Fender Rumble Club

[G-Dog]

no. its just a different version. not updated model as far as i know

A different version is exactly what we're taking about. Version 3 (V3) versus Version 4 (V4).

And you don't think the Rumble Studio 40 is an updated model of the original V3 Rumble 40? It's just a different version? What version would you call it? V5? V6? V10?

Not an updated model? What would it take to be an updated model?

 

[RumbleMan3]

Not an updated model? What would it take to be an updated model?

Different speaker perhaps?

 

[RumbleMan3]

A different version is exactly what we're taking about. Version 3 (V3) versus Version 4 (V4).

And you don't think the Rumble Studio 40 is an updated model of the original V3 Rumble 40? It's just a different version?

It's still a v3 at heart, it's just a digital version. Theyve added that stuff but its not all completley new redesigned like the v3s were from the v2s

 

[GonePlaid]

I see your point, but I stand by mine. Actually, I don’t think it matters one whit to most people, it’s just a few anti-combo curmudgeons who hang out at places like TB. If you want to wow people with your sound, it can be done as easily with your Rumbles out in the open, and then people would know right away that an inexpensive combo was involved (if they knew the difference or cared, which I doubt). If it sounds good, it is good. Beyond that, most people don’t ask questions.

The average rock audience seems to be more interested in the visual aspects of the"show"than the audio. Most probably have No idea that everything is going through the PA at larger venues. So you "impress" the crowd with big "amps"(fake)visually and knock them out with the sound. 'Course if you have roadies, I guess it wouldn't matter what you played through. I love my R200c that kicks my "Big" amp's keester and the kind of gigs I do, I don't care what the crowd thinks of my rig. "pay No attention to the man behind the curtain". It's a little subterfuge that I suggest.

 

[G-Dog]

It's still a v3 at heart, it's just a digital version. Theyve added that stuff but its not all completley new redesigned like the v3s were from the v2s

I submit that the V3s share A WHOLE LOT MORE design similarities with the V2s than with the Studio and Stage. The modeling circuits ARE NOT something just added on to the V3 circuits, but they replace them.

 

[Linnin]

The modeling circuits ARE NOT something just added on to the V3 circuits, but they replace them.

^^^This^^^ Plus they are purely digital pre-amps vs straight analog.

 

[jmon]

sick! let us know how she handles live.

Outstanding so far. I wouldn’t mind having the extension cab but it does a great job on its own. I had a TC RH450 on a RS210 cab. This combo easily out performs that setup. Short of my SVT-CL rig this is the best sounding amp/cab I’ve used. When space or event doesn’t call for my SVT this is what I’ll be using. Great tone. Great versatility. I can easily scroll through my favorite presets till I hit the one that sounds best with the band/room/setup. And I love the built in tuner. One less thing to setup or take up precious floor space on a small stage. I don’t see myself getting crazy with the effects or looper but it’s like owning a Lamborghini. I’m probably not going to drive it over 200mph but it’s awesome to know that I could if I needed too!

 

[EatS1stBassist]

The average rock audience seems to be more interested in the visual aspects of the"show"than the audio. Most probably have No idea that everything is going through the PA at larger venues. So you "impress" the crowd with big "amps"(fake)visually and knock them out with the sound. 'Course if you have roadies, I guess it wouldn't matter what you played through. I love my R200c that kicks my "Big" amp's keester and the kind of gigs I do, I don't care what the crowd thinks of my rig. "pay No attention to the man behind the curtain". It's a little subterfuge that I suggest.

I must not care what anybody thinks either I’ve been playing my Les Pauls and my basses through my rumble 200C it sounds Effen amazing really really good I can’t even believe it I’m gonna take that baby out and play some ZZ Top through it

 

[buldog5151bass]

The average rock audience seems to be more interested in the visual aspects of the"show"than the audio. Most probably have No idea that everything is going through the PA at larger venues. So you "impress" the crowd with big "amps"(fake)visually and knock them out with the sound. 'Course if you have roadies, I guess it wouldn't matter what you played through. I love my R200c that kicks my "Big" amp's keester and the kind of gigs I do, I don't care what the crowd thinks of my rig. "pay No attention to the man behind the curtain". It's a little subterfuge that I suggest.

I remember seeing the Stray Cats in concert in college. Before they started playing, Brian S. walked over to the wall of Marshalls behind him, and kicked them. It was a curtain, with the cabs stenciled on them. Then he reached behind the curtain and pulled out a little Fender, and plugged in to play.

 

[Linnin]

I must not care what anybody thinks either I’ve been playing my Les Pauls and my basses through my rumble 200C it sounds Effen amazing really really good I can’t even believe it I’m gonna take that baby out and play some ZZ Top through it

I believe it! And what's more, I commend you for it. It is an AR-200 Assault Rumble: Black; Silver, and Dangerous! Rumble Forth & Conquer

 

[GonePlaid]

I remember seeing the Stray Cats in concert in college. Before they started playing, Brian S. walked over to the wall of Marshalls behind him, and kicked them. It was a curtain, with the cabs stenciled on them. Then he reached behind the curtain and pulled out a little Fender, and plugged in to play.

Exactly!

 

[Linnin]

I love my R200c that kicks my "Big" amp's keester

Keester Kicking is the Rumble 200's primary objective.

 

[EatS1stBassist]

I believe it! And what's more, I commend you for it. It is an AR-200 Assault Rumble: Black; Silver, and Dangerous! Rumble Forth & Conquer

Hell Yeah!!!

 

[Killed_by_Death]

playing my Les Pauls and my basses through my rumble 200C

Ha, that's funny, because this is exactly what I was aiming for, a bass amp I could play guitar through.
I started a few threads about such a thing & got chastised in most of them, "You need two separate amps!" was the consensus.

However, I think the 15" in the 200 is a bit flabby for guitar. I guess it's possible to EQ that out, though.
The 500 is the sweet spot, with those two 10".

 

[Moody Tuner]

Ha, that's funny, because this is exactly what I was aiming for, a bass amp I could play guitar through.
I started a few threads about such a thing & got chastised in most of them, "You need two separate amps!" was the consensus.

However, I think the 15" in the 200 is a bit flabby for guitar. I guess it's possible to EQ that out, though.
The 500 is the sweet spot, with those two 10".

I’ve played my Jagmaster, Jagstang and Jet King through my 500 combo in a jiffy and they’ve all sounded fine. These experiments were strictly for a quick riff session (as my ‘real’ guitar amps need some maintenance at the moment. I didn’t do any extensive EQ or anything.... hmm... I just realized I have three guitars whose name all start with the letter J, have offset bodies and all happen to be red too. I never set out to do that. These instruments find me!

 

[Killed_by_Death]

I've tried them all (Rumble combos) with guitar & the 40 & 500 are best in that regard (IMHO).
The 25 didn't have enough o/d & the 200 & 100 weren't as tight.

 

[Michael B]

Ha, that's funny, because this is exactly what I was aiming for, a bass amp I could play guitar through.
I started a few threads about such a thing & got chastised in most of them, "You need two separate amps!" was the consensus.

However, I think the 15" in the 200 is a bit flabby for guitar. I guess it's possible to EQ that out, though.
The 500 is the sweet spot, with those two 10".

Probably works better for some music and not for others. I have played through mine on occasion. It's fun. Guitar amp is better for most things I do.

 

[Killed_by_Death]

True, I don't think many will be trying to pull off pinch harmonics through a 15" driver.

 

[Rumbledore]

True, I don't think many will be trying to pull off pinch harmonics through a 15" driver.

Wait. Why?

 

[Killed_by_Death]

If someone is pretending to be Zakk Wylde with a Lester Polsfuss (LP) into a Rumble 200 combo.