WOOT! That's one very exciting leap of Fender Rumble Faith, Journey55 (member #182)! 
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WOOT! That's one very exciting leap of Fender Rumble Faith, Journey55 (member #182)! 
Well... definitely my budget won't get me a 500, as it costs around $750 here in Peru. Im going to buy the 200 because as I told you I got a great deal and add a 15" extension box later... The 4x10 combo I'm using right now is rated 150 watts, so I think I'll be good with the 200... or not?
We need to know more about your existing rig.
A good 4x10 can easily move 3dB more air than a single 15 of equivalent efficiency.
200 watts is not 3dB louder than 150 watts. Not even close. More importantly, the Rumble 200 doesn't put out 200 watts by itself, only 140. In order to get full power, you have to add an 8 ohm extension cabinet.
Assuming that your existing rig is literally putting out 150 watts into the four tens, it might go noticeably louder and deeper than the Rumble 200.
Thanks Steve. That's what I was thinking... The Church combo is 150 watt into 4 Celestion 10" drivers, don't know what model as I've never opened the combo. I use it with the volume knob at noon, and it can go deep and loud.
Question is, the Rumble 350 V2 combo will be more efficient on his own than the 200 V3?, maybe more like the actual rig?
This is a good start, but we still need more info. The fact that your church amp is only 150 watts, suggests that it's not professional quality, but that's about all it tells us at this point:
- Just like the Rumble V3 200, that amp may not be putting out it's full rated power without an extension cab.
- Depending on the amp, volume at noon can be anywhere from half power to nearly full blast.
- Last but not least, Celestion offers drivers in a wide range of efficiency and power ratings.
Any chance that you can get us a brand and model number?
Otherwise we are just guessing at what is going on with your current gear.
Thanks once again Steve. I'll open the combo this evening to take a picture of it and the drivers.
DAMN!
Do they know if the new shipment has even arrived in Europe yet? Hmmmm...Thomann shows a date of Sept. 30th 
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Probably not! I don't need it yet as two of the lads are on holiday and we're not rehearsing at the mo. But I still want it BAAAD! They said it could be tomorrow but they don't know I'm sure of it. FFS!DAMN!
My best friend just got hired at GC. Looks like my purchase will be delayed a couple weeks to assure peak savings. 
All righty... Just a comment on 15s vs 10s - I, too, am a 15" speaker guy; I've been hesitant about 2x10s since a few years ago, I blew a pair of them in one felled swoop while not playing very loud. But that was then... the 500 combo 10s are a different animal indeed; loud, deep and punchy. I can get the bark of a 15 and the low growl of 4x10s from the single combo. Ultra low isn't there, but what you get in return is a really good growl. If I add my GK single 15, the punch is just insane. But to be clear, I mostly just use the 500 combo as-is. I take it to rooms that sound awful; it's my problem-solver amp.
FWIW, before I bought my Rumble 500 head, I demoed it trough a Rumble V3 15. I thought the 15 was not as loud as the 2x10, but had the 15 mojo. A new Fender Jazz sounded really good through it. But I liked the 2x10s a lot better. My suggestion is to try it in a store and crank it up, and see if it works for you.
Another rehearsal report: the combo 500 has me loving my Jazz bass again. I'm usually a P-bass guy. Fender was kind enough to hook me up with a pair of their Noiseless Vintage Jazz-V pickups. The ones that come in the Mexi Fender Deluxe V. They replaced my Bartolini 57J1's. Those Fender pickups into the 500 combo just kill - classic Jazz Bass tone, such that my Jazz is now usable again.
So a couple of years ago I had an epiphany during my tone quest, and here it is as a tagline for Fender: If you want it to sound like a Fender, buy a Fender. Such a simple idea, no?
FWIW, before I bought my Rumble 500 head, I demoed it trough a Rumble V3 15. I thought the 15 was not as loud as the 2x10, but had the 15 mojo. A new Fender Jazz sounded really good through it. But I liked the 2x10s a lot better. My suggestion is to try it in a store and crank it up, and see if it works for you.
Another rehearsal report: the combo 500 has me loving my Jazz bass again. I'm usually a P-bass guy. Fender was kind enough to hook me up with a pair of their Noiseless Vintage Jazz-V pickups. The ones that come in the Mexi Fender Deluxe V. They replaced my Bartolini 57J1's. Those Fender pickups into the 500 combo just kill - classic Jazz Bass tone, such that my Jazz is now usable again.
So a couple of years ago I had an epiphany during my tone quest, and here it is as a tagline for Fender: If you want it to sound like a Fender, buy a Fender. Such a simple idea, no?
Well... That no brand 4x10 at church really sounds good, I couldn't open it to see what kind of eminence drivers it had, but got to tell you that it's not going anywhere. So I'm selling my Eden EC10 and will take the 200 V3 as personal combo, for use at home and small gigs...
Just so there is no confusion, bdplaid is writting about the V3 Rumble 200 1x15 combo and not the V3 Rumble 15 combo.FWIW, before I bought my Rumble 500 head, I demoed it trough a Rumble V3 15. I thought the 15 was not as loud as the 2x10, but had the 15 mojo. A new Fender Jazz sounded really good through it. But I liked the 2x10s a lot better. My suggestion is to try it in a store and crank it up, and see if it works for you.
Rumble On! 
I am thinking about getting a Rumble 200 as my main bar gig rig. I am looking for light and great sounding. I love the tone, but is it enough for bar gigs? I've played all the big names, and never turn it above 3 - after lugging in heavy stuff. I want an easy bass playing life and this seems a good fit. Those of you who own them, what are your thoughts?
I had the 200 and returned it for 500 combo. 200 sounds good but from what im hearing the 500 sounds just that much better with more volume output and headroom.. when the 500 arrives will let you know fo sho.
Bassplayer315 has a Rumble 200 combo for sale, and has just dropped his price to $275! I'm very temped to pounce on this myself. And he's also got a Rumble 100 up for sale too. http://www.talkbass.com/threads/rumble-v3-200-new.1101948/
Just received my LeCover yesterday for my 500 combo. I got the 1/4" padding for it which cost a little more but man what a nice cover.. Just need to wait til LeCover comes out with the cover for the 1-15" cab...here it is
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