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#24,501
This is not helping much. Anyway, now I'm drawn to the V3 500 combo (about A$1000). I don't need stadium-crushing sound, just something to fill a small-medium+ venue. The Laney I've been using I don't even know what size speaker it's sporting or how much power it has. I really am a noob when it gets too technical with the gear-side of things. As a muso, my strength is song crafting: lyrics, melody & feel. Sure, I know where most of the notes are on the fretboard, but getting too caught up in the academic aspects of music has never been my thing. When it comes to bass I just like to keep things 'normal'. In other words, I have zero interest in 'finding my own bass tone' and would rather just have a good sounding, solid bass sound. Probably why I chose the P-bass, even though my musical influences would be considered more J-bass, if that makes any sense.

So, I'm just looking to get a reasonably priced bass amp that I won't have to upgrade in the near (and mid) future, unless I start playing festivals and much larger stages. From all my research, it seems the Rumble 500 Combo will meet my current and mid-future needs. Plus, amps like these are fairly easy to upgrade with additional cabinets, i.e. 210 or 115.

I'll probably drive down to Melbourne tomorrow and have a play. I should get a good idea if it'll do the job even without the usual racket of the rest of the band to compare to.
 
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Band practice starts in a couple of hours, so I'll get a chance to unload my thoughts on the guitarist and drummer. Plus, I'll actually find out what the specs. are on that little Laney I've been using for over a year. It's a solid enough amp, but just last week it started to make weird sounds, especially when I hit B on the E-string. The only way to get above the guitar and drums was dialing the gain to about 8-o'clock (10-15 percent) and the main volume to about 5-o'clock (90+ percent). I didn't much like the sound. Felt like the sound was all bunched up, as though from lack of headroom. I dunno, just making stuff up now.
 
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After mulling "size matters" over for a few months I ultimately decided on getting a new Rumble 100 a few months back, as I gig only occasionally and can always opt for DI into the main PA for anywhere I play. I gigged fairly regularly for 30 years and I pick and choose the few gigs I do based on if I really feel it will be fun for me.

I did a Mardi Gras gig last night, medium club with about 150 people there. It was a 5 piece band playing Cajun / Zydeco / Second Line with the drummer playing a small kit. I used only the Rumble 100 and opted to go with only the amp; I had a XLR ready to go to the stage inputs to the house PA if I needed it.

I used my active short scale fretless bass and the Rumble gain and master were set at only 9 o'clock and performed just fine for the 3 hours, barely warming up the amp. My "rig" is pictured in post #23783 on page 1190 if anyone wants to see the merchandise.

Needless to say, I'm very pleased with the Rumble 100 and I'm glad that I didn't opt for the slightly larger and heavier 200.

I know this is outside of the many 200 / 500 (and soon to be 800) users, but just wanted to say even the lowly 100 is a fine and perfectly capable amp.
 
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TST said:
Band practice starts in a couple of hours, so I'll get a chance to unload my thoughts on the guitarist and drummer. Plus, I'll actually find out what the specs. are on that little Laney I've been using for over a year. It's a solid enough amp, but just last week it started to make weird sounds, especially when I hit B on the E-string. The only way to get above the guitar and drums was dialing the gain to about 8-o'clock (10-15 percent) and the main volume to about 5-o'clock (90+ percent). I didn't much like the sound. Felt like the sound was all bunched up, as though from lack of headroom. I dunno, just making stuff up now.
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Is the Laney a tube amp? What cab are you running it with? Or is it a combo?

You may just need to have a tech check the Laney out and possibly add a cab. More speakers move more air so more volume.
 
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Ampslut said:
I just picked up a Rumble combo 500. A local music store was blowing some out at $450 out the door. (pics to come later). My question is about the Rumble 210 extension cab. Does it have the same drivers as the combo 500. I'm probably going to add this cab for bigger jobs and was just wondering if it had the same drivers.
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Gravedigger Dav said:
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Yes, they are the same. I have been using a 500c with the 2x10 and it sounds really great. (probably better than the 1/12) :cool:
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Ampslut said:
I already have a 500 head I'm gonna use for 2nd cab. I found it on Ebay (mint) for $200 about a year ago. Does anybody know if the 210 has the same drivers as the 500C
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Yes, as @Gravedigger Dav has already said, the drivers in the Rumble 210 extension cab are the same as in the Rumble 500 combo.
 
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TST said:
Thanks for that.

I'm the singer-bass player in a three-piece and the little Laney I'm using gets lost in the mix of drums and guitar. We're a pretty dynamic trio able to go from acoustic-style to pumping rock. Our drummer does have pretty heavy hands and we're constantly trying to get the sound just right in the room. Our guitarist seems to have a thousand effects pedals going through his Bugera. At gigs, the sound guy is always trying to get a little more out of my bass.

So, I'm hoping to get an amp set up with plenty of head room.
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Just go for the head and 2*15 cabs. I've been gigging with that setup for a couple of years with a heavy handed drummer and never needed any support from a PA. And the sound just rocks too!
 
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TST said:
This is not helping much. Anyway, now I'm drawn to the V3 500 combo (about A$1000). I don't need stadium-crushing sound, just something to fill a small-medium+ venue. The Laney I've been using I don't even know what size speaker it's sporting or how much power it has. I really am a noob when it gets too technical with the gear-side of things. As a muso, my strength is song crafting: lyrics, melody & feel. Sure, I know where most of the notes are on the fretboard, but getting too caught up in the academic aspects of music has never been my thing. When it comes to bass I just like to keep things 'normal'. In other words, I have zero interest in 'finding my own bass tone' and would rather just have a good sounding, solid bass sound. Probably why I chose the P-bass, even though my musical influences would be considered more J-bass, if that makes any sense.

So, I'm just looking to get a reasonably priced bass amp that I won't have to upgrade in the near (and mid) future, unless I start playing festivals and much larger stages. From all my research, it seems the Rumble 500 Combo will meet my current and mid-future needs. Plus, amps like these are fairly easy to upgrade with additional cabinets, i.e. 210 or 115.

I'll probably drive down to Melbourne tomorrow and have a play. I should get a good idea if it'll do the job even without the usual racket of the rest of the band to compare to.
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The Rumble 500 combo is a great gigging amp. I've been gigging with one for over 2 years. Without an extension, it is fine for your average bar gig.
 
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FirewalZ said:
I have the 500 head and 210 cab vs. the combo....i've gigged with this setup for over a year, small clubs to larger outdoor and have never had to remotely push the amp. Only issue i run into is when i have to stand too close to the cab and the sound is hitting the back of my knees. The proper solution....an amp stand?...NO....another 210:)
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Well said, sir. I did try the amp stand. It was okay, but I also found the 2x10 the best and most attractive solution.
 
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Gravedigger Dav said:
Well said, sir. I did try the amp stand. It was okay, but I also found the 2x10 the best and most attractive solution.
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Yep...Im about to pull the trigger on a second 210. Like others have said, i really don't need it volume wise and for smaller/med gigs prob. wont bring it. However, for larger and "showcase" type gigs, it really does have a great look...like a smaller version of an old Bassman stack...Baby boomers will feel nostalgic:)
 
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FirewalZ said:
Yep...Im about to pull the trigger on a second 210. Like others have said, i really don't need it volume wise and for smaller/med gigs prob. wont bring it. However, for larger and "showcase" type gigs, it really does have a great look...like a smaller version of an old Bassman stack...Baby boomers will feel nostalgic:)
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My current Rumble stack is the R200c + 210 and it does, indeed, look great! Sounds great too.
 
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Recently, I have been thinking about acquiring a Rumble 115 extension cab, but was reluctant due the dimensions being different.

Last night I landed a deal on a Rumble 200c without the amp and I will be converting it to a 115 extension cab. While I wait for it to arrive I will need to order components to build the crossover so, I have a favor to ask of any 115 owners here. Would you be able to post a pic of the internal crossover or list the capacitor and resistor values? I looked inside my R200c and the capacitor and resistor values are covered with adhesive, unfortunately

I also own the 210 cab and the capacitor values are 2.2uf with a 25w 8rj resistor. I am not certain the values would be the same for both cabs. Thanks for your help!
 
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rudy4444 said:
After mulling "size matters" over for a few months I ultimately decided on getting a new Rumble 100 a few months back, as I gig only occasionally and can always opt for DI into the main PA for anywhere I play. I gigged fairly regularly for 30 years and I pick and choose the few gigs I do based on if I really feel it will be fun for me.

I did a Mardi Gras gig last night, medium club with about 150 people there. It was a 5 piece band playing Cajun / Zydeco / Second Line with the drummer playing a small kit. I used only the Rumble 100 and opted to go with only the amp; I had a XLR ready to go to the stage inputs to the house PA if I needed it.

I used my active short scale fretless bass and the Rumble gain and master were set at only 9 o'clock and performed just fine for the 3 hours, barely warming up the amp. My "rig" is pictured in post #23783 on page 1190 if anyone wants to see the merchandise.

Needless to say, I'm very pleased with the Rumble 100 and I'm glad that I didn't opt for the slightly larger and heavier 200.

I know this is outside of the many 200 / 500 (and soon to be 800) users, but just wanted to say even the lowly 100 is a fine and perfectly capable amp.
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+1 I play a 100v3 chained with a 40v3 which fits perfectly on top and which I can use for practise at home.
It amazes me the almost Ampegish noise this little stack creates with my P bass, gnarly, but not in a distorted overdrive way (I dont use the O/D), looks great too! Plus the schlep is a cinch.
Very happy.
 
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