Hows everyone liking the 800 so far after owning it a while now , i have a Traynor SB112 that feels alot heavier than the new 800 , was thinking about getting this Rumble, your thoughts so far ? I know theres alot of watts differance , i would guess the 800 alone would still be a alot louder than the Traynor at 200 ?
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If the drivers moved the same amount of air (doubtful, but somewhat close), the 800c puts 400W (at full rating) into the 2x10 drivers (an 8 Ohm load).
The SB112 puts 200W (at full rating) into 1x12 driver (a 4 Ohm load).
The approximate difference is around 3dB - noticeable, but not by much.
You need input from whatever people have played both combos in similar gig type scenarios.
There is a Traynor page on here somewhere, maybe ask there as well.
I'll try to link the group in here in another post.
I have had the 800 combo for a while now. Played probably 50 gigs with it over the past year and a half. Sounds so good…a little more hi-fi than my previous 100 and 200, but you can warm it up with some tweaks. The XLR sounds great but I keep the gain low or off when using it since it can get very hot and clip the board if not. Very happy with the amp…add a mute and tuner and it is the perfect gigging machine at a featherweight of 29 pounds and having the balls to play over a loud drummer or without pa support for small/medium venues.
To add…I am a gas-a-holic like most here so to change it up now and then I use a sansamp or Dug DP-3X pedal/Bass Fly Rig for something different. Honestly though, it isn’t needed as the amp has a great tone. Amazing bass gear nowadays…have to make sure AI doesn’t replace us LOL
I've been thinking of getting a mark bass MB58R since it's so light and can handle the power. but keep hoping fender announces a lightweight rumble 210 cabinet at NAMM
That looks great! The reason I am considering Mark bass is because I have two heavy Eden 210 XLTs that weigh a ton and I could trade them in at guitar Center toward the mark bass. I think Rev sound only sells direct
I'm looking for information about the Rumble 800 combo s FX Send level, please.
Does anyone here "chain", or otherwise connect, their R800c's FX Send to the FX Return of another amp? If so, can you get a fully loud volume from the Returning amp? Or does it seem limited to a lower volume level than the Returning amp can get on it's own?
Does anyone here "chain", or otherwise connect, their R800c's FX Send to the FX Return of another amp? If so, can you get a fully loud volume from the Returning amp? Or does it seem limited to a lower volume level than the Returning amp can get on it's own?
I am new to this thread, but after reading it from start to finish, I can deduce that the FX loop seems to run more at line level than instrument level.
Yessir, the R800c is the same dimensions as the R200c, R500c, Rumble Stage 800 and the 210 cab. So, the same covers will fit all 5! Although the covers made specifically for the 210 have cutouts for the side handles, where the combo covers have cutouts for the top handle.
I know it's light but why doesn't the combo also have side handles? Does that ruin the tone?
Tradition! Even the very heavy
Side handles don't ruin the tone of the 210 cab. So, they shouldn't do so for the combos. I've heard of someone adding side handles to their combo, and casters, too! They had no complaints about the tone.
I finally got around to testing this out. I connected the effects send from my Rumble 800 combo (not stage) to the effects return of my Rumble 100. With the gain and volume on the 800 turned all the way down, the Rumble 100 produced a good home practice volume but not sufficient for most stages.
The Rumble 800 volume control appeared to have no effect on the 100 but the gain on the 800 affected the 100 volume. So with the 800 volume turned all the way down, the 800 gain acted as a volume control for the 100 with no sound from the 800. With the 800 gain up above 12 o'clock the 100 was quite loud with no perceived change in tone.
So was the 800 set to 100W? If so, is this the same as daisy chaining 2 R100s?
And did you also try it with the 800 set to 400W? I have both but haven't messed with doing any of this yet.
The 800 was set at 400 watts...didn't try it at 100. Others on here use a pair of 100s, but I think the two are properly volume matched when connected through the effects loops and none of the receiving 100 controls affect anything. Someone will be along to correct me if I'm wrong on that,
New Fender Rumble 800 owner here, checking in on the conversation.
You should also go join the Fender Rumble Club to get a wider perspective on your new amp. Pix are not required to join, but are appreciated.
