If you use effects, then consider the 100 over the 40, as it has effects in and out. The 40 doesn't. the `100 has an eminence 12" speaker.
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I pulled the trigger on a 500c today - local GC made me a good deal vs. online pricing.
Used it at practice tonight - I love this amp! I just love it when something meets and exceeds expectations.
Thanks for the input, TBers.
Used it at practice tonight - I love this amp! I just love it when something meets and exceeds expectations.
Thanks for the input, TBers.
I bought a Rumble 25 a couple of months ago when MF had the 15% off sale, so it was a great deal on a terrific little practice amp. You can always find an excuse to buy the next model up from any Rumble you buy, but it doesn’t mean that this is not a very capable amp. It’s well made, quiet, easy to use and simple. It has great tone and amazing bass (how sweet the sound) in a small, light and very affordable a package.
While I can’t speak to it’s use with a 5, I really don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
Thanks for the responses, all.
The 25 I played through did indeed sound really good, especially when factoring "for what it is" into the mix.
I'm just concerned that long term, my 5s would kill the speaker. Guess I'll have to try to find a store with one that's not almost an hour away.
The 25 I played through did indeed sound really good, especially when factoring "for what it is" into the mix.
I'm just concerned that long term, my 5s would kill the speaker. Guess I'll have to try to find a store with one that's not almost an hour away.
When you say "lack of volume" do you mean that the 500c on its own is louder? Or are you talking about a 500c with an external cab?
I'm STILL trying to justify why I need an extension cabinet for mine. So far I just can't! This is no way to live!
I believe it is referring to the poster perceiving a lack of difference in volume between the 500c and 800 Stage, played side by side, without extension cabs (which would make sense as the 500 is 350 without extension and the 800 is 400 without extension)
No, I meant that I didn't notice a difference in volume between the 500c and the 800. I know the 500c is 350 without an extension, so if the 800 is a true 800 watts on its own, I should've heard a significant difference in volume, but I did not. So it makes sense that the 800 is 400 watts without an extension.
Actually from what I have read it is:
500c 350w on its own
250W internal and 250W to an external
800 is 400W on its own
400W internal and 400W to an 8 Ohm cab
300W internal and 500W to a 4 Ohm cab
I could be wrong but I thought I read this here on previous pages
500c 350w on its own
250W internal and 250W to an external
800 is 400W on its own
400W internal and 400W to an 8 Ohm cab
300W internal and 500W to a 4 Ohm cab
I could be wrong but I thought I read this here on previous pages
You don't NEED the extension cab for most applications. But the way the sound fills the space, even at the same volume settings, has to be experienced to be appreciated. Can't really explain it but I know from experience that it works. Plus having the speakers up where they're not shooting at your knees is a big plus.
Im in the exact same boat...Ive been wanting to get another 210 for a while now and even have a $ set aside....just not sure i'll need it...especially as everything is switching to in ear monitors.
Nice!
So... if Fender starts selling grilles... which would you go for?
(The correct answer is obviously both, but just wondering which you prefer)
"Oh yes . . . again" is what I get from Google Translate. Obviously "The Stage" on top, and seemingly a 210 below! The full 800! I can almost hear it from here. 
What happened to your Rumble 100 that you got after selling your 500 head?
Rumble on, indeed!!!
