Fender Rumble Club

[bdplaid]

Today I noticed that my Rumble 500c has developed the dreaded scratchy pot problem.

Only the Master volume is affected, and only when running a signal through the the amp while adjusting the volume. I suppose it’s not that big a deal, but it’s annoying nevertheless.
Have tried the usual turning the knob a good many times before turning the amp on to no avail.

Is there anything to be done short of replacing the pot? Or should I just leave it? After all, it doesn’t really affect the operation of the amp, just my OCD.

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[JakobT]

https://www.amazon.com/DeOxit-Cleaning-Solution-Spray-spray/dp/B0002BBV4G

As I understand it, these pots are sealed, and can’t be cleaned in this way.

 

[Deleted member 268085]

I prefer a two-part solution: replacement pot and fire ax.

Replacement pot for the malfunctioning one.
Fire ax for the removed malfunctioning one.

The only word of caution is that you need to remember to remove the bad boy first.

Recommend pre-alcohol consumption!

 

[G-Dog]

Maybe make the combo a 2x12? That would be killer.

Or a 2x12 cab. Either would be killer. BTW, Happy National Beer Day!

On the Rumble Club Wiki page:

Fender Rumble Club 400 & 212 Cab - Wish for Future NAMM​

 

[GonePlaid]

On the Rumble Club Wiki page:

Fender Rumble Club 400 & 212 Cab - Wish for Future NAMM​

I remember those(siiiigh)

 

[Smadep]

Hey!
I'm very happy with my Fender Rumble Studio 40
But, I would want to also mute the XLR out(s) while tuning and not only the speaker...
Can anybody help, didn't find a setting for that.
Of course I could bring an extra tuner, but there is already one on the footswitch and the setup shall stay compact...
TIA, Stefan

 

[Cardsfan_69]

Fedex tracking is a terrible thing. I check my package progress way too often and get frustrated when 6, 8, 12 hours passes and my Rumble 210 cabinet makes no movement. I should have ordered from zzounds, they had Saturday as the delivery date, Sweetwater it's usually fast but not this time. I have a Tuesday delivery date from them.
Can't wait that long! The anticipation of feeling 4 10's stacked vertically thumping and vibrating the whole house is killing me!
Internet shopping has turned me into an instant gratification guy..... yuck.
Oh well, enough venting,... I need to go back to the Fedex tracking page to see if my boxes have moved..

 

[G-Dog]

Hey!
I'm very happy with my Fender Rumble Studio 40
But, I would want to also mute the XLR out(s) while tuning and not only the speaker...
Can anybody help, didn't find a setting for that.
Of course I could bring an extra tuner, but there is already one on the footswitch and the setup shall stay compact...
TIA, Stefan

Good point, Smadep. Have you got an XLR cable and an input somewhere to test it? If not, maybe test the FX Send to another amp's FX Return and see if that mutes with the use of the tuner. I'm not home to check my Studio 40, sorry.

 

[Ted S]

Hey!
I'm very happy with my Fender Rumble Studio 40
But, I would want to also mute the XLR out(s) while tuning and not only the speaker...
Can anybody help, didn't find a setting for that.
Of course I could bring an extra tuner, but there is already one on the footswitch and the setup shall stay compact...
TIA, Stefan

Checked my Stage 800, same issue. ALL effects are defeated when utilizing the XLR pre output, and that includes defeating tuner-engaged mute function.
Both "XLT post" and "FX send" retain all user selectable effects, including the tuner-engaged mute function.

But as you indicated, feeding the FOH from the XLR Pre output (and that's the preferred way giving control to the FOH board) using the built in tuner DOES NOT MUTE that output.

I just gig'ed last weekend with the 800 and a FOH system using the XLR Pre output. I had to use my cheap Shark clip-on tuner or everybody would hear my tuning over the FOH system.
Seems a firmware fix may be possible.

IS ANYBODY FROM FENDER READING THIS THREAD?

 

[alfiofer]

One idea is to make a copy of the preset and add the effect to the copied preset. I don't know how the footswitch works but I'll bet there's a way to toggle back and forth between the two presets.

Yes, is the same way I followed to manage this "problem" on my Rumble 40 studio

 

[rodl2005]

Or ya could make a preset with everything turned down/off. Switch to that preset to mute/ tune

 

[CaptainBoxman]

So the Rumble 200 is on my radar. Long story short, I am returning to playing and hopefully will be doing some small clubs and pubs in the near future and need something both acceptable for home, transportable and loud enough that it can do some fairly heavy rock.

Is this my guy? Sell me on it!

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

So the Rumble 200 is on my radar. Long story short, I am returning to playing and hopefully will be doing some small clubs and pubs in the near future and need something both acceptable for home, transportable and loud enough that it can do some fairly heavy rock.

Is this my guy? Sell me on it!

The 200 is the only Rumble I don't have, but I will say the 200 gets a lot of love around here. It will certainly do the job. I'm sure you'll hear from some 200 owners that will convince you.

 

[CaptainBoxman]

I should also throw the 500 on the table. 200 feels like a halfway house, and the 500 is still really light

 

[Ryeguy63]

So the Rumble 200 is on my radar. Long story short, I am returning to playing and hopefully will be doing some small clubs and pubs in the near future and need something both acceptable for home, transportable and loud enough that it can do some fairly heavy rock.

Is this my guy? Sell me on it!

Based on your needs, it sounds like the 200c would be a great choice especially if you'll running to the FOH. For clubs and pubs you should have plenty of volume. However, one thing to consider is speaker size. A lot of people around here really love the sound of 200c's 1x15. But if your preference is 10's, you may want to consider the 500c. Same size combo but with more volume, which is something that never hurts.

 

[Cardsfan_69]

Go with the Stage 800 and throw away (sell) your pedals, have volume to spare and it's light weight.

 

[Rocker47]

I have had this set up now for a few weeks and I couldn’t be happier. Honestly, I am usually the guy that is always lurking and looking for the next amp or speaker cab and this has stopped that GAS. I love the 10’s and the tone from my old Japanese bass and the 500h is as close to perfect as I can imagine(I wish my playing was too). At the last gig I was quizzing the sound guy and told him about the DI and not having complete control at his end. I told him I would mess around with my volume and I wanted to know if he noticed a big swing at FOH. He didn’t notice anything. I didn’t swing the volume from 2 to 10, but just a small amount that would replicate a quick volume adjustment during a set. He told me everything was great. I was a little worried about this when I first got the head, but that is gone now. Thanks for the club where we can come get good advice and direction!

KEEP ON RUMBLIN!!!!

 

[GonePlaid]

Based on your needs, it sounds like the 200c would be a great choice especially if you'll running to the FOH. For clubs and pubs you should have plenty of volume. However, one thing to consider is speaker size. A lot of people around here really love the sound of 200c's 1x15. But if your preference is 10's, you may want to consider the 500c. Same size combo but with more volume, which is something that never hurts.

+1(200c owner)

 

[Ronzo]

Hey, @GonePlaid ... any gigs upcoming near my neck of the woods (Plantation)? Would love to hear you guys.

 

[G-Dog]

Checked my Stage 800, same issue. ALL effects are defeated when utilizing the XLR pre output, and that includes defeating tuner-engaged mute function. ...

Hmmm, I haven't thought of tuning as an effect before! But, now that I think about it, this arrangement makes sense to me.

... Both "XLR post" and "FX send" retain all user selectable effects, including the tuner-engaged mute function. ...

That's good news! When using the XLR Post and FX Send, I have control of the muting. I like that!

... But as you indicated, feeding the FOH from the XLR Pre output (and that's the preferred way giving control to the FOH board) using the built in tuner DOES NOT MUTE that output. ...

I think feeding the FOH from the XLR Pre output is one way, because it gives control to the FOH board. If the FOH is willing to accept that control, then it is their job to mute the mains between songs, while keeping monitors active to allow for tuning (it's not always all visual)! For FOH control, with great power comes great responsibility.

Does FOH have the setlist and know when to change bass tones for different songs, or even within some songs at certain musical points?

... I just gig'ed last weekend with the 800 and a FOH system using the XLR Pre output. I had to use my cheap Shark clip-on tuner or everybody would hear my tuning over the FOH system. ...

Seems to me you are working for the FOH instead of vice versa. Who is the artist and who is the technician? JK! I believe that, properly done, there is much artistry in the FOH. Although, too often, some just want to "set it & forget it", but raise all kinds of heck if a Post-EQ/Post-Master Volume XLR changes their mix at any point! But, cooperation usually makes for the best experience for all concerned.

I prefer to use the tones I've crafted, practiced and rehearsed for my live performances, and use the Post XLR to send them to FOH. It's a part of the creative, and/or artistic, control I feel responsible for. This is especially true now, with my Rumble Studio, where I can create setlists of tones, easily switched! So, there will be both volume and tonal dynamics, under my initial control. Then, the FOH will do what they must to blend it into that mix. I believe this practice is not uncommon among the better FOHs.

... Seems a firmware fix may be possible.

IS ANYBODY FROM FENDER READING THIS THREAD?

I believe that Fender reps do read this thread, and others like it. The Rumble 800 HD is a great example of applying our feedback.

But, I don't see a need for a fix, in this case. Seems to me they got it just right.