If you are really interested in the big "D" sound, you can buy my modified Fender Bandmaster that has that sound in spades, and it won't cost you $10K
If you want the built in D*mbell-eater F/X loop it will cost an extra $250. It looks like an old used Blackface Bandmaster (a real sleeper), but it has all new elctronics, new trannies a special design output transformer for a robust tone, and all the switches: brite, mid, deep, Jazz/Rock and preamp boost. As of now it is set up for an outboard F/X loop, though it has an extra tube socket for either a reverb or F/X loop. Its 50 watts. It is based on an actual mid to early 80's D*mble Ala, Robben Ford and some Randy California of that time. The clean is very Blackface of the richest kind, the overdrive is very D*mbe-lish, but more refined with some other great amp inspirations.
It has room for 2 more power tubes (has factory plates covering extra 2 holes), for a total of 4 tubes in the power amp. The power amp can be set up for 4 6V6's if that is what one wants. This amp has turned many heads when giging with this amp. If I decide not to sell it, I may make a combo cabinet for it. I also have the 2-212 speaker cab. If anyone is interetsed you can email me at
goforthsound@yahoo.com This amp sounds so good and has such a reputation, that I cannot list it on ebay without Mr. D*mble sending me nasty emails about it. I think that imitating something very well is the best form of flatery, but Mr. D*mbel does not seem to think so, then again, its not all about being like a D*mbell, its about getting the nuances from your fingers to the ears that inspires the creative senses.