Fender Rumble Club

[JACink]

Even better: 2 500combos slaved together. Run it at low volume with a huge sound plus a back up if one craps out.

That's the TB spirit!!

Will I be ok with a a 40w amp or should I go for the 100W?

No, get two 500's!!

 

[BBassBassington]

That's the TB spirit!!

Will I be ok with a a 40w amp or should I go for the 100W?

No, get two 500's!!

An even better option is a 500H atop a 500C atop a 210.

Oh! Or how about a 500H atop a 210 and 112 beside a 500C atop a 112? 1000w with a ton of different configurations. It'd be the rig to end all rigs while also putting several rigs at your disposal.

 

[Linnin]

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[StudioGC]

I just checked out the Carnaby Army vid on your link. Cool band. I think you'd need at least a 200 to get over drums, keyboards, and two guitars. Just for some headroom, you may even want to consider the 500. For only $100 more, and getting two ten inch speakers as opposed to a fifteen (mud), I think the 500 would be the way to go. I have one, and I can't speak highly enough of them. You don't have to go balls out with it, of course. It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

Thanks for the compliments on the band. As a Yank here in London it's a dream come true to play 60's English rock.....in a English 60's band.

I hear you with amp size and trying to be heard through two guitars, drums etc. But really, all I'm using my amp for these days is as a monitor. I either DI into our PA or many times we're playing venues with its own PA and they usually have a bass amp I play through as a monitor and DI into their PA.

My Markbass has worked well, but, as mentioned. We're also doing some Thames River cruise gigs (tight space) and we also are playing Eel Pie Island this weekend (which is a LONG slog of gear across a foot bridge) and down a foot path (like the Stones in '63!).

So, the thought of using the Rumble 40 is very enticing (its 18lbs vs 38lbs...)

 

[Linnin]

So, the thought of using the Rumble 40 is very enticing (its 18lbs vs 38lbs...)

It is. Plus it's louder & deeper than you might ordinarily think. The Rumble 100 isn't much larger or that much more expensive. A/B the two and pick the one you like best.

 

[Plastalmonus]

It is. Plus it's louder & deeper than you might ordinarily think. The Rumble 100 isn't much larger or that much more expensive. A/B the two and pick the one you like best.

I did an A/B test on the Rumble 100 and 40 and went for the 40. I was mostly after a home/writing session amp and actually preferred the sound of the 40.

I have since however bought a 500c and 210 so now the 40 doesn't get much use.

 

[Linnin]

I did an A/B test on the Rumble 100 and 40 and went for the 40. I was mostly after a home/writing session amp and actually preferred the sound of the 40.
I have since however bought a 500c and 210 so now the 40 doesn't get much use.

I A/B'd them all, and like the Rumble 200 combo best. I also like my Studio 40 a lot. I have high hopes for a Fender Club 400 1x15 combo at the upcoming Winter NAMM. Doesn't mean it will happen. Just that I am high and have hope.

 

[rodl2005]

I A/B'd them all, and like the Rumble 200 combo best. I also like my Studio 40 a lot. I have high hopes for a Fender Club 400 1x15 combo at the upcoming Winter NAMM. Doesn't mean it will happen. Just that I am high and have hope.

What's the Club 400' details? Possible to divulge anything?

 

[Michael Byrn]

Thanks for the compliments on the band. As a Yank here in London it's a dream come true to play 60's English rock.....in a English 60's band.

I hear you with amp size and trying to be heard through two guitars, drums etc. But really, all I'm using my amp for these days is as a monitor. I either DI into our PA or many times we're playing venues with its own PA and they usually have a bass amp I play through as a monitor and DI into their PA.

My Markbass has worked well, but, as mentioned. We're also doing some Thames River cruise gigs (tight space) and we also are playing Eel Pie Island this weekend (which is a LONG slog of gear across a foot bridge) and down a foot path (like the Stones in '63!).

So, the thought of using the Rumble 40 is very enticing (its 18lbs vs 38lbs...)

I suggested the 500 combo because when I was playing with the same ensemble setup (2 guitars, keyboards, drums) I had to have that big of an amp as a monitor just to hear myself over the drums. I ran direct out of the back of the amp to the board, too, so I was using my amp as a monitor, as well. Maybe you guys aren't as loud as we were. I just know I'd have had no prayer of hearing myself with a 100, and a 40? Forget about it. Good luck! I hope you find what you're looking for. Jam on, bro!

 

[G-Dog]

What's the Club 400' details? Possible to divulge anything?

I think the details are whatever you want them to be, so far. At this point it's all just speculation. Here's how I see it:

Hmmm, do you mean Rumble Club 400 as in "Studio - Club - Stage"? Yeah, baby! That would be totally righteous!! The greatly hoped for Rumble Club 400 head, might have 250 watts at 8 ohms, 400 watts at 4 ohms!!! Pair it with any of the Rumble cabs for great mid-level power voices and tones. Even the remaining Rumble 112 cabs could handle that quite well.

And a possible new Rumble 212 cab could be rated at 500 watts continuous and 1000 watts program, to be a perfect one cab companion for the Stage 800; it could even conceivably fit the 200/500/800 footprint, though probably have to be taller, and come in the new Black-on-Black cosmetics.

Yeah, that's the ticket!

What would you like to see introduced at Winter NAMM?

 

[Killed_by_Death]

I did an A/B test on the Rumble 100 and 40 and went for the 40. I was mostly after a home/writing session amp and actually preferred the sound of the 40.

I was the same. I really expected to like the 100 better, but didn't.
Now I've got the Studio 40 & it sounds even better!

 

[Meghans Dad]

Hey all. I currently have a Markbass Jeff Berlin, which is fairly portable for my needs and was originally purchased because I needed an amp to punch through two guitars/drums etc. I never used to DI my amps, but now I do with my current band. The Markbass has simply become my stage monitor. We also are playing some gigs on tour boats which means the smaller I can get my gear the better. BUT, we also play larger gigs and festivals so I don't want to go TOO small.

Soooo, I'm wondering if the Fender Rumble 40 might be enough for all my needs? It has DI out, and probably enough ooomph to be my stage monitor at larger gigs? I have used a Fender Rumble 100 (I think it was the 100) and I seem to remember I was pleased with the tone, so I do know about the sound of the Rumbles, just wondering about using it as my number amp for a do it all rig??

BTW....I use a Jack Casady as my main bass and a Hofner Club as back up (and small gig bass).

Thanks!

Playing on a tour boat is going to be a challenge if you have not done it before. If you are playing while underway indoors, you will probably be in a small space with a lot of ambient noise. If you are on an outer deck, you will have the usual outside situation with a constant breeze, enough to diffuse your volume. I really don't think the R40 will cut it.

 

[rodl2005]

I think the details are whatever you want them to be, so far. At this point it's all just speculation. Here's how I see it:



What would you like to see introduced at Winter NAMM?

From Fender...... I think I'm good.
I've gotta Rumble 500C for rehearsals and some gigs that have difficult load ins, lotsa stairs for example.
And my Super Bassman and 2 x Bassman Pro Neo 115s for gigs that are "roll in, roll out " which is most of them these days, which I'm very grateful for.
Rumble in the bedroom .....

And a different kind of rumble

 

[Michael Byrn]

You know what's kinda crazy..... my first ever bass amp was a used Fender Bassman 10 50W combo amp that I bought in the early 80s, and lo and behold I found one recently in a store, selling for about $100 more than I paid for my brand new Rumble 500 just a couple of weeks ago. I guess it's an antique thing. Over time, mine developed a loose tube socket. We would be in the middle of a song and the amp would die, I'd have to reach behind it, wiggle the dang hot tube, it would light up again, and on we'd go. Fun memories.

 

[GonePlaid]

I A/B'd them all, and like the Rumble 200 combo best. I also like my Studio 40 a lot. I have high hopes for a Fender Club 400 1x15 combo at the upcoming Winter NAMM. Doesn't mean it will happen. Just that I am high and have hope.

Always wondered about that expression(high hopes). Thanks for clarifying.

 

[GonePlaid]

I think the details are whatever you want them to be, so far. At this point it's all just speculation. Here's how I see it:



What would you like to see introduced at Winter NAMM?

I'll second the 212 cab(although I'd not have any need for it, I'd still want it). There is another, non-Fender, item I'd like to see but I won't hold my breath.

 

[GonePlaid]

Playing on a tour boat is going to be a challenge if you have not done it before. If you are playing while underway indoors, you will probably be in a small space with a lot of ambient noise. If you are on an outer deck, you will have the usual outside situation with a constant breeze, enough to diffuse your volume. I really don't think the R40 will cut it.

Mmm. Good point(s).

 

[GonePlaid]

From Fender...... I think I'm good.
I've gotta Rumble 500C for rehearsals and some gigs that have difficult load ins, lotsa stairs for example.
And my Super Bassman and 2 x Bassman Pro Neo 115s for gigs that are "roll in, roll out " which is most of them these days, which I'm very grateful for.
Rumble in the bedroom .....
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And a different kind of rumble
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I have absolutely no need for the stack-and am highly envious of it.drool

 

[GonePlaid]

You know what's kinda crazy..... my first ever bass amp was a used Fender Bassman 10 50W combo amp that I bought in the early 80s, and lo and behold I found one recently in a store, selling for about $100 more than I paid for my brand new Rumble 500 just a couple of weeks ago. I guess it's an antique thing. Over time, mine developed a loose tube socket. We would be in the middle of a song and the amp would die, I'd have to reach behind it, wiggle the dang hot tube, it would light up again, and on we'd go. Fun memories.

Aw, jeez. The joy of grabbing a Hot 6L6. Such fun! <ADDENDUM>My first amp(one like it), so I know that fried finger feeling.

 

[Shadows Bass]

Thanks for the compliments on the band. As a Yank here in London it's a dream come true to play 60's English rock.....in a English 60's band.

I hear you with amp size and trying to be heard through two guitars, drums etc. But really, all I'm using my amp for these days is as a monitor. I either DI into our PA or many times we're playing venues with its own PA and they usually have a bass amp I play through as a monitor and DI into their PA.

My Markbass has worked well, but, as mentioned. We're also doing some Thames River cruise gigs (tight space) and we also are playing Eel Pie Island this weekend (which is a LONG slog of gear across a foot bridge) and down a foot path (like the Stones in '63!).

So, the thought of using the Rumble 40 is very enticing (its 18lbs vs 38lbs...)

I have 100 and a 200 - the 100 works well as long as it is into the PA but when we play louder pubs/gigs I like to use the 200 simply because I can hear it better. The 200 is only marginally heavier.