Ceriatone Klein-ulator

Hey guys. I am wondering why Dumble-style amplifiers need this kind of Dumbleator device for their effects loops. Is there any risk of not using one? Any info would be appreciated, -Jack

"Need?"

It won't kill anything to use FX in an FX loop.

Folks gush about Kleinulators and Dumbleator type BS.

From what I understand the FX loop is normal, so any sort of weird device isn't "needed." A lot of folks say it makes things sound better though.

Isn't the signal coming out of the preamp too hot for fx units or something?

I'd like to have someone really great do an autopsy on a real Dumble.
I have a feeling the really great ones used really great solder - not the stuff You buy in the local hardware store.
The secret's in the sauce.

Since I got the Sparkle Drive for The Twin Reverb I have no lust to own one or buy even a clone.
It nails that whole "Caught In The Crossfire" "Hill Street Blues" thing without effort. For what the real thing goes for I can buy an L-5 and an XJS Convertible - and Lunch.

I would never buy a real one either, but my clone sounds really amazing. It really has an exellent Fender-like clean sound and a master-volume overdrive that sounds really nice. It is very touch sensitive and sounds awesome, even at low volumes.

You need this to match the impedences.