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Fender Rumble 800 Combo Thread for the NEW 2022 800 Combo

#141
I never liked the mid-scooped tone, so "higher definition, clear mids and highs" is better for me.
If I'll notice that in the mix the full power of the 800C (pairing it with a 2x10" cab) won't be enough, I'll sell it and, most probably, in this scenario, I'll buy a gk rb (700 or 1001) and a Schroeder cab,
obviously if the cabs will be shipped to Italy. I also like gk tone and with the Scroeder cab I'll have a lot of a available headroom.
 
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Since my 800c arrived last Saturday I’ve done six gigs with it and am very happy. Active and passive Basses, acoustic trio, electric trio and four 5 piece band gigs. No issues at all.
I like the extra clarity this model brings. Yesterday I tried the Double Rumble stack at an outdoor gig. The 500c feeding the 800c via send/return. Holy cow what a beast of a rig! That configuration really sounds great, and definitely works for me tonally with more than enough power.
 
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Mark Hughes said:
View attachment 4900137 View attachment 4900138 Since my 800c arrived last Saturday I’ve done six gigs with it and am very happy. Active and passive Basses, acoustic trio, electric trio and four 5 piece band gigs. No issues at all.
I like the extra clarity this model brings. Yesterday I tried the Double Rumble stack at an outdoor gig. The 500c feeding the 800c via send/return. Holy cow what a beast of a rig! That configuration really sounds great, and definitely works for me tonally with more than enough power.
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I haven't tried the 800 but I like the idea of it for gigs like you're describing. At 29 lbs and as compact as it is, if it sounds even halfway decent, I could see this being a big seller for Fender.
 
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Mastermold said:
I haven't tried the 800 but I like the idea of it for gigs like you're describing. At 29 lbs and as compact as it is, if it sounds even halfway decent, I could see this being a big seller for Fender.
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Why settle for half way decent? The 800c sounds extremely decent at lower levels. At higher volumes, forget about it. It thinks this amp for those looking for a "flat" eq or higher mids presence are going to be just fine. If you're looking for deep lows (rumble), rock, or play reggae, forget about it. A 500c with 210 great a sweeter spot than the the 800c, or the 800c + 210 can offer. The 800c is great on paper and a great ploy, but is not well executed. I got awful sounds FOH and mic'd. The 500c wins out hands down.
I'll be curious to see what more say in the future. If I got a bad amp, or I'm entirely wrong, I'll eat my hat. But I'm a sound purist, and the 800c failed.
 
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- FENDER RUMBLE 800 COMBO GRILL PROBLEM -
I recently bought a Fender Rumble 800 and while I think it’s a great sounding amp I unfortunately have encountered a problem with the speaker grill.
The speaker grill makes a rattling sound when the amp is played at any decent volume.
When I remove the grill the rattle goes away so there’s definitely something wrong with the grill.
Now I’m not talking about playing at a loud volume but what I would call a moderate volume.
Settings are - Preamp 12 o’clock, bass 2 o’clock, mids and treble 12 o’clock, master 4 o’clock and amp set at low output position.
And like I said the amp plays perfectly with the grill removed and the grill rattles when it is on the amp.
The Grill also moves in and out, oscillating visually, when it is making the rattling sound.
I’ve contacted Sweetwater, who I bought the amp from, and they said they would contact Fender about the problem.
So hopefully they’ll come up with a solution.
 
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impacs said:
- FENDER RUMBLE 800 COMBO GRILL PROBLEM -
I recently bought a Fender Rumble 800 and while I think it’s a great sounding amp I unfortunately have encountered a problem with the speaker grill.
The speaker grill makes a rattling sound when the amp is played at any decent volume.
When I remove the grill the rattle goes away so there’s definitely something wrong with the grill.
Now I’m not talking about playing at a loud volume but what I would call a moderate volume.
Settings are - Preamp 12 o’clock, bass 2 o’clock, mids and treble 12 o’clock, master 4 o’clock and amp set at low output position.
And like I said the amp plays perfectly with the grill removed and the grill rattles when it is on the amp.
The Grill also moves in and out, oscillating visually, when it is making the rattling sound.
I’ve contacted Sweetwater, who I bought the amp from, and they said they would contact Fender about the problem.
So hopefully they’ll come up with a solution.
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I also had that but I tightened the fender logo screws and that solved my issue at least. Did you try that, by chance?
 
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impacs said:
- FENDER RUMBLE 800 COMBO GRILL PROBLEM -
I recently bought a Fender Rumble 800 and while I think it’s a great sounding amp I unfortunately have encountered a problem with the speaker grill.
The speaker grill makes a rattling sound when the amp is played at any decent volume.
When I remove the grill the rattle goes away so there’s definitely something wrong with the grill.
Now I’m not talking about playing at a loud volume but what I would call a moderate volume.
Settings are - Preamp 12 o’clock, bass 2 o’clock, mids and treble 12 o’clock, master 4 o’clock and amp set at low output position.
And like I said the amp plays perfectly with the grill removed and the grill rattles when it is on the amp.
The Grill also moves in and out, oscillating visually, when it is making the rattling sound.
I’ve contacted Sweetwater, who I bought the amp from, and they said they would contact Fender about the problem.
So hopefully they’ll come up with a solution.
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Apply a neoprene kind of soft thin tape on entire grille frame do help. That's how I solve similar issue on my Ampeg RB 112.

Hopehelp
 
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impacs said:
- FENDER RUMBLE 800 COMBO GRILL PROBLEM - .... ... ... The speaker grill makes a rattling sound when the amp is played at any decent volume. When I remove the grill the rattle goes away so there’s definitely something wrong with the grill. ... Settings are - Preamp 12 o’clock, bass 2 o’clock, mids and treble 12 o’clock, master 4 o’clock and amp set at low output position. ... ... ... The Grill also moves in and out, oscillating visually, when it is making the rattling sound. ... ... ... .
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That is quite a preponderance of bass in your settings and, if by "Preamp 12 o'clock" you mean Gain then, yes, that, with the "master 4 o'clock" would conjure a very significant SPL!! No wonder the grille is oscillating. Looks like trying to get 120 watts out of the 100 watt setting. :eek: I would recommend trying:

2. Start with Gain at 9 o'clock and Bass, LoMid, HiMid & Treble at 10, 2, 2, 10. That, for most previous Rumbles at least, is an actual flat setting. Then just tweak slightly to taste, preferably with a Master not over 1 or 2 o'clock. If you use the Overdrive, start with low settings there, as well. :thumbsup:

D. Check the screws holding the logo onto the grille. If any of them aren't tight it may allow the logo to rattle, if that's the type of sound you hear. :cautious:

♤. If the wooden frame of the grille seems to be slapping, then a thin stickie furniture pad, or two, may be needed at the slapping point(s). :unsure:​

Hope this helps.
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G-Dog said:
That is quite a preponderance of bass in your settings and, if by "Preamp 12 o'clock" you mean Gain then, yes, that, with the "master 4 o'clock" would conjure a very significant SPL!! No wonder the grille is oscillating. Looks like trying to get 120 watts out of the 100 watt setting. :eek: I would recommend trying:

2. Start with Gain at 9 o'clock and Bass, LoMid, HiMid & Treble at 10, 2, 2, 10. That, for most previous Rumbles at least, is an actual flat setting. Then just tweak slightly to taste, preferably with a Master not over 1 or 2 o'clock. If you use the Overdrive, start with low settings there, as well. :thumbsup:

D. Check the screws holding the logo onto the grille. If any of them aren't tight it may allow the logo to rattle, if that's the type of sound you hear. :cautious:

♤. If the wooden frame of the grille seems to be slapping, then a thin stickie furniture pad, or two, may be needed at the slapping point(s). :unsure:​

Hope this helps.
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I can't imagine setting the bass at 10 oclock. I know everyone has their preferences. I set mine at 2 oclock, sometimes at noon. I also have my bass on board slightly boosted too. With gain at 9oclock and master at noon on an active bass, I do not feel like I'm pushing the amp too hard. No farting or anything. Gotta "feel" that bass rumble. haha.
I think I mentioned this already, but worth noting again: The 500 handles bass/low end at 2 oclock WAY better than the 800c. Not my opinion, the proof is in the amps power output led light. Even when attenuated, it would clip. In fact, clipping was worse at 100W which really confused me at first, but makes sense now.

I do really like the compression horn in the 800c. If the 500c had that, that'd be amazing!.

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The more I read, the more I like my 500.
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I concur, but I am excited about Fender resolving all of these issues and seeing what new, awesome things they come-up with down the road. I think the 800c has a lot of potential, just wasn't well executed.
 
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#154
G-Dog said:
?? Something wrong with the compression horn on your R500c, Dan? I know mine is fairly subtle, but it is there.

Or is the horn on the R800c noticeably more pronounced, or sumpin'?
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The horn on the 800c is significantly more pronounced, cleaner, clearer, and handles those higher ranges better. The one on the 500 does add value to the tone, but not quite as well as the 800c imo. It's like you said, a lot more subtle on the 500c, but noticeable.
 
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oysterphish said:
Why settle for half way decent? The 800c sounds extremely decent at lower levels. At higher volumes, forget about it. It thinks this amp for those looking for a "flat" eq or higher mids presence are going to be just fine. If you're looking for deep lows (rumble), rock, or play reggae, forget about it. A 500c with 210 great a sweeter spot than the the 800c, or the 800c + 210 can offer. The 800c is great on paper and a great ploy, but is not well executed. I got awful sounds FOH and mic'd. The 500c wins out hands down.
I'll be curious to see what more say in the future. If I got a bad amp, or I'm entirely wrong, I'll eat my hat. But I'm a sound purist, and the 800c failed.
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Well sure, I'm not advocating playing a crappy sounding amp just because it's convenient to use. As I said, what I like is the idea of the amp and suspect they'll sell a lot of them. But if it sounds bad, I wouldn't buy one. I already own two little combo amps for when the need arises, a Mesa Walkabout that I really like and have been using for the past decade, and a new Fender Rumble 100 I just bought a few weeks ago that I'm still figuring out but enjoying.
 
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