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The Rumble Studio 40 is ideal for recording enthusiasts, home players and beginners alike – especially with its light weight and portability; however, the 40-watt amplifier is powerful enough to be used for small gigs. The Rumble Stage 800 is an 800-watt amplifier that is intended for use on stages of any size. It’s Fender’s flagship bass combo, and most-powerful high-end bass combo currently offered. Both models feature Mustang GT functions, such as color display, effects, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, USB audio, compatibility with the Fender Tone App and a looper, as well as an MGT-4 switch on the Rumble 800.
For the bassist that is looking to upgrade to a technology-savvy amplifier, the Rumble series is the perfect choice. Much like Fender’s best-selling digital amplifier line – the Mustang GT – the Rumble Studio 40 and the Rumble Stage 800 bring the same digital capabilities to the popular Rumble V3 series."
The Rumble Studio 40 is ideal for recording enthusiasts, home players and beginners alike – especially with its light weight and portability; however, the 40-watt amplifier is powerful enough to be used for small gigs. The Rumble Stage 800 is an 800-watt amplifier that is intended for use on stages of any size. It’s Fender’s flagship bass combo, and most-powerful high-end bass combo currently offered. Both models feature Mustang GT functions, such as color display, effects, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, USB audio, compatibility with the Fender Tone App and a looper, as well as an MGT-4 switch on the Rumble 800.
For the bassist that is looking to upgrade to a technology-savvy amplifier, the Rumble series is the perfect choice. Much like Fender’s best-selling digital amplifier line – the Mustang GT – the Rumble Studio 40 and the Rumble Stage 800 bring the same digital capabilities to the popular Rumble V3 series."
- Rumble™ Studio 40, 120V – $349.99
- Rumble™ Stage 800, 120V – $799.99
The details of the new model in this PDF:
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Perfect for rehearsing and recording, the Rumble Studio 40 harnesses the potent processing power of its Mustang GT sister series to deliver a studio’s worth of realistic bass amp and effects models. Create your own sound and get inspired with over 15 amp models and 40 studio-quality effects—all controllable via Bluetooth® with the exclusive Fender Tone™ app. Fender has developed new amp and effects models with even higher fidelity and more realistic response, along with more signal path flexibility so you can move effects anywhere in the signal chain for creative exploration. Program sounds in the studio on the Rumble Studio 40’s large, full-color LCD display and then take them anywhere. Specifications: • WiFi-enabled amplifier • 10” woofer and switchable compression tweeter accurately reproduce tone • XLR line outputs • Full-color LCD display • Onboard USB output • Bluetooth audio streaming for playing along with backing tracks • Headphone output • Optional MGT-4 4-button footswitch for preset/FX switching and looper control FINISH OPTIONS: This specific model is offered in black. PRICE: $349.99
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The Rumble Stage 800, Fender’s loudest and flagship bass combo can really shake a stage. Building on the powerful Mustang GT sister series, this amp delivers an arena’s worth of bass amp and effects models. Create your own sound and get inspired with over 15 amp models and 40 effects—all controllable via Bluetooth® with Fender Tone™; the app gives players the chance to download updates, add new amp and effects models, access Fender artist-created presets, and connect directly with the most engaged community of tone aficionados. Specifications: • WiFi-enabled amplifier • Full-color LCD display • Two 10” woofers and switchable compression tweeter accurately reproduce tone • XLR line outputs • Onboard USB output • Bluetooth audio streaming for playing along with backing tracks • Headphone output • MGT-4 4-button footswitch controls preset/FX switching and the looper FINISH OPTIONS: This specific model is offered in lacquered tweed. PRICE: $799.99
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Perfect for rehearsing and recording, the Rumble Studio 40 harnesses the potent processing power of its Mustang GT sister series to deliver a studio’s worth of realistic bass amp and effects models. Create your own sound and get inspired with over 15 amp models and 40 studio-quality effects—all controllable via Bluetooth® with the exclusive Fender Tone™ app. Fender has developed new amp and effects models with even higher fidelity and more realistic response, along with more signal path flexibility so you can move effects anywhere in the signal chain for creative exploration. Program sounds in the studio on the Rumble Studio 40’s large, full-color LCD display and then take them anywhere. Specifications: • WiFi-enabled amplifier • 10” woofer and switchable compression tweeter accurately reproduce tone • XLR line outputs • Full-color LCD display • Onboard USB output • Bluetooth audio streaming for playing along with backing tracks • Headphone output • Optional MGT-4 4-button footswitch for preset/FX switching and looper control FINISH OPTIONS: This specific model is offered in black. PRICE: $349.99
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The Rumble Stage 800, Fender’s loudest and flagship bass combo can really shake a stage. Building on the powerful Mustang GT sister series, this amp delivers an arena’s worth of bass amp and effects models. Create your own sound and get inspired with over 15 amp models and 40 effects—all controllable via Bluetooth® with Fender Tone™; the app gives players the chance to download updates, add new amp and effects models, access Fender artist-created presets, and connect directly with the most engaged community of tone aficionados. Specifications: • WiFi-enabled amplifier • Full-color LCD display • Two 10” woofers and switchable compression tweeter accurately reproduce tone • XLR line outputs • Onboard USB output • Bluetooth audio streaming for playing along with backing tracks • Headphone output • MGT-4 4-button footswitch controls preset/FX switching and the looper FINISH OPTIONS: This specific model is offered in lacquered tweed. PRICE: $799.99
I just zoomed into the back of the 800 and it said "Made In XXXX", so I went and found the Mustang GT 100 and zoomed in and it said "Made In China". More than likely the Studio 40 and Stage 800 will also be made in China.
There is a switch in the back, stating minimum for extension cab with 400W@8ohm or 500W@4ohm. I'd think 400W standalone in a 8Ohm speaker.
Other findings from the back for those that didn't look at the PDF:
- External speaker connection looks like speakon
- Tweeter is on or off through a switch in the back.
- XLR outputs, in pre or post EQ.
- Stereo out, effect out and in
- External speaker connection looks like speakon
- Tweeter is on or off through a switch in the back.
- XLR outputs, in pre or post EQ.
- Stereo out, effect out and in
It is a heavy duty Switchcraft speakon type connector.
Just like all Rumble combos with a tweeter.
Damn! $350! But I still want a Fender Rumble Studio 40. Absolutely perfect for personal practice and direct -to-digital recording. Worth its weight in expensive little stomp boxes. Worth ten times its weight in ultra-expensive studio grade stereo effects. Worth 150 times its cost in 15 amp models. Sounds like a bargain! 
Rumble On!
Rumble On! 
Point of order, Sir Linnin: According to the dimensions given in this link: Fender Rumble Club Wiki it is much closer to the size of the current Rumble 40 V3.
Also, as shown on our Fender Rumble Club Wiki, they must have squeezed the tweeter for the Studio 40 into only an extra 3/8" of height.
Apparently it takes less space to get high nowadays.
Sorry to derail the NAMM news, but I thought I’d share a useful addition I made to my pair of Rumble 2x10 cabs. I have the Rumble 500 head, but I also use a GK 1001RB-II with the cabs that is mounted in a rack case. The feet of the case just barely sit on the edges of the cabinets as they are 19” wide vertically oriented and the roughly 30 pounds of amp head makes the lightweight cabinets a bit top heavy. To gain some stability for the inevitable wobbly stage, I decided to install a set of 1” wide by 1/2” tall rubber feet from McMaster Carr in the existing holes for the chrome corner caps on one side of the cabinets. The feet work great as they straddle the corner cap screws on the lower cabinet (effectively preventing the upper cab from sliding), are tall enough to allow the side handles to clear each other, yet are shallow enough to allow my padded covers to still fit the cabinets. I used #6 3/4” screws to mount them for anyone interested. Also kudos to the group as I saw owners of the 500 combo turning them on their side to match the 1x15 cabinet which gave me the idea to try this. Pictures or it didn’t happen:
Anyone ever seen such an Extension Speaker connection as this that can explain it, please? I initially assumed it was 500 watts with just the internal speakers and 800 watts with an external 8 ohm cabinet (split evenly with 400 watts to internal and 400 watts to external). But this obviously adds another option into the mix.
It looks switchable to use either an 8 ohm or 4 ohm cabinet? So I'd expect that the 8 ohm external cabinet at 400 watts gets half the total 800 watts total and the internal speakers get the other 400 watts (implying an 8 ohm internal speaker load)?
But how would the 4 ohm switch enable a 4 ohm external cabinet to take 500 watts and leave just 300 watts to the (assumed) 8 ohm internal speaker load? That's a new one on me, if that's what it does.
So, it seems the 410 is the only single Rumble cabinet suitable for external attachment to the Stage 800! That, or the Bassman 410, 610 or 810, in the Fender brand.
But, with the 4 ohm opttion you can attach any pair of smaller cabs!! Two 112s! Two 115s! Two 210s! Even a 112 and a 115!!! Whoa! Look out for the "mixed driver police"! This beast can push the internal 210, a 112 & a 115!!! Or a total of ten 10s with two external 410s!
Who says combos don't get no respect? The Rumble Stage 800 earns respect!
Is a regular Rumble 40 V3 still only $199?Point of order, Sir Linnin: According to the dimensions given in this link: Fender Rumble Club Wiki it is much closer to the size of the current Rumble 40 V3.
Also, as shown on our Fender Rumble Club Wiki, they must have squeezed the tweeter for the Studio 40 into only an extra 3/8" of height.
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Seems like a bargain for an at home, small rehearsal/gigs amp that sounds great (DI out right? I could get away with it as a monitor on any of my gigs with v-drums) ...and for beginning players, something like one of the newer Affinity PJs and a R40 would go a long way for minimum scratch.
@Linnin - I think $350 is pretty reasonable for the Studio 40 considering all the added features. If it has the heft of the Rumble 40, with all the effects and connectability, I will buy one.
So it is stable to 2.87ohms or what ever an internal 8ohm + 2x8ohm extension cabs would be? Wonder if the head will be 2ohm...
Not that I am in the market..too much power for my needs, but looks great and always curious about Rumble developments.
Maybe, like various other cabs, it's switchable between 4 and 8 ohms. Enabling full power into a single 4 ohm load??????? I dunno
