Could someone tell me which 25 watt 8 inch amp is better both are $99.99,the Acoustic Amp has like 2 knobs for adjustment for overdrive opposed to Fender Rumble switch.What does the Shape/Contour buttons do.? thank You
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Acoustic vs. Fender Rumble Amp
- Thread starter mike roman
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No one can give you an objective answer to such a subjective question. In the end, all anyone can give you is their opinions from their own perspectives. You really need to try them both and make your own decisions.
Having said that, you may want to ask The Combo Club for input. But be prepared to give more background on your own preferences. Both of these, and all others, have their fans and detractors. But, there are some helpful people there in The Club.
Good luck.
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What is the purpose of buying the combo? Band practice? Self-practice? Headphone practicing? Enjoyment at home?
I bought a Rumble 100 for my daughter and I use it occasionally for solo practice or for small ensemble practice . After trying out several small combo amps for her I decided that anything with less power and speaker did not qualify as a bass amp. I love small amps for guitar , you can crank them up to get great tones at manageable volume but the Rimble 100 was as small as I'd go for bass. IMO.
Respectfully disagree. If it's for home practice or low volume ensembles, you can get by with a 10" spkr and 40watts.
The Ampeg BA110v2 or Fender Rumble 40 are nice amps.
I haven't tried the Acoustic so can't speak to that.
Revival post. I was in a music store out of town and played a Classic Vibe P through both the B25C and the Rumble 25. They were right next to each other. I've owned the Rumble 100 and currently have a 40 with th 10 inch speaker. I use it at band practice in a living room, among other places, with a real kit drummer and it does the job with volume to spare.
But the little acoustic really sounded good. Much better than the rumble 25 next to it. I was kind of shocked. I wasn't looking for a small combo but I would have bought it on the spot if I wasn't out of town. I really like the tilt back. I tilt my rumble at rehearsal against the wall.
It was on sale over labor day online so I ordered it. It really sounds good. At next rehearsal I'll take it to see if it can hang but I think it will. It's heavier than the rumbles and it has a little pop when it goes on and off. But it's quiet otherwise, with clean, clear beefy tone. It doesn't have a DI or line out like the rumbles. If it holds up quality wise I think it will be a great little practice or low volume gig combo.
And the Classic Vibe P was pretty fine as well. I'd like to have it, but I need another bass like I need another, uh, small combo.
But the little acoustic really sounded good. Much better than the rumble 25 next to it. I was kind of shocked. I wasn't looking for a small combo but I would have bought it on the spot if I wasn't out of town. I really like the tilt back. I tilt my rumble at rehearsal against the wall.
It was on sale over labor day online so I ordered it. It really sounds good. At next rehearsal I'll take it to see if it can hang but I think it will. It's heavier than the rumbles and it has a little pop when it goes on and off. But it's quiet otherwise, with clean, clear beefy tone. It doesn't have a DI or line out like the rumbles. If it holds up quality wise I think it will be a great little practice or low volume gig combo.
And the Classic Vibe P was pretty fine as well. I'd like to have it, but I need another bass like I need another, uh, small combo.
I've played through the Acoustic B50C in a rehearsal space and I thought it sounded pretty good. The overdrive circuit sounded like a buzzsaw, not very subtle. It didn't strike me as very well built, though, so not the kind of amp I'd want to be moving around all the time.
Any bass amp with only an 8" speaker and low wattage isn't going to sound great. I've had an old Crate for decades and it does what it's meant to do but it's not very inspiring even for practicing. I much prefer to practice with headphones or a giggable amp.
Any bass amp with only an 8" speaker and low wattage isn't going to sound great. I've had an old Crate for decades and it does what it's meant to do but it's not very inspiring even for practicing. I much prefer to practice with headphones or a giggable amp.
My buddy that played through it yesterday and I would disagree. I do agree it has a cheap quality about it. Maybe cuz it was cheap.
