# Dumble Amps Return After Decades > Dumble amps, once mythical, are back with new models for guitarists. - Title: Dumble Amps Return After Decades · Guitar World | Shortify - Summary: Dumble amps, once mythical, are back with new models for guitarists. Dumble amps have returned after decades, with exclusive models including the Overdrive… - Keywords: dumble, john mayer, guitar amps, seahawks, nfl, electric guitars, amplifiers, guitar gear, gear round up, namm 2025, fender tweed, kenny wayne shepherd - Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-gear-round-up-3-oct - Published: 2026-10-03T00:00:00+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: dumble, john mayer, guitar amps, seahawks, nfl, electric guitars, amplifiers, guitar gear, gear round up, namm 2025, fender tweed, kenny wayne shepherd ## Dumble Amps Return Dumble amps have returned after decades with new models designed to honor the legendary amp engineer's legacy. > Dumble Overdrive Special ## Exclusive Models The Tweedle Dee, MegaPLX, and Overdrive Special are highly exclusive, made to order models inspired by Dumble's work. > The Tweedle Dee, which is inspired by the Fender Tweed circuit Dumble modded for Kenny Wayne Shepherd ## John Mayer's Favorite John Mayer and other top guitarists champion the Overdrive Special, making its return a significant deal in the guitar community. > John Mayer ## Strymon La Brea Strymon launched the La Brea, a standalone analog tape saturation pedal that captures the Deco's magic without the full unit. > Strymon La Brea ## Tape Saturation Effect The La Brea uses analog tape saturation for a vintage fuzz effect, ideal for guitarists wanting a cranked, spitty sound. > The digital Tape Saturation and Double-Tracker is one of Strymon's biggest hits ## Other Gear Launches This week also saw new releases from Jackson, Chibson, Mayones, Warm Audio, and Gretsch for guitarists. > Jackson Chris Rörland Soloist SL7 ## Chibson Cease and Desist Chibson released cease and desist control knobs that parody Fender's Stratocaster copyright campaign. > Chibson Cease and Desist knobs ## Mayones Mini Bass Mayones partnered with Henrik Linder for small five- and six-string bass guitars that are very compact. > Mayones Henrik Linder Cali HL 6 mini bass ## Key takeaway Dumble amps have returned after decades, with exclusive models including the Overdrive Special, championed by John Mayer and others.