Fender Rumble Club

[Linnin]

I use the 200 head. Can I get a number?

Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, andrew91! You are member #312

Rumble On!

 

[Big Hoss]

This might seem like a dumb question, but here goes nothing...

While I somewhat suspect it is going to be well after I am dead before I outgrow my Rumble 500 combo, but let's just say for the sake or argument I want my Rumble 500 to move more air (more / larger speaker area...) the Rumble 500 features 2x10 Eminence drivers, but the Fender cabs in the Rumble Series are a choice of either 4x10 or 1x15.

Are either of these cabs really a good choice to pair with the Rumble 500 combo at some point later on down the road? Looking at the specs, the 410 would mean I would require help moving it, that is something to take into account.

I see all the naysayers here talking about how bad mixing speaker sizes is, but I can't really see a need to use a 410 extension cab. I could be wrong here, and I have seen people using a 4x10 and 1x15 rig on stage and they sound great... So I just don't get it.

 

[TitaniumRx]

This might seem like a dumb question, but here goes nothing...

While I somewhat suspect it is going to be well after I am dead before I outgrow my Rumble 500 combo, but let's just say for the sake or argument I want my Rumble 500 to move more air (more / larger speaker area...) the Rumble 500 features 2x10 Eminence drivers, but the Fender cabs in the Rumble Series are a choice of either 4x10 or 1x15.

Are either of these cabs really a good choice to pair with the Rumble 500 combo at some point later on down the road? Looking at the specs, the 410 would mean I would require help moving it, that is something to take into account.

I see all the naysayers here talking about how bad mixing speaker sizes is, but I can't really see a need to use a 410 extension cab. I could be wrong here, and I have seen people using a 4x10 and 1x15 rig on stage and they sound great... So I just don't get it.

This is not dumb question at all my friend.The mixed cab theory is correct in some cases and not in others.You must try to see what works for you.For the Fenders cabs works well,either with combos or mixing cabs with heads.Mixing other cabs with rumble ones is something to experiment to see.The most people here have don it and for them works very well.

If i was you and i want to buy a large Rumble combo and cab,i am sure i will go with 200w combo and 1x15 cab.Two 15" speakers is the best bet for the money and power,and no mixing cab issues.

For me the head is some better option because i can use it either with one 15" cab,or two 15" cabs,or if the money allow it 4x10 cab or better two of them.No mixing cab one the way.

 

[Big Hoss]

Already have the Rumble 500 combo, it was a combined anniversary / Christmas / Birthday gift from my wife and BIL... Not thinking adding on yet. Just talking out of my elbow as it were... Mostly to satisfy curiosity.

I have seen Rumble Club members talking about the Rumble 500 combo with a 1x15 extension cab for particularly LOUD gigging, with no problems, and got curious mostly...

For what I do, and plan to do, I just can't see growing past the 2x10 internals of the 500 combo. I would expect if I need to push more volume than that, I am going to go from the amp, into a mixer and out FOH PA system.

 

[Linnin]

Either one works just fine, so take your pick. The Rumble 115 cab is getting raves and those putting the 500 combo on top are well pleased. There is a ton of testimony here in this thread to that effect. In the 15 + 210 configuration, you are moving about the same amount of air as a single 410 cab. For maximum SPL with your Rumble 500 combo go with the Rumble 410 cab for an awesome 610.

 

[Big Hoss]

The big problem, at least for me with the 410 cab, is weight. One of the key reasons I went with the Rumble combo in the first place. (A TON of tone and power for not a ton of weight!) that 410 cab is over 60lbs which is 10+ lbs over the docs limit for me...

I have GOT to find a doc that can help me get this fixed!

 

[Big Hoss]

Not sure if this Fender Demo video has been posted here, but I have been playing with the settings they show (brief shots) and in my limited skills, I can reproduce pretty close to what the demo artists are doing... It's just flat out awesome..!

 

[Big Hoss]

Okay, I must admit I am having a BLAST exploring the various settings on this amp! I hit the overdrive, started twisting knobs and grabbed a pick... Oh so easy to dial in tight, crunchy and seriously aggressive sound!

I should be more specific, this sounds MUCH better than the demo I did in store (Yeah they had an Ibanez Soundgear, but not a PJ config, and certainly NOT with EMG pickups...

 

[DRein9]

Good day.
I've been lurking for a bit, just signed up. I would like to join your club.

I just picked up a Rumble 100 V3 on Saturday. After I got it home it became clear the difference between it and the 200 is more than the wattage. I'm talking about the "high-frequency compression tweeter". In addition to my basses, I'd intended to play my guitar through it occasionally, even though I'm not sure its a good idea. Is it OK to play guitar through a Rumble? Would it be less of an issue with the 200?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Big Hoss]

I'm no expert, but even with the tweeter on the 200 and 500 combos, they are still bass guitar amplifiers. I would suspect that you could play your guitar through them, but the sound won't be optimal. The speakers / cabs and amp circuitry itself is just not optimized for those frequency ranges.

 

[Smoove-Groove]

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Good day.
I've been lurking for a bit, just signed up. I would like to join your club.

I just picked up a Rumble 100 V3 on Saturday. After I got it home it became clear the difference between it and the 200 is more than the wattage. I'm talking about the "high-frequency compression tweeter". In addition to my basses, I'd intended to play my guitar through it occasionally, even though I'm not sure its a good idea. Is it OK to play guitar through a Rumble? Would it be less of an issue with the 200?

Thanks for any advice.

I've plugged my guitars into my 500 combo. It actually doesn't sound bad at all. But this was just solo. In a band/gig situation, I'm not sure how it would sound in the mix.

 

[Linnin]

Good day.
I've been lurking for a bit, just signed up. I would like to join your club.

I just picked up a Rumble 100 V3 on Saturday. After I got it home it became clear the difference between it and the 200 is more than the wattage. I'm talking about the "high-frequency compression tweeter". In addition to my basses, I'd intended to play my guitar through it occasionally, even though I'm not sure its a good idea. Is it OK to play guitar through a Rumble? Would it be less of an issue with the 200?

Thanks for any advice.

Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, DRein9 You are member #313
Although not optimal for guitar, you can play at reasonable volume levels, but a Fender Champion 40 would be a better choice.
Rumble On!

 

[jumblemind]

I see all the naysayers here talking about how bad mixing speaker sizes is, but I can't really see a need to use a 410 extension cab. I could be wrong here, and I have seen people using a 4x10 and 1x15 rig on stage and they sound great... So I just don't get it.

Mixing drivers isn't inherently bad, it's just unpredictable. Sometimes it can sound great, sometimes not, which is why you got the suggestion above to experiment. From what I understand, a 4x10 and 1x15 has science working against it with the way dispersion works. It could sound good right in front of the amp but not sound very good at all in other parts of the room. IIRC, a 2x10 and 1x15 combination suffers less from this type of phenomenon, with even better results when the two 10s are off-axis, as I believe they are in your amp. I've gigged this arrangement in outdoor gigs with good results.

 

[Chaser1]

Hi everyone, I am happy to join the Rumble club! Just picked up a Rumble 200 v3 and I am super impressed by it. I was torn up if I should get the 500 but after playing the 200 in store I realized that this should be more than enough power for what I am doing and playing. Reading through this club has answered a lot of questions. Thanks guys

 

[Linnin]

Hi everyone, I am happy to join the Rumble club! Just picked up a Rumble 200 v3 and I am super impressed by it. I was torn up if I should get the 500 but after playing the 200 in store I realized that this should be more than enough power for what I am doing and playing. Reading through this club has answered a lot of questions. Thanks guys

Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, Chaser1! You are member #314
You've made a wise decision, and whenever you need more just pop the Rumble 115 underneath and move twice as much air.

Rumbles Rock!

 

[ninjaaron]

Okay, I must admit I am having a BLAST exploring the various settings on this amp! I hit the overdrive, started twisting knobs and grabbed a pick... Oh so easy to dial in tight, crunchy and seriously aggressive sound!

I should be more specific, this sounds MUCH better than the demo I did in store (Yeah they had an Ibanez Soundgear, but not a PJ config, and certainly NOT with EMG pickups...

wait, you mean you didn't bring your own bass with to test out an amp?

Kids these days...

 

[Big Hoss]

Hi everyone, I am happy to join the Rumble club! Just picked up a Rumble 200 v3 and I am super impressed by it. I was torn up if I should get the 500 but after playing the 200 in store I realized that this should be more than enough power for what I am doing and playing. Reading through this club has answered a lot of questions. Thanks guys

You have chosen well. But it's not like either option was a bad choice though! Enjoy it and RUMBLE ON!

 

[Big Hoss]

wait, you mean you didn't bring your own bass with to test out an amp?

Kids these days...

I road tested it in store when my SR500 was in for a new setup and some wiring fix... So my own bass was kind of sick and wouldn't work... I should have brought the 480 in....

For what it's worth, this amp and my EMG equipped SR500 are just crazy good sounding!

 

[Shadows Bass]

Hi Everyone, I've been following this thread for months and found it incredibly interesting. I have been a V1 Rumble 100 owner/user for many years and have always liked the tone and reliability of this amp. I've lost count of the number of gigs we have done together over the years. Anyway, I ain't as young as I used to be and carting a bass amp around is no fun any more so the light weight of the new V3 Rumbles really appealed but the size made them look like toys. Reading this thread changed my mind and thanks to you guys I picked up a V3 Rumble 100 this week. The tone is so different to V1 but I love it and can't wait to use it on a job. Looks like the old rigs will just be ornaments in the music room from now on. I think this amp has extended my playing years and would recommend these to bassists of a certain age.

 

[Linnin]

Hi Everyone, i've been following this thread for months and found it incredibly interesting. I have been a V1 Rumble 100 owner/user for many years and have always liked the tone and reliability of this amp. I've lost count of the number of gigs we have done together over the years. Anyway, I ain't as young as I used to be and carting a bass amp around is no fun any more so the light weight of the new V3 Rumbles really appealed but the size made them look like toys. Reading this thread changed my mind and thanks to you guys I picked up a V3 Rumble 100 this week. The tone is so different to V1 but I love it and can't wait to use it on a job. Looks like the old rigs will just be ornaments in the music room from now on. I think this amp has extended my playing years and would recommend these to bassists of a certain age.

Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, Shadows Bass! You are member #315
That's quite a wonderful story and we're happy to have you.
Rumbles Rule!