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Howard Alexander Dumble

L-R: Sonny Landreth, Robben Ford, Steve Vai and John Jorgenson performing in 2015. Note the Dumble Overdrive Special amp between Landreth and Ford.
Sonny Landreth Shares Some Sweet Memories of "Colorful Genius" Howard Alexander Dumble The slide statesman remembers the world class custom amp builder who passed away January 16, 2022, at age 77.
Guitar Player issue 719 April 2022
Hendrix, Van Halen Lead List of Gear Innovators Inside the New Issue of Guitar Player PLUS Skip James’ Bentonia blues legacy, John McLaughlin, Steve Morse, Jake Shimabukuro, Mike McCready, and Sonny Landreth on the late Howard Alexander Dumble. Plus – 2 unique covers!
Slash (left) and Howard Alexander Dumble
Howard Alexander Dumble Reportedly Built One of His Final Amps for Slash The Les Paul-wielding legend contacted the great amp-maker after using one of his creations for the first time during the sessions for his new album, '4.'

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Eric Johnson (left) and Howard Alexander Dumble

Eric Johnson on Howard Alexander Dumble: There Will "Never be Another One Like Him"

By Jackson Maxwell published 21 January 22

The guitar great shared a touching tribute to the legendary amp maker on social media, describing him as "one of a kind."

Alexander Howard Dumble

“When the Air Becomes Electric, That's the Right Sound”: Howard Alexander Dumble’s 1985 ‘Guitar Player’ Interview in Full

By Dan Forte published 18 January 22

In this in-depth article from the GP archive the master craftsman discusses his approach to designing a legacy of world class guitar amplifiers.

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