LOL it sucked. just me and my band...and we were a 3 piece. the guitarist usually would help me get it out of the truck and roll it on stage.
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I would assume that just as it is with guitar amps, the speakers have to break in a bit before they really came into their own. I have several examples, but some years back I bought a practically unused Twin Reverb Custom 15 that really sounded kinda thin until it had a dozen or so hours on the speaker...now its a keeper.Thanks! On the lookout for another 500C then.
On another note - did anyone notice the Rumbles (or other amps for that matter) sounding better over time?
I just got back from a tour with my trusty 500C + 210 cab, so it's been used for 40+ gigs and for rehearsals during 18 months. On this tour, we played a gig with a friend band from Switzerland and the last time we shared backline (10 months and lots of gigs ago) the bassplayer complained that my rig "lacked balls"On this gig, he just chuckled and loved the sound and punch. Was it just him or the venue that had changed, or do amps significantly improve their sound with time and use?
Yes. My Rumble 40 definitely started sounding better after some playing time.
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Hey Guys! I'm new to TalkBass. I saw your discussion surfing through Fender Rumble Club. I am a proud owner of a Fender Rumble 200 v3 and also a Mud Stand. Last fall, I worked with the folks at Mud Stand to build a Mud Stand with dimensions specific for a Rumble 200 v3. Nice folks to work with. Couldn't be happier with the result. Here's a photo of the Fender Rumble 200 v3 on the Mud Stand at a gig.
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Was just thinking what a valuable resource this thread and TB in general is.
When someone comes in here asking re a new amp, combo etc.... 1st amp, whatever. They'll get amazing amounts of "educated" replies. Sure, some will be biased and some views will be not relevant etc. But..... in general, a potential buyer will get SO much, sometimes too much, info that it can save them many many dollars.
I doubt I would've got my Rumble 500C if it wasn't for the glowing reports on here.
So many ppl writing in on this forum are players, electronic engineering types etc, that not only give their best views, but also their recommendations for specific queries.
I also doubt I would've got my Super Bassman if it wasn't for solid recommendations from seasoned "veterans" here.
As for the Rumbles, many ppl using them I've noticed, have used PLENTY of other amps, brands, types, and now use this great V3 Rumble range. That, says plenty too!
So.... just a li'l "here here" for all folks chiming in on this fantastic site.
Rumble on all.
When someone comes in here asking re a new amp, combo etc.... 1st amp, whatever. They'll get amazing amounts of "educated" replies. Sure, some will be biased and some views will be not relevant etc. But..... in general, a potential buyer will get SO much, sometimes too much, info that it can save them many many dollars.
I doubt I would've got my Rumble 500C if it wasn't for the glowing reports on here.
So many ppl writing in on this forum are players, electronic engineering types etc, that not only give their best views, but also their recommendations for specific queries.
I also doubt I would've got my Super Bassman if it wasn't for solid recommendations from seasoned "veterans" here.
As for the Rumbles, many ppl using them I've noticed, have used PLENTY of other amps, brands, types, and now use this great V3 Rumble range. That, says plenty too!
So.... just a li'l "here here" for all folks chiming in on this fantastic site.
Rumble on all.
Give a thought to the black knobs. I think they class it up even more. I'm gonna change the logo on my R40 and R200c- just haven't gotten to it yet.
Give a thought to the black knobs. I think they class it up even more. I'm gonna change the logo on my R40 and R200c- just haven't gotten to it yet.
I doubt I would bother changing the knob, although I agree that the black ones do look better... Mine is almost always tilted back, and the logo "upgrade" looks better on stage - especially with a guitarist's 70s Princeton Reverb I gig with sometimes on the opposite side of the stage from me... It was seeing both our amps on stage that made me realize how cheap the Rumble's original logo looked - the new logo wasn't much over $10 on ebay...
I'd seen them, just gotta get around to ordering them.
Aahhhh Nostalgia...although I'm glad Fender did away with this idea cause my wife gets bad migraines with flashing lights and I would have had to lock the practise room door to keep her out..lol
Altho you could switch em off. Owner of a Rumble 500 v3 combo here. I've only been using it at home (apartment) at very low volumes for the past few months. Overall, the tones are great, but I found them a touch mushy on the lowest notes on the low E string.
Last night I brought it out to a jam/rehearsal and WOW!!! This bad boy is loud, punchy, and gets a great variety of tones! The low notes were not mushy at all. I was playing with two electric guitars, a drummer, two singers, and a sax player. I had the master at about 9 or 9:30 and could be heard very clearly, and the amp wasn't breaking a sweat. I'm looking forward to using it at a gig next week.
My previous rig was an Ampeg B2R and an SWR Goliath Junior cab. It was a great sounding rig that served me well for many years of gigs, but the Rumble is much lighter and sounds just as good - albeit different - to me.
I was playing a Fender '63 AVRI P-bass last night.
Last night I brought it out to a jam/rehearsal and WOW!!! This bad boy is loud, punchy, and gets a great variety of tones! The low notes were not mushy at all. I was playing with two electric guitars, a drummer, two singers, and a sax player. I had the master at about 9 or 9:30 and could be heard very clearly, and the amp wasn't breaking a sweat. I'm looking forward to using it at a gig next week.
My previous rig was an Ampeg B2R and an SWR Goliath Junior cab. It was a great sounding rig that served me well for many years of gigs, but the Rumble is much lighter and sounds just as good - albeit different - to me.
I was playing a Fender '63 AVRI P-bass last night.
That's the measure of any serious amp/ rig. How it sounds WITH the band.
Welcome Rumbler #918. I'm going to have to check out those Mud stands. Glad you found us. Rumble on!
I can see it now. In 40 years, there will be someone posting in this thread, "I found a great deal on a vintage Fender Rumble 500c for $7,500.00, but I'm afraid it could be a fake. The knobs are black and logo looks all wrong. Can any of you guys help me authenticate this amp?Give a thought to the black knobs. I think they class it up even more. I'm gonna change the logo on my R40 and R200c- just haven't gotten to it yet.
Any idea what ohm the drivers are in the 2 10 cab? Are they both 8? And what is the big difference between the B102 you mentioned and the BP102? And would the CA10-8 be any good?
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I have a similar experience playing at home. I cut the mids back and it helps but I think the main difference is being able to crank it in a band setting. The rumble is super clean IMO.
Yes, they are the very same 8 ohm drivers that are in the Rumble 500 combo. The Eminence Legend B102 is the best choice. You can look at the others and compare all specs, but the B102 is best in all respects unless you want to go Neodymium with Deltalites.
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