Fender Rumble Club

[G-Dog]

Four??? Oooooo, personal levitation machine!

That does it. I've been shopping for a 500 head before they disappear, but just the thought of standing in front of 4 115s has already got the huevos vibrating!

It's just money, right?

Such evocative imagery!

Not only is it "just money" but, "You Can't Take It With You!!!" I was getting estate planning legal advice for my mother-in-law yesterday and the attorney stated that is the single most common thing people don't realize. For most people, your end-of-life care will suck up whatever money you've saved, anyway, before you qualify for Medicaid. Then, after you're gone, the state Medicaid office will demand repayment of their disbursements to your nursing home(s), or whatever, from your estate (sale of your house)! So, that your heirs may be not only S.O.L., but also stuck paying for your funeral . . . . unless you have, and follow, a very good estate plan.

 

[GonePlaid]

Four??? Oooooo, personal levitation machine!

That does it. I've been shopping for a 500 head before they disappear, but just the thought of standing in front of 4 115s has already got the huevos vibrating!

It's just money, right?

Just put it on 'plastic' since that's not real money.

 

[Deleted member 268085]

Just put it on 'plastic' since that's not real money.

Remember the scene in Heartbreak Ridge where they're stuck in a house on a hill and trying to get through on a telephone line? And Stitch Jones (Mario Van Peebles) pulls out his wallet, drops the accordion sleeves and says "I never travel without my plastic!" Way cool!

I had a brother-in-law who had already graduated from that medical school in Grenada, but his younger brother was there and was one of the ones "rescued."

Memory tickler.

Stitch Jones, the Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla!

 

[richwag]

I recently picked up a new Fender Rumble 115 cabinet. The tone then I get out of this 15 in speaker has blown me away. I have been using a TC electronic rs210 cabinet for the last 5 years or more. They provided me with years of joy and great great tone. This new cabinet to me is one of the finest sounding cabinets I've ever heard. Not because it's a very articulate sounding cabinet but it does something to the tone of my bases that is a complete opposite of what does rs210 was giving me. I'm not knocking the rs210 but the 115 it's like a breath of fresh air.

I’ve got the 500c with the 1x15 extension cab. I like the 15 way more than the 2x10s. The 2x10s sound thin compared to the 15 and fart out far more quickly.

Thinking about trading the 500c for a rumble head with a second 1x15.

 

[GonePlaid]

I’ve got the 500c with the 1x15 extension cab. I like the 15 way more than the 2x10s. The 2x10s sound thin compared to the 15 and fart out far more quickly.

Thinking about trading the 500c for a rumble head with a second 1x15.

Not being a fan of 10s, I went with the 200c and later got a demo 112. If I could go back, I think I woulda gone with the 200h and 1 115 and 1 112. I'm quite happy with the 200c(and my R40)but the head and cab(s)idea mighta given me more options. Or not.

 

[RumbleMan3]

So Rumblers, just out of curiousity, I have a fun little question!

Here's the scenario:

A new rumble is released. Just for fun, let's say it's 400 watts at 8ohms. (and 800 at 4 ohms!)

This 400w rumble is available in two variations: a 115 speaker version, and a 210 speaker version.

Now... Which would you buy and why???

 

[GonePlaid]

So Rumblers, just out of curiousity, I have a fun little question!

Here's the scenario:

A new rumble is released. Just for fun, let's say it's 400 watts at 8ohms. (and 800 at 4 ohms!)

This 400w rumble is available in two variations: a 115 speaker version, and a 210 speaker version.

Now... Which would you buy and why???

115-I don't like 10s. Also, it would be lighter. Now, if they had a 212, even with the weight......

 

[RumbleMan3]

115-I don't like 10s. Also, it would be lighter. Now, if they had a 212, even with the weight......

Apparently not a lot of people like the 112, mostly the rumble 100 combo. I've heard some people say they sound muddy or boomy in comparison to the other rumbles. Does anyone else find this?

The rumble 100 is the only rumble I own and also the only rumble I've ever tried. I would be interested in hearing others opinions

 

[Slaphound]

I'm always concerned with portability. If its light and does the trick, then Im good. I'd have to say the 15 also then. Especially if its more portable.

 

[GonePlaid]

Apparently not a lot of people like the 112, mostly the rumble 100 combo. I've heard some people say they sound muddy or boomy in comparison to the other rumbles. Does anyone else find this?

The rumble 100 is the only rumble I own and also the only rumble I've ever tried. I would be interested in hearing others opinions

I think it depends a lot on what sound(s) you're striving for. I want to emulate the 60s Jamerson/Motown sound as much as possible. I played through the 100 and the 200c at a GC-with my bass, bought the 200c partly because of the extension speaker capability. I actually woulda been fine with the 100 for what I do, but the 200c seemed like the best idea at the time. As previously stated, I'm happy with it but 'the grass is always greener', etc.

 

[Slaphound]

Apparently not a lot of people like the 112, mostly the rumble 100 combo. I've heard some people say they sound muddy or boomy in comparison to the other rumbles. Does anyone else find this?

The rumble 100 is the only rumble I own and also the only rumble I've ever tried. I would be interested in hearing others opinions

I got into 112 cabinets a few years ago. I didn't like the sound but I was also playing a different head so I don't think the 12 inch speaker is the drag. I did do a comparison recently between the Rumble 100 and the Rumble 200. I thought the 100 with the 12 inch speaker sounded much better then the 200. Deeper sounding. The 200 was louder though. I also compared the 200 combo to the 115 cab I bought. With the 350 head, the 115 cab sounded much flatter, broader and maybe a bit deeper then the 200 combo.

 

[RumbleMan3]

I got into 112 cabinets a few years ago. I didn't like the sound but I was also playing a different head so I don't think the 12 inch speaker is the drag. I did do a comparison recently between the Rumble 100 and the Rumble 200. I thought the 100 with the 12 inch speaker sounded much better then the 200. Deeper sounding. The 200 was louder though. I also compared the 200 combo to the 115 cab I bought. With the 350 head, the 115 cab sounded much flatter, broader and maybe a bit deeper then the 200 combo.

Very interesting, thankyou so much!

I understand, it often depends on personal preferances. On tones you're after, on basses you're using, even with the room itself. And we all listen differently too... What might sound good to one person, someone else might not like!

 

[GonePlaid]

I got into 112 cabinets a few years ago. I didn't like the sound but I was also playing a different head so I don't think the 12 inch speaker is the drag. I did do a comparison recently between the Rumble 100 and the Rumble 200. I thought the 100 with the 12 inch speaker sounded much better then the 200. Deeper sounding. The 200 was louder though. I also compared the 200 combo to the 115 cab I bought. With the 350 head, the 115 cab sounded much flatter, broader and maybe a bit deeper then the 200 combo.

Since they're the same dimensions, IIRC, that might be attributed to the space taken up by the 200c's electronics. Or not.

 

[GonePlaid]

Very interesting, thankyou so much!

I understand, it often depends on personal preferances. On tones you're after, on basses you're using, even with the room itself. And we all listen differently too... What might sound good to one person, someone else might not like!

Yyyep!

 

[Slaphound]

Since they're the same dimensions, IIRC, that might be attributed to the space taken up by the 200c's electronics. Or not.

But I still want a rumble 200 in the worst way....for gigs. I think it would be perfect.

 

[G-Dog]

So Rumblers, just out of curiousity, I have a fun little question!

Here's the scenario:

A new rumble is released. Just for fun, let's say it's 400 watts at 8ohms. (and 800 at 4 ohms!)

This 400w rumble is available in two variations: a 115 speaker version, and a 210 speaker version.

Now... Which would you buy and why???

Rumble does make two versions of this amp! One is a 210 combo that ouputs up to 400 watts by itself and 800 watts with on, or two, 8 ohms cabs or one 4 ohm cab. It's called the Rumble Stage 800 and seems to be selling quite well.

The other is a head that you can use with nearly any single 8 ohm cab for up to 400 watts, or with up to four 8 ohm cabs, or up to two 4 ohm cabs, or a single 2 ohm cab for up to 800 watts. It's called the Rumble 800 HD and should start shipping to those who pre-ordered this month. We'll see how it goes.

 

[Jaycephas]

Hmmm. I have been using 210 and 115 cabs my entire bass career and have never experienced farty speakers. I play a 500c and the 210 extension, and they sound full with thick bass - thin is not a word I would use.

Perhaps for those who never connected with 210 speaker cabs, I would suggest that you try putting a HP filter into the signal chain? I find it indispensable for my Ampeg and Fender cabs to get a deep, full, round bass tone.

 

[RumbleMan3]

Rumble does make two versions of this amp! One is a 210 combo that ouputs up to 400 watts by itself and 800 watts with on, or two, 8 ohms cabs or one 4 ohm cab. It's called the Rumble Stage 800 and seems to be selling quite well.

The other is a head that you can use with nearly any single 8 ohm cab for up to 400 watts, or with up to four 8 ohm cabs, or up to two 4 ohm cabs, or a single 2 ohm cab for up to 800 watts. It's called the Rumble 800 HD and should start shipping to those who pre-ordered this month. We'll see how it goes.

Fancy that!

How lucky are we to have such a vast variety of good pro sounding, lightweight amplification for such affordable prices too! Fender has nailed it on the head once again with the Rumble V3 and (V4?) series! Exciting to think what else future gear will be avialable for bass players in the future

 

[GonePlaid]

But I still want a rumble 200 in the worst way....for gigs. I think it would be perfect.

They're out there, just gotta search. Most who have them are keepin' them. <EDIT>BTW, I got to 'crank' this combination a while back. I was actually a little loud for the room but OMG did it sound good. 67 TBird, R200c/R112

 

[G-Dog]

. . . . I thought the 100 with the 12 inch speaker sounded much better then the 200. Deeper sounding. The 200 was louder though. . . .

Very interesting. I have a Bassman 150 combo with 12" speaker that sounds very similar to my Bassman 250 combo with a 15" speaker. That's when I gave up my size-to-tone bias. The difference in cab tones these days are due to a whole lotta other things besides overall driver size.

. . . . I also compared the 200 combo to the 115 cab I bought. With the 350 head, the 115 cab sounded much flatter, broader and maybe a bit deeper then the 200 combo.

That's not an apples-to-apples comparison. The 350 head does not have the same amp circuitry as the 200 amp. And, of course, the cabinets are different size and port tuning.

Since they're the same dimensions, IIRC, that might be attributed to the space taken up by the 200c's electronics. Or not.

The 100 is smaller than the 200, which is smaller than the 115. Which did you think were the same dimensions?