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Fender Rumble Club

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Sleeko said:
I've got the Rumble 100 but find all this fascinating. Never even heard of the Studio 40. Is it a different series? I noticed the higher price. Thank you.
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Rumble studio 40 is a modeling amplifier that has a bunch of amp models, effects, tuner, etc... built in. I haven't played with it, but my understanding is that you talk to it through an app on your phone to load in presets and find new sounds. Basically they took alot of the features from their Mustang guitar amps and put them in a bass amp. I also have a Rumble 100, but found it didn't have enough juice for playing with a full band. So, it's now my practice amp at home and I bought the Rumble 500 combo for gigging.

Sleeko said:
You Tube is your friend here, got it. I like things simple, so far so good.
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I also enjoy keeping things simple with as few knobs, switches, buttons, and built-in contraptions as necessary (where "necessary" features vary by user, of course). So, I don't think the new Stage 800 and Studio 40 are for me. But, I get the attraction.
 
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I played the Stage 800 with the matching extension 210 at our gig last night, and as expected, it did a great job. It was an outdoor gig, and the rig had plenty of volume, clear and full tone, and the LEDs on the footpedal really helped when tuning in direct sunlight (which we had for a while, though thunderstorms were predicted, which is why we had the stage area tarped.

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Note the Fender Fortis PA. I have another full powered PA rig from a well-known brand that costs significantly more, but I prefer the sound of the Fender PA.

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tombowlus said:
I played the Stage 800 with the matching extension 210 at our gig last night, and as expected, it did a great job. It was an outdoor gig, and the rig had plenty of volume, clear and full tone, and the LEDs on the footpedal really helped when tuning in direct sunlight (which we had for a while, though thunderstorms were predicted, which is why we had the stage area tarped.

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Note the Fender Fortis PA. I have another full powered PA rig from a well-known brand that costs significantly more, but I prefer the sound of the Fender PA.

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That looks like a fun stack to give a spin on an outdoor gig! :thumbsup:
 
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Thundar said:
@tombowlus ... has the matching ext cab hit the stores? Looks awesome!
AND, please tell us your thoughts about the Fender Fortis speakers! I have been looking at these as well
Thanks!
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I believe they either have gone out or will be going out soon.

The Fortis PA is exceptional in several regards. First and foremost, they just sound great! The vocals are especially clear, and there is a harshness I now hear in my other PA by comparison. The Fortis cabs are very smooth and balanced. The volume capabilities are more than adequate, and louder than you'd expect for the size. I am also enjoying the Bluetooth connection. When we go on set break, I start a playlist on my phone, and I can control the set break music as I walk around on break, etc.
 
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tombowlus said:
I played the Stage 800 with the matching extension 210 at our gig last night, and as expected, it did a great job. It was an outdoor gig, and the rig had plenty of volume, clear and full tone, and the LEDs on the footpedal really helped when tuning in direct sunlight (which we had for a while, though thunderstorms were predicted, which is why we had the stage area tarped.

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Note the Fender Fortis PA. I have another full powered PA rig from a well-known brand that costs significantly more, but I prefer the sound of the Fender PA.

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Is fender only releasing a 210 or is there going to be a 115 as well?
 
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Devon Bustard said:
If you are set on using this as a practice amp, then I would say Studio 40. In my opinion, if you ever decide to join a band then you’ll need something like the rumble 200 or 500 + to have headroom and be able to cover everything. Is always easier to buy what you need first instead of having to keep upgrading and spending more money in the end. That said, it’s not always an option to spend a lot of money on gear but its a thought if you can. The studio 40 has a lot of effects I thought I’d never use but you can always find a use for one of them. Whatever you choose, it will sound great because it’s a rumble!
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Get a 200c and don’t look back. It’s lightweight it can handle playing with others and it’s incredibly small for what it does! I love mine!!!
 
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