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Post by DRZ on Jun 20, 2006 10:36:15 GMT -7
I got an E-mail stating Larry is now on tour with a Z. Not sure which model.
He must be taking notice of other Bluesbraker "BW" ,and joining the tone club.
DR.Z
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Post by Bill on Jun 20, 2006 10:40:05 GMT -7
Last week it was Steve Miller, now Larry Carlton...when will the madness end! Very cool news, doc...congrats.
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Post by billyguitar on Jun 20, 2006 10:46:09 GMT -7
I'll bet Carlton is using either an RXES or a Maz 38. I hope we find out soon!
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Jun 20, 2006 10:57:22 GMT -7
His web page still says all Dumble...
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Post by billyguitar on Jun 20, 2006 11:11:49 GMT -7
I've read in some interviews that Larry only uses the Dumble clean channel. I always thought that was odd but that's what he said. I'm sure Doc got his info from a reliable source or he wouldn't post it. You think they'd update his website. Anyone else have a hunch what Larry might be using?
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Post by Bill on Jun 20, 2006 11:32:58 GMT -7
I also immediately ran over to Larry's site and checked...2 Dumble Overdrive Supreme's (one as a backup). Also checked his tour schedule, lots of dates in Seattle. Anyone in the area? I'm guessing he's using a Maz Sr 1x12...he'd like a full EQ to tweak along with at least 30+ watts.
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Post by billyguitar on Jun 20, 2006 11:54:05 GMT -7
I saw Larry in Kansas City once at a concert with Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke and Steve Wariner. They all lined up across the stage and each would talk a bit, do a tune, and pass it on to the next guy. Great show. Steve Wariner had a 4' high rack of stuff and Larry used a Roland Jazz Chorus 2 x 12 amp. Larry sounded great, Wariner did not. Chet used a very small Music Man. The back up band was great. All Nashville session guys. The drummer could really groove. If Larry can sound good on the Roland, I'm really looking forward to hearing him on a Z.
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Jun 20, 2006 14:31:28 GMT -7
I asked Larry's booking company what kind of Dr Z amp he was using here is Rick's response. "Larry uses a Dumble Overdrive Special. He used a Dr Z coupled to a Fender Twin at the Britt Festival on June 17th only because the Overdrive Special had problems with the input jack." Kind of a downer. He did not seem to know what model it was. I guess if the Dumble continues to have issues we may see more of Larry with a Z amp? Would love to know which model though. Paul
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Jun 20, 2006 14:38:37 GMT -7
I asked Larry's booking company what kind of Dr Z amp he was using here is Rick's response. "Larry uses a Dumble Overdrive Special. He used a Dr Z coupled to a Fender Twin at the Britt Festival on June 17th only because the Overdrive Special had problems with the input jack." Kind of a downer. He did not seem to know what model it was. I guess if the Dumble continues to have issues we may see me of Larry with a Z amp? Would love to know which model though. Paul A Dr. Z coupled to a Twin? That's like saying "I have a Porsche, but I put in a Chevy V8." ACK!
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Post by kc on Jun 20, 2006 14:48:14 GMT -7
I checked out the Robben Ford message board -- Larry Carlton just played on 6/17 & 6/18 with Robben as guest. The folks posting there write that Larry was using his usual Dumble rig. www.online-discussion.com/RobbenFord/viewtopic.php?t=1876From the reviews, it sounds like Robben could have benefitted from a Z amp - some write that the sound thru his Fenders was thin. kc
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Post by billyguitar on Jun 20, 2006 15:54:44 GMT -7
Oh well! If Carlton would try a Z for a while he'd be hooked. So would Robben Ford.
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Jun 21, 2006 8:16:50 GMT -7
I heard back from Rick and he said is was a Maz 38.
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Jun 24, 2006 18:27:48 GMT -7
Can you ask if that was that a NR or Rev SR?
I'm joking!!! he he... ;-)
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Post by Strato on Jul 13, 2006 22:09:37 GMT -7
I asked Larry's booking company what kind of Dr Z amp he was using here is Rick's response. "Larry uses a Dumble Overdrive Special. He used a Dr Z coupled to a Fender Twin at the Britt Festival on June 17th only because the Overdrive Special had problems with the input jack." Kind of a downer. He did not seem to know what model it was. I guess if the Dumble continues to have issues we may see me of Larry with a Z amp? Would love to know which model though. Paul A Dr. Z coupled to a Twin? That's like saying "I have a Porsche, but I put in a Chevy V8." ACK! Have you tried it? I mean dont get me wrong... I love my Z, but when i ran the other output of my stereo delay to my twin, i was in tone heaven. Give it a try some time.
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Post by real oldster on Jul 14, 2006 13:57:19 GMT -7
The right Twin can sound great IF that's the sound you're after. ;D
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Post by kerryprotools on Aug 24, 2006 9:36:01 GMT -7
A little bidrie told me Robben and Larry are both looking at the ES coupled w/ a dirtbox that starts with Ze* ***** . I think because the ES is Very ,very similiar to a Dumble. But not the Dumble everybody is thinking. The ES is almost identical tonewise to a Dumble Steel String Singer. Very loud and three dimensional. The Dumble clan is not going to make amps forever and they are already so selective, you almost need a wall of platinum to be allowed to spend your extra $30,000 you found in your gig bag that you forgot to cash...LOL :-)
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Post by lvc on Nov 9, 2006 14:22:04 GMT -7
Well --- I am a big Larry and robben fan.
today I picked up a Maz Senior 38 combo in a 1x12 cab. this amp is set to run in stereo with my fuchs (dumble clone).
Just hooked it up -- and we are talking blues/jazz/rock heaven ---- add a ZenDrive for good measure ---- and I could honestly see (better "hear") why a Robben or Larry might be looking in this direction.
If they are spotted using a Z ------ forget about prices and availability --- look what has happened with the ZenDrive --- $150 pedal selling for $450 on eBay.
If L/R decide to take the Z for a public spin --- hold on to your hats boys and girls --- it is going to be a fun ride.
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Post by Curt on Nov 9, 2006 17:41:40 GMT -7
A Dumble Steel String Singer. Very loud and three dimensional. Didn't SRV use/ record with one of those toward the end? ?
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Post by Hohn on Dec 20, 2006 21:06:22 GMT -7
Yes, but his SSS was modified by Dumble and was essentially a one-of-a-kind amp.
or so I read online.
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 21, 2006 6:27:08 GMT -7
David Lindley used to use the SSS and an overdrive special in snakeskin!
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Post by tonefool on Feb 18, 2007 19:48:21 GMT -7
Just to set the record straight, the "Z" that Larry Carlton used June 17th of last year at the Britt Festival in Southern Oregon was my MAZ 18 1 X 12 w/Celestion Vintage 30. I lent it to a long time friend of mine who plays geetar with the Spencer Davis Group so he wouldn't have to use the back line AC30. They were on the same bill as Larry and Robben Ford. When we showed up for sound check, Larry's Dumble had crapped out and he wasn't getting along with the alternative which was one of Robben's twin reverbs, so we offered up the MAZ and he liked it. He actually reamped out of the number 2 channel into the twin and that's how he played the show. The MAZ offered up most of the overdrive side and the twin...well you know. Maybe it started a love affair with Z's or maybe it's all just a rumor. Larry's comment on the MAZ when I asked him after the show....well, it didn't hold me back.
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Post by squeallydan on Mar 5, 2007 15:27:42 GMT -7
Larry's newest cd is good.. "Live Wire"
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Post by sudsysul on Apr 15, 2007 4:52:20 GMT -7
It's time for that new "Ford" 6L6 amp. If the Galaxie gets there tonewise, can any of us resist?
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Post by zgrip on Jul 2, 2007 16:40:35 GMT -7
Caught Larry's show at the Blue Note in NYC Sat night. Sadly, no Z's in sight. Just two Dumble Overdrive Specials; one black, one blonde into a single 112 cab flanked by two monitor cabs. He used very little to no OD, primarily a Fendery clean sound. He digs in a bit here and there and gets some slight OD but not much. I'm sure he would get along with Z amps. Like most greats, you can easily tell his tone is in his hands and he would still sound great if he had to play through a solid state Crate.
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Post by gopre29 on Dec 26, 2007 23:56:16 GMT -7
Steve miller and Larry Carleton
id say thats a good combo for two weeks of work
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Post by mrdownchild on Jan 10, 2008 18:55:04 GMT -7
Just wondering......has anyone here played a Dumble? Frankly, I just can't see an amp...any amp being better than a Dr. Z. Furthermore, a 30,000 dollar price tag seems just plain old silly.
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Post by brad737 on Nov 28, 2008 22:09:44 GMT -7
Well, there isn't much doubt that Howard Dumble is an electronics genius, but he's clearly an egomaniacal lunatic. The rumor mill is now stating that even longtime fan/ player Larry Carlton is playing Bludotone amps. The guy running Bludotone basically "de-gooped" a Dumble and is selling clones for around $3500. If you're looking for "that tone", and I'm not, just get a Ceritone Overtone Special for $900 and be done with it.
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Post by bluzsteel on Nov 29, 2008 6:44:37 GMT -7
A Dumble Steel String Singer. Very loud and three dimensional. Didn't SRV use/ record with one of those toward the end? ? Im gonna have to dig through my picture box , but I have a picture of me playing Farm Aid II , Stevie played right after us and you can see his rig behind mine .I think he had at least 2 of the Steel Stringers and maybe a Marshal head or two with some black 412 cabs . his rig swamped my old Super Reverb . this would have been 1986
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Post by robb on Dec 30, 2008 17:55:08 GMT -7
Just wondering......has anyone here played a Dumble? Frankly, I just can't see an amp...any amp being better than a Dr. Z. Furthermore, a 30,000 dollar price tag seems just plain old silly. Never played a Dumble myself, but I've heard many played live and on record and there's clearly a 'Dumble sound' which is clearly recognizable, which is VERY DIFFERENT than any Z amp I've heard (I'm talking about the overdrive special's lead tone here, not any other model). It's not really about better or worse, Dumbles are just a different beast than Z's. I personally love that ODS lead tone. That being said, I wouldnt pay $30,000 for a Dumble or any other amp. Dumbles are definately something special, but no amp is worth that kind of coin.
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Post by jwr on Jan 4, 2009 19:21:37 GMT -7
I've got a Brown Note D'Lite 44 ODE, it's a Non HRM Dumble clone. I've owned 5 Z's and played most all the other's and they are nothing alike. Just a completely different thang. A Zendrive will only get ya about 1/2 way there.
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