Guitar tone · blues
Robben Ford guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Robben Ford songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Master Series Robben Ford Signature into Dumble Overdrive Special (2nd built by Howard Dumble, 2x12 cab).
Guitars Robben Ford used
- Fender Master Series Robben Ford Signature1 song
- 1960 Fender Telecaster1 song
- 1960 Fender Telecaster (Whiteguard)1 song
Amps Robben Ford used
- Dumble Overdrive Special (2nd built by Howard Dumble, 2x12 cab)1 song
- Dumble Overdrive Special 100-watt head into 2x12 cabinet1 song
- Dumble Overdrive Special1 song
3 Robben Ford tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Help the Poor · solo | 4 |
| Help the Poor · riff | 4 |
| Indianola · riff | 4.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Robben Ford use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Dumble Overdrive Special (2nd built by Howard Dumble, 2x12 cab) (1 song), Dumble Overdrive Special 100-watt head into 2x12 cabinet (1 song), Dumble Overdrive Special (1 song).
What guitar did Robben Ford use?
Most often: Fender Master Series Robben Ford Signature (1 song), 1960 Fender Telecaster (1 song), 1960 Fender Telecaster (Whiteguard) (1 song).
How do I get Robben Ford's tone on my amp?
Open any Robben Ford song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.