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I'm already liking it a lot!Congrats! You're gonna' like that one!
I did that (tilted my 500C back) at the gig the other day. Made a heap of difference. EQ changes were MUCH more audible. .. it went from being a little indefined and mushy to being crystal clear and present.
A few of the bands that I play in are rather large bands - 6,7 & one 11 piece. .. so, simply having that much personnel involved. ..even if we keep a lid on our levels. ... means it ain't a quiet affair. Horns, acoustic drums and percussion along with keys, guitar etc. .
So the 500C is fantastic for me, enabling a one trip carry in - bass in Mono case on my back (or even in my hand) & Rumble 500C in hand. .. easy. I loved my old Mesa Walkabout 112 combo. .. but that. ..as great as it sounded. .. was not near as easy to schlep. ..and it'd struggle in volume with the large band with horns. Not so with the 500C. Happy camper I yam!
There is another thread going on about amp stands....anyone find something that fits the Rumble 500c size and works well?
I plugged in to one at GC and it actually rumbled like the speaker was screwed up. So I noticed that they had another one on the floor last time I went to GC and plugged in to it. I was actually digging it and like it a lot more than Ampeg's practice amp sound. So I am picking up the 1X8 25w Rumble tomorrow to practice with at home. I plan on getting a Markbass amp that I love soon but this small practice amp will be great for moving around the house and playing outside in the atrium. Looking forward to getting it.
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You'll come to find that Dave Lewis is a smart man and a damn fine engineer.
I agree whole-heartedly!
After a few years of playing for my own pleasure only, I am getting back into playing out, and I need to get myself a gig-capable rig. (In my glory days, I had an SVT 4 Pro and Eden 410 cab).
I was looking online at the TC Electronic BG-250 115 when I saw the Rumble v3 25 500 combo--similar weight, more power, ext. speaker out, etc, etc. So, many positive reviews online and the great comments here sealed the deal. (I normally don't like to buy major equipment online, but this seemed like a no brainer...)
I've been using a v3 25 at home for a couple of years, and have been happy with it. (When I bought it, I tried every other practice combo at GC and thought the Rumble sounded far superior...)
So, long story short, I will be owner of a new v3 500 combo in a few days, and I just wanted to say "thanks" to the members here for all the information, which really helped my decision.
So...can I get a number? (Based on my Rumble 25 ownership, if nothing else...) Are we still doing that? (I'm worried that I won'the get the most out of 500 without a number...)
I was looking online at the TC Electronic BG-250 115 when I saw the Rumble v3 25 500 combo--similar weight, more power, ext. speaker out, etc, etc. So, many positive reviews online and the great comments here sealed the deal. (I normally don't like to buy major equipment online, but this seemed like a no brainer...)
I've been using a v3 25 at home for a couple of years, and have been happy with it. (When I bought it, I tried every other practice combo at GC and thought the Rumble sounded far superior...)
So, long story short, I will be owner of a new v3 500 combo in a few days, and I just wanted to say "thanks" to the members here for all the information, which really helped my decision.
So...can I get a number? (Based on my Rumble 25 ownership, if nothing else...) Are we still doing that? (I'm worried that I won'the get the most out of 500 without a number...)
You are absolutely right, once you have a number it opens up the sound of your Rumble in ways you can't imagine! Enjoy your new rig and get back Rumblin on!
Welcome Rumbler #805! If you own anything with the Fender Rumble name on it, you qualify for a number. And yes, having a number will enhance you Rumbling experience. I also have a 25 I use for bedroom practice and I gig with a 500c. I also have a 2x10 to put my 500c on top of. Start saving now for a 2x10, 1x15, or whatever you choose. It will make your life even better. Rumble on!
Welcome Rumbler # 806! That little 25 is a great practice amp. Before you pop for the Markbass, be sure you test out the Rumble 200 and 500. When I got my 500, I compared the Ampeg, the Markbass, and the Rumble. My criteria in order was tone, portability (weight), and price. The Rumble won on every count. Rumble on!
Okay, I counted up to 807, so Welcome Rumbler #807. Rumble on!
Okay, what do you think of this idea:
When I do finally receive the 500 (and may Allah hurry the day!) I run one side of the output of a stereo multi-effects/amp modeler to the 500 and the other side to the R25. Set the EQ of the R25 to mids and highs, no lows, overdrive "ON" (or put a dirt box in front of it).
The other output goes to the 500, EQ set for thumping lows and mids...sort of a poor man's bi-amp type thing?
I've played around with this idea before using an Esteban practice amp someone had put out to the curb for the garbage...it may have been all of five watts, but it a great, cheesy overdrive button that would create a hellish, buzz saw distortion! (really more of a fuzz-generator than a guitar amp)
All the heavy lifting is done by the bass amp and you get this razor edge distortion on top.
Lots of fun, and actually usable, as your lows and mids stay clean and thumping....great for power trio type hard rawk.
(I know what you're thinking: "this guy has too much time on his hands and too little common sense..."
When I do finally receive the 500 (and may Allah hurry the day!) I run one side of the output of a stereo multi-effects/amp modeler to the 500 and the other side to the R25. Set the EQ of the R25 to mids and highs, no lows, overdrive "ON" (or put a dirt box in front of it).
The other output goes to the 500, EQ set for thumping lows and mids...sort of a poor man's bi-amp type thing?
I've played around with this idea before using an Esteban practice amp someone had put out to the curb for the garbage...it may have been all of five watts, but it a great, cheesy overdrive button that would create a hellish, buzz saw distortion! (really more of a fuzz-generator than a guitar amp)
All the heavy lifting is done by the bass amp and you get this razor edge distortion on top.
Lots of fun, and actually usable, as your lows and mids stay clean and thumping....great for power trio type hard rawk.
(I know what you're thinking: "this guy has too much time on his hands and too little common sense..."
I think it would work, but for a live setting, I don't know that the 25 would be enough to be heard with a band. But, it would at least allow you to prove the concept. If the 25 wont handle it, a 100 would do it nicely.
Yes, that's a good point. The only experience I had with the concept, other than solo practice at home, was a couple of trio jams with drums and a loud, loud guitarist (100 watt Mesa Boogie that would make your ears bleed...he was going deaf...no idea why!) Not sure it would work for a show, but was okay in the rehearsal space...I don't think it takes a lot of wattage to push high end fuzz!
In any event, it was fun to play with...I really don't care much for distortion on the lows Always sounds to muddy to my ears...
I got my 14 year old son a Rumble 40 for his first amp; I like it better than my Hartke Kickback 12!!! I tried a Rumble 500 in a music store and will be getting it very soon. Fender really hit something with these! I own several high-end instruments, but really love my Squiers just as much. Can I get a number?
TJ
TJ
I think power and the amount of air it moves has a lot to do with it as well. The 100 is really nice, but it is only 100 watts and a single 12" driver. Move up to 350 watts and a 210, and it's a different story. The idea that bass amps have to be heavy to sound good is largely a myth, IMO.
