Fender Rumble Club

[mbart203]

Don't forget Fender strings; Fender cable, and a Fender strap. An assortment of attractive & stylish Fender T-Shirts. Fenders on your cars too and Fender bumper stickers!

I've got the bumper sticker and the shirts.
I've been rocking my old Peavey strap for over 10 years with no plans of changing it. View media item 15729

 

[JakobT]

It's only about the size. Here in Amsterdam stuffing myself into small and crowded busses, trams and trains, is where the size could really count. Because the 100 is deeper and taller you have to carry it higher, and further from your body. Not a problem when unloading it from a car, but it could be when you have to carry it across town on foot. Like holding a gallon of milk in front of you with a stretched arm, it gets heavy after a while. But hey, thats all theory.

I've read about the s2010 upgrade on de 40. I guess that would improve the lows as stated, but would it also take away a bit of the warm, darkbrown sound i like so much about the Rumble amps?

Actually, I myself don't really hear that much difference between the 100 and the 40. Your audience certainly won't. I live in Oslo, and like yourself, I use a lot of public transport. I know from experience that even a 40 is difficult to carry around the way you describe, at least for longer distances. The life-saver for us public transport users is a small foldable cart, which will also enable you to get the 100, if you think that works best tone-wise.

 

[bdooijes]

That's not a bad idea, i could even strap a tilt-stand on to it.

 

[Michael B]

My advice is always: go for the 500. (Or the bigger of the 2 you are looking at).

The head fits in a backpack. The 15” cab is really portable.

 

[Joe Ty]

It's only about the size. Here in Amsterdam stuffing myself into small and crowded busses, trams and trains, is where the size could really count.

OT, but I recall seeing a guy in Amsterdam at a train terminal flip open his brief case and transform it into a bicycle, and pedal away while I was watching. It was a larger briefcase, but still no bigger than a medium size piece of luggage.

 

[The Chuck]

My Rumble 200 combo should be arriving tomorrow (Friday).

I ordered it because the Hartke 2500 I'd been using as my practice rig for the last 25-30 years finally stopped working and I was unable to repair it.

I did tons of research on combos and settled on the Rumble 200. I believe it will be perfect for me.

I'll be sure to post a picture or two once it comes in. Looking forward to joining the world of Rumble!

 

[Linnin]

My Rumble 200 combo should be arriving tomorrow (Friday).

I ordered it because the Hartke 2500 I'd been using as my practice rig for the last 25-30 years finally stopped working and I was unable to repair it.

I did tons of research on combos and settled on the Rumble 200. I believe it will be perfect for me.

I'll be sure to post a picture or two once it comes in. Looking forward to joining the world of Rumble!

I hope you love your Rumble 200 as much as I love mine. Welcome to the club @The Chuck

 

[Linnin]

Here in Amsterdam stuffing myself into small and crowded busses, trams and trains, is where the size could really count

Fellow Rumble Club member @eric_B is also from the Netherlands and has a Rumble 100 that he has modified very well. I'm sure he has some insight to share with you.

 

[Linnin]

Actually, I myself don't really hear that much difference between the 100 and the 40. Your audience certainly won't. I live in Oslo, and like yourself, I use a lot of public transport. I know from experience that even a 40 is difficult to carry around the way you describe, at least for longer distances. The life-saver for us public transport users is a small foldable cart, which will also enable you to get the 100, if you think that works best tone-wise.

^^^Take This Advice @bdooijes ^^^

 

[eric_B]

It's only about the size. Here in Amsterdam stuffing myself into small and crowded busses, trams and trains, is where the size could really count. Because the 100 is deeper and taller you have to carry it higher, and further from your body. Not a problem when unloading it from a car, but it could be when you have to carry it across town on foot. Like holding a gallon of milk in front of you with a stretched arm, it gets heavy after a while. But hey, thats all theory.

I've read about the s2010 upgrade on the 40. I guess that would improve the lows as stated, but would it also take away a bit of the warm, darkbrown sound i like so much about the Rumble amps?

If you don't mind doing a little modding: a while ago I looked at ordering a pull out handle (link) and 2 wheels (link) for my V3 100 so it can be used as a trolley:

As plans changed I didn't get to try it but it should work, you can lift it into a bus or train by the top handle and roll it behind you like a suitcase when you are walking.

 

[JakobT]

If you don't mind doing a little modding: a while ago I looked at ordering a pull out handle (link) and 2 wheels (link) for my V3 100 so it can be used as a trolley:

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As plans changed I didn't get to try it but it should work, you can lift it into a bus or train by the top handle and roll it behind you like a suitcase when you are walking.

Awesome! Makes you wonder why amps don’t come with stuff like this. I’ve seen it on only one (quite expensive) TC rig.

 

[mbart203]

Awesome! Makes you wonder why amps don’t come with stuff like this. I’ve seen it on only one (quite expensive) TC rig.

Ampeg used to have a portable series with this feature.

 

[Stranger Danger]

Ampeg used to have a portable series with this feature.

Yeah the Ampeg Portabass

 

[mumbojumbo]

subliminal message ... buy Rumble 500 head ... buy Rumble 500 head ... buy Rumble 500 head ...

Getting mine this week. I'm a little of a snob and I've owned many class D amps, what about the 500 do you think is its best feature and what can be improved on?

 

[dawhatthevid]

If you don't mind doing a little modding: a while ago I looked at ordering a pull out handle (link) and 2 wheels (link) for my V3 100 so it can be used as a trolley:

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As plans changed I didn't get to try it but it should work, you can lift it into a bus or train by the top handle and roll it behind you like a suitcase when you are walking.

here's my rumble 500c trolley mod

i have done the mod some time ago and have to say, that i did not use it that often, because for short distances it's easier to carry it. the small wheels make it difficult to move over obstacles and the amp rumbles like an amped rolling case ...but if you go by subway and roll it on longer distances, it's a nice thing to have

 

[btmpancake]

Getting mine this week. I'm a little of a snob and I've owned many class D amps, what about the 500 do you think is its best feature and what can be improved on?

To me; the best feature is how easy it is to tweak and dial in your taste/tone. Improvement? Well a nice case enclosure would be nice but they would have to raise the price, and some people would complain about the design or durability or something-you know they would.

 

[Linnin]

Getting mine this week. I'm a little of a snob and I've owned many class D amps, what about the 500 do you think is its best feature and what can be improved on?

That's easy! You buy it for the Classic Fender Tone. The front end is as versatile as you are going to get at this price point. I do not know what Fender's Principal Engineer, Dave Lewis, has up his sleeve for the V4 Rumbles or when they might be introduced.
Two things that wouldn't cost too much more would be combo 1/4" / speakon output jacks in the heads, and a pre/post EQ switch on the XRL out.
I do not think that Fender wants to drive the Rumble line out of it's current market niche. Bumping the top power up to a Rumble 800 head would require a total revamp of the power handling capacity of Rumble speaker cabinets, and that is something I don't think we'll see simply due to increased expense to the bass playing consumer. For that level, the Bassman 800 is already available as is the line of Bassman Pro Neo speakers. No need to reinvent the 800 watt wheel.

 

[eric_B]

here's my rumble 500c trolley mod
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i have done the mod some time ago and have to say, that i did not use it that often, because for short distances it's easier to carry it. the small wheels make it difficult to move over obstacles and the amp rumbles like an amped rolling case ...but if you go by subway and roll it on longer distances, it's a nice thing to have

Cool, I probably just stole your idea

Thanks for the feedback about the small wheels, it was something I was wondering about.

 

[Stranger Danger]

I don't know if this has been posted already but if you turn the overdrive level all the way down then the foot switch acts as a mute. Handy if you want it.

 

[Stranger Danger]

here's my rumble 500c trolley mod
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i have done the mod some time ago and have to say, that i did not use it that often, because for short distances it's easier to carry it. the small wheels make it difficult to move over obstacles and the amp rumbles like an amped rolling case ...but if you go by subway and roll it on longer distances, it's a nice thing to have

I like what you've done. I like those knobs too!