Blues Deluxe to Dumble Overdrive Special 102 Style Guitar Amp Conversion From Start to Finish

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
  • I Converted my Blues Deluxe Reissue to a Dumble Overdrive Special Clone with a Warehouse ET65 speaker (amzn.to/3bAxG3u) and in this video, I go through the guitar amp build process and do a demo of the dumble clone.
    What I have now with this guitar amp build is basically a 50watt version of Dumble 102. I used a PCB instead of the standard eyelet board construction so it was a fairly quick build.
    The clean sound is fantastic and the overdrive is exactly what you expect out of these dumble style amps. In this video, I really don't dial in an extreme overdrive but it still sings and sounds amazing.
    This is my third time building a clone of a Dumble Overdrive Special and each one really has its own voice.
    If you are building a guitar amp and watching this video for ideas then please do some safety research on your own.
    The original Dumble 102 was built for Robben Ford and it's a 100-watt amp. My other 102 clone is 100 watts paired with an EV speaker and it has a bit more clean headroom than this 50-watt version with the warehouse ET65

Komentáře • 43

  • @pierreg1340
    @pierreg1340 Před 4 měsíci +1

    WOW, this is professional work with pro results. The sound is amazing. Very impressive. You can build any amp you want. Very impressive.

  • @srinip
    @srinip Před rokem +1

    Definitely has "The Sound"! Very impressive work, and great playing too!

  • @JONNIE_ROCKER
    @JONNIE_ROCKER Před 2 lety +1

    Thanx for sharing. Time to mod my 95 blues deville.

  • @GuitarJawn
    @GuitarJawn Před 3 lety +4

    Why in the hell don't you have more subscribers, they are all missing out

  • @davidbacheler1399
    @davidbacheler1399 Před rokem

    Sounds great! Wonderful even!!! I've not heard of the Dumble Overdrive Special Clone before. looks like I need to look into this further!

  • @daithidebarradb
    @daithidebarradb Před 3 lety +1

    Sounds beautiful. Great job. I'd definitly buy one.

  • @davecue
    @davecue Před rokem

    Oh man! Came here for the amp, stayed for the as-50! I have the same guitar

  • @whimpypatrol5503
    @whimpypatrol5503 Před 3 lety +1

    The 102's clean may be the best jazz amp tone ever. Despite Robben Ford and Howard Dumble's notoriety, this particular circuit is also possibly gear head's best kept secret.

    • @BirdsnakeBrown
      @BirdsnakeBrown  Před 3 lety +1

      That is so true! The 102 cleans are luscious.... deep and big yet still crystal clear.

  • @austinharrison2453
    @austinharrison2453 Před 3 lety +2

    We should pair up and build more and sell some

  • @bongnp
    @bongnp Před rokem

    Nice work! considering buying one. ... twist your wires coming out of your power supply... and others. it's good practice against unwanted noise, it it looks nice.

  • @d179654582248
    @d179654582248 Před 3 lety +4

    Do you have anywhere where you have all the info including where someone like me could find all the parts needed to make this exact clone?

  • @jamesseitz4872
    @jamesseitz4872 Před 7 měsíci

    awesome job.....sounds awesome.....

  • @soapboxearth2
    @soapboxearth2 Před rokem +1

    I'm converting one to a 5f6a plexi mix. I was pretty disappointed with the original build quality of the pc board.. very low quality. No wonder they have so many issiues. And what a harsh sound.

  • @sundogaudio851
    @sundogaudio851 Před 3 lety

    Great job dude! I need to get into the Dumble thing more the sound is there.

    • @BirdsnakeBrown
      @BirdsnakeBrown  Před 3 lety

      Yeah it's definitely a great balance between beautiful clean and a killer overdrive tone. Thanks very much!

  • @markgrimm3564
    @markgrimm3564 Před 2 lety +2

    can you share the link where to purchase the PCB board

  • @elijahsomlock_music
    @elijahsomlock_music Před rokem

    Sounds killer, great job! Where should I begin if I want to start learning to build amps, pedals, electrical, etc?

  • @PeteBasel
    @PeteBasel Před rokem

    Once again nice work! I read a bit about the Robben Ford #102 and it seems that it was modified/upgraded as time went on. Did you do the early "green light" version? Or the design in the thread #102 Robben Ford Amp (High Plate Skyline) at The Amp Garage?

  • @bobcorbin7545
    @bobcorbin7545 Před 3 lety

    Nicely done.

  • @reportingfromthebunker

    Good to see You smile at the end. Where did You buy the cuircit board? Is that something that could find its way over to london?

  • @noel3422
    @noel3422 Před 9 měsíci

    Remember the four first letters in the name, now you have it.

  • @mixchifius
    @mixchifius Před 8 měsíci

    Did you have to source the parts yourself or is there a full kit that covers that, I know the PCB is attainable, but is this a kit for someone not experienced? And just for fun, what kind of investment?

  • @CRUNCHCOLE
    @CRUNCHCOLE Před 3 lety +1

    I tried the C Rex in my modded Blues Jr and went back to the Celestion V-Type 70 Watt. It sounded so much better and had that in your face attitude.

    • @BirdsnakeBrown
      @BirdsnakeBrown  Před 3 lety

      yeah nothing against the C Rex but I haven't found anything I just loved it in

  • @danielcgomez
    @danielcgomez Před 3 lety

    well done! sounds great!

  • @budmanzoom4441
    @budmanzoom4441 Před rokem

    Wow!

  • @Andluth
    @Andluth Před 3 lety +1

    Where did you get the board?

  • @CaseyJamesMusicOfficial

    NICE

  • @corndog1868
    @corndog1868 Před 3 lety

    Search here for (Rockcandy Live In Toronto 1988). Enjoy the show!!!

  • @Knappingthematrix
    @Knappingthematrix Před rokem

    Dude!

  • @jessehiatt9225
    @jessehiatt9225 Před 2 lety +1

    How much did this conversion cost? I have a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe I was wanting to hot rod, but think a conversion like this might be better

    • @BirdsnakeBrown
      @BirdsnakeBrown  Před 2 lety +2

      Do the conversion! I play mine at about half of my gigs and it really sings. It's been a while now and I'm not exactly sure, but I think for the board, sockets, and components you are looking at around $300. The donor amp gives you the most expensive parts of a build.

    • @jessehiatt9225
      @jessehiatt9225 Před 2 lety

      Nice. I actually got the amp for free from a co worker because it wasn't working, but changed the main filter caps and new tubes and it was working again. What tubes do you have to use with this conversion?

  • @russellesimonetta3835
    @russellesimonetta3835 Před 3 lety

    Hey the hot rod fenders are built junky but rebuilding like this is great!! I like the modular approach too! Maybe some low grab thread lock on the screw connecters?? A tube amp combo is a harsh environment whole lot of shaken and vibrating going on!! Cool project!

  • @ded2z405
    @ded2z405 Před 3 lety

    Hey man what's the mode of that Ibanez? I see it in a bunch of your videos and I love it man

    • @BirdsnakeBrown
      @BirdsnakeBrown  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much!! The guitar is a 1981 AS-50... really great guitars.

  • @d179654582248
    @d179654582248 Před 2 lety

    I never got an answer back but are you able to share where you got the board? Or are willing to sell this amp?

    • @BirdsnakeBrown
      @BirdsnakeBrown  Před 2 lety

      You can find everything you need to know on amp garage... I am not planning on selling it at the moment.

  • @sidewaysrain7609
    @sidewaysrain7609 Před 4 měsíci

    It's a double clone except for five things that it's not