Howard Dumble 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. “When the Air Becomes Electric, That's the Right Sound”: Howard Alexander Dumble’s 1985 ‘Guitar Player’ Interview in Full In this in-depth article from the GP archive the master craftsman discusses his approach to designing a legacy of world class guitar amplifiers. Friends Mourn "Genius" Guitar Amplifier Designer Howard Alexander Dumble Joe Bonamassa, Drew Berlin and Kenny Wayne Shepherd pay tribute to the legendary master amp builder. Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1“It’s the sound of the Stones: a five-string with a six-string on top. Guitars are amazing things – you can make an orchestra out of them…” Keith Richards on life without Charlie, The Beatles and the Stones, and new album Hackney Diamonds2"You son of a b****, you're playing a Fender?" Watch Keith Richards and Les Paul jam in rare footage from 20003These 40 huge Black Friday and Cyber Monday guitar gear deals are still live – but they won’t be around much longer4Build your own Fender Stratocaster with this fun Cyber Monday Lego deal5The most affordable way to transform your sound: Get a Cyber Monday effects pedal deal before it's too late