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Fender Rumble Club

#21,601
Alfonso Alba said:
I want to buy my first "serious" amp because I only have a couple of cheap anemic practice amps. From my research, I'm drawn towards the Rumble combos for their price, power and weight. I want to buy something that will last me for a long time (is 20 years too much to ask?) and I don't want to have to upgrade soon. I'm currently considering either the Rumble 200 or 500 combos. I can get the 200 for around $405 (it's currently on discount) or the 500 for $530. Besides the price difference, is there a reason to get the 200 instead of the 500. I don't plan to gig anytime soon but I might someday, which is why I'm considering the 500.

I've been playing bass for only two months but I'm very committed and going for the long term.
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Welcome!

I think you'look be very happy with either one...I've been playing for decades, and have owned and played everything from Peavey TKO S to Ampeg 4-Pros, and I can tell you that Rumbles are quality amps!

One thing to consider is, if you play gigs down the road, what type of music and venues are you envisioning? Louder rock, heavy metal or larger gigs? The 500 is your choice, however the 200 gets a lot of love for smaller gigs and rehearsals...

Either way, enjoy!

I remain,
Your Obedient Servant,

The Terror.
 
#21,602
I play rock (mostly alternative, some modern, some oldies, no metal) at small and medium venues. I don't think I'll ever need more than the 500, but I might need more than the 200 someday. I think I'll go for the 500. I can eventually add an external cab if needed.

I'm the drummer in a band and we rehearse at my home. Right now, the bassist brings his 60 watt practice amp. Sounds fine but he's already pushing it. I definitely need something louder than that. For gigs he has a nice GK head (don't know the model) and a couple of 1x15 cabs (one GK and one Laney). I don't think I'll ever need that much (or spend than much) but I do want to feel the bass in my guts, at least when nobody's home :)
 
#21,603
Alfonso Alba said:
I want to buy my first "serious" amp because I only have a couple of cheap anemic practice amps. From my research, I'm drawn towards the Rumble combos for their price, power and weight. I want to buy something that will last me for a long time (is 20 years too much to ask?) and I don't want to have to upgrade soon. I'm currently considering either the Rumble 200 or 500 combos. I can get the 200 for around $405 (it's currently on discount) or the 500 for $530. Besides the price difference, is there a reason to get the 200 instead of the 500. I don't plan to gig anytime soon but I might someday, which is why I'm considering the 500.

I've been playing bass for only two months but I'm very committed and going for the long term.
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500! The price difference is too close to pass up the bigger one. It's future proof.
 
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#21,604
Well the 2nd cab came in today.

I had to put my cat down last night so I havent been in the mood to play but the few minutes I did sounded really good

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#21,605
Hi Folks, I asked this question on the Fender Precision Club thread but only received one response.

I'm seeking some clarity about the difference between Fender P Bass necks:

C-to-D 9.5" Radius neck vs the American Standard Modern C neck. How do these 2 necks differ from the "normal" Fender neck. Thanks

I've been told the Modern C the Narrowest, the C-D in the middle and the C the Thickest? Thank you
 
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BazzaBass said:
Hi Folks, I asked this question on the Fender Precision Club thread but only received one response.

I'm seeking some clarity about the difference between Fender P Bass necks:

C-to-D 9.5" Radius neck vs the American Standard Modern C neck. How do these 2 necks differ from the "normal" Fender neck. Thanks

I've been told the Modern C the Narrowest, the C-D in the middle and the C the Thickest? Thank you
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This might get you started, one of the videos claims the shapes are the same for guitar as for bass. On the Fender bass page toward the bottom there are common shapes you can custom order. I was looking for the same thing a few weeks ago.
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Demystifying Fender Neck Sizes Based On Letter Designations | eBass
https://youtu.be/DUtWWxGilEM
 
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#21,608
BazzaBass said:
Hi Folks, I asked this question on the Fender Precision Club thread but only received one response.

I'm seeking some clarity about the difference between Fender P Bass necks:

C-to-D 9.5" Radius neck vs the American Standard Modern C neck. How do these 2 necks differ from the "normal" Fender neck. Thanks

I've been told the Modern C the Narrowest, the C-D in the middle and the C the Thickest? Thank you
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It's a good thing you've come here as you've been wildly misinformed. It is easy to become confused, but not to worry. Back in the good old days when St. Leo was King there were A; B, & C widths. A= 1 1/2" at the nut. B= 1 5/8". C= 1 3/4". This had nothing to do with neck shapes and they did change from time-to-time. The first being called a U shape on the earliest Telecasters (aka 'Nocasters') this became known as 'the baseball bat' neck. Very hand filling as you might think.

Let's fast forward to the 1963 Precision. This neck shape is now called a 'thick C' on modern American Professional Precisions. The American Professional Jazz are a 'slim C'. Previous American Standards were all simply 'C' necks.

Neck radius is an entirely separate animal. Vintage Fenders were all 7 1/4". The smaller the number the more curve. Modern necks have a 9 1/2" radius. Japan made Fenders were 10".

The new American Elites all have a compound radius necks starting out at 9 1/5" and flattening out to 14" high up the neck. I believe they are around 12" at the 12th fret. Also Fender has worked their neck making magic on the neck shape starting out with a modern 'C' and morphing to a more hand filling modern 'D' also around the 12th fret. This is a very smooth transition. This facilitates high chording and fast bass lead shredding. It's Fender's most advanced neck design ever. Some older models also had compound radius necks but not shape morphing.
 
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stephenq said:
Well the 2nd cab came in today.

I had to put my cat down last night so I havent been in the mood to play but the few minutes I did sounded really good

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Sympathies on the cat, I had to do that with my "little buddy" a few years back and it was very hard.
Good news is that you have an awesome music collection there. Must give you a good lift in spirits when you walk in and see all that great gear. Just play the bass as loud as you can and make your troubles disappear.
 
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OldFunBass said:
Sympathies on the cat, I had to do that with my "little buddy" a few years back and it was very hard.
Good news is that you have an awesome music collection there. Must give you a good lift in spirits when you walk in and see all that great gear. Just play the bass as loud as you can and make your troubles disappear.
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Bass room / cat room unfortunately.. Will take some time is all I assume
 
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#21,620
A few months ago I picked up a used Rumble 150 head on Craigslist for $60. Worked great with my Ampeg SVT15 (with JBL E140), however I felt the JBL could take more power so I looked into swapping out the IcePower 50ASX2/BTL for the IcePower module used in the Rumble 350 head (125ASX2/BTL). The lowest price I could find for the 125ASX2/BTL was $150 shipped from China. I eventually went with a used Rumble 350 head for just a few dollars more, and I can sell the Rumble 150 head and recoup some cash. Now I'm just waiting for the Rumble 350 head to arrive!
 
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