Yea, I just got the 200c but already thinking about what to do if I need more. I could add a 1x15 Rumble cab but that's only another 60 watts. I could actually get a used 500 head and used 1x15 cab for what I paid for the 200c, and I would have 210 more watts right off the bat and a full 500 watts with an additional cab rather than just 200 watts. Not sure what I want to do but the 500 head for $279 seems too good to pass up.
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Yea, I just got the 200c but already thinking about what to do if I need more. I could add a 1x15 Rumble cab but that's only another 60 watts. I could actually get a used 500 head and used 1x15 cab for what I paid for the 200c, and I would have 210 more watts right off the bat and a full 500 watts with an additional cab rather than just 200 watts. Not sure what I want to do but the 500 head for $279 seems too good to pass up.
There are IMO two main reasons to pick the 200c - 1. Portability and weight, and 2. That you don’t require that much power. Mind you, with a 115 extension cab, the 200c is no slouch.
I agree that the 500 head with 115 cab is a more powerful and flexible solution, but also heavier. Also remember that the Rumble 115 is rated for 300W continuous while the 500 puts out 350 at 8 Ohms.
Hey @RobertHutton , pay a visit to the Thunderbird club whenever you like. The Vintage Pro gets a lot of love, and yours looks great!
I would love to join the Thunderbird club do I need a link?
There are days when I think mine should be the campfire.
I believe this is the right link Robert...look for a guy called @GonePlaid as he is an owner of TBirds and a few amp clubs we are both in including this one.
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No mate, the Americans, wonderful sweet people that they are, seem to not be able to think just a little laterally and work things out: you have to spell it out every time.
I had a MK 5 string AEB. Sounded OK acoustically but the pickup wouldn't put out enuff B string(4 string pup?). Plus which, I couldn't get used to the thickness of the hollow body when added to the thickness of my body (
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Make that, "the 500 can put out up to 350 at 8 Ohms". A reasonable watch on the Master Volume can keep the 115 safely within it's rated power handling and avoid any danger. And, if more power is needed, a second 115 puts just up to 250 watts into each 300 watt speaker.
I usually prefer to stay on the very conservative side of equipment ratings. But I've come around to the idea that, IME, Fender is conservative enough in their ratings that I don't have to use my usual "belt & suspenders" approach. See my recommendation for Rumble 800 speaker(s), for example.
The B could be better and you really have to sit to play it. It is pretty, though. You always look good playing it.I had a MK 5 string AEB. Sounded OK acoustically but the pickup wouldn't put out enuff B string(4 string pup?). Plus which, I couldn't get used to the thickness of the hollow body when added to the thickness of my body (
I've never had my R200c above 1(Master)and 11-ish(Gain)and it's plenty, even outside. Although adding the R112 really sweetened the sound[I love 12s, almost as much as 15s](Rumble 2x12 @ 8ohms????,Make that, "the 500 can put out up to 350 at 8 Ohms". A reasonable watch on the Master Volume can keep the 115 safely within it's rated power handling and avoid any danger. And, if more power is needed, a second 115 puts just up to 250 watts into each 300 watt speaker.
I usually prefer to stay on the very conservative side of equipment ratings. But I've come around to the idea that, IME, Fender is conservative enough in their ratings that I don't have to use my usual "belt & suspenders" approach. See my recommendation for Rumble 800 speaker(s), for example.
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AFA the 'looking good', maybe it woulda camouflaged my 'tire'.
I prolly shoulda tried D'Addario tapes on it but I knew it wasn't working out for me so I let it go b4 putting extra* $ in it.*What is "extra" $?
More than you already have.AFA the 'looking good',... let it go b4 putting extra* $ in it.
*What is "extra" $?
I once had extra$, then I contracted GAS. Now I owe extra$Or am likely to acquire.
Been there, done th........Am there, doing that.
I've never had my R200c above 1(Master)and 11-ish(Gain)and it's plenty, even outside. Although adding the R112 really sweetened the sound[I love 12s, almost as much as 15s](Rumble 2x12 @ 8ohms????,
Yeah, Goner, but not every band has that most rare, and highly sought after, of species, the illusive drummeris quietus.
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Ours sometimes plays too quiet, but I ain't complainin'!Yeah, Goner, but not every band has that most rare, and highly sought after, of species, the illusive drummeris quietus.
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Edit: There'a sit-in thing I sometimes get coerced into doing. It's outside with vocals only in the PA. I get that the drummer has to play loud in that situation. Our band's gigs are inside for OF's. Except for 2 larger rooms, I can use my R40 and cover the space nicely-still with only voices in the PA. Less stuff to move.
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The Rumble 115, like other ported cabinets I guess, needs some minimum power input to get the air pumping and the ports working right. Is that right? It seems to be about 10W minimum. 3 Watts? Just guessing.
Since I can't get too loud I have my 115 sitting in a big soft chair facing into the chair. 40Hz cuts right through the chair nicely, while the rest is suitably muffled.
Since I can't get too loud I have my 115 sitting in a big soft chair facing into the chair. 40Hz cuts right through the chair nicely, while the rest is suitably muffled.
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