rumble 100 or acoustic 200?

[mcv]

i can get a fender rumble 1x15 100W, or for $50 more an acoustic 200W, both used. wich one would you get?

[elavate7]

ive heard and played the fender and it is pretty good. i have heard good things about the acoustic though, and it sounds like a really good buy. i say go for the acoustic, its 100 more watts for only $50 more.....

[korey L]

definantly the 200w acoustic over the 100w rumble

[cheeseburger]

I own an acoustic 100 and i prefer it tenfold over any rumble series.

[Beersurgeon]

I have a B200 and it's great!!! Plus you can add another cab with the b200 if the 15' isn't enough for your tone!!!

[mcv]

ok, i've narowed it down: new fender rumble 150 for $325 or semi new acoustic RB200 for $250
which one is the better deal?
please help, i need a bass amp for our band practice space.

[SurferJoe46]

Still it's the Acoustic - but I think it's just a B200, not an RB200.

Not sure where that "R" came from - unless you've got something i know nothing of and I think I pretty well know that whole Acoustic lineup by now.

[mcv]

yeah, B200

[FeistyMclovin]

I use the Rumble 150 for small to medium gigs and such, and I really like it. I also have the Rumble 15, which came with a starter bundle. They sound, more than any other amp I've tried, like the bass you run through it. Play a Warwick bass with this amp, and it sounds like a Warwick bass. Play a really nice MM Stingray, and it sounds like a really nice MM Stingray. Play an out of tune, no name P bass copy, and it sounds like an out of tune, no name P bass copy. I wouldn't say it has the best sound out there (IMO, certain Ampeg's have that claim) but all in all, Rumbles are great. Haven't tried that Acoustic amp though.

[walterw]

all in all, i vote for the cheap 200w amp over the cheap 100w one.

[mcv]

Originally Posted by walterw

all in all, i vote for the cheap 200w amp over the cheap 100w one.

well.....150W vs 200W really.
would the 50 extra watts be a great deal if we use house PA when playing live?

[SurferJoe46]

Several points for the B-200

GC 'No Problems' warranty
GCs on every corner
More Watts - expandable with more cabs
Close price point - a toss up here
More headroom

I think the B200 has a DI out too. Not 100% sure

<edit - yeah it does!>

# Power: 200 Watts @ 4 Ohms
# Speaker: 15" Heavy-duty speaker, built-in horn
# Channels: 1
# EQ: 6-Band EQ - sweepable
# Frequency notch filter
# Inputs: dual inputs (passive & active)
# Outs: XLR direct out

[Beersurgeon]

Originally Posted by SurferJoe46

I think the B200 has a DI out too. Not 100% sure

<edit - yeah it does!>

Your correct sir with ground lift and DI volume control too!!!

Get the B200, you won't regret it!!!

[mcv]

i went ahead and got a Fender Rumble 150, found it for $299 new and could´t resist!

[bassyness]

Fender Rumble 150

[totallyfrozen]

200W Acoustic fo' shizzle.

As a general rule of thumb, when you are comparing units of similar quality and features ALWAYS get as much wattage as you can afford.