Fender Rumble Club

[Russell L]

Gotta listen to your ears man! Thanks for trying though. Just for kicks, try one in a real jam situation.

Agreed. I tried to take it into account where I was, and that putting it in a mix is always so different. And I also stepped back about twenty feet while the salesman played. I set the eq myself on all three amps.. At least all three rigs were right together along the same wall.

Some of the Markbass "big" sound comes from it's putting out more down to 40Hz whereas as the Rumble is more down around 80 Hz as it begins to fall off. But 40 Hz can get boomy in a venue and help you disappear in a mix. When needed I sometimes roll my low control back to around 10:30 to clear up my sound.

I find that the Markbass controls are very responsive. I'm usually running the knobs flat with the VLE up some. No messing with it after that all night long, for me. No reliability issues yet after nine years.

It so happens that the low knob on the Rumble was at 2:00 for this comparison.

Anyway, yes, the Rumble in a jam mix would be good to experience. I'd jump at the chance.

 

[secondbestcody]

I'll take a number for this one. Love my Rumble 100, don't have any rig pics yet.

 

[Russell L]

I wont bash MB...I think they sound fine....just way overpriced and don't have a good reputation for reliability or service. Using quick online cost estimates, the CMD 121 is $800-900 for a 112 combo and about $1700 for the LM3 and x2 151P's. The Rumble 500c, at around 600 bucks is a much, much better deal....does MB sound good, sure, does it sound twice the cost "better"....IMO no

I understand. But for me it's been worth every penny. Really.

 

[JakobT]

I understand. But for me it's been worth every penny. Really.

We must all find happiness the best way we can

 

[The Terror]

We must all find happiness the best way we can

So very true...

For me, happiness is my Rumble and sleeping on a big pile of cash with many beautiful ladies;

For Russell L., its his Markbass gear.

To each his own.

I remain,
Your Obedient Servant,

The Terror.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Just picked up a 500c from a fellow TB'er. In the past I've used full stack rigs and more recently have used a Super Redhead and the Fender TV12. The 500c is better in every way than either of the other combos and can easily replace a much bigger old-school rig -- especially with an extension cab. Versus the Redhead and TV 12, the 500c is lighter, louder and sounds better! So far I really impressed.

All you need now is the 2x10 cab and you can handle any gig.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Just picked up a 500c from a fellow TB'er. In the past I've used full stack rigs and more recently have used a Super Redhead and the Fender TV12. The 500c is better in every way than either of the other combos and can easily replace a much bigger old-school rig -- especially with an extension cab. Versus the Redhead and TV 12, the 500c is lighter, louder and sounds better! So far I really impressed.

Welcome Rumbler #811! Rumble on.

 

[RColie]

I have a Rumble v2 150 and a v3 200. I'm planning to use them stacked and slaved (sounds a bit perverted but I think you understand what I mean ).
I'd like to turn them 35-40 degrees out from the center line to get better coverage for an outdoor gig. Does anyone see issues with doing this? Would positioning them on an angle cause any weird interference between the two speakers?

Thanks for your input,

Dave

I asked this question a while back, although my question involved two of the same 112 cabinets. Some of the more knowledgeable folks on TalkBass responded, and they all though that stacking and rotating the cabinets would be fine.

Bob

 

[BassPilot]

I asked this question a while back, although my question involved two of the same 112 cabinets. Some of the more knowledgeable folks on TalkBass responded, and they all though that stacking and rotating the cabinets would be fine.

Bob

Thanks for the reply Bob. Did you try it?

 

[Russell L]

Ought to take my Little Mark III head to the store sometime and play it through a v3 210 cab. See, it ain't over yet. If I like it as well as my Markbass Traveler 151P cab(s) it would save me about 6-7 lbs. per cab. Plus, I like the Rumble's dimensions which makes it a tad bit easier to handle. It would also be interesting to see how much the differences in sound I heard the other day is due to the speaker cab.

 

[RColie]

Thanks for the reply Bob. Did you try it?

Yes, I used that set up a number of times, and it worked well. I was in a trio playing original music at the time, and the guitarist needed to hear me clearly while we improvised. I didn't want to put a cabinet on his side of the stage, so I did the stack and rotate instead. All reports (from the guitarist and audience) were positive. I have a Rumble 112 v3 cabinet, and when I start playing out again I think I'll get another 112 and probably do the same thing.

Bob

 

[BassPilot]

Yes, I used that set up a number of times, and it worked well. I was in a trio playing original music at the time, and the guitarist needed to hear me clearly while we improvised. I didn't want to put a cabinet on his side of the stage, so I did the stack and rotate instead. All reports (from the guitarist and audience) were positive. I have a Rumble 112 v3 cabinet, and when I start playing out again I think I'll get another 112 and probably do the same thing.

Bob

Excellent - Thanks Bob!

 

[Linnin]

Ought to take my Little Mark III head to the store sometime and play it through a v3 210 cab. See, it ain't over yet.

Give an A/B with your MarkBass to a Fender Bassman 500 head through your cabinet of choice. Bring $$$.

 

[Russell L]

Give an A/B with your MarkBass to a Fender Bassman 500 head through your cabinet of choice. Bring $$$.

That would be interesting, too. If I get an opportunity, I will.

 

[Linnin]

That would be interesting, too. If I get an opportunity, I will.

Please do. When $$$ is not an issue, but inherent tone and overall sound quality is, Fender stands tall.

 

[Steadfast]

Please do. When $$$ is not an issue, but inherent tone and overall sound quality is, Fender stands tall.

You are going to convert me into a Fender Freak. I am already a Selmer Zealot.

 

[Linnin]

You are going to convert me into a Fender Freak. I am already a Selmer Zealot.

It is only right. Selmer was the sole European Fender distributor in the 1970's.

 

[Steadfast]

It is only right. Selmer was the sole European Fender distributor in the 1970's.

HAHAHAHAHA lololololol Really? Figures!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Linnin]

When better bass amps are built, Dave Lewis will design them, and Fender will build: badge, and market them. Fender basses and Bassman amps are the world standard by which all others are judged. Fender Rumble amps and Squier basses are the new working man & woman's gear for a new era. We deserve the best, and we've got it!

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

When better bass amps are built, Dave Lewis will design them, and Fender will build: badge, and market them. Fender basses and Bassman amps are the world standard by which all others are judged. Fender Rumble amps and Squier basses are the new working man & woman's gear for a new era. We deserve the best, and we've got it!

Amen to that. And, as someone else said previously, it seems the Rumble line was designed with Fender passive basses in mind. I know that is what mine like best. Surprisingly, my Squier CV 60s sounds as good as any of my Fenders.