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Fender Rumble Club

#28,761
badRocks said:
Hard to believe that after six months I might have enough skill to play in a band. Biggest worry for me is figuring out how to learn a set list of songs, retain it, and pay for the new amps and equipment I'll need. The Studio 40 I just got probably isn't enough.
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If the band has a free XLR in on the PA just run the Studio into it, you can do the same for shows too. Chances are you'll just need an XLR cable and some strap locks and you'll be good to go. You may also be able to work out being able to use a house rig or another bassists rig. I did this in the early days. Sometimes it's awesome, sometimes it's lame, but setup and tear down is amazing. lol

With regards to the songs I'd try not to worry too much. I've found lots of bands change bits and peices to fit things better. If you've gotta simplify some stuff people aren't likely to mind. So long as you're on time and in tune they'll likely be happy to have you!
 
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BBassBassington said:
If the band has a free XLR in on the PA just run the Studio into it, you can do the same for shows too. Chances are you'll just need an XLR cable and some strap locks and you'll be good to go. You may also be able to work out being able to use a house rig or another bassists rig. I did this in the early days. Sometimes it's awesome, sometimes it's lame, but setup and tear down is amazing. lol

With regards to the songs I'd try not to worry too much. I've found lots of bands change bits and peices to fit things better. If you've gotta simplify some stuff people aren't likely to mind. So long as you're on time and in tune they'll likely be happy to have you!
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I do love to play and I do seem to have a decent feel for the timing. Guess I'm going to need to pay serious attention to the gigging Rumble talk here.
 
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badRocks said:
Hard to believe that after six months I might have enough skill to play in a band. Biggest worry for me is figuring out how to learn a set list of songs, retain it, and pay for the new amps and equipment I'll need. The Studio 40 I just got probably isn't enough.
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Just take it one step at a time. Get their set list, learn the songs and practice with them and your Studio 40. If all goes well, your future gigs will help pay for what else you need. You may even be able to play through their PA or FOH.
 
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#28,765
After a couple of years of thinking about it, I finally purchased a Rumble 200 combo to compliment my Rumble 100. Rumbles are super expensive here in Oz so I wasn't sure I could justify the expense but I needed that Rumble sound for bigger venues.
Anyway, I've coupled the 200 to the 100 using the 100 as the slave and I've got more than enough power for my needs. I'll take both to the next gig and use whatever setup is required but I now know I'll have plenty of stage sound.
Reading all the love for the 200 made me cancel my order for a 500 head and go down the 200 combo route.
Fender Rumbles 100 and 200.jpg
 
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Shadows Bass said:
After a couple of years of thinking about it, I finally purchased a Rumble 200 combo to compliment my Rumble 100. Rumbles are super expensive here in Oz so I wasn't sure I could justify the expense but I needed that Rumble sound for bigger venues.
Anyway, I've coupled the 200 to the 100 using the 100 as the slave and I've got more than enough power for my needs. I'll take both to the next gig and use whatever setup is required but I now know I'll have plenty of stage sound.
Reading all the love for the 200 made me cancel my order for a 500 head and go down the 200 combo route. View attachment 3090652
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You're gonna be really happy with that combination.:thumbsup:
 
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I'm hoping this is the right place to try but I'm looking at getting a rumble and someone near me is selling a rumble 200 for $120 and it doesnt work. Turns on theres a loud pop and no sound. Is it worth buying to fix? I know next to nothing about amp repair or is it worth it? Anyone experience this issue? Dude said he bought it no warranty and it died pretty fast and has sat for 2 years. It's the v3 rumble series
 
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#28,772
Gravedigger Dav said:
My Rumble 40 croaked last night while I was practicing. It suddenly went from normal to very low volume to speaker farting loud. It continued this cycle for a while. The cycle was very fast. At least it is under warranty. I got it when it was 5 years. All I need to do is find the receipt.
I just thought of something. I didn't try a different bass or chord. I'll do that tonight and report back.
I'm thinking we should have some sort of solemn ceremony when a Rumble dies.
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Well, it is definitely the amp. Tried different basses, different cords, and bypassed the tuner pedal. So, now to start the warranty process.
 
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#28,775
Gravedigger Dav said:
The 100 is a great amp and IMHO, it sounds best with Precision attached to it.
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I won't argue with that!

A couple years ago I joined a drummer friend at an informal jam in his guitarist's garage. I brought my passive 5-string P-bass, and used the guitarist's Rumble 100. Long story short, loved it the tone (and also the weight) so much that I bought one for myself. It now lives in the rehearsal room for one of my bands, so I bought a Rumble 40 for use at home. A smaller Rumble would have worked, but I wanted to go with the same preamp.
 
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Fuzzbass said:
I won't argue with that!

A couple years ago I joined a drummer friend at an informal jam in his guitarist's garage. I brought my passive 5-string P-bass, and used the guitarist's Rumble 100. Long story short, loved it the tone (and also the weight) so much that I bought one for myself. It now lives in the rehearsal room for one of my bands, so I bought a Rumble 40 for use at home. A smaller Rumble would have worked, but I wanted to go with the same preamp.
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The 100 is what I use for band rehearsal as well. I also prefer the 40 for practice because of the preamp the 25 doesn't have. The 40 - 500 all have the same front end.
 
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#28,777
Modest_Moose said:
I know next to nothing about amp repair or is it worth it?
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Run away quickly! No it isn't worth it. The repairs are going to cost as much as a new unit. $120 would be money down the tubes. If you knew something about electronics, you could test the speaker, and if good, turn the combo into a nifty matching extension cabinet, but I wouldn't pay more than $25. Other than that, it's worthless.
 
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Linnin said:
Run away quickly! No it isn't worth it. The repairs are going to cost as much as a new unit. $120 would be money down the tubes. If you knew something about electronics, you could test the speaker, and if good, turn the combo into a nifty matching extension cabinet, but I wouldn't pay more than $25. Other than that, it's worthless.
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Why would I buy tubes when it's a solid state amp
 
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