Fender Rumble Club

[pie_man_25]

So what are people thinking of the new stage and studio models?

 

[jayochs]

well, the stage 800 is amazing. i absolutely love it!

here's my overview video of a few settings....it's a long video lol but i go through 5 of my basses with it:



hope it helps anyone looking into these!

 

[frenfrins]

Made that mistake with my Rumble, thru the Aux input. No volume control.
I always assumed there'd be a vol. control using the Effects Return.

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However, this diagram shows the Master being too early in the signal to have any control over the FX Return volume.

I'm curious about this, if you connect a external preamp just in the effect return input, controlling gain and master volume with that preamp, is it safe or is it possible to damage the rumble?

 

[Linnin]

well, the stage 800 is amazing. i absolutely love it!

here's my overview video of a few settings....it's a long video lol but i go through 5 of my basses with it:



hope it helps anyone looking into these!

Outstanding! Really showcases the extreme versatility of Fender's new digital bass platform with both passive and active basses in a multitude of styles. Good playing too! Thanks for taking the time and posting. Rumbles Rock!

 

[jayochs]

thanks so much!! glad you've enjoyed it this amp is awesome. can't wait to do more videos and recordings.

 

[Linnin]

I'm curious about this, if you connect a external preamp just in the effect return input, controlling gain and master volume with that preamp, is it safe or is it possible to damage the rumble?

Totally safe. Been done tons of times. Usually gives the experimenter a new profound appreciation for Fender Rumbles. Rumble On!

 

[Linnin]

So what are people thinking of the new stage and studio models?

Love; Adoration, and Devotion!

 

[pie_man_25]

Love; Adoration, and Devotion!

Seems like it.

well, the stage 800 is amazing. i absolutely love it!

here's my overview video of a few settings....it's a long video lol but i go through 5 of my basses with it:



hope it helps anyone looking into these!

I'll look at it when I get the chance to, e.g. when I'm in a wifi range, but thank you

I kinda dig the 25, the 40 is a big stretch of cash, though you get a lot of extra features - but popping even more stuff into it just seems a bit much. But I tend to like simplicity and stuff.

 

[Linnin]

I tend to like simplicity and stuff.

Then there is no need to consider much less chase after complexity.

 

[cbnutt]

Lets hear some more from ones that's gigged the 200 combo , I am satisfied it should work with small bands , medium handed drummer , love to hear your experiances playing out , with out PA support on the amp , no extra cabs , a friend of mine gigs constantly at these small bar type gigs with what I think is a older rumble 115 , guessing it is 150 watts, ?? works great , but of course its a different amp , so not sure if its more efficient than the V3,s , lets hear the gigs stories , Thanks

 

[Linnin]

Lets hear some more from ones that's gigged the 200 combo , I am satisfied it should work with small bands , medium handed drummer , love to hear your experiances playing out , with out PA support on the amp , no extra cabs , a friend of mine gigs constantly at these small bar type gigs with what I think is a older rumble 115 , guessing it is 150 watts, ?? works great , but of course its a different amp , so not sure if its more efficient than the V3,s , lets hear the gigs stories , Thanks

There are three 1x15 Rumble combos: 1) the original Rumble 100 introduced in 2003 with the now famous flashing disco lights; 2) V2 Rumble 150 introduced in 2010, and 3) V3 Rumble 200 introduced in 2014. All three have been used effectively in small venues (100 souls) without any PA support. Only on TalkBass do you need 500 watts and an 8x10 fridge + PA support in order to play inside a watercloset for 3 people.

 

[cbnutt]

What was the wattage on the old ones?

 

[Linnin]

What was the wattage on the old ones?

100 and 150 neither combo was capable of adding an extension speaker cabinet as the Rumble 200 is.

 

[GonePlaid]

Lets hear some more from ones that's gigged the 200 combo , I am satisfied it should work with small bands , medium handed drummer , love to hear your experiances playing out , with out PA support on the amp , no extra cabs , a friend of mine gigs constantly at these small bar type gigs with what I think is a older rumble 115 , guessing it is 150 watts, ?? works great , but of course its a different amp , so not sure if its more efficient than the V3,s , lets hear the gigs stories , Thanks

Used the R200c today: open air(peaked "ceiling") restaurant, maybe 800+ sq. ft.,gain @10, volume @ 10-ish, no problem covering the space. Guitar, bass and drums. No PA support. Lots of headroom.

 

[jonnybass1]

Probably 15 years ago I got my first bass amp Rumble 100 and I played it every venue for many years. Playing with a drummer and two guitars in one band and a piano, guitar, drums, trumpet and trombone in the other band. That amp was more than enough for any indoor show with no pa up to around 200 people, the only reason I upgraded was we started doing outdoor shows with no decent pa support. I had to push the amp too much I was worried I might blow something

 

[jonnybass1]

I had to sell my original Rumble 100 to pay for my up graded amp but here is a pic of the one I found this past Christmas because I really liked the amp I had to buy a replacement

 

[Linnin]

Used the R200c today: open air(peaked "ceiling") restaurant, maybe 800+ sq. ft.,gain @10, volume @ 10-ish, no problem covering the space. Guitar, bass and drums. No PA support. Lots of headroom.

I really like my Rumble 200 combo. It gives me the sound I want and the volume I need for every situation I might encounter. All with the classic professional good Fender looks.

 

[Meghans Dad]

There are three 1x15 Rumble combos: 1) the original Rumble 100 introduced in 2003 with the now famous flashing disco lights; 2) V2 Rumble 150 introduced in 2010, and 3) V3 Rumble 200 introduced in 2014. All three have been used effectively in small venues (100 souls) without any PA support. Only on TalkBass do you need 500 watts and an 8x10 fridge + PA support in order to play inside a watercloset for 3 people.

I have had a Rumble 150 v2 for maybe 6 years now. I have played regularly at a venue that is about 10000 sq. ft. and seats over 150. I have played on stage standalone several times in a church that seats 350 with a drummer that thinks rimshots should sound like an M16 going off next to your ear. I have successfully taken it outdoors a few times until I was able to get some heavier hardware. Sometimes I get told to turn up, sometimes I get told to turn down.
On the other hand, right now it sits in my office as my practice amp...I can turn it down to where it can "hardly" be heard downstairs.
The DI is great and never had a soundperson complain about it. It is heavier than the newer 200s, but not enough to complain about, although I admit, the 200s are amazingly light and not quite as bulky.
The only thing it lacks is the ability to connect to an extension. No, its not for sale.

 

[cbnutt]

The old 150 watt ones were probably full 150 ? But i would guess the new one at 140 ish wouldn't make it much quieter.

 

[Meghans Dad]

The manual puts the power amp output at 160 @100 hz.