an award for best documentary of 2024

[@alex241]

Wow....this is a red-letter day in TPS history!!! I'm a little overwhelmed.....simply massive...

[@ThatPedalShow]

Us too. Thanks Alex 🙏

[@astewart9410]

I will come back to this video for YEARS, just to soak in the sounds…

[@patrickmckay6621]

yeah, absolutely, like the Matt Schofield Video.

[@davidpekarsky2977]

I would edit that statement to remove the ‘I feel’. Otherwise, I could not agree more.

[@Bairov]

Sounds like my ceriatone! Snag one of Nik's clones for yourself.

[@DirtyDavesDirt]

Absolutely agree!

[@astewart9410]

@@davidpekarsky2977 Done, 'cos you're right!

[@MrGuitarDad]

What kills me the most is the CLEAN channel has infinite sustain AND musical harmonic feedback. The clean channel is doing what most want from a driven channel. I could listen to that clean channel all day. Harmonic, rich and just lively. So very alive. Ridiculous.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Exactly this. Mick here. That’s kinda why I was fiddling about on the Les Paul. Never heard another amp do it like this!

[@MrGuitarDad]

@@ThatPedalShow it was sensational! Side note my brother will visit me from England on Wednesday and bring along a fine TPS mug and TShirt I ordered. I will wear it with pride! Rock on leg-ends!

[@Custoid]

Don't think I'll ever be able to play a Dumble amp, but I get the feeling you just described playing through my Soldano. I got it for the famed overdrive channel, but it's the clean channel that's the most addictive. This Dumble sounds bonkers.

[@jamesemerson4102]

It really does and this is one of the reasons why putting the zendrive in front of the amp still sounds amaaazing even though it's "just a pedal" and not the od channel itself. The Clean channel is already doing a lot of the work and all of those harmonics are there. I have a pretty amazing ods clone with old vintage bassman transformers and I find this to be the case with my amp. The overdrive channel is absolute magic though with humbuckers or a P90. The clean channel feeds back! amazing clarity and chime, and dynamics!

[@frankstetka7206]

Hey, I have had a ‘59 Bassman since forever now that was found outside in the elements. Perhaps it’s sac religion to talk about gutting it’s transformers for Dumble style build but I don’t like that cramped chassis to begin with and the amp has too much breakup for my taste overall. No feedback in that circuit, definitely feedback while still playing clean. Nothing beats a simple short signal path with quality parts which begs the question- what tubes are in that thing ? I have another insane amp for headroom but it’s freaking huge and a boat anchor. The Bassman is much easier to live with if I can stabilize it. I probably had a bad set of rectification bottles because I saw the lightning in power tubes on the Bassman and killed the resistors on the Sunn 1200 using the same rectifier tubes. I parked those amps 18-20 years ago and this video peaks my interest in bringing them back to life. Also remembering my great friend Jim Hanley who helped get these amps running and introducing me to Thiel ported cabinets loaded with EV-M’s wow! 4x12 is cool for metal but for everything else 1x12 is perfect, in stereo of course 😄

[@sordel5866]

What extraordinary generosity on Robben's part to let anyone else touch his irreplaceable amp!

[@hoboroadie4623]

Sharing toys is the first thing to teach your babies 👶 life is better when you do that.

[@demokraatti]

After all these years he knows, that a well made tube amp is not afraid of somebody else’s touch.

[@motorlibro]

he used to have two of them (!) Find the podcast "GuitarWank" for Robben telling the story about how he sold one of his amps.

[@godbyone]

That was cool

[@demokraatti]

Richie Sambora said in a recent interview, that Robben had borrowed his Dumble for Richie.

[@anthonycook7384]

I almost cried hearing Charlie play, that was some of the tastiest playing on one of the most beautiful sounding amps I've ever heard

[@inkedvillan80]

My god that dude is AMAZING

[@darrenbullock3664]

Robben Ford’s amp- one of the most humble and best guests ever on TPS. Loved Robben’s stories!!! THANKS!

[@SpiritOfOrange]

Mr Humble & his Dumble

[@Kevin-the-Just]

Dan's first clean segment was stunning. He always brings some cool chord voicings, but this was another level. Well done, mate. He and that amp are a great match.

[@ThatPedalShow]

I’m gonna add to this Kevin - Mick here. I was obviously present while that was happening. He just started playing and did not stop. Literally never heard him play with that level of poise and fluidity before. The amp just opened him up. Sound moves, sound MOVES!

[@GS-uy4xo]

I was speechless after his improv. I can only imagine what Dan and Mick would come up with to compliment this phenomenon of an amp given a week or so. This segment is guitar history - thank you Robben !!

[@Total_Bolles]

It's always brilliant watching Dan respond to a piece of equipment. People throw around "conversation" a lot but you could really feel it in what Dan was expressing. A very genuine interaction. Beautiful playing by all.

[@BenEdwards984]

Agreed. This segment blew me away too; it was genuinely inspiring and spellbinding stuff. Definitely a moment to behold.

[@Chris-kc5id]

It really was special. When he finished I said "holy shit, that was gorgeous" out loud without even thinking.

[@craigmarah3952]

The "yeaaaaaaaaah" and claps after the long sustain was how I reacted through the whole video. Great players, great personalities. TPS never misses. You guys are the shit.

[@davidfletcher4952]

What I like about that is that is a particular feedback sound I hear a lot on Jeff Waynes War of the Worlds, & we all know how much that record is a 'moment' for Dan. Hence, Dan's Yeaaaahhh! I feel the same. It's actually interesting how GREAT some sounds are on old records, when growing up I kinda took them for granted. OOOOooooooollaaaaaaaaa!

[@hitnorcal]

Robben is here telling his story. I wish we had that for Dumble. He truly built himself into a legend. I love how this show makes me feel. Never met Mick and Dan but they bring out all the feels with their guests. This show is a treasure.

[@philipmarsh3522]

Imagine if we could turn back time a bit and watch the guys interview Alexander Dumble. No doubt he’d be a regular viewer of the show and I’d imagine he’d have spent some time sharing his genius with us.

[@ghostofborsalino2752]

Gents, this is top tier content for us guitar nerds. Thank you and congratulations on what you’ve achieved here

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you kindly! 🤓🙏

[@ghostofborsalino2752]

Just know you guys are taking one for the team by playing that amp. It also makes a mockery of the show you did called “unobtainium” as this is a level above that. How will this get beaten? If you can borrow The Red Special, SRV’s Number one and the Woodstock Strat?

[@willgoodfellow3144]

So awesome to see Charlie and Jake on the show. Both lovely blokes and fantastic players!

[@danottley2627]

Absolutely agree! Jake is also an excellent emergency singer!

[@Rustocaps]

Can they have individual episodes??? Please???

[@willgoodfellow3144]

@@Rustocaps I'd love that!!!

[@Chris-kc5id]

@@Rustocaps would love that too.

[@ShinyShinyBlack]

My gosh - I've never heard an amp that is so tonally balanced. Unreal. Also - cheers again to Mick - this is like the Top Gear of the guitar world - the production is world class. I know how hard you have worked to present the sounds as they really are, and it really shows in this episode. Thank you!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you for the kind words. We still have a LONG way to go in the production stakes, but we’re nonetheless happy that we’ve come this far to this point!

[@CountDomingoVII]

Ok Mick & Dan, I’ve waited for a moment to sit down with my hi-fi cans, in silence, to listen to this video and all I can say is Robben’s amp may very well be one of the greatest amps on earth. I mean, it sounds INCREDIBLE! And I’m not even in the room. I can’t even imagine what it sounded like live. What you’ve done here, with this video will go down in history! Bravo to everyone involved and major thanks to Robben for allowing us to experience it. Simply amazing!

[@wyoung93]

"That's a person!" and that person being Alexander was such a beautiful sentiment

[@SoopKan]

It is a wonder of engineering that the highs can sound so crisp and snappy without offending the ears. This is probably the best Dumble video I've ever seen. Thanks guys!

[@carlosrivera-pj1qu]

Dan, I had a dumble and what I noticed is that it was like a violin made by the old masters. As it aged, it gain a vibrancy and life of its own. It did not amplify a sound, but gave it a breath of life so every note became its own unique life. The cleans had an innocence of achikd whike the overdrive gave you that old wisdom of a person that has lived a full life of adventure. I hope you understand what I'm trying to say. Totally loved the video!

[@DF-ve6wm]

First thing I got from this is how DIFFERENT everyone sounds playing through the same amp. Which is why Robben always sounds like himself no matter what he plays through! The Dumble really puts out what you put in. Such an amazing video!

[@RobFlaxMusic]

I stayed up all night to watch this. It's 7 am in Boston... happy days!

[@benallmark9671]

Stop

[@mazsenior]

I had the privilege of playing a 50 watt Dumble ODS Combo amp that was owned by a famous amp builder. The depth of clarity was something that just inspired me. Having to walk away from that amp was one of the hardest things I ever experienced as a musician. And when Robben played in my hometown I was right at the edge of the stage directly in front of that amp. When he played it was like his Tele, amp and fingers became something otherworldly. Thanks guys for making this video and letting us see the joy of guitar players as they experience playing through their first Dumble. Awesome!

[@goswo]

Wow wow and more wow. Robben is such a unique human being and clearly an artist out out the scale. Honestly dont know why, but feel like crying. He just bring a level of humanity that is so rare. Thanks guys and thank you Robben. A master with a pure fine soul and spirit….

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

Robben and Howard ( RIP) have blessed everyone in this room and also the world. This will be a go to video til the end of time.

[@joanbull9066]

Holy ... Whenever I've heard Dumbles, it's been all about the OD. So big thanks for keeping it clean.

[@spiltmilk615]

Amps are instruments! And instruments reward relationship. And is there a more famous relationship between player and instrument in the history of electric guitar? What a treat guys. Congrats.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks mate, and yes, couldn’t agree more 🙏

[@JayTheLane]

Robben is such a gracious man and a great player to boot 💜

[@CharlieAllenGuitar]

This was a great afternoon - thanks to Mick and Dan for having me on the show, and to Robben for allowing us to play through the beast.

[@ricklarry4212]

Thanks to all for this wonderful episode. The playing by everyone was top notch. Just being able to hear such a rare amplifier was inspiring.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

That was absolutely fascinating! Hearing Robben talk about Alexander was actually quite emotional. I couldn’t stop myself smiling for that whole interview.

[@wildbill7]

This is the kind of content where KZbin needs a 'LOVE!' button. This video deserves a bazillion views, what an amazing player and amp. Thanks so much Robben!

[@DrokiHazan]

What an incredible treat this is. The last couple of years from TPS have really been special, but these two Robben Ford videos are the best content you've ever given us. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@trevorjohnson8142]

Thank you, Robben and Mick and Dan and Charlie and Jake. I'll be coming back to this video for, probably, the rest of my life. I have to say, I did some engineering in a studio, but I've never in my life heard a recording that good. It really captures the feeling of being in the room in a way I don't think I've ever heard before. Mick, you've outdone yourself, mate. Thank you guys!

[@soapboxearth2]

That euphoric high that you feel when you play a great amp/guitar, you have to catch your breath and take a moment.. you can see these guys in that zone trying out the amp. In the last year or so, I've been building amps. All the classics that i haven't a hope in ever affording. No dumbles yet, but I've built a couple of TrainWrecks. They are just incredible, unreal. I wish there were more demos of real ones on youtube, but there are less than 100 in the world, so... Its so nice to see a pro like Robin bring such a rare , cherished amp to your studio and share it with us.

[@donkeydarko77]

Having Charlie & Jake on to play was a real treat. Both guys had some outstanding moments through the Dumble. Thanks, guys!

[@ahiwalter9153]

Thank you so much Mr. Robben Ford & TPS for putting this information out there. These amps are so mystical & magical & incredible & I’ve tried to learn as much about the man as I have about the amps. It’s a pleasure to listen to you tell some of the lesser known parts of his story.

[@ey870]

Jeeze Mick stop fiddling - sounds awesome

[@stevehazlewood2960]

OK guys, just remember this is one of the finest blues rock, jazz guitarists in the world...anything he plays guitar thru is going to sound incredible...the Dumble Overdrive Special just makes it sound that much better....us mere mortals just try to come close..

[@almcnair4037]

So stoked to see Charlie on this - monster player!

[@sebastienboisvert3268]

This video, combined with the Tom Bukova / Guthrie Trapp album release, makes of May 2024 one of the greatest month in guitar tone history.

[@derick-smith]

I'm truly struggling to process what I just watched. I'll echo the sentiment of many in the comments: this is history. You've managed to catalogue so much incredible content. On behalf of anyone that's ever loved the guitar, thank you Dan and Mick.

[@ScottRainsford-iq6xy]

What was crazy for me was the clean channel with the db meter still hitting the hundreds and the clean still sooo clean - can’t get enough of Robbens energy - smiled the whole episode (for the second episode in a row). Nice touch getting the boys in as well to share the love and appreciation for the unique opportunity, classic D&M gesture of kindness and humility and leaving the ego at the door

[@Scoots1994]

I used to live near Alexander. He was a really quiet guy. I talked to him a few times about cars or dogs or whatever, never tried talking to him about amps because I figured he was private about it intentionally.

[@cabbage9398]

Robben was very generous with his time. That must have been a long day.

[@ThatPedalShow]

It was a magic day 🙌

[@peterhall4852]

Such a nice,humble and generous man. Privilege to see him.

[@ludvanlazarz]

What an amazing thing, hearing all the real stories from the man himself, with both of you guys who can really appreciate it all to the max and bring it to the fans 🎉🎉🎉

[@bassplayersayer]

There are great amps and then there is The Dumble Overdrive Special. Beautiful. Rock on !!!!!!!!

[@ollyknightsmith]

These Robben episodes have been incredible, thank you. So good to see Charlie on the show too - should get him back for a full episode!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks, yeah, Charlie is world class

[@jonathangrennan7835]

What's Charlie surname please awesome player

[@ollyknightsmith]

Allen ​@@jonathangrennan7835

[@BeastlyFlump]

@@jonathangrennan7835Allen

[@Bryantkh13]

That 335 tone is simply the greatest guitar tone I have heard. Wow

[@lbrimble100]

Thank you guys. Like others said I think this is a hugely important film. The closest most will ever get to being in the room with one of these legendary amps. I could listen to Robben talk about his friend all night. It was moving when he visibly got emotional talking about the genius of Alexanda Dumble.

[@motorosso3349]

It says a lot about just how good Robben Ford is. When Mick said "play", Robben did just that without any hesitation and sounded great. He doesn't play processed music, but rather something from his core. So nice to hear in the TPS setting. I'm pretty jaded, but these 2 videos where really special. Thanks!

[@TheDrunkenScoundrel]

I absolutely LOVE the way you formatted this. Kudos to whomever influenced the scripting and editing of these videos, both independently and as a pair. Nicely done.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you! Mick here. No scripts, but thank you.

[@TheDrunkenScoundrel]

@@ThatPedalShow Script as a figure of speech. Planned or laid-out would have been a better choice.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Thank you all again! Big lift of joy to the human spirit, and I'm sure others felt the same way. Blown away again, and haven't smiled this much since the last episode with Robben. 😇 I'm still blown away with that Miles Davis live aid thing with Robben too. Saw it live on tv and var'd it and watched it over and over, and luckily we can still find it on KZbin. Thanks again, cheers, and sincerely bless your hearts!

[@aaronboard6738]

Without watching the entire video yet. That is just perfect. Clean with no boost is just perfect. It’s at that point where you can play anything. Then you have this little button that says “get stuffed” to anybody else that says I’m louder, I’ve got more gain. It’s absolutely magical

[@jamesleavitt5719]

As expected, it was a delight to hear such great tones but as usual, it was even more of a delight to see your guys reactions, interactions and genuine love for this stuff. You can tell that a lot of thought was put into how to present this video and in typical TPS fashion, you did it in a way that felt totally genuine and real while also maintaining the highest level of quality and in this instance the appropriate amount of respect and reverence that this subject matter deserved. The gear is great but it is always you guys that I enjoy the most about TPS. Bringing in Jake and Charlie for this one was another thoughtful choice and a fun addition that added to this video in a really great way. Thanks so much for the amazing work that you guys do.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you kindly!

[@Wadey1960CS]

Very Few Words Here. Amazing, Wonderful, Emotional episode. A Heartfelt THANK YOU to All involved for helping make this happen. To my friend @Jake Loosemore, Well done mate, quite proud of you!

[@urbandombert]

I am Lucky enough to had the opportunity to Watch Robben Ford for several Times and witness his unreal Tone, sometimes first row, Right in Front of this Amp. 30 years ago I loved from Cologne (Where I saw Robben Ford and the Blue line for the first time) to Berlin. 2 weeks later I‘ve watched him at the Tränenpalast and there I Met a guy named Rainer who becomes my best Friend. We Both play Guitar and are really into the technical aspects of Sound, a Bit like you Two Guys. And we are Both Die Hard Robben Ford Fans of course. My Friend unexpectatly died last Christmas, and you can guess that those two Videos are very Special to me. I was thinking of my Friend the whole time

[@ThatPedalShow]

Ah mate, so sorry for your loss, but so great you got to share some incredible music with your friend. Cheers mate, all the best

[@urbandombert]

@@ThatPedalShowThank you, Mates. That is exactly what was in my mind when I saw your Robben Ford Videos. We shared some Great Music and discovered some great Artists and gear Together Like Joey Landreth. And I‘m thankful for the Time we spent Together. And what you Do here was a Big Part for us. So Thank you very much for your Work too. It‘s full of passion and Knowledge and fun.

[@diner415]

very happy for you guys to take in this experience. you can see how much you're loving every moment!

[@extendedlines]

Despite being an absolutely incredible and legendary guitarist, Robben seems like such a lovely human being. So humble, genuine and kind. And wow, what a musician! Thank you so much for your work, gents!! My hat’s off to you.

[@BlackofAzur]

I'm speechless... This is the best video on internet

[@sirfultonbishop]

Any video with or about Robben Ford is a must watch! Loved the history of how he eventually ended up with his Dumble. By the way, there are some mighty fine guitar players in that room.

[@user-ly6mi4cx8n]

A few years ago, I sold a late 60's Marshall straight cab with original Greenbacks. That cabinet was alive. I've never heard anything like it, in person. So, there's at least one. Wonderful video, guys. I can only imagine how fantastic it must have been in the room.

[@ToddTheJoker]

You lucky gits, not only getting to meet and hang out with Mr. Robben Ford but he also lends you his iconic Dumble to play through!!! I don't get jealous,,but......dang it..I AM!!! I have been pestering you guys for years to get Robben on the show since he is my favorite guitarist ever! So happy for you guys! This made me smile and I dont know when It will stop! I look a right fool! Cheers!! oh and speaking of "living your craft", I have always felt that the purity and musicality of Robben and his music is he himself always "living his craft"!

[@eaglerayrob]

This one is an arrow through my heart...tears. A wonderful sense of being connected...Soul to Soul. Thanks!

[@VonBluesman]

Best Show Ever. The great amount of love and musicianship shared here is Priceless. Thank You Howard Alexander Dumble and The Gang. 👍😎🎸✌️

[@danpechacek3855]

The reference to the amp being a person, and then all of these unique people interacting with it-each of you had a conversation with Dumble, despite the obvious existential limitations. What a beautiful thing. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@benjohnson4810]

Thank you gentlemen. Beautiful tribute to Mr. Dumble. Robben is even more incredible after this show. God bless you all and live your craft, if need be.

[@scottcurry4116]

Fantastic show! Great playing by all. I loved Robben’s stories about Alexander Dumble and how he lived his craft. Thanks for making this video.

[@jsentilles]

It's unclear how many more opportunities anyone will ever have to record the amp in this way. It may be the purest recording of a Dumble we ever get. Wow!

[@jonfai]

I know everyone’s here for the amp (me too) but can we stop and appreciate just how incredible all these players are? Like, seriously. How do I get half as good as these guys??

[@chrishalemusic]

Robben is a gift to music and through his giving nature we are able to see the TPS folks just flooded with palpable joy and it has made my day.

[@toms5951]

Last week convinced me to go out and finally buy a TS9, and absolutely love it. I hate to see where this week will take me

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahahah😂

[@YeatzeeGuitar]

Completely lives up to the hype in this video. Wow, best dumble documentation yet 👏

[@seangillen920]

Talk to Your Daughter Hit me hard with his sound when it came out and got more refined through the Blue Line, Mystic Mile and Tiger Walk records. What a privilege to play this. How many tears welled up while you guys were playing? Very happy for you all to have this experience.

[@stevec4396]

what an incredible gesture to let you guys play with it. I thought Dan was going to cry.

[@Jonathanmorganguitar]

'Life song ' by Robben Ford & The Blue Line is one of my absolute favourite guitar pieces. Incredible playing and perfect tone 🤌

[@GabeHelma]

Lifetime? I cant find any "life song" by Robin.

[@GabeHelma]

Oops nevrmind i found it on the tube. Its just not on spotify for some reason.

[@Jonathanmorganguitar]

It should be on Spotify. Perhaps search the full title 'life song (one for annie)'

[@MrGuitarDad]

Quintessentially how an electric guitar should sound. Incredible.

[@Chris.Wiley.]

Wow. It was so great to hear not only Mick and Dan through the Dumble, but also get introduced to the brilliance of Jake and Charlie's playing as well.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks Chris! We are lucky to have some decent players as mates! Hahah!

[@GxBxN]

Wow 2 Robben Ford videos within a couple of weeks!! I saw Robben Ford live in Adelaide, Australia last year. WHAT A TREAT! He brought his Dumble with him, and played in a fairly small setting, so I was very close up. What incredible playing and tone!! I’m 37 now, but was first introduced to his music in high school by a music mentor, who lent me his ‘Talk To Your Daughter’. This was the first album I heard from Robben Ford and I loved it! These have both been special episodes of That Pedal Show, and now I AGAIN have a hankering to get my hands on a Zen Drive 😂 or perhaps to fire up my Mad Professor Simple pedal (discontinued now) which I understand covers similar territory so it’s now going back on my board to play with and experiment. Thanks Robben! Thanks Dan and Mick!

[@testinguk_Admin]

It sounded better than I expected for all. That was fantastic.

[@JochenOetinger]

Thank you guys for that very special episode! That was moving. And thank you for all the years of putting up such great content.

[@johnolenski]

Oh my! Excellent show. Robben seemed to be having a great time on TPS. Great show guys. Cheers,

[@babagadoush1]

This IS the VIDEO we’ve waiting for…

[@aonortac]

Great episode! I saw 4 guitar slingers who's lives will never be the same... lol

[@bradbarbour23]

Been waiting for this since you guys started. A big day for all of us, well done team!

[@JensenSpeakersVideos]

Loved every single second of this show. Robben is a master, undoubtedly. I always praised on how elegant and efficient his left hand was, but watching these 2 shows I suddenly rediscovered his amazing right hand touch, control and feel. About the amp, nothing needs to be said, really, over what you did. It does speak for itself. A piece of art, labour and passion, that delivers tones like no other. Just incredible. Thank you guys for having graced us with these shows. They are already two classics!

[@denmar355]

That sound can make me cry. Very emotive.

[@horizontalblanking]

Laying in bed here in NZ, about to go to sleep. Then you drop this…. sleep can wait 🙃

[@cameronwalshguitar]

Same here haha

[@zakk1983tdm]

Robben..... what an awesome human being.....such an artist.....love this guy to the bone. It sounds weird to say these heavy words for a guy you haven't even met in your life, but he taught me and helped me so much without even knowing it!!!!!

[@elliotgreen987]

Wow! What's really striking to me is how it both takes on the character of the guitarist and guitar in such a big way whilst also retaining the character of the amp Clearly everyone was having a great day as you all sounded phenomenal through it

[@Smak97LP]

Man Charlie‘s playing is straight up ridiculous… I‘d love to see him in a room with Robben!

[@ChimpRUs]

Best dumble I’ve heard period

[@ThatPedalShow]

It’s THE one ☝️

[@MichaelGleasonGuitar]

One of the greatest episodes ever, and that's saying something! Incredible.

[@Akapickles]

Even in the recording there is something special about this amp. Definitely some of the best recording you have done. I loved the story about Larry Carlton. I’ve had that type of experience myself, plugging in to a great rig, and it just didn’t do it for me. Often times I hear someone demo a piece of gear and really love it, but then when I play it I realize that it might speak to me, but I cannot speak through it. So glad for you all getting this experience!

[@bedetaylor5160]

I have come to the conclusion that people who say “I don’t get the Dumblething” have never had the luxury of actually playing a Dumble amp. Man was a genius, a tunnel-visioned artist whose art was the procurement of “tone”. Thank you so much for gifting us this.

[@Rustocaps]

I’ve been a big fan of Charlie’s playing. So glad to see him here. Both him and Jake should get episodes.

[@jonathangrennan7835]

Who is he Charlie ? Can you tell me his full name please . Thanks

[@peterelworthy4601]

What a lovely fella Robben Ford is, as well as such a phenomenal player. I had the pleasure of seeing him play in Sydney a couple of years ago and it was a fantastic concert. He used the one tele for the whole show, may have been the one in this vid, but he didn't have the Dumble as I recall. The Dumble does sound so wonderful even through YT, in the room it must be glorious. I can see why it's a sound so sought after. Hats off to Dan and Mick for this, one of their best yet.

[@jonathantait7634]

Jeez lads, I was almost in tears numerous times in this video. So happy for you guys getting to do this.

[@mannsprichtdeutsch8833]

never heard you play amzingly like that Dan! (the clean setting)

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks so much. What are you going to do when you’re plugged into THE Dumble?!!! Gotta try right? The sound of this amp will haunt me forever

[@lcappa]

Sounds amazing well done! What a show

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@kevinmusso2397]

Robin is so inspiring. A master player, and seemingly gracious guy.

[@billj5301]

Guys that was magic…. A unique video… a unique experience… a beautiful tribute to Alexander… the vision of people like him (and Dan with the GigRig gear) to have the passion to make things better is inspiring…. Right…. Now I need to go play and practice and get better

[@frankenstein4106]

It sounds incredible!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Yep, it truly does