Fender Rumble Club

[Texican]

For speaker sizes, I started out thinking big 15"-18” speakers were only for low tones and small 10"s were only for high tones. 12"s kinda blended the two, but not as extreme as either. Simple as that. But, over the decades of playing and hearing different speaker sizes I've felt seismic waves from 10"s and splitting ice-pick highs from 15"s that have dispelled my size prejudices.

Now, I admit that switching between rhythm, lead and bass guitars maybe my ears are not as attuned to any particular part of the spectrum as some others'. But I see amps and speakers being a lot like people; it's the sum of many factors that determines what any can, or cannot, do well. I feel you gotta get to know them, and yourself with them, to bring out the best! Those that reach judgement after 15 minutes, an hour, or just one gig, are shortchanging themselves

Deep thoughts . . . .

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This is a great post! As far as shortchanging yourself as a multi-instrumentalist; I would argue that it actually gives you focus on what really matters and keeps your ears grounded or “down to earth“ so to speak. It keeps you from nitpicking at the most subtle of nuances that even most bass players wouldn’t notice until the internet convinces them that their gear isn’t good enough LOL.


Likewise, Playing multiple instruments has taught me how to “stay in my lane” and give space to other players. When I play guitar, I don’t boost my lows and create a mud pit with the bass player. When I’m drumming, I don’t try to constantly show off with syncopated bass drum patterns while the bass player is trying to lock in the pocket with me. Finally, when I am the bass player, I know to start loading up everyone else’s gear while they try to hook up with cute girls at the bar. We all know that no one wants to sleep with the bass player

 

[Texican]

Wow , what a jerk !

Careful, or you’ll get blocked by the major contributors here if you don’t cower down and say “thank you sir may I have another” when the Rumble Messiah is rude to you.

There is a lot of great info here in the rumble cult thread, but I would definitely stear clear of any Kool-Aid that anyone offers you LOL.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

Wow , what a jerk !

I think what Linnin stated was "tongue-in-cheek'.

 

[Texican]

I think what Linnin stated was "tongue-in-cheek'.

It was not.

 

[BlitzCraig]

update: I returned the v1 100 1x15 with the aftermarket mod added by an unknown previous owner; and for very little extra $, I found a v2 rumble 150... I'm very, very happy with it - thanks to you all for helping find the right amp

 

[GonePlaid]

This is a great post! As far as shortchanging yourself as a multi-instrumentalist; I would argue that it actually gives you focus on what really matters and keeps your ears grounded or “down to earth“ so to speak. It keeps you from nitpicking at the most subtle of nuances that even most bass players wouldn’t notice until the internet convinces them that their gear isn’t good enough LOL.


Likewise, Playing multiple instruments has taught me how to “stay in my lane” and give space to other players. When I play guitar, I don’t boost my lows and create a mud pit with the bass player. When I’m drumming, I don’t try to constantly show off with syncopated bass drum patterns while the bass player is trying to lock in the pocket with me. Finally, when I am the bass player, I know to start loading up everyone else’s gear while they try to hook up with cute girls at the bar. We all know that no one wants to sleep with the bass player

Oh, they'll sleep with the bass player after they're 'with' the guitarist(s)

 

[BBassBassington]

The thing is, you hear what you hear-or think you hear. I Loved the sound of 2x12s that were in my first real amp (one of these)View attachment 3171003 but I've not been able to duplicate the sound that I remember. SVT/8x10s-nope, R & P Kustom/1x15-nope, post-CBS top and 2x12 bottom-nope, 3 channel keys amp w/ 1x15/horn and amp sim-nope. R200c-really close and with the R112 even closer- I think. My hearing is worse and my hearing memory is worser(?). So, I'm doing the best I can with what I can carry-and afford.

Well IMO it's all about finding the sound that works for you and you like best. So if the 200C + 112 sounds close to your ears that's all that matters.

 

[GonePlaid]

Well IMO it's all about finding the sound that works for you and you like best. So if the 200C + 112 sounds close to your ears that's all that matters.

I'd posted on Thunderbird Club that I find it 'amusing' that amp makers for years have been striving to make amps both Loud and Clear and now it seems most people want to fu^^* them up!

*zz

 

[Killed_by_Death]

First thing I check on an amp is what the overdrive sounds like, if the amp has enough gain.
Not enough gain = Next!

 

[Kipp Harrington]

First thing I check on an amp is what the overdrive sounds like, if the amp has enough gain.
Not enough gain = Next!

What is your impression of the drive channel on the Rumble series?

 

[Killed_by_Death]

It's great, which is the main reason I own a Rumble.
I used to play distorted guitar through my Rumble, which also sounded good to my ears.

 

[BBassBassington]

I'd posted on Thunderbird Club that I find it 'amusing' that amp makers for years have been striving to make amps both Loud and Clear and now it seems most people want to fu^^* them up!

*zz

I like having both options. Clean is more important but it was the Rumbles fantastic OD that made me stop and go wait... maybe I should look into getting one of those amps.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

It's great, which is the main reason I own a Rumble. I used to play distorted guitar through my Rumble, which also sounded good to my ears.

Thanks. I just purchased a 500 head and Rumble 410 cab. Only played through it a grand total of 15-20 minutes so far (life). Messed a little bit with the gain channel. It sounded pretty good. Just wondering if it will take a lot of tweaking to find the growl I'm looking for. Not sure what that is right now but I'll know it when I hear it. I have an Ampeg BA210v2 and the scrambler channel on that amp is terrible (IMO).

 

[Killed_by_Death]

I generally leave all the knobs at noon & that sounds just about right when Drive is kicked on, but I like more gain than most folks:

 

[Kipp Harrington]

I generally leave all the knobs at noon & that sounds just about right when Drive is kicked on, but I like more gain than most folks:

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I'll give it a shot. Sounds like a good starting point. Then tweak to taste.

 

[Killed_by_Death]

From what I can tell the two gain stages of Gain & Drive are virtually the same.
So, Gain + Drive at noon = Gain dimed & Drive off

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Thanks. I just purchased a 500 head and Rumble 410 cab. Only played through it a grand total of 15-20 minutes so far (life). Messed a little bit with the gain channel. It sounded pretty good. Just wondering if it will take a lot of tweaking to find the growl I'm looking for. Not sure what that is right now but I'll know it when I hear it. I have an Ampeg BA210v2 and the scrambler channel on that amp is terrible (IMO).

There is no "gain" channel on a Rumble 500. The Gain knob controls the signal strength going to the power unit. Increasing gain will overdrive the power unit and give you a distorted (growl) sound. If you mean Overdrive, then you need to balance OD level to get the same volume level with OD on and OD off. It does take some experimentation, but once you get it down, it can add some nice grind to the tone. Check the Rumble wiki pages as well. There is a lot of useful information there.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

There is no "gain" channel on a Rumble 500. The Gain knob controls the signal strength going to the power unit. Increasing gain will overdrive the power unit and give you a distorted (growl) sound. If you mean Overdrive, then you need to balance OD level to get the same volume level with OD on and OD off. It does take some experimentation, but once you get it down, it can add some nice grind to the tone. Check the Rumble wiki pages as well. There is a lot of useful information there.

Thank you! Yeah, that's what I meant... "drive". Looking forward to playing through it all weekend!

 

[Kipp Harrington]

From what I can tell the two gain stages of Gain & Drive are virtually the same.
So, Gain + Drive at noon = Gain dimed & Drive off

Makes sense. Cool. Thanks.

 

[BlitzCraig]

so I've got the rumble 150 now, and am happy with it, but I do have 2 questions that maybe you all can help me with

1> at high volume certain notes cause a lot of rattle/vibration from the front grill cover... I'm thinking using a bit of high density foam and tightening that down between the face and the cover - any thoughts?

2> I'm thinking about adding a single handle to the center of the top to allow one-handed carry - anybody done this and had good or bad experience with it?

thanks in advance