Industry Apr 14, 2026
Robben Ford on Influences, Tributes, and His Signature Sound
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 approach to learning the guitar, noting that Jeff Beck was not an initial influence. His album "Two Shades Of Blues" is a tribute to Beck and renowned amp builder Alexander Dumble. The project explores the Stratocaster and Ford's distinctive tone achieved with his Overdrive Special amplifier. Originally reported by MusicRadar.