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the Dude is one of my favourite pedals of all time, but is much thicker sounding. It’s just an awesome lead pedal. Sounds very Bonamassa-like. A real scorcher!
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However, to get that classic, touch sensitive ‘bloom’, Id recommend...
- MP Simble
- Zendrive
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After leaving that band I retained the Ethos for a while before selling it for a good price and then buying a MP Simble. The Simble is excellent. Here is a vid comparing it with a real Dumble ODS:
https://youtu.be/OkK4AYMylLs
Points to to bear in mind are that the amp and its settings will influence how ‘Dumble’ the pedal sounds. Any of the pedals mentioned in this thread will get you there with the right amp setup. Also, too many guys get too anal about that sound but are generally talking nuances that would be totally lost on a gig audience. So achieving that sound is largely for your own satisfaction.
There are some pedals that work pretty well generic at that vocal dumble over drive sound with any amp, but don't shine,
there are some that shine with certain voiced amps, but then punish you hard with others.
you could name pretty much any dumble pedal and I'd be %80 sure I currently own it, %10 I've owned it and %10 I've no idea about this one, and I've got a positive and negative view on almost every one of those but it depends on setup and what you're after, nothing to do with the actual pedal, which is why you see threads saying "this pedal is amazing" then the next post "this pedal was really bland" talking about exactly the same pedal.
Could you narrow it down a little to the sound you're looking for and the base gear you intend to use it with, opinions will still be subjective but I promise most of these pedals shine in certain conditions and fart in other.
It'd be to use with a Hamstead Artist 20 combo (EL34s, clean - once I get my hands on it in the next week or so hopefully)
I'm not sure what exactly it's supposed to do but that has to be the most useless insipid pedal I've ever heard.
Simble - sounded identical to a real Dumble on the demos. l found it pretty underwhelming really, didn’t stay long.
Zendrive - What Robben uses when he can’t use his amps. Good pedal, I couldn’t get ‘that’ sound though.
Everything Zen - Clone of the Zendrive but WAY better in my opinion and much cheaper! A keeper for many different reasons.
Kingsley Jester - Often seen as ‘Dumblesque’. Probably my favourite OD regardless of that association though.
Van Weelden Royal OD - For me, absolutely NAILS that sound I accociate with Dumble. It’s designed to work with any guitar/amp configuration.
Rockett The Dude - Extremely close the the Van Weelden at a much cheaper price and smaller footprint. Really gets the sound that I hear. Great pedal, I’ll probably get another one in the future.
Ethos - I’d say it sits somewhere between a Zendrive and Van Weelden/Dude. Good pedal but I dare say a little overrated?? Yikes!
I’ve not tried (just I can’t be arsed anymore)...
Zenkudo - Larry’s pedal of choice
Wampler Euphoria - is that one usually suggested?
Dumbloid
Mojo Hand DMBL
As as an example, the Zendrive and The Dude sound and feel completely different to one another to me, even though they are both Dumble style pedals. I didn’t really like the Simble, yet that gets a lot of love. I think you’ve just got to try a few out and see what works for you.
I've had a Zendrive before (well a clone I made from a verified schematic) and I liked it but it just seems like a nice screamer with the ability to tilt the low EQ to me <meh>
I'll take a nose at some of these others on YouTube
I'd certainly look into it as you're a very respected member, the EL34 thing is certainly worth noting, however the Hampstead isn't as "Marshall voiced" as your more generic EL34 amps, and interestingly I've never tried it with the Hampsteads before, but I have tried the bigger iron Hampsteads (superb amps, great purchase !) I can make a guess at some pedals that may work for you. could you give me one or two artists or tracks that you think "that sort of ball park" so I get an idea of the sound you've got in your head.
I'm pretty sure that we'll either get you the ball park you want or crush once and for all if you want one of these pedals