+1 on the 500. I have used a 500c with a 2x10 extension for a couple of years and it is a great sounding rig and I've never been lacking volume.
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WHOA WHOA WHOA WHOA NOWYes, they are the same. I have been using a 500c with the 2x10 and it sounds really great. (probably better than the 1/12)
Seems like you know what you want. You should go get it. But, here is a thought. The 4x10 is an 8 Ω cab which will limit your 500 to about 350. To get the full 500, you need to feed to 4 Ω. So, a 500 head and 2 2x10s or a 500c and 1 2x10 will give you the 500 watts and be easier to schlep. Either way, do it.
The 112 cab does keep things super portable.
I don't like to mix sizes. When you mix a single 8 ohm 12" with 2x16 ohm 10"s, the 12" will receive 2 times the power as each 10" all in all it can produce some comb filter effect. I know that 4x10's each 16 ohm will work great and, add to that the fact the it is a semi vertical arrangement which will lead to better dispersion. But, all 4 speakers must be the exact same drivers which is why I am asking this question.
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Hey any comments on the older Rumble 350 head - looking at a used one at GC.
LennyJ
LennyJ
I gig with one. It' a good amp head. I also use a Littlemark 2 head. Volume wise, the Rumble 350 is comparable. Tone wise, it's nice....thick.
Thanks for the suggestion! I will check it out. I have an Nady 31 band eq that has a low cut button which I will be sure to experiment with.
Thanks - I just saw it and it is a good price. I have some of the newer Rumble stuff. Going to use it with my Rumble 15.
thanks
Lenny
You mean a 115 cabinet? I am actually considering picking up a 115 cabinet or maybe even buying the rumble 200. If you're using it with the 115 cabinet, I'd be interested to know what your thoughts were. I use the rumble 350 head with one or two, depending on the situation, TC electronic RS 210 cabinets. I love the tone but of course I want to try something new and a 115 cabinet will fit the bill
Yes the Rumble 115 III. I have a rumble 40 combo for my church gigs and got this 15 at a great price, I have the hybrid 500 for looks but was going to p/u this 350 - can't beat the price.
Will let you know.
Officiated a wedding this weekend (Deputy Wedding Commissioner for the Day) and also played bass on 3 songs during the ceremony. Outdoors, on the grass, across the jetty from the airport. Rumble 500c got a natural tilt from the sloping meadow......nothing but love, Happy Valentine's Day Rumblers
Hi there,
It looks like I'm about 1225 pages late to the party but, in one of my current projects, I run my Schecter Apocalypse C-4 EX bass through a Twin City ABY into 2 Rumble 500's each running its own Rumble 410.
The first head/cab is for my bass sound, which is just my own bass tones with a bit of EQing and OD - all on the head - I love the tones that the Rumble produces on its own!
The second head/cab is what creates the crunch - it's my 'guitar setup'. I treat it just I would as if I where running my guitar through it. The head is set to the same EQ settings, etc. that I would set my guitar amp to and I run similar effects in my loop.
For some context, this project is an industrial metal duo with just a drummer, who also triggers the synth pieces, and me. I cover the bass and 'guitar' duties.
The sound is monstrous and even though I'm not doing anything to push the signals out of phase a bit to try and get it to sound like there are 2 distinct instruments, it truly sounds like we are a 3 piece.
Just thought this might be an interesting addition to the Rumble Club
It looks like I'm about 1225 pages late to the party but, in one of my current projects, I run my Schecter Apocalypse C-4 EX bass through a Twin City ABY into 2 Rumble 500's each running its own Rumble 410.
The first head/cab is for my bass sound, which is just my own bass tones with a bit of EQing and OD - all on the head - I love the tones that the Rumble produces on its own!
The second head/cab is what creates the crunch - it's my 'guitar setup'. I treat it just I would as if I where running my guitar through it. The head is set to the same EQ settings, etc. that I would set my guitar amp to and I run similar effects in my loop.
For some context, this project is an industrial metal duo with just a drummer, who also triggers the synth pieces, and me. I cover the bass and 'guitar' duties.
The sound is monstrous and even though I'm not doing anything to push the signals out of phase a bit to try and get it to sound like there are 2 distinct instruments, it truly sounds like we are a 3 piece.
Just thought this might be an interesting addition to the Rumble Club
I just got my Rumble 500 combo last night and didn't want to stop playing it! 
Thanks to all the posters above for the information and motivation to pull the trigger. I've been GASsing for this amp for over a year now but was waiting for my old amp to die (which it finally did). I went with the limited edition Stealth Gray/Black, love it! Does anyone know if Fender plans to release any limited edition Rumble cabs? I'd love to have the matching 210 cab.
Oh, and can I get a number please?
Thanks to all the posters above for the information and motivation to pull the trigger. I've been GASsing for this amp for over a year now but was waiting for my old amp to die (which it finally did). I went with the limited edition Stealth Gray/Black, love it! Does anyone know if Fender plans to release any limited edition Rumble cabs? I'd love to have the matching 210 cab.Oh, and can I get a number please?
Welcome Rumbler #871! @Linnin will know better than anyone, but he left the building for a smoke break. He will return. Rumble on!I just got my Rumble 500 combo last night and didn't want to stop playing it!
Oh, and can I get a number please?
I just tried my Behringer BDI-21 bass driver as a fuzzy pedal -- first pedal in the effects chain, turn up the blend, which is their tube emulator.
It's not the fanciest pedal but has a warm, dare I say, Doorsy fuzz to it, that reminds me of playing keys in a Doors tribute band late 80s.
Experiment with that plus the onboard overdrive and it's kind of interesting sound. Using the vintage preset, which is my go to, although sometimes I use both vintage and bright at the same time.
Edit: The Behringer has served me in the past as a DI box but on the pedal board it seems to introduce noise that just gets amplified by the chorus / reverb pedals. So that was an interesting experiment but not terribly interested in the noise it makes in the effects loop.
It's not the fanciest pedal but has a warm, dare I say, Doorsy fuzz to it, that reminds me of playing keys in a Doors tribute band late 80s.
Experiment with that plus the onboard overdrive and it's kind of interesting sound. Using the vintage preset, which is my go to, although sometimes I use both vintage and bright at the same time.
Edit: The Behringer has served me in the past as a DI box but on the pedal board it seems to introduce noise that just gets amplified by the chorus / reverb pedals. So that was an interesting experiment but not terribly interested in the noise it makes in the effects loop.
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