Nope, just set my 200C in the clearing with a cable coming out of the extension speaker output and it came a'runnin'.
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Back in the day I played 2 215s (SVT). When I put the additional 210 with my Rumble 500 head I was kind of surprised that the sound was very much like the 'old days'. Now time takes a toll on the body (and mind) but the sound of the 2 210s is very much like I remember the 2 215s sound. The 210s give 100W more power handling per cab. I think the 210s suffer a bit from players thinking 10" drivers could never compete with 12s. Check them out at least. YMMV but I'm sold.
Beautiful bass, BTW.
As others have said, I would seriously consider a pair of the Rumble 115 cabs with the 500 head. I have played a lot of cabs in my day, and I just can't express enough how great the Rumble 115's sound. If you have not tried them, give it a listen. The 115 and the 112 cabs were the same price, too. Two 115's with a 500 head on top and you are set for anything. Just a thought.
^^^And a very good one at that!^^^
You got the palmettos covered, but should have poised a cottonmouth sitting on top for the full FL effect of "the wild". I just killed one this morning behind the pool (I hate those things).
Great points, all of them. I have a 200c and actually a couple of 115 extension cabs and love them all. I obviously only use one of the 115's with the 200c, but bought a second one so I could use a pair of them with two other (non-Fender) 500W heads I have. Those 115's make anything sound good. But honestly, I have never encountered a situation where the Rumble 200c with a 115 extension was not enough. Including large outdoor shows (with FOH support).
I have a couple of black racers on the property but they're not too cooperative for picture taking. I'm far enough from water that I don't get cottonmouths. Have seen an occasional coral snake. Normally I leave snakes be but Not a coral snake. They gotta go.
I think the two 210s sound absolutely fantastic. Nothing wrong with 115s, but the 500c/210 combination has awesome majesty and power.
That is the hot selling Rumble Stack.
My wife said that sounds like a description of you my darling. Shes a funny English girl my wife lol
@OldFunBass
Thank you!
That's an option for sure. I was thinking of starting with one 115 and the 200h because I'm still a little nervous about putting the 350 watts of the 500h through a single 115 since they're only rated for 300. Plus, what Linnin said a few pages back about using a lower wattage to get the sound of an amp being pushed.
@JakobT
I've thought about the vertical 410 as well. That seems like a great idea, too!
That's why TalkBass drives me crazy sometimes!
That's also why I'm thinking of getting heads and cabs instead of combos so I can mix and match. I may end up with a 115 and a 210 in the end and split the difference.
I'm a little ways out from making a move, but I'm trying to find a starting point which will either be a combo or a head and a single cab.
I've got a little more woodshedding to do, but I've been working hard at my lessons and I think sooner or later I might want to hear myself through something more than my 2.5 watt Roland Micro Bass Cube (which I still love!)
Also, my bass is a 5 string Fender P if that helps with any advice.
Thank you again, everyone!
Thank you!
That's an option for sure. I was thinking of starting with one 115 and the 200h because I'm still a little nervous about putting the 350 watts of the 500h through a single 115 since they're only rated for 300. Plus, what Linnin said a few pages back about using a lower wattage to get the sound of an amp being pushed.
@JakobT
I've thought about the vertical 410 as well. That seems like a great idea, too!
That's why TalkBass drives me crazy sometimes!
That's also why I'm thinking of getting heads and cabs instead of combos so I can mix and match. I may end up with a 115 and a 210 in the end and split the difference.
I'm a little ways out from making a move, but I'm trying to find a starting point which will either be a combo or a head and a single cab.
I've got a little more woodshedding to do, but I've been working hard at my lessons and I think sooner or later I might want to hear myself through something more than my 2.5 watt Roland Micro Bass Cube (which I still love!)
Also, my bass is a 5 string Fender P if that helps with any advice.
Thank you again, everyone!
Don't sweat them too much.
They're rear fanged snakes which means they've got to get part of you IN their mouth to envenomate you.
There are many possible Rumble combinations, and I can’t really think of a bad one. The coupling effect is desirable, however, so I’d go with identical drivers if possible.
I played 2x10" drivers in my old Peavey 1820 cab for 30 years and believe me 10" drivers can hold their own against 12's very very well.
I share that concern.
I've played a 115 through a 200h.
The next move is to try either a 500c or a 210 though a Rumble head.
I've also thought of running a 200H through two 210 cabs. I could push the head that way and the cabs wouldn't even break a sweat.
I tell you pushing a head hard, but not too hard, is the key to better sound. Making every watt yell for all it's worth is far better than a bunch of lazy watts whispering.
