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That's one thing I never understood about the design of the 100T. According to Fender the fan will only come on if the amp has reached critical mass, which to my way of thinking is too late. My 100T (5 years old this past April) obviously has a faulty sensor and its fan comes on after the amp gets just a little warm, which I like, and seems the way it should be.
Bassman Tube Amp wattage help
Well, out of 9 responses, 4 suggested I get the 2x10 ext cab for my rumble, which I stated, I've already decided on the amps amp and am just looking for help deciding which one. 1 suggested a 4x10 for my rumble, but he didn't know I had a combo at the time. 1 response was suggesting that my target volume wasn't the right mentality, which is great, but doesn't help me decide. 1 response was to the previous one one from someone who understands my need, but still no suggestions or help. 1 was a funny remark to the previous. And 1 was rodl2005 which was great and helpful, but since the others kept trying to sell me on the Rumble I already own, but want to move away from, I thought I'd come here to hear from some guys with 1 of the exact amps I'm deciding between to see if I could find any clarity on why they picked over the other.
You sir are awesome, and I appreciated your help on the other thread as well. I did read it and thought it was great, just thought I would extend my question to these fellas directly. My thought process would be to get a 100T with a 4x10 for normal gigs with the option to buy a 2nd 4x10 down the road. If I got it over the Super Bassman, which is undecided. I didn't mean to discount what your respone, I only meant to get more opinions than just the 1 useful response on my thread.
Awesome that you back up his assessment. I totally agree and appreciate this concept since my old 150w 1x15 combo, seemed like it could almost reach the same volume as the Rumble 500c (no extension) that replaced it when it bit the dust. That's why I hoped a 4x10 might be enough, but since a 4x10 is usually equated to a 1x15 in volume, I guess I should have expected as much. I guess I just really want the 100T to be enough with a 4x10 that the tone plus the all tubes will give a better perceived volume for the rare occasion it is an issue and maybe a 100T through 2 4x10s down the road will be a nice boon. Based off my time with the 2 (Super vs 100T), it was close enough, that I really want the 100T with it's silent mode, but this is slowly turning into a side career and I've only just recently made enough to substantiate the purchase of 1 amp and 1 cab. Right now, I can't afford to buy the wrong amp. I haven't had a chance to play them through the actual 4x10 neo cab, only a rumble 2x10 extension cab, where the 100T does seem to almost have a louder (at least perceived) push compared to the Rumble 500c which might be all the help I need once I get the 4x10.
Im no expert on these amps but have you thought of pairing the 100T with the Fender 610 ?
That is part of a long term goal, but since no shops near me carry any of the pro gear, I have to buy before I try. I hate the idea of lugging a 6x10 everywhere all the time if not needed. My hope was to get a 4x10 now and a 2nd 4x10 as soon as I could down the road and maybe a 6x10 to fill the gap even farther down the road.
I suggest thinking more about adding the 2x10 extension to the 500 combo for a 4x10 vertical stack(There are your 4 tens) and you'll get 500 watts, better dispersion FOH, improved stage volume, and modularity.
It should be enough for your needs. If not, you can sell the stack to another TBr to help fund your next rig.
If your math is right and one tube amp really will do 90% of what you want, that sounds like a no-brainer to me. Just get a Hartke (or other Fender inspired) SS amp as a backup and for that other 10%.
I'm scarred... Been a orchestral/jazz sub/musician for hire for 20 years, never really focused on having a rock band amp for live play usually. Now, I'm gigging regularly, but I'm also not one of those people who feels more watts always equals better. I like to over think forever before i make a decision. I'm on the cusp of pulling the trigger to order the 100t plus 4x10, and I just need to convince myself I'm not gonna be regretting that I skipped on the SB. I'm sure I may want one down the road, but that is yet to be seen when/if. I hate buyers remorse, and the shop that I'm buying from is my guy here locally who does everything I need practically, he just can't justify bringing both amps in with my cab so I can try them and only buy one. And I would feel awful buying one, then returning it to buy the other.
Any thoughts on fitting the 6x10 in a 4-door sedan? You ever done it? Does it fit in the trunk, or need to be in the back seat?The 610 is such a super cab. It plays well with most any size gig and sounds amazing. Although that 215 stack would be sweet as heck too
I have a hatchback so it fits well. I'm pretty sure you won't be able to get it in a trunk or into a back seat.
