Shouldn't every ODS clone have a built in Dumbleator?

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Re: Shouldn't every ODS clone have a built in Dumbleator?

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I used this video as as sound reference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7OINxfKZW0
See I could never get my High Plates to squeal like that (3:30) when he digs in up high.My low plates can get that no problem. Especially with a Tele :?

That is classic low plate response IMO

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Re: Shouldn't every ODS clone have a built in Dumbleator?

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It's funny, Robben's tone seems brighter in these clips then back in the day(mid eighties) with the Low Plate Classic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS8DqS4KYo4 :D
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Re: Shouldn't every ODS clone have a built in Dumbleator?

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If you are hauling one to gigs - YES.

IMHO have always thought they enhanced bloom and sustain. Perhaps smooth out the overdrive a bit depending on your gain staging. Henry @ RedPlate built me a combo a long time ago that has send and return pots on the back for the loop - and the master on front is on a switch pot that pulls out to defeat the loop. Very quick and easy to A/B with and without loop to see how it is affecting things.



*not me - Garth Webber with similar model.
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Re: Shouldn't every ODS clone have a built in Dumbleator?

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To Marks OP: it cannot be a clone if it has the loop. Duh. :-)
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Re: Shouldn't every ODS clone have a built in Dumbleator?

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You know what I'm talking about Jelle. I refer using the Dumble circuits. If I put the amp and the Dumbleator in one chassis I'm still using Dumble circuits. :D

I'm surprised HAD hasn't done this with his newer amps such as the Angel Breath.
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Re: Shouldn't every ODS clone have a built in Dumbleator?

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:lol: just busting your balls lol
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Re: Shouldn't every ODS clone have a built in Dumbleator?

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My Welagen Overdrive Special amp have the tube buffered loop built in. I agree with you.
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:D no sweat, I wonder why HAD went down the path he did given he would possibly have ground loop issues with his amps.
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Re: Shouldn't every ODS clone have a built in Dumbleator?

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I like the Dumbelator in a rack
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Re: Shouldn't every ODS clone have a built in Dumbleator?

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Steve, what is the third switch on the Dumbleator? Bright for recovery send or lnfb defeat?
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Re: Shouldn't every ODS clone have a built in Dumbleator?

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Charlie Wilson wrote: Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:20 pm ... what is the third switch on the Dumbleator?
Original Dumblelator II from left to right: "BRIGHT" switch "DRIVE"; "BRIGHT" switch "RECOVER A"; "BRIGHT" switch "RECOVER B".
Pictures (e.g.): http://www.amparchives.com/folder/2528/ or https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ ... ropped.jpg

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Re: Shouldn't every ODS clone have a built in Dumbleator?

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Meh, what does that reply have to do with the topic?

I didn't see any particular reference to onboard effects loops. Though I concede I skimmed through it.

Do you own the amp or are you selling them?
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