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I bet that would be awesome with a 15" extension cab!
I have the studio 40 and it is awesome
I just use this at home and got it just last Saturday so I haven't gotten to explore a lot with it yet
But I just cannot stop playing it!
I just use this at home and got it just last Saturday so I haven't gotten to explore a lot with it yet
But I just cannot stop playing it!
Headed up to the lake on Fender Friday!
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Hey fellow Rumblers, I had posted some more thoughts on my Studio 40 in another thread, but wanted to share in the Rumble Club as well:
I have the Studio 40 and have found that I'm mostly drawn to around 4-5 presets (out of 100 +?) that are a bit more plug-n-go, with a flatter response. Some of the amp sims may feel perhaps less engaging at first, especially before more extensive dialing-in. IMO, a lot of the appeal of some favorite bass amps like GK is that their sound is achieved thru the actual live performance, and the way the power amp compresses & speaker cab getting pushed comes in. I think some of the sims could prob be re-worked a touch to capture less of a straight preamp emulation, and aim for more of the "feel" of certain classic amp designs. That said, one has to remember that these are emulations, and may not always quite capture the sonic traits one person prefers over another. I do think some of the different cab sims do a fairly good job further shaping a bit more of that "live sound" or "pushed" feel bass players enjoy in how a live rig responds. Though, having so many extensive options, while nice, can still be a lil tedious at times. There are some very cool, very workable sounds on tap, though- just need to spend a bit of time. I will also admit that the majority of my experience has been listening via headphones, which will certainly be unique to how the tones are perceived with the live speaker sound/response at play.
On the whole, I'd like to see how things continue to update as I think there's still some good starting points, with potential to only keep improving. I'd also be interested in a few more "plug-n-play" presets that focus more on capturing "feel" vs a "hyped" type of response. I do think certain presets aim for more of that vibe, and sit quite well in a mix with a touch more presence than others. In addition, the power and speakers of each combo also bring their own signature to the table. While the variety of a cabs sim may sound appealing ("4x10", "115", etc), I feel certain amp/cab combinations work better than others to deliver more presence, cut, and definition from the actual live speaker performance. A lot can be done, with some very positive (or mixed) results, just requires some time for exploring the box of crayons. Overall, I'm finding the Studio 40 to be an interesting tool to create. Those looking to plug-in without having to spend time dialing may still be more content with the more traditional favorite head or pre/power-amp setup. For myself, I plan to keep both amp styles on hand, and run a stand-alone head with my Studio 40/cab of choice on occasion. When recording, I can see some of the reverb/delay effects being particularly fun/useful for adding some dimension/depth without the need for post-editing. I'd be curious to hear how some of these effects compare to pedal-sims like the ZoomB3. Cool time to be a bass player with a lot of nice choices/options out there
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I have the Studio 40 and have found that I'm mostly drawn to around 4-5 presets (out of 100 +?) that are a bit more plug-n-go, with a flatter response. Some of the amp sims may feel perhaps less engaging at first, especially before more extensive dialing-in. IMO, a lot of the appeal of some favorite bass amps like GK is that their sound is achieved thru the actual live performance, and the way the power amp compresses & speaker cab getting pushed comes in. I think some of the sims could prob be re-worked a touch to capture less of a straight preamp emulation, and aim for more of the "feel" of certain classic amp designs. That said, one has to remember that these are emulations, and may not always quite capture the sonic traits one person prefers over another. I do think some of the different cab sims do a fairly good job further shaping a bit more of that "live sound" or "pushed" feel bass players enjoy in how a live rig responds. Though, having so many extensive options, while nice, can still be a lil tedious at times. There are some very cool, very workable sounds on tap, though- just need to spend a bit of time. I will also admit that the majority of my experience has been listening via headphones, which will certainly be unique to how the tones are perceived with the live speaker sound/response at play.
On the whole, I'd like to see how things continue to update as I think there's still some good starting points, with potential to only keep improving. I'd also be interested in a few more "plug-n-play" presets that focus more on capturing "feel" vs a "hyped" type of response. I do think certain presets aim for more of that vibe, and sit quite well in a mix with a touch more presence than others. In addition, the power and speakers of each combo also bring their own signature to the table. While the variety of a cabs sim may sound appealing ("4x10", "115", etc), I feel certain amp/cab combinations work better than others to deliver more presence, cut, and definition from the actual live speaker performance. A lot can be done, with some very positive (or mixed) results, just requires some time for exploring the box of crayons. Overall, I'm finding the Studio 40 to be an interesting tool to create. Those looking to plug-in without having to spend time dialing may still be more content with the more traditional favorite head or pre/power-amp setup. For myself, I plan to keep both amp styles on hand, and run a stand-alone head with my Studio 40/cab of choice on occasion. When recording, I can see some of the reverb/delay effects being particularly fun/useful for adding some dimension/depth without the need for post-editing. I'd be curious to hear how some of these effects compare to pedal-sims like the ZoomB3. Cool time to be a bass player with a lot of nice choices/options out there
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You SHOULD be able to run out of "line out" to the 200's input but ya might wanna ask Fender. So I just(3:05) called Fender and they said"should work,just have volumes DOWN to start with"
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1) How to create an extension cab out of a combo: Fender Rumble V3 mod: separating amp and speaker
2) as an aside these comments were made by Fender regarding daisy chaining. "...the proper way to daisy chain two Rumble models has been properly shown, from SEND on main unit to RETURN of second unit with the bass connected to the main unit INPUT."
3) Thanks @Scott Truesdell for this post Fender Rumble Club In the case of the Rumble 40 which has no effects loop ... "Technically you can run the SEND to the second amp INPUT (there is no risk of damage), but the line level signal at the SEND may overdrive the input stage so you will need to reduce the GAIN on the second amp. And re-amping the signal this way will allow one to use the second preamp controls, but may not produce the desired results so it is up to the individual."
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Happy Fender Friday !
Thanks to @randini, @steelbed45, @ursus, and @benrtd for sharing photos of their new Rumble Studio 40 and Stage 800s with the group. We appreciate it. Wish that the other owners of these new goodies, who have posted here, would please do the same? Sure we know what they look like, but it's more real to see them being used. Thank you.
Thanks to @randini, @steelbed45, @ursus, and @benrtd for sharing photos of their new Rumble Studio 40 and Stage 800s with the group. We appreciate it. Wish that the other owners of these new goodies, who have posted here, would please do the same? Sure we know what they look like, but it's more real to see them being used. Thank you.
OK - Now I get it.
Just played through a standard Rumble 100 at GC.
Very nice tone, stupid light, and very loud.
No wonder I never see them for sale used.
Do these ever go on sale?
Just played through a standard Rumble 100 at GC.
Very nice tone, stupid light, and very loud.
No wonder I never see them for sale used.
Do these ever go on sale?
I was hoping that the 500c's price would drop with the introduction of the 800 but I do not think it will any time soon
The v3 series are great amps and priced very well new
I was going to look for a 500c but right now I am testing out the studio 40 and so far I love it
So I will save up and get the 800
The v3 series are great amps and priced very well new
I was going to look for a 500c but right now I am testing out the studio 40 and so far I love it
So I will save up and get the 800
Always some used on GC's website. Here's a couple...
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I'm a Rumbler, among other things. 100 watts = 23 lbs! No more aching back. When you're 68, you'll understand.I searched, but can't seem to find a club for those of us who use and love the Fender Rumble series of amps. Any interest?
I've been playing at home with my Rumble 30 since late January and it seems to me like this amp puts out a good share for being so small! Originally I was looking at the Rumble 15 but went with the 30 because of the extra input jack, more wattage, and I read online reviews which said the 30 would be good enough to play with a band in a small venue even versus the 15 which didn't have as much bang.
Hope to hear form some fellow Rumble fans soon!
So this makes me the founding member, #1? I feel this is a big honor for someone so new on the forum!
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One of those is literally 10 minutes away from my house! Know what I am doing after work!
Nice, keep in mind the Rumble V3 100 has a 12" speaker, not 15".
