Industry Apr 13, 2026
Robben Ford Discusses Guitar Approach, Jeff Beck Tribute, and Dumble Amps
Two Shades Of Blues was conceived as a tribute to Beck and Ford's favourite amp builder, and it finds him exploring the Strat and making his own weather with his Overdrive Special
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Guitarist Robben Ford discusses his unique approach to the guitar, which he developed partly because Jeff Beck was not an early influence. His album "Two Shades Of Blues" serves as a tribute to Beck and the favored amplifier builder Alexander Dumble. The album features Ford experimenting with a Stratocaster and his custom Overdrive Special amplifier. Originally reported by MusicRadar.