When I'm playing with FOH support, I use my 100c. If there is no support, I use my 500c with the extension. I don't really need it for volume, but the extension fills out the sound with more air moving.
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Less gain + more Master = less hum when in single coil mode ? (Assuming I have the Rumble 40...)
The Rumble 40 has a single input jack, just like the 25.
This is what I’m finding in a very short time I’ve owned it. My old school thinking tells me there’s no way a 210 can keep up in a full band mix. I opted for the 500 over the 200 for this reason. And perhaps I’ve underestimated the 500- like I said I haven’t needed more.... yet. This thing thumps.
I guess that would depend on what a "full" band is. I play mostly with 3 pieces in dive bars, so it is plenty for me, but when I don't take my Bassman 500 with the 2 1x15 neos, I take a 500 head with a 2x10 cab.
I think as you get more experience with the 500, you'll get confident it will handle most situations.
New convert here. Sold off my BA110 and really like my new Rumble 40. It does all I need now and gets pretty loud. I played with a R200 in the store and it sounded so good. I can only imagine the power of the 500. Play on!!
Thats...Rumble On....but you get a pass, because your new here
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Hi Guys...
I need to plug a Studio 40 into a Rumble 200 combo, so I can use the 40's models but retain the power of my 200. In the main amp threads I posted my questions and was told to use... "FX Send (effects out) Studio 40 to FX Return Rumble 200." but this really doesn't work. The rumble 200 output is really REALLY quiet, far less than the 40 itself, and far less than if the guitar is plugged directly into the regular input of the 200. Also the volume knob of the 200 makes no difference to the volume when this config is used (as it has no control of the send or return volumes). I've tried both sends from the 40 btw.
What does seem to work is the send from the 40 into the regular input of the 200. Is this the proper way to do it?
Anyone running a rig like this?
Rumble on dudes...
I need to plug a Studio 40 into a Rumble 200 combo, so I can use the 40's models but retain the power of my 200. In the main amp threads I posted my questions and was told to use... "FX Send (effects out) Studio 40 to FX Return Rumble 200." but this really doesn't work. The rumble 200 output is really REALLY quiet, far less than the 40 itself, and far less than if the guitar is plugged directly into the regular input of the 200. Also the volume knob of the 200 makes no difference to the volume when this config is used (as it has no control of the send or return volumes). I've tried both sends from the 40 btw.
What does seem to work is the send from the 40 into the regular input of the 200. Is this the proper way to do it?
Anyone running a rig like this?
Rumble on dudes...
There is something really REALLY wrong here. when I plug the Studio 40's FX send into my Rumble 200's FX return it is LAF! I can barely hear the 40 at all because the 200 is so loud and this is with the 40's master at 9 o'clock. I would suggest going into your Studio 40's Global Settings and sus it out from there. Also it would be a good idea to clean the FX send and return jacks (sockets to you) on your Rumble 200. Also use a different new and known to be good instrument cable to make the patch from amp-to-amp. Good Hunting!
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I'm getting ready to order a Rumble 500.
Also. I'm curious. Does anyone else find that it's better (When micing an amp) to record on a smaller, lower wattage amp at a lower volume than it is to record on a massively powerful amp? For instance. An 8 inch speaker from a 25w combo vs a 10 or 12 inch speaker from a 500-800w head?
Also. I'm curious. Does anyone else find that it's better (When micing an amp) to record on a smaller, lower wattage amp at a lower volume than it is to record on a massively powerful amp? For instance. An 8 inch speaker from a 25w combo vs a 10 or 12 inch speaker from a 500-800w head?
Yes, Joe Walsh talks about how he recorded James Gang songs on a Fender Champ with a 8" driver.
The Studio 40 is a good example, but I think it's meant to be recorded from the line-out.
The Studio 40 is a good example, but I think it's meant to be recorded from the line-out.
Your best bet for recording is the Studio 40 direct from the XLR out straight into your board/interface. The new Rumble LT25 can also go direct from the USB port. Here check out these direct recordings by @alfiofer
Fender Rumble Studio 40 owners tell me about the amp...
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Full band.... being 4 to 6 pieces. And I’d say pretty controlled volume- these are’nt crazy loud gigs.But 6 pieces just the same. Did a 5 piece last night in a really big ballroom. 2 guitars, keys, drums..... and my Rumble! Again- it did great and I had plenty of headroom left. I continue to be impressed. Volume is proving to not be an issue for my needs. And load in and out is just a breeze. Also/ I had Larry at LaCover make a really nice cover for it. So it’s here to stay.
One thing though- I’m not real crazy about the overdrive section. Last night I put a Sans Amp in the mix and liked it quite a bit. I have a couple other pedals I’ll be experimenting with over the next couple days.
So now..... will probably be adding a smaller Rumble for smaller acoustic trio gigs I do. Don’t really need it..... but who doesn’t like buying new toys.
Yes!
The OD is good, but it does take some tinkering to get what you want. At first, I thought it was useless, but I finally got it set where it works for me. Don't give up.
As an effect, I think the Rumble OD works well but I find it does it's best work when using it as a tone shaping tool especially with the vintage button on. Just my two cents.
^^^Agree^^^ For a vintage silverfaced tube Bassman tone start with the gain all the way down.
