Yes, when Fender introduced the Bassman 500 they changed the logos to match the new head. That gives bass players a value priced speaker cabinet option along with the more expensive Bassman Pro Neo cabinets.
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Agreed. Not even sure why my white pickguard is in storage. I'm never getting rid of my bass and I wouldn't wish a white PG on anyone.
Not a big fan of white pickguards myself.
I'm actually willing to make one exception - I like white pickguards on white basses, just like I like black pickguards on black basses. There are no tort basses, so I will never have a tort pickguard
Thanks, Linnin. That's interesting. Does it go just for the 410 and 115?
Yes, as they are the only cabinets that match the Bassman head width.
OUCH! I love my J Bass in that exact color scheme, the white (more like cream) PG is what made me flip out the credit card.
Oh well.
Makes sense. Since I have a 210 on the way, I was wondering if it might have the same style of logo, in which case I would've had to change it. My OCD would never allow different-style logos on the combo and cab.
Don't mind us. We're all different, and it takes all sorts.
Wouldn't be here otherwise, Rock on.Don't mind us. We're all different, and it takes all sorts.
Here's what is kind of scary, I have a bass I actually was thinking of putting a tort PG on. This place warps reality BIG-TIME.
It's always interesting to see what fellow bass players like. I also openly admit that what my gear looks like matters a good deal to me. That the Rumble series looked nice was not the most important factor by any means, but it certainly didn't hurt when I purchased my first one.Wouldn't be here otherwise, Rock on.
Here's what is kind of scary, I have a bass I actually was thinking of putting a tort PG on. This place warps reality BIG-TIME.
Tortoiseshell pickguards absolutely belong on Fender three tone sunburst finishes.There are no tort basses, so I will never have a tort pickguard
I agree, after seeing and hearing what our fellow TBers are into it kind of expands our 'borders' so to speak. What is really cool for me is when one of us gets a new bass or a new piece of gear and we all sit around drooling on it. I mean I went from an idiot with a 78 MusicMaster for the last 20 years to an idiot with a couple of top notch basses, well maybe not top notch since none has tort. Can anything be more tort than that, no none. None more tort.
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Those don't look like Combo SpeakON inputs. This is a combo (accepts 1/4"):
They're green & not flush.
Thanks, @Killed_by_Death. As usual, there's more to it than meets these tired old eyes.
I was only passingly familiar with my first speakon connector, which came on my Bassman Pro neo 115 cab, even after buying a 1/4"-to-speakon cable to use with my Rumble 500c and safely not confuse it with an instrument cable!
Then when I got my Bassman 500 head, with two speakon connectors (even labeled "1/4" jack combo"), I didn't notice the difference. [But it was really keen that it came with a short speakon-speakon cable, making secure connection an immediate no-brainer.]
Now, on closer inspection, I see that my BM head connectors are embossed with "Speakon 1/4" Jack Combo", as well. Great, no confusion there. But my BM cab connector has no such embossing. And now, thanks to your illustration and my plug test, I see that the connector on the Bassman cab is not a speakon 1/4" jack combo!! So, I suspect the same would be true of the Rumble cabs.
Wise move Rumbler #810. Shall we no know you as Bufalo Bass? Looking forward to pics. Rumble on!.
Could you envision the havoc that a true Rumble 810 would cause?
However, the Bongo plays much easier. The Squire's action is too high. I will adjust some tonight. The D string is higher than the rest of the strings as well.
Also--the strings are very slick and a little muted sounding for my taste. They are roundwounds--but, maybe they are tapes? They look new but lack brightness.
Anyway--there is no question that the Fender 500c's vintage and overdrive was designed for Fender passive basses. Really sexy sounding.
Oh yeah--the Squire's sustain is a little weak compared to the Bongo. But, playing fast staccato passages--the Squire is cleaner sounding.
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A bit of curiosity, and this has likely been addressed already does anyone know if there is any reason beyond a cost control measure that Fender didn't include a Speakon output for the V3 Rumble heads and combos? It just seems odd to not have speakon, especially when the Rumble cabs have Speakon inputs.
