Fender rumble 410 version 1, yes or no?

[baxter_x]

Hello,

I found a cheap Fender rumble 410, the first version with black grill and Jack inputs only.
This model: https://reverb.com/item/30249751-fender-rumble-410-v1-black-grill-bass-cabinet?locale=fr

I already own two Hartke HL410 that are great but only available at 8 ohms.
The fender is 4 ohms, which is interesting for me especially for my Ampeg SVT2 pro. The cab would stay a the rehearsal space. I will only use it there and the Hartke cabs for gigs.
Is it a good cab? The specs seem interesting, 1000w peak, 500 continuous.

Thanks

 

[G-Dog]

No, that's a V2 Rumble introduced in 2011 and discontinued in 2014 when the current V3 Rumbles came out with an 8 ohm 410. The V1 Rumbles, made from 2003 to 2010, had no extension cabs. I read that 4 ohm cabs usually have lower sensitivity than 8 ohms, hence sometimes negating the extra power they draw. But, you can't be sure until you try it, ... or not.

 

[baxter_x]

No, that's a V2 Rumble introduced in 2011 and discontinued in 2014

Thanks for the information.

 

[baxter_x]

I read that 4 ohm cabs usually have lower sensitivity than 8 ohms

I consider it as negligible. Also, don't forget it's mail for my SVT2 pro. I run it at 8 ohms with my single Hartke and feel I really need to push it to achieve the tone I want. A 4 ohms cab should be more adapted.

 

[ardgedee]

I read that 4 ohm cabs usually have lower sensitivity than 8 ohms

Not necessarily true where multiple drivers are involved. Checking the specs is the best way to know for sure.

 

[KevInDaBassment]

Might have to up your mids on the SVT compared to the Hartke cabs, but other than that it seems pretty good at that price.

 

[baxter_x]

Might have to up your mids on the SVT compared to the Hartke cabs, but other than that it seems pretty good at that price.

Upping the mids because it's a ported cab against the closed Hartke I guess?

 

[KevInDaBassment]

Upping the mids because it's a ported cab against the closed Hartke I guess?

Pretty much all the Rumble cabs I've played (combos and with or without the heads) have a baked in scoop to the midrange. For most bassists it's a rule of thumb to crank mids if you need to be heard, just throwing it out as a heads up in case you're not cutting through at rehearsal.

Could be less pronounced on that particular cab, but if you're wanting to leave the SVT eq'd for use with the Hartkes, the Fender cab could make that a difficult endeavor. Not a vote against the Rumble, just something to consider before grabbing it.

 

[baxter_x]

Could be less pronounced on that particular cab, but if you're wanting to leave the SVT eq'd for use with the Hartkes, the Fender cab could make that a difficult endeavor. Not a vote against the Rumble, just something to consider before grabbing it.

I totally your point. I have used SWR Goliath cabs for more than 10 years, so I should find my tone quite easily as it's pretty much the same design. I'll EQ the SVT accordingly. It won't be a problem at all.

 

[agedhorse]

Not necessarily true where multiple drivers are involved. Checking the specs is the best way to know for sure.

Correct, where the 410 is made from 4 ohm drivers in series-parallel this is true but made from 16 ohm drivers in parallel them probably not.

The V3 is an improvement to the V1 and V2 imo.

 

[agedhorse]

Not necessarily true where multiple drivers are involved. Checking the specs is the best way to know for sure.

Correct, where the 410 is made from 4 ohm drivers in series-parallel this is true but made from 16 ohm drivers in parallel them probably not.

The V3 is an improvement to the V1 and V2 imo.

 

[rocksmoot]

I had that version of cabinet, ran a rumble 350 head into it. It looked very cool but seemed rather anemic to me. I sold it after the first gig and bought a GK 410 NEO.