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I don't see the analog Rumbles changing much if at all. I doubt the black-on-black look of the digital models will carry over to the entire line, but if it does and you need silver sparkle + chrome for extension cabinets, you'd have to order straight away.
I am surprised that the 800 came out as a combo, so yes I expect a head.
fender bass amps do justice to guitars, get a rumble 100, and play the guitar through it, I suggest the 100 over the 40 because of the added effects loop
That raises an interesting point: the Mustang GT 40 does sound boxy, because it's got two 6" speakers in stereo. I know it will be programmed with bass amps, but could the Rumble Studio 40, with a 10" speaker, be a suitable replacement for a guitarist? This could be true especially if the Rumbles are allowed into the Mustang pool of amp models online.
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I'm currently using my Rumble 500 for guitar - I'm only learning guitar at this stage, mind you - but still, it sounds a bit plain and boring even with the OD active.
So, apparently the Mustang GT 40 does sound boxed/muffled and the GT 100 is just too much for me, so until the word's out on the new Rumble Studio 40, I think I might get a couple of cheap guitar pedals to make the Rumble sound more guitar-y. I will eventually buy a proper guitar amp once I'm able to play a song or two.
I have a Rumble 100 that I play my guitar through and it sounds great, actually. I do also have a Vox NT15c guitar amp as well, but the guitar through the Rumble sounds alright. Just finished practicing through it as a matter of fact.
Some effects pedals are the way to go. I have played guitar since I was 8 years old, played pro during the late 70's and 80's. Quit playing for about 25 years and sold all my gear. Decided to get back into music by learning bass a few years ago. I only have bass gear at this point. I do have one guitar saved from back in the day. I occasionally play it through my rumble amp. I picked up a few guitar pedals and it actually sounds really good through the Rumble. Might be a good thing for you until you figure out what you are going to do in the future on guitar.
So I wonder, with the new amps and all this modeling. Can you operate such an amp with your eyes closed? I can use my phone with VoiceOver, but I am so cued into using knobs and switches. I know, it's strange; I'm a blind guy who works in the software industry, who goes far enough back where I had to quite literally count clicks when uploading patches using a tape interface to my synthesizers in the 80s / early 90s. There's kind of a disconnect between my day job and playing music. I dunno about being on stage having to listen to my phone tell me what the screen says, then change something in a menu which may or may not be labled very well for us who can't see.
Not that I'm going to buy an 800 any time soon, just made a recent purchase. But it's one reason I have stayed away from modeling amps.
The problem with digital technology for us who are blind, is it depends on how well the controls get communicated for third-party access tools to identify them, and identify in a way that's useful. With knobs I can change something on the fly just by reaching down and tweaking it, knowing my amp and w2here everything is.
Anyway, not bitching, but just curious. Because I imagine people who can see reach down without looking all the time. Why would you look at your amp when you can watch chicks bouncing and bobbing around all over the dance floor? Hehe. Just curious about experiences with modeling technology and how analog-like it is, e.g. is it all screens and menus or still actual knobs.
Not that I'm going to buy an 800 any time soon, just made a recent purchase. But it's one reason I have stayed away from modeling amps.
The problem with digital technology for us who are blind, is it depends on how well the controls get communicated for third-party access tools to identify them, and identify in a way that's useful. With knobs I can change something on the fly just by reaching down and tweaking it, knowing my amp and w2here everything is.
Anyway, not bitching, but just curious. Because I imagine people who can see reach down without looking all the time. Why would you look at your amp when you can watch chicks bouncing and bobbing around all over the dance floor? Hehe. Just curious about experiences with modeling technology and how analog-like it is, e.g. is it all screens and menus or still actual knobs.
Very cool. I guess this means they’re phasing out the Bronco 40. Both seem like great options, especially for studio use. I would have expected an 800 head as well, but maybe they’re saving that for the show itself.
Although I know nothing official, I'm sure the new Studio 40 replaces the Bronco 40.
It's both plus a footswitch to toggle between preselected settings. I'm an old analog man and would want all knobs to quickly and intuitively adjust on the fly in low light stage conditions. For recording, I see the appeal of digital modeling. My only experience with modeling is with my ZOOM B3 multi-effects unit. I must say I was pleasantly surprised with the realism of their amp & cab simulations. I expect these new Rumbles to be better.
from the posts that follow, effected are suggested. It is my understanding the rumble 100 has an effects loop, something the previous 40 does not have.
I played upright first, and that's the tone I look for. My BL also prefers a cleaner tone.
I use a rumble 40, because of the availibity of the DI type signal. My recommendation is kiss. And complicate with effects
The Bronco seemed like a bit of an outlier anyway. This will consolidate Fender bass amps into two lines, the Bassman and the Rumble. The Bassman for pro use and Rumbles for everything else. Makes sense to me.
I ask why a guitar amp, when many bass amps have better frequency response than guitar amps. ( I would doing a search on dave zimmerman, and amplifiers.) He has a couple of patents on amps design. Is he the last word, of course not.
How do you define better?
Guitar amps and speakers have a carefully tailored frequency response, chosen because it flatters and enhances the underlying tone of the guitar itself, along with the artificial harmonics created by the amps and pedals we play them through.
Here's another link with some nice photos to include a close up of the control panel.
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"studio-quality delay and reverb effects, as well as compression and EQ controls. Additionally these amps feature bass specific effects such as envelope filters and octave effects."
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"studio-quality delay and reverb effects, as well as compression and EQ controls. Additionally these amps feature bass specific effects such as envelope filters and octave effects."
Our good brother @G-Dog has just updated the Fender Rumble Club Wiki page. Click on the link in my signature and check it out! 
I consider amps and speaker/cabinets separate unit operations. When I say better, many bass amps is designed to have lower frequency and higher frequency response. Than do guitar amps. This comes into play with tube amps. Class d amp design has blurred the design differences. Take the old Ampeg 810, cabinet and lookup the specs. The cabinet, begins to drop off at 50Hz, my bass has the E1, vibrating just above 40Hz, and many on this forum play B0 at 30Hz, so matching speaker/cabinets to the capabilities of the amp is important as you stated.
I'll take an extended frequency bass amp over a limited frequency guitar amp.
