How do I engage the cabinet simulation circuit on my 100v3? I can't find it mentioned in the manual or on the circuit block diagram for the amp.
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How do I engage the cabinet simulation circuit on my 100v3? I can't find it mentioned in the manual or on the circuit block diagram for the amp.
- Feb 25, 2005
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I just checked the stock at my local Guitar Center (haven't been there in YEARS) and they have the Rumble 100, a couple Markbass combos, and The GK combos in stock (but not the MB150s). I'll bring my bass and pick out the best one there, then take it on a gig either tomorrow afternoon or next week depending on when I can make it to GC. If it works, I'm good. If not, I'll take it back and order something online like one of the Phil Jones cabs.
Thanks everyone!
Thanks everyone!
The cab simulation is built in, between the preamp and the XLR out. You don't need to engage it. You'll find it marked on the block diagram here: Fender Rumble Club
It's on all the time! Fender Rumbles are all analog circuitry, so you get a lot of cool 'behind the scenes' magic. We have a lot of special posts called 'Rumble Talks' at the Fender Rumble Club. You can read all about the magic & mojo there.
You're right, of course. But I find the analogy useful, as initially I had a little trouble understanding why the DI was post-everything. Fender gets a lot of flak for making the Rumbles this way, as many would prefer the signal out to the board to be as clean as possible. But if you think of it as the direct-out version of mic'ing your cab, then it becomes much easier to understand for guys like me who aren't sound engineers.
Ahhh...right there in front of my eyeballs. I have never listened to the line out on that amp since I don't use it on dates that need more backline volume. Thanks.
Just for yocks, a link to a recent thread re the GenzBenz 3.0-10T - looks like an NOS example just sold for $470 on flea-bay.
Substitute for GB Shuttle STL-10T extension cab?
I know the kind of cocktail work you're talking about, and am dead convinced that the 3.0-10T is the ideal solution, especially for an MTD535 kind of guy…but there are indeed other fish in the ocean. And yeah, I totally agree re not wanting to be modular for this application, especially when you are time-jammed for getting from the cocktail location to the MainStage, and you don't have a bandboy to do the schlepp...
Good luck!
Substitute for GB Shuttle STL-10T extension cab?
I know the kind of cocktail work you're talking about, and am dead convinced that the 3.0-10T is the ideal solution, especially for an MTD535 kind of guy…but there are indeed other fish in the ocean. And yeah, I totally agree re not wanting to be modular for this application, especially when you are time-jammed for getting from the cocktail location to the MainStage, and you don't have a bandboy to do the schlepp...
Good luck!
- Feb 25, 2005
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I just missed out on that one! Yeah...years ago I tried one of those and was really impressed. They don't come up used often enough for me to wait to find one though - I really need to get something soon.
You do have more choices now, than when that 3.0-10T was the only credible kid on the block. Looking forward to learning how this shakes out for you.
- Feb 25, 2005
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Just got back from Guitar Center, and ended up buying the Fender Rumble 100.
I checked out the Rumble along with the GK MB112 and the Markbass Mini CMD 121P. I also checked out the other small combos in stock from Ampeg, Acoustic, etc.
I went in the store thinking that I'd buy the MB112, or that I'd be impressed enough with it that I'd order an MB110 online since they didn't have it in stock but it would be smaller and lighter.
The GK sounded good, but if I pushed it a bit it started to have that boxy tone that I get from my Eden EC10. Not a good sign since that was a 12 and had way more power. Could just be the voicing of those amps though, because I can even hear some of that boxy sound on the demo videos that Norm Stockton did for them on YouTube for both the MB112 and MB110.
In terms of portability, it was light but the depth of the amp would make walking a long distance with it in hand an it awkward.
The Markbass would have had to blow me away in terms of portability and tone to get it since it was over twice as expensive as the Fender and exactly twice as expensive as the GK. But it was still in my budget, and I used an LMII for YEARS and loved it so I wanted to check it out. It sounded good, but not great. Definitely not spend twice as much great. Form factor was similar in depth to the GK and weight at 30 lbs.
I wasn't happy with the tone of all the other amps I checked out - Ampeg, Acoustic, a used Hartke, etc. So I didn't even try picking those up to feel for weight.
That brings me to the Fender. Wow - blew me away with the tone when flat and the versatility if I wanted to tweak it. I typically never use "bright" or "vintage" switches - for controls like that I want a knob so I can control the amount vs a switch. But at least in the store those switches were VERY usable. Also I'll never use the overdrive on my jazz gigs but MAN it sounds good on that amp. I need to research to see if they make that in any kind of pedal because it sounded so good. I tried pushing the volume on it way past what I'll need for a cocktail hour and never heard the boxy tone you can get from some small combos.
In terms of portability it was by far the lightest, and had a good form factor without too much depth so I think it will be easy to schlep in and out of a gig in one hand.
I didn't end up bringing my MTD to the store to test, so I'll do that at home. I'll be able to get it out on a gig next week to be absolutely sure that it will work.
I was also impressed with GC - I hadn't been in years, so wasn't sure what to expect. When I told them what I wanted to buy they went in the back and got me a new one in a box. I figured they'd give me the floor model, but the rep said they keep a ton of the Rumbles in stock because they sell like hotcakes.
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions - I hadn't even heard of this amp before making this post. That's what TB is all about!
I checked out the Rumble along with the GK MB112 and the Markbass Mini CMD 121P. I also checked out the other small combos in stock from Ampeg, Acoustic, etc.
I went in the store thinking that I'd buy the MB112, or that I'd be impressed enough with it that I'd order an MB110 online since they didn't have it in stock but it would be smaller and lighter.
The GK sounded good, but if I pushed it a bit it started to have that boxy tone that I get from my Eden EC10. Not a good sign since that was a 12 and had way more power. Could just be the voicing of those amps though, because I can even hear some of that boxy sound on the demo videos that Norm Stockton did for them on YouTube for both the MB112 and MB110.
In terms of portability, it was light but the depth of the amp would make walking a long distance with it in hand an it awkward.
The Markbass would have had to blow me away in terms of portability and tone to get it since it was over twice as expensive as the Fender and exactly twice as expensive as the GK. But it was still in my budget, and I used an LMII for YEARS and loved it so I wanted to check it out. It sounded good, but not great. Definitely not spend twice as much great. Form factor was similar in depth to the GK and weight at 30 lbs.
I wasn't happy with the tone of all the other amps I checked out - Ampeg, Acoustic, a used Hartke, etc. So I didn't even try picking those up to feel for weight.
That brings me to the Fender. Wow - blew me away with the tone when flat and the versatility if I wanted to tweak it. I typically never use "bright" or "vintage" switches - for controls like that I want a knob so I can control the amount vs a switch. But at least in the store those switches were VERY usable. Also I'll never use the overdrive on my jazz gigs but MAN it sounds good on that amp. I need to research to see if they make that in any kind of pedal because it sounded so good. I tried pushing the volume on it way past what I'll need for a cocktail hour and never heard the boxy tone you can get from some small combos.
In terms of portability it was by far the lightest, and had a good form factor without too much depth so I think it will be easy to schlep in and out of a gig in one hand.
I didn't end up bringing my MTD to the store to test, so I'll do that at home. I'll be able to get it out on a gig next week to be absolutely sure that it will work.
I was also impressed with GC - I hadn't been in years, so wasn't sure what to expect. When I told them what I wanted to buy they went in the back and got me a new one in a box. I figured they'd give me the floor model, but the rep said they keep a ton of the Rumbles in stock because they sell like hotcakes.
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions - I hadn't even heard of this amp before making this post. That's what TB is all about!
Congrats on a great choice.
You're more than welcome over at the Fender Rumble Club. 
There are many people who think combos aren't proper amps, are less versatile and generally suck compared to head and cab.I love how like half the recommendations are not COMBOS!
I never understood why and so far, all the reasons I was given were moot.
The Rumble 100 is a nice amp. Good choice.
I ended up getting the MB112. That boxy sound can be dialed out on the bass by boosting highs or on the amp by dialing out some mids and boosting treble. Or hit the contour and boost back mids to taste. My Sadowsky, Stingray and P bass sound really good through it.
We knew you'd like the Rumble, now come on over to the Fender Rumble club and let's get you a number. I'll be looking for you.
- Feb 25, 2005
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Haha you were right! Crazy how loud that little thing gets. And tone for days.
Of course I do, but I don't think there are any advantages to a combo these days, in terms of portability or weight, which I stated in a earlier post. In fact, I think the opposite it true now, with nano-sized class D amps available. That was the point of posting that picture.
And it doesn't matter the OP specifically asked about combos because he has to be able to carry his amp and his bass between gigs?
Easy portability is an advantage for combos.
