Fender Rumble Club

[EatS1stBassist]

Just picked up my third Rumble product today: a rumble 500 head!!!

So what cabs are people loving with the rumble heads?

115 for me!

 

[sonny1]

Just picked up my third Rumble product today: a rumble 500 head!!!

So what cabs are people loving with the rumble heads?

for some reason the rumble cabs seem to sound pretty good with the rumble 500 head

 

[G-Dog]

I started out thinking two 210's were my best bet. That gives me a 4x10 setup when stacked. Then I saw that the 410 itself was only $50 more than one of the 210's, so I thought for a bit that maybe I should get one 410 and one 210. And I'm STILL not sure that would not have been the better setup... BUT, then I realized I don't gig (yet) and even if I did it would be small coffee shops and wineries. Heck, one of the 210's is probably more than I'd ever need. But with two I can leave one at the house and take the other to the winery stage - then I'm just hauling the 500 Head back and forth. So that's what I did...

Good thinking, Ducerro! There's something almost magical about the vertical 4 10s in a stack of 210s that you don't get from a single 410 cab. Obviously, the dispersion of the vertical array helps your tone cut thru the mix. But there's also a driver coupling in the vertical stack, that a 410 cab doesn't have, to reinforce your tone.

The 410 cab is a great economic buy if you're getting two of them for maximum SPL with 8 10s! But a single 410 cab is no replacement for two stacked 210 cabs.

 

[Deleted member 268085]

No. To Nashville you must go. Many millions $$$ spend you must.

And after all that, wind up with a song that fits PERFECTLY in this mashup.

 

[GonePlaid]

And after all that, wind up with a song that fits PERFECTLY in this mashup.

It kinda makes sense.

 

[White Funk]

I hope I don't sound too infantile, but I'm really enjoying having an amp with an aux in and headphone jack - man is it easy to jam along with songs and hone ones chops! No one home? Rattle the windows. Someone is home? Headphones!

 

[ClassicJazz]

Kenny rockin the house on the Rumble 500!

 

[GonePlaid]

Kenny rockin the house on the Rumble 500!

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Where is this?(other than in front of Kenny)

 

[Devon Bustard]

Where is this?(other than in front of Kenny)

In front of Classic Jazz

 

[GonePlaid]

In front of Classic Jazz

 

[ClassicJazz]

Where is this?(other than in front of Kenny)

A place called Crazy Uncle Mikes in Boca Raton Florida.

 

[GonePlaid]

A place called Crazy Uncle Mikes in Boca Raton Florida.
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OK. I used to live in WPB, in Stuart area now.

 

[ClassicJazz]

OK. I used to live in WPB, in Stuart area now.

I played at Terra Formata in Stuart two weekends ago. Playing at Rockin Riverwalk on January 13th with JL Fulks

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Proud owner of a Fender Rumble 40 requesting to be part of this club.

I'm the bass player for my church's worship band. I picked up a Rumble 40 from Reverb and I think it sounds great. So far I've only used it for a practice amp as my bass is usually just run through the church's PA. It's handy to be able to connect my iPad to the Aux In and rehearse the songs via the Planning Center app.

I play an American Fender Jazz Bass and currently just have a tuner and Ovnifx Smoothie compressor.

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Welcome Rumbler # 1015! Good rig. With the Rumble, you don't need the compressor. The Rumble has its own built in compression. Rumble ON!.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Hi fellow Rumblers,

Loving the achievable (range of) tone(s) of my Rumble 500 combo, over the diverse range of our bands songs set. We haven't gigged yet and hope to within next few months. Practising with the combo has been a joy. I always take it along, even though studio has in house amps.

I do have a slight concern with the Rumble 'clarity' in the mix. We have done crude recordings (phone) and my bass is pretty dirgey, notes not distinguishable etc. When I home record via amp/Scarlett audio interface, I get what I need sound wise. I know a decent track recording is required for the band and I am keen to do, so as to make proper judgement.

However, I have read a great deal about live sound (but no practical experience) and have got concerned that my playing style - fingers on flats (plus I love the vintage tone knob) with the 'rounded tone' of the Rumble is all contributing to a 'soft sound', in the mix.....

Anyone have similar issues ? Do Rumbles have maybe 'less crisp punch' than other modern amps and can adjustments be made to deliver ?

I did recently learn to boost master with less gain (thanks to the wiki here), which helps.

The 500 keeps up pretty well with the drums and 2 guitars, but I am wanting to get a 2 x 10 cab, for more headroom in a live situation - is this a good decision on unnecessary expense on first gig? I've not yet tried mic-ing up through PA

Thanks for any tips guys.....

Adding the 2x10 cab will not give you a lot of extra volume, but it will fill out the sound nicely. Do not judge your sound by a phone recording. They always suck. The Rumble sounds great, but it can be hard from the stage in a live setting to know what is getting to the FOH.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Hi fellow Rumblers,

Loving the achievable (range of) tone(s) of my Rumble 500 combo, over the diverse range of our bands songs set. We haven't gigged yet and hope to within next few months. Practising with the combo has been a joy. I always take it along, even though studio has in house amps.

I do have a slight concern with the Rumble 'clarity' in the mix. We have done crude recordings (phone) and my bass is pretty dirgey, notes not distinguishable etc. When I home record via amp/Scarlett audio interface, I get what I need sound wise. I know a decent track recording is required for the band and I am keen to do, so as to make proper judgement.

However, I have read a great deal about live sound (but no practical experience) and have got concerned that my playing style - fingers on flats (plus I love the vintage tone knob) with the 'rounded tone' of the Rumble is all contributing to a 'soft sound', in the mix.....

Anyone have similar issues ? Do Rumbles have maybe 'less crisp punch' than other modern amps and can adjustments be made to deliver ?

I did recently learn to boost master with less gain (thanks to the wiki here), which helps.

The 500 keeps up pretty well with the drums and 2 guitars, but I am wanting to get a 2 x 10 cab, for more headroom in a live situation - is this a good decision on unnecessary expense on first gig? I've not yet tried mic-ing up through PA

Thanks for any tips guys.....

Welcome Rumbler #1016! Get the 2x10. You will love it. Rumble On!.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Well now that Linnin has had his chance to pi$$ in your Cheerios, insult you, and provide you with no friendly or constructive help, as usual, let me just say that I think that once you do have a chance to record yourself correctly, you will be pleased with the live sound you get, and the Line out or XLR out will give you a VERY nice tone through the PA. I have been very pleased with mine. I can highly recommend the 210 ext cab as well, I love mine. Every amp has its own "sound" and sometimes it may not be for everyone....but give it a chance.
Now, @Linnin, you can have the floor and proceed with your regularly scheduled snarky attitude and general BS

You're complaining about people being snarky?
Interesting.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Thank You! I wouldn't want anyone to be disappointed. Let alone you. A happy day to you all.

Who let him in? He isn't even a member.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

My humble Rumble 40. Plenty loud enough for my Americana band and the XLR output comes in handy.

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Welcome Rumbler # 1017! Nothing humble about the Rumble 40 except the size, weight, and price. After that, it is all exceptional. I probably use my 40 more than any other of my Rumbles or my Bassman 500. Rumble proudly on!

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Normally I wouldn't respond to your questions, Dad...but since you have to be condescending, just pretend that I didn't

I, personally, would prefer you spend your time knocking Rumbles and praising other gear somewhere else. When you say others are snarky and condescending, I think you are projecting.