The Amplified Nation Overdrive Reverb

[@bluesboyst]

I just bought a Wonderland Overdrive from Amplified Nation....it Screams...great amp. Taylor Cox is the man....

[@benallmark9671]

That as you call it dangerous clean / edge of breakup tone is simply amazing.

[@AuntAlnico4]

Vintage Vox amps have that and couldn't seem to replicate it in the modern amps vox makes today. You can get it done with modern builders obviously but vox is the name and THEY didn't do it. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Glad I've got my amps covered and long enough ago to get em dirt cheap👍

[@williamsporing1500]

Does sound sweet!

[@TheBlackzat]

Dang it! Sounds amazing 🤩. I have a wonderland and a Bombshell and this one is amazing too!

[@actionjacksondan]

@@TheBlackzat how do you still feel about your amplified nation amps? Any preference between the two you mentioned ?

[@TheDrunkenScoundrel]

The balance and the definition of notes is insane.

[@dancrowe7860]

And that sustain. Holy moly.

[@HashiAkitaPuppy]

it's the crystal lettuce structure that makes the difference.

[@craigharrison5406]

The dirty sound on that amp is absolutely perfect

[@laurieharper1526]

The note definition is astonishing. Every note in multiple lines and chords is just laid out in front of you. Dirty or clean, it makes no difference. Wonderful sounding amp.

[@jonwanrocks]

i love that amplified nation is making the youtube rounds lately. those things are mean

[@stanburtt]

That reverb is amazing, even at quieter volumes, i think it makes the amp

[@donadams5094]

Dang - the grunt on that overdrive is epic. Pretty much everything played through this amp sounds like something Billy Gibbons would have played in the 70s. I mean, everything from Just Got Paid through Blue Jeans Blues would be monstrous through this thing. (Granted, so would millions of other things). Glad I got to listen.

[@ChrisEck13]

That amp with the Les Paul is the absolute perfect tone IMO, perfect clean tone, perfect dirty tone. That combination is magical. I liked the clean tone a lot with the Strat but it didn't even come close to the LP on the dirty channel.

[@hkguitar1984]

This was great, I understand what you're saying about the feeling. I started playing guitar back in 1974. Skip forward to 2005, a close friend allowed me to keep an original 1971 Marshall 50W Plexi with a matching 4x12 Cab from the same year. Within the first 30 minutes of playing I was trying to figure out what I could sell to purchase an amplifier just like it. A responsive amplifier can make all the difference, and usually does. I'm sure amplifiers like those designed and built by Amplified Nation make a huge difference. Great content, thank you.

[@jimmybags1494]

That overdrive sound is unreal. So spongey and chewy sounding. Insane!

[@sredojesredic9907]

I've never heard a Les Paul sound so clean and funky with any other amp.

[@trushack]

Geez. That amp sounds amazing. I’m glaring over at my amps in mild resentment right now.

[@bingobango4840]

I honestly think this is the best I've ever heard you sound, Phillip! Not that you ever sound bad, but I can hear that you love this amp.

[@j.aut.1275]

I own a Tone King Imperial, which I really love - but, my goodness this thing is exquisite. I'm with Phil on this one.

[@samright4661]

The Overdrive channel sounds like the 70s. The best way I can describe it.. Sounds like Joe Walsh tone to my ears. Les Paul is the perfect guitar for that Amp...

[@snappy-strat-snacks1551]

The interview with the amp builder was excellent. The amps sound great. The tweaks he made may very well make his amps as collectable by those that can afford them as Dumbles are to the majors.

[@jerwolf8961]

This is the best sound I’ve ever heard over crappy IPhone speakers.

[@dshinn4531]

My brother and I have both been watching you're videos for about 3 years Just wanted to say we love them. You inspire and teach us very valuable things. Thank you. 😊

[@danepaulstewart8464]

Sounds VERY good. The lows, mids, and high frequencies all gel together REALLY well. That surprised me the most. I’d give it 5 out of 5 stars. For the price it probably should…. And we’ll, it does. This is a great amp.

[@TobyKBTY]

I'm not even a big clean tone fan, but those first clean notes were FAT and beautiful. Just creamy, full goodness. This amp x guitar is incredible.

[@kens.5095]

Phil, your playing has really progressed in all the years I've been watching your videos. Rock on, dude!

[@grade43podcast]

Thanks for the honest commentary! It actually helps a lot with FOMO and GAS!

[@TWTexasA1]

From what I’ve heard Amplified Nation by far make the best sounding Dumble Clones ..but like most boutique amps your gonna pay for one ..since most people will never be able to afford an actual Dumble these are a great alternative 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@WannaBeatle-Paul_McMichael]

I love them pure nickel strings! I use them on everything I have - including the flat wounds I use, too. but, the last several months I custom ordered a 10-48 set for my two strats (pretty much the same gauge as the GHS Gilmour set but in pure nickel and a round core). as the kids say, these are the bomb!!!

[@mikew9788]

Definitly, all my vintage style guitars have pure nickle

[@Tsudkyk]

I really love the sound of these amps. If I had to describe it in a single word- that would would be “sweet”. If the tone was a texture, it would be velvet, these amps are ridiculously smooth.

[@stratorarious]

I played a Dumble Overdrive Special for about 20 minutes. I'm not sure who it was made for originally but whoever it was liked his mids out and in yer face. I was impressed by it's powerful blast.

[@DavidLee07]

I have an old K&M/Two Rock Custom and this amp handles strats and humbuckers just as well as this amp does. Sounds very cool!

[@flybynight1929]

As great as this amp, and all these amps are, the choice of speakers and configurations has to be just as important. As they say in the movie, choose wisely.

[@Mpcoluv]

you should do a video about replicating this tone with a Fender deluxe reverb and pedals

[@simoneh4732]

Oooof that guitar plus that amp. Might be the best tones I've ever heard Phil play (to my tastes).

[@str8shooter36]

That was a killer lead tone and very crisp clean tones. I've always used a Marshall JMP and JCM and I've use a Fender black face and deluxe reverb and was good to play anything I wanted. I can totally understand why my friends always said the Dumble was their top favorite amp. It really does everything great.

[@brianklock3921]

I see what you're saying. I listen to dumble and think they sound great but i like a plexi or deluxe just as much, but the dumble does it all just as well. Was especially impressed with the cleans

[@GuitarJeff]

I have played a few Dumble. This really sounds true to them. Even through all the KZbin compression it stands out. That just edge of break up is what I loved on them.

[@BeautifulGuitars365]

What brand is this?

[@gtr1952]

That sounds great! I don't know exactly how to describe it, but the best clean tone I've heard since a Train Wreck a number of years ago! Great review Phil !! 8) --gary

[@coffeerocker1429]

I agree Phil, your interview with Taylor was great. Exceptionally educational about this style of amp. Definitely got me pondrring a purchase.

[@axefxiii8591]

Amplified Nations dumble is sweet, but if you want something truly special, you got to check out James Price's dumble over at Omega Amplification. It does what the Amplified Nation does, but it does it at any volume, with infinite headroom and infinite sustain. You can literally pick a note, hold it and hear it bloom and sustain forever or until you let it go. It's truly the holy grail IMHO. Would love to see Phil try one out on his show, and can put you in touch with the owner np.

[@davidcook3492]

Just ordered this amp! Thanks for a great review!!

[@matthewgregg31]

Hey David. Do you have the amp yet. What do you think!? Thinking of purchasing one myself..

[@actionjacksondan]

Any updates on the amp?

[@traineecanuck]

You got me convinced. Going to have to start saving - should only take a few decades.

[@richardberry8830]

Really nice overdrive sound at about 6:15 min/secs. I'm listening on a THX certified system so I believe I have a pretty accurate representation. I also have golden ears...the clean beautifully warm, creamy and throaty...That amp makes even a strat sound good and I hate strats. Phill, I beleive your right just buy the amp and call it a day. I finally pluckned down the cash and bought a Marshall 100 watt JCM 900 and a 1960A 300 watt cab and What A SOUND! Not just the overdrive, beautiful no hiss sparkling cleans. You really need to start with a really good amp. I own about a hundred or more pedals and I'm not talking cheap pedals either and I don't need them all. They were a great learning experience but for all the dough I doled out for pedals I could have a few more great amps. Amps were also a lot cheaper a few years ago. My brand new Fender 1965 Twin Reverb reissue I got for about $850. Today you're going to shell out $1900. And, you have to have a Twin Reverd. Enough said. Good night Sally...

[@ravenslaves]

For people who have never experienced it, it's hard to explain that feeling when a good amp is playing itself.

[@jessebillson]

this!!!

[@ravenslaves]

@@jessebillson oh yeah!

[@MrBiggordy]

Tellingly, on this occasion, you didn't just sit still as the video faded to black - you started playing your Strat thru' the amp again!! Maybe THAT'S what people pay for, the feeling that they don't want to stop playing whilst using these amps. Is that the secret? Great video, once again, Phil.

[@raymondbarreras8153]

What a beautiful reverb. I had a 62 magnatone that reminds me of this tone.

[@coryburns13]

Agreed gear can’t make you better…but sometimes that one piece can really inspire you and almost pulls it out of you. Great vid man, thank you!!!

[@TheFunky57]

OD channel with the strat and your energy was absolutely awesome!

[@jdbertel33]

Gear doesn't make you better, but it can be an inspiration to try something new and expand your pallete.

[@simongoode7025]

Thanks mate. I’ve got to say, after watching this I’m happy with my vibrochamp reverb and epiphone 335 and Boss OD3. It’s so close to the sounds here - no way it’s as good, but it’s much less of a gap than I expected.

[@zach_theguitar2472]

You need to be in the same room it’s an entirely different experience.

[@lomoholga]

The strat sounds amazing

[@TheNielCodex]

I've never heard a Dumble in person, but the Tone Kings Dumble profile on the Kemper is unbelievably sexy.

[@tres311]

I’d love to buy one…if my playing were worth 3500. Right now my playing is worth a $700 amp…but I hope the guy sells a million of ‘em. Good interview

[@The-11]

Yep, that's one of the best amps I've ever heard !

[@budgetguitarist]

It sounds really live - very responsive. Great sound for sure.

[@timsharkey1993]

“Dangerous clean” I love that.

[@KfirOchaion]

Sounds great buddy!

[@santosmadrigal3702]

OK ... I see everyone with a 59 Les Paul . How many did they make ? There seems to be an endless supply . Hmmmm ...

[@gunkanjima3408]

@@santosmadrigal3702 reissue

[@danvitco771]

Nothing quite like a high quality tube amp. It’s living & breathing tone at every level.

[@JimmyRadloff]

That amp sounds effing amazing!

[@chriscam23041]

I like running an eq pedal pre boost, sometimes post boost depending on the amp. Then I can eq the boost with a graphic.

[@CerealDust-nStuff]

Your vibrato playing style has gotten really good!

[@loubadabin420]

Phil, loved the demo of the Dumble Tone.....

[@jonathanstrand2474]

When you went from Les Paul to strat….that was remarkable, it didn’t thin out, like mr Dumble got a specific type of sensitivity within the circuit….not gain per say, more like character. I mean the strat sounded like a strat, Thinner smaller cleaner, IE single coil bark But the subtle grind character of both clean and dirty tone stayed the same. I’m an overdrive guy, MB…..flexible and reliable, and for what you get, reasonably priced in my opinion. But to change guitars I have to adjust the 5 band (big selling point for me) EQ. With that Dumble you really don’t have to do that😳. Fascinating video, I was literally shocked when the played the strat …..😮

[@BillZad]

Very clean reverb with depth

[@MarshallGTV]

The McKnight cabinet is stellar!

[@stoneysdead689]

If this is your thing- the light breakup, clean tone, jazzy, bluesy thing- and you're looking for a professional rig- I can't see a better option tbh. This thing sounds absolutely amazing- the balance and clarity is impeccable. The reverb is lush and warm- beautiful amplifier. If I ever win the lottery or find a big ole bag-o-cash, I'll buy one. OH- You could do surf music with it to- I bet. Get that guy form 60 cycle hum- he plays surf music- is that still what surfers listen to? Surely not. So, what's modern surf music like? Anybody know any good modern surf bands?

[@johndodson4527]

Messer chups

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

The Mermen 👍

[@sunnysideup5826]

Jack johnson maybe?

[@ChrisEck13]

Are Los Straightjackets still around?

[@RonZabrocki]

I would really love to see a Dumble Amp used in a blind shootout with other amplifiers of varying prices. I often wonder if just knowing you're playing through a dumble amp or something that costs $175,000 might make you think differently of it. Anyway, great video. Great amp. Keep it up!

[@letsgobrandon7966]

Mr. McKnight… I don’t think better, more expensive gear makes you play better either. I think it inspires you to play better and enhances your artistic imagination. 👍🏽

[@mader5150]

Thanks so much for sharing your honest opinion of this. You built a lot of trust over the years and we need your raw opinions like this on epic gear.

[@drjonado]

I bought that same model amp in the combo version month ago....I usually play my PRS DGT thru it....amazing amp. I never thought the DGT would ever sound this amazing clean....I love to play just to hear the tone! wonderful amp.

[@silvel2edge]

Have a sound clip with the DGT by chance? Im considering this for my next amp and have a DGT on order!

[@drjonado]

@@silvel2edge I never recorded the DGT thru the amp. I have since sold the DGT. picked up a custom shop tele instead. the DGT was great but not the tone I was looking for. but I have to say it had the most amazing action and playability....I think what turned me off was that the pickups were too clear sounding...I prefer some mild grit in the clean tones.

[@davidjoel111]

I gave up on tube amps, I exclusively play digital gear, but if I’m ever in a live situation where I have no neighbors and have a basement where I can make all the noise I want, I would definitely spend the money on something special like this.

[@kevinconroy2583]

Phil another great video for the books. Your playing especially the clean tone. I keep rewinding…I need to learn those riffs.

[@guitarnutbolinuli5788]

Great vid Phil; I think we're all curious about these amps, I'd love to hear more about Amplified Nation and any other interesting makers like them. Thanks.

[@joelewis8718]

Those overdriven bends reminded me of Ace Freely... and normally I wouldn't associate his tone with a Dumble..but I'm hearing Ace freely's tone when you played those overdriven bends

[@waltonadams3483]

That’s a awesome sound. Rings like a bell

[@user-gm5by6dj3d]

I’ve tried Fuchs , 2 rock, red plate.all the ones you mentioned. Closest to that sound would be Apache amps made by tommy Aguilar.

[@Silkaz7]

I wonder if Dumble left schematics for all the amps he ever made. His state holders could make a killing licensing the designs of famous Dumbles and selling them at a reasonable price.

[@ptrisonic]

Every Dumble seemed to be wired a little different. On the contrary he used to slather black silicon over part of the wiring. P

[@Asshat237]

The term is “estate” not state

[@derekeimer7758]

@@Asshat237 Or, Stake...

[@stevep1941]

He modified Fender designs, which in turn were based on old RCA circuits

[@josephtardio1086]

Maybe Dumble owned a full state? Ha. @@Asshat237

[@SDisonYT]

I just bought a Synergy with 4 different modules… a Soldano, a Dirty Shirley, a JCM800, and a Dumble, and although all 4 modules sound awesome, the Dumble one is by far my favorite. I love the flexibility of the Synergy, but I might need to save up for an Amplified Nation head now. Sigh.

[@jonrosen1699]

Excellent channel - Better than most in a crowded field!

[@SaintFredrocks]

Gear can take you different places. My JVM 410HJS is my end-all-be-all amp. I can get SOOOO many tones with it, and I am plugging straight in most of the time.

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

That thing sounds killer. Very nice.

[@badbobleblanc7667]

Great video and great sounding amp!!! I own a Ceriatone OTS HRM 100 and i have to say that dumble amps or variations of these amps are amazing!! I played my amp with only a stratocaster for a while and when I plugged in my Les Paul type guitar it was a marriage made in heaven!! These amps love humbuckers…specially the overdrive channel.

[@caleshtcincredibles]

Well that is indeed a sweet sounding amp as I listened to this video through speakers. I don't blame you a bit for keeping thar gem . I agree that tone can be replicated as I have done so myself. It's truly a beautiful sound.

[@SteveSchuffert]

Bought my Fuchs ODSii four years ago. For me there is no need to chase ‘that’ tone any further. With my Artist endorsement I also bought most of the Fender handwired series amps. My tone closet is full now. Having said that, remember…most of the tone will always come from the player. ie: a seasoned great player will get great sounds from a blues jr as well.

[@dwaynemullett9462]

This amp is definitely on my bucket list. Which I hope I don't check out for many years after I finally get one. LOL cuz this is something I'm going to want to play on for a long time

[@rickenbacker40011]

This sounds perfect, sounds better then the dumbles ive heard! It is also 4000, way better

[@TheBlackzat]

Absolutely killer!!!❤ starting to save for this…

[@AudioAtmos]

I think you tapped the one thing that I first noticed and that’s the way they naturally compress. Not too much and not too little and it varies all based on your picking and articulation. They’re very responsive.

[@IrLosin]

That is one great sounding amp.

[@Impractical_Engineer]

Clean channel reminds me of a super reverb.

[@stefanthorpenberg887]

I saw Larry Carlton in the early -70s. He played through 2 Fender tweed Bassman tops. Many years later I listened carefully on records where he used a Dumble. It sounded exactly the same.

[@bpabustan]

Seriously, what I find in an amplifier is not only the tone but if it will make my playing a lot easier. I don't know if I am the only one who observes this but some amps make your playing a lot easier and some amps makes you dig deeper or do more of what you usually do just to get to the feel you want.

[@brianklock3921]

no two ways about it. Some amps really do just work with you. Your pick attack, and have tons of sustain that let's you create. Also gives you natural compression and a compressor, just like the pedal set right definitely makes things easier

[@bpabustan]

@@brianklock3921 there! You, the guitar and the amp should be like a team.

[@brianklock3921]

@@bpabustan There's no I in team!

[@reddoggie100]

Sounded GREAT! Loved the interview as well. Learned a lot.

[@sparky191]

Sounds freaking awesome. Even over KZbin

[@jetblack7044]

I always preferred the Dumble clean compared to the Fender clean.

[@McDowellCountyYoungLife]

Great playing on this one Phil!

[@andyt5559]

It's like everything is up to 11 man! that's 1 more than 10! BUT SERIOUSLY, WHEN YU HEAR IT YOU UNDERSTAND IT! INSTANT, NOTES RING OUT, DEFINITION, DINAMICS RING SO LOUD not even depending on the channel or even the guitar! every note is pure, every nuance in the pick attack is apparent and instant! the presence is there! I think what it does is make anyone a better player, because there is nothing to cloak your inadequacies as a player! it's totally transparent??

[@houseofshred3725]

Man, that thing sounds killer!

[@DavidHBurkart]

That is a crazy-great amp!!

[@thomasmims7850]

Phil! You dont have the link for your second channel here!!!! edit: NVM didn't see that the first link was the link to the channel

[@KelsterVonShredster]

loved the distorted tones on this amp....very fat and immediate.

[@Alice-the-seal]

Holy cow. That sounds sweeeeeet. That's just on my ear buds! Can only imagine how it sounds in the room. Much of that has to do with Phil's technique too, to be fair. Good sounds. Also did you play "It's Too Late?

[@Macmax7077]

I own a Redplate Magic Dust Duo which Henry once told me: It is the best MDD I have ever had in the shop/ I have thought about selling it and then after I played it along the big names, I could not. Lovely the AN amp, but I would still take my MDD over it.

[@waltonadams3483]

the reverb is awesome