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Just got a Rumble 100 - how do you think that would fair in a typical rock rehearsal setting? Probably asked before, but it's tough to search 1700 pages for it!
My problem is that I'm not playing bass in a band yet - just about to audition for some and I have no clue how big of an amp the guitarist(s) will have or how hard the drummer is going to play. Am I going to completely embarrass myself when I show up with it, or do you think it will hold its own? I've got an amp stand, so at least I can tilt it towards my ears. The guy at Long & McQuade doesn't think it will be enough... but I take his advice with a grain of salt since I know he has a tendency to upsell.
I'm not concerned regarding shows since I've got the DI out.
My problem is that I'm not playing bass in a band yet - just about to audition for some and I have no clue how big of an amp the guitarist(s) will have or how hard the drummer is going to play. Am I going to completely embarrass myself when I show up with it, or do you think it will hold its own? I've got an amp stand, so at least I can tilt it towards my ears. The guy at Long & McQuade doesn't think it will be enough... but I take his advice with a grain of salt since I know he has a tendency to upsell.
I'm not concerned regarding shows since I've got the DI out.
the bass player in my other band brought a 100 to practice & it held it's own pretty well. You should be ok.
mostly Blues-Rock & some oldies like CCR....some Jimi & SRV
I'm quoting myself because I finally got my LT25 delivered today. Loving it so far in my small practice space, haven't had much time on it yet but I think it sounds very good, much better than my little (very bad) SX bass amp, even with the speaker out I added into a larger homemade cab...This amp seems perfect for me playing at home. I will also be using it for acoustic/electric six string guitar and trying it with my other six strings...I play mainly low key blues and jazz with an occasional foray into harder stuff. I guess I can ask for a number now that I have the little guy. We promise to stay in our tiny little corner (most of the time)...
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The Texas BleuCatz
Here is my band at Diamond Jims and the whole gig I used my Rumble 40. Nice sound right.....
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Wrote a review about my Fender Rumble 40 Studio here: Fender Rumble Studio 40
Includes also some hints for troubleshooting (WiFi connectivity is quite dodgy with this amp), but great in every other aspect!
Includes also some hints for troubleshooting (WiFi connectivity is quite dodgy with this amp), but great in every other aspect!
After spending (wasting) thousands of dollars on big amps and cabs that were way too much for my needs, I would tell you that you are perfectly fine with a 100 for now. IF you get playing in a band, then you analyze everything and go from there. If you need more, than you get more. No point stressing about it right now.
Hi, it’s awesome. I play it more than the Jazz Pro. It has a lovely sound.
I love my Rumble 800 HD. A compact Monster!
gsgass - still liking the 800 head. thinking about one to go with my 500 head.
just checking to see if still a good product.
LennyJ
After all the feedback I received on here, I decided to go with the Rumble cab series for my Bassman 500. I ordered just one 410 to gauge in person before ordering a second to run in parallel. I had been using a Peavey Headliner beforehand. I have to say, the Rumble is much clearer and punchier than the Peavey. It does have a little less low end, but not in a bad way. I decided to order a Rumble 115 to go with the 410 instead of running two 410s.
Another thing to note: When I first got my Bassman head, I dialed in the settings with the cab and found it to be drastically different than what I heard through the DI. The Rumble cab is MUCH closer to the Post EQ DI sound of the Bassman series.
Another thing to note: When I first got my Bassman head, I dialed in the settings with the cab and found it to be drastically different than what I heard through the DI. The Rumble cab is MUCH closer to the Post EQ DI sound of the Bassman series.
Congratulations, Matt! That's a killer rig, alright. How about sharing a pic, or two?
In addition to qualifying for membership in this Rumble Club, you should also post a pic, or two, in The Fender Bassman Club! Some BM500 heads with Rumble cabs there, too.
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Pretty new bass player here, but I really like the Rumble 40 Studio so better join the club...
An interesting experience: I replaced the stock speaker of my Rumble 100 V3 with an Eminence Deltalite II 2512 some time ago.
The last few months I only used my 500 combo. Yesterday I got back to the 100 and had trouble dialing in the sound, mainly the high mids and highs. I had a thought and placed the stock speaker back and there is that sound again I was looking for.
The 2512 is a good and better quality speaker but the stock one is a great match for the amp and cab. Fender and Eminence did a great job on it.
The last few months I only used my 500 combo. Yesterday I got back to the 100 and had trouble dialing in the sound, mainly the high mids and highs. I had a thought and placed the stock speaker back and there is that sound again I was looking for.
The 2512 is a good and better quality speaker but the stock one is a great match for the amp and cab. Fender and Eminence did a great job on it.
