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Ha, ha. I'm going to keep it a couple of more decades. Then you can make my kids an offer.Go for it...oh and BTW, I'm still waiting for the one on the left to arrive. I have the $375.00 check already made out.
Ha, ha. I'm going to keep it a couple of more decades. Then you can make my kids an offer.
Decades! I can't wait that long...seriously, that is a beauty, congrats.
I have the 500 combo with 210 extension cab. Without a doubt, that rig rocks at gigs. Plenty of power, never had a problem hearing myself or being heard. Never had to crank it, maybe a touch above Noon on the master. When I ran it through FOH, no issues and the sound guys always loved the amp. And the tone!
I have the Rumble 500 combo with Bassman 115 extension cab. And, let me tell you, this rig rocks my gigs, to the max! Lots of power, only problem might be sometimes too loud. Never had to crank it, more often have to disconnect the 115! When I run it through FOH, no issues and the sound guys always love the amp's tone. I also love the weight, or rather, the lack thereof.
I have the Rumble 500 combo amp. and a 2X10 extension cabinet. I have found the combo alone is enough to be heard even without PA support. Adding the extension cabinet gives you a fuller sound. I have more than enough power.
I bought a set of these for my 500c and my 112cab. Very nice covers. Definitely worth the $$$.
Just got notice that my Rumble 40 will be delivered on Monday. At first I was a little bummed that I'm gonna have to wait through the weekend but it's okay. I could've had it here today if I ordered it through Amazon and used my Prime shipping, but I've heard too many horror stories of people buying electronics from Amazon, having a problem with it, then finding out that Amazon was a third-party and getting a runaround. At least I know if it arrives less than satisfactory, I only have to deal with Guitar Center.
Please excuse me, but I'm excited, so much wiser and bloody relieved. I usually approach things, like the purchase of a new amp, with caution and doubt. I prefer to think of my approach as more scientific than a deeper and more disturbing psychology issue. Well, I'm here aren't I?
Anyway, vying for free therapy aside, I am now the very satisfied owner of a Fender Rumble 500 Combo.
I gave it a thrashing last night at practice and all it could say was "Is that all you got?" I took a step back and replied, "I don't do metal and I'll only ever push your little distortion button when it's dialed to something more alt-rock with sprinklings of progressive." It dared to hurrumph back!
The guitarist in a single breath uttered, "Awesome" and "I just lost some headroom." I smiled and said, "Well, the gain's around 9 o'clock and the main's just off noon. Everything else is flat."
What a sound. Big, bold and beautiful (I'm so happy that I don't even care about throwing around cheesy cliches right now). I haven't played around with its nobby bits too much yet, but I did find the 'contour' button created heaps of room for my vocals, especially in the quieter songs.
I'll be taking it on stage tomorrow night. Packed house of about 100 people. I dare say the sound guy won't be giving me anymore hassles about turning it up. As the drummer said, "We've found our sound."
Besides a drink, I think I need a club number.
Anyway, vying for free therapy aside, I am now the very satisfied owner of a Fender Rumble 500 Combo.
I gave it a thrashing last night at practice and all it could say was "Is that all you got?" I took a step back and replied, "I don't do metal and I'll only ever push your little distortion button when it's dialed to something more alt-rock with sprinklings of progressive." It dared to hurrumph back!
The guitarist in a single breath uttered, "Awesome" and "I just lost some headroom." I smiled and said, "Well, the gain's around 9 o'clock and the main's just off noon. Everything else is flat."
What a sound. Big, bold and beautiful (I'm so happy that I don't even care about throwing around cheesy cliches right now). I haven't played around with its nobby bits too much yet, but I did find the 'contour' button created heaps of room for my vocals, especially in the quieter songs.
I'll be taking it on stage tomorrow night. Packed house of about 100 people. I dare say the sound guy won't be giving me anymore hassles about turning it up. As the drummer said, "We've found our sound."
Besides a drink, I think I need a club number.
When does linnin's sentence end?
I want to tell him about my new fender bass and why I got it.
I want to tell him about my new fender bass and why I got it.
new to the forums and a proud new owner of a fender rumble 500 head and 2 fender 210 cabinets. I went all in on getting 2 cabinets right away. Can I get a member number?
I have noticed the same phenomenon, not necessarily more VOLUME but much fuller sound. Rock, no, RUMBLE ON.
I wish there was a way to access the 'contour' setting with a foot switch. I'd like to engage the mid-scoop especially when I'm singing verses. I just don't like the idea of having it on for a whole set and I don't like walking back to amp to make this adjustment. Maybe I need to look at a foot pedal, like EQ with mids scooped?
Do you guys think the 210 cabinet will be discontinued soon? I don't need one right now, but I was planning to get one in the future to complement my 500 combo.
I had the same decision to make. I personally went with the head and 2 of the 210 cabinets, so I could get the 4x10 but in a more versatile setup. This way i can take 1 or 2 cabinets depending on the need. That is if cost isn't as much of a factor for you.
While the 410 is considerably heavier than the 210 (by about 60%), it has the great advantage of having wheels, so it may be actually easier to move it around.
On the other hand, the advantage of having 2 x 210 (or a 500 combo plus a 210 cab) is the vertical arrangement that will put two of the speakers at your gut/chest level and closer to your ears, which is probably one of the main reasons this setup sounds "fuller".
On the other hand, the advantage of having 2 x 210 (or a 500 combo plus a 210 cab) is the vertical arrangement that will put two of the speakers at your gut/chest level and closer to your ears, which is probably one of the main reasons this setup sounds "fuller".
pardon for this dumb question...
there's no option of installing casters under the 500c and the 210 extension cab? I mean just plugging the wheels in / without any means of modding the bottoms?
You generally have to install a caster socket into the base of the box for the caster to pop into. The sockets are screwed into the cab base using 4 wood screws normally. The pop-out caster shaft then "plugs" into the socket. Check with the Fender Rumble Forum owners for more advice as many guys here have installed them before.
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That's exactly what I meant...
So I take it the 500 combo and the 210 extension cab don't have 4 of that socket preinstalled underneath (like I presumed the 410 cab does come with them) out of the factory?
