I figured as much.....never hurts to try...haha
keep us posted if you snag the 500c would be cool to hear your take on it and thoughts vs trad Fender tone stack. I love 'em both.
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keep us posted if you snag the 500c would be cool to hear your take on it and thoughts vs trad Fender tone stack. I love 'em both.
I should think so. Though I did get a little nervous last year that they would update the line around NAMM time, and ordered a v3 210 cab, just to be on the safe side.
Agreed 100% - I gigged my 200C again this past weekend, while leaving the Mesa Subway rig home - the Rumble combo did the job just fine, and is extremely convenient to gig with...
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Three questions for the experts:
1. The Rumble 500 doesn't have a DI out, it has a line out. What's the difference?
2. No speakons. I assume other than getting a speaking to 1/4" cord all is normal?
3. I assume it can be used without a cab if you are just going into the PA, correct?
Many thanks.
1. The Rumble 500 doesn't have a DI out, it has a line out. What's the difference?
2. No speakons. I assume other than getting a speaking to 1/4" cord all is normal?
3. I assume it can be used without a cab if you are just going into the PA, correct?
Many thanks.
I got rid of my two Ampeg B100R amps when I got my Rumbles. The B100R is the best amp Ampeg ever made, in my opinion. Way, way too heavy. The Rumble 200 will fill a room the same way, but it will sound like a Fender. I assume the 500 will also. Love my 200! So easy to carry. Less than half the weight of my old Ampegs, and louder, and I think is sounds better. The Fender has way more tonal versatility than the B100R, but the Rocket had its own cool tone.
I am no expert, but I believe:
1) the XLR is post EQ and moderately impacted by the master volume - users report great results using it
2) afaik yes
3) the head? Yes.
See the Fender Rumble Club Wiki for links to user reports on the Rumble's XLR out.
Note that the Rumble Studio 40 and Stage 800 have different XLR outs!
Hi all. Looking for a home practice amp. Recently tried out a Rumble 25 and was very impressed. However, I didn't get a chance to try a 5 string through one...
Any suggestions for which Rumble to look at for use with an active 5? Strictly home use, possible very small jams, not for live use.
Thanks!
Any suggestions for which Rumble to look at for use with an active 5? Strictly home use, possible very small jams, not for live use.
Thanks!
Just got my Rumble Stage 800 (six hours ago that is) and have gone through all presets including some of the new ones at Fenders site. Picked out 8 presets to tweak and and save as new presets. Will try them at a low volume rehearsal tomorrow and have to wait for Saturdays gig at real volume. And waiting for my 210 Rumble cab that will show up tomorrow
. And waiting for my 210 Rumble cab that will show up tomorrow
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I am a proud Rumble 500 owner, and I just had the pleasure of demoing a new Stage 800. Does anyone here have any gigging experience with this amp yet, or is it too new? Some of the effects were very digital-sounding, but overall, the amp sounds great.
welcome Rumbler #881! Did you buy the 800 yet? If so, why not?If you did
tell us about it. And Rumble on!
No, I haven't purchased it yet, but I'm seriously considering it.
I agree about the B100R being a great-sounding amp, but I always felt it wasn't loud enough, it was too heavy, and the cabinet was too small for the 15" speaker.
About 12 years ago, I bought a Hughes & Kettner amp that Musiciansfriend was closing out.
This amp is:
1.) Slightly bigger than the B100R, but with a 10" speaker.
2.) 250 watts vs the B100R at 100watts.
3.) Able to add another cab.
Its sound is similar to an Ampeg, but not quite as warm, but still, a very nice sound. Fuller and louder than the Ampeg.
I like this amp, but when I bought a Fender T-Bucket ABG, I played it through a Rumble 40, and loved the tone. I bought the amp the next week.
I don't gig, only occasionally jam with friends, so I don't really need a bigger amp, but I do like the sound of 15s.
All this talk is temping me to get a Rumble 200 or 200 head and a cab of my choice.
By the way, I don't have the B100R anymore.
I didn't sell it; Hurricane Sandy took it in 2012. I lent it to some friends who play right on Jamaica Bay.
Mike
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No, my local music store, Guitar and Banjo Studio, has one in stock. It has some really cool sounds, and I'd like to experiment with it some more when I have more time. I was curious if anyone here has one yet, and if they've gigged with it. I wonder if I'll need a second cab? 800 watts alone should be plenty...
You know, the 800 is "just" 400 watts alone, right? But that can be puh-lenty for lots places.
Like your 500 is "just" 350 alone, if it's the combo. Is it? The combo? If not, what cab(s) do you use with it?
My 500 is the combo, yes. So I'll need to run another cab to make the 800 a true 800 watts. That would explain the lack of volume difference that I noticed between the two.
The 25 is a great amp. But possibly try out the Rumble 40 before you decide. It is a little more money, but has the same pre-amp as the 200 and 500. Plus has a 10 inch speaker, which works a little better with a 5'er. And has the DI out should you ever decide to do some small shows with it.
A high pass filter will keep the B string from farting out your speaker at low volume no matter which amp you purchase.
Why You Need a High Pass Filter (HPF) or Low Pass Filter (LPF) Mega Thread
I received my Stage 800 this past Friday. While I'm still getting used to everything, I'm absolutely loving what I've been hearing.
The first thing is that, at least with mine, the amp itself is practically silent. If I'm practicing, I honestly can't hear any fan noise.
The noise gate works well for me on medium. The compressor is fully tweak-able, and that I'm finding responsive to even incremental changes.
I didn't find it in the paperwork, but a fully detailed list of everything inside would be nice.
To sum up, I just replaced a lot of effects, plus an amp/dual cab set up. As others have mentioned, I hope Fender offers a matching 2x10 down the line.
The most difficult thing for me was setting this thing up. Frustration city...until I went into my router and switched it from 5 to 2.4 ghz.
The first thing is that, at least with mine, the amp itself is practically silent. If I'm practicing, I honestly can't hear any fan noise.
The noise gate works well for me on medium. The compressor is fully tweak-able, and that I'm finding responsive to even incremental changes.
I didn't find it in the paperwork, but a fully detailed list of everything inside would be nice.
To sum up, I just replaced a lot of effects, plus an amp/dual cab set up. As others have mentioned, I hope Fender offers a matching 2x10 down the line.
The most difficult thing for me was setting this thing up. Frustration city...until I went into my router and switched it from 5 to 2.4 ghz.
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