Fender Rumble Club

[Jephmo]

Any Rumble cab you fancy will work well with the 200. They’ve all been engineered to work together, so you can mix and match with confidence.

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In the time I’ve been here on TB, Rumbles (and other amps as well) have often been described as muddy, boomy, or both.

I find that the words «boomy» or «muddy» are difficult to pin down. It’s all relative, a little bit like the using the word «short» to describe a haircut. It can mean anything from a buzz cut to shoulder length, depending on who you ask. It all depends on what you’re looking for to begin with, your frame of reference and the rest of your gear.

I’ve spent a fair bit of cash on stuff I thought I needed (often based on the well-meaning advice of fellow TB members) without stopping to think that their needs and frame of reference might be different from my own.

So now I’m trying to make things as simple as possible. My Rumbles are stock, and so are my basses, except for strings. I haven’t used my pedal board in months, I just plug straight into the amp, and it sounds great. I find it makes my life a lot easier, and considerably cheaper. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

I agree. Every time I want to try something new I keep coming back to my 500c going into a Rumble 210 cab and that's it. I tried other amps and have so many pedals (including the HX Stomp) but tend to go tweak-crazy. To reset, I'll plug straight in and find myself just..........playing.

 

[Durchii]

Hey, folks!

New member, new bassist, new gear, new... well, you get the idea. Heh. Gonna set up my profile here soon.

Anyway, I was recently purchased my first bass by the missus over Christmas and have finally gotten a hold of a proper amp (was using a Vox Amplug before, which... I mean, it was better than nothing?), a Fender Rumble 100w v3.

So, without wading through 1807 pages of material, I figured I'd throw out there that I am total tone newbie. I have no idea outside of the extreme basics what these magical little dials do, how to lock in even a decent tone, what to listen for, what to do on my bass alongside those settings, etc.

Actually, if I'm being honest, I have no idea what a "good" tone is even supposed to sound like.

Via Reddit's bassist community, I've read that it really depends on the bass, as no two are alike. I am using a Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar, so I have the option of P or J pickups, plus an active bass boost.

I was told that there are a lot of people who've posted some really good settings in here, but before I go searching for them, is there anything I should be doing just to start with?

 

[GonePlaid]

Hey, folks!

New member, new bassist, new gear, new... well, you get the idea. Heh. Gonna set up my profile here soon.

Anyway, I was recently purchased my first bass by the missus over Christmas and have finally gotten a hold of a proper amp (was using a Vox Amplug before, which... I mean, it was better than nothing?), a Fender Rumble 100w v3.

So, without wading through 1807 pages of material, I figured I'd throw out there that I am total tone newbie. I have no idea outside of the extreme basics what these magical little dials do, how to lock in even a decent tone, what to listen for, what to do on my bass alongside those settings, etc.

Actually, if I'm being honest, I have no idea what a "good" tone is even supposed to sound like.

Via Reddit's bassist community, I've read that it really depends on the bass, as no two are alike. I am using a Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar, so I have the option of P or J pickups, plus an active bass boost.

I was told that there are a lot of people who've posted some really good settings in here, but before I go searching for them, is there anything I should be doing just to start with?

Rumble Club Wiki. It'll answer questions you don't even know to ask.

 

[Durchii]

Rumble Club Wiki. It'll answer questions you don't even know to ask.

Man, I'm so new to the board I didn't even know the Wiki's were a thing.

That... is a metric ton of information on an amplifier, holy poopie.

 

[SRVoodoo]

got a link to that wiki, I can't seem to find it in search?

 

[Durchii]

got a link to that wiki, I can't seem to find it in search?

Here you are!

 

[SRVoodoo]

Here you are!

Thank you!

 

[vancamp]

Hey, folks!

New member, new bassist, new gear, new... well, you get the idea. Heh. Gonna set up my profile here soon.

Anyway, I was recently purchased my first bass by the missus over Christmas and have finally gotten a hold of a proper amp (was using a Vox Amplug before, which... I mean, it was better than nothing?), a Fender Rumble 100w v3.

So, without wading through 1807 pages of material, I figured I'd throw out there that I am total tone newbie. I have no idea outside of the extreme basics what these magical little dials do, how to lock in even a decent tone, what to listen for, what to do on my bass alongside those settings, etc.

Actually, if I'm being honest, I have no idea what a "good" tone is even supposed to sound like.

Via Reddit's bassist community, I've read that it really depends on the bass, as no two are alike. I am using a Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar, so I have the option of P or J pickups, plus an active bass boost.

I was told that there are a lot of people who've posted some really good settings in here, but before I go searching for them, is there anything I should be doing just to start with?

Put all the dials straight up (12 o'clock), push in the "Vintage" button, plug in, have fun! (and Rumble On)

 

[Jephmo]

Hey, folks!

New member, new bassist, new gear, new... well, you get the idea. Heh. Gonna set up my profile here soon.

Anyway, I was recently purchased my first bass by the missus over Christmas and have finally gotten a hold of a proper amp (was using a Vox Amplug before, which... I mean, it was better than nothing?), a Fender Rumble 100w v3.

So, without wading through 1807 pages of material, I figured I'd throw out there that I am total tone newbie. I have no idea outside of the extreme basics what these magical little dials do, how to lock in even a decent tone, what to listen for, what to do on my bass alongside those settings, etc.

Actually, if I'm being honest, I have no idea what a "good" tone is even supposed to sound like.

Via Reddit's bassist community, I've read that it really depends on the bass, as no two are alike. I am using a Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar, so I have the option of P or J pickups, plus an active bass boost.

I was told that there are a lot of people who've posted some really good settings in here, but before I go searching for them, is there anything I should be doing just to start with?

Hello!

Welcome (I'm new here myself). Whenever I encounter a new amp I always start with all the dials at noon and go from there. I would say research the tones of the bassists that you are influenced by but the main thing is what sounds good to you. Hope this helps!

 

[Durchii]

Hello!

Welcome (I'm new here myself). Whenever I encounter a new amp I always start with all the dials at noon and go from there. I would say research the tones of the bassists that you are influenced by but the main thing is what sounds good to you. Hope this helps!

Ah, that would be Lemmy, so I'll be needing a Marshall guitar stack and a series of Rickenbackers...



Seriously, though, thanks! I'll start listening around and tweaking the settings as I go. It'll be tricky with some bassists I really love, as their pedal boards are worth more than my life, but I'm sure I could find quite a few with doable tones.

 

[Frankula]

I searched, but can't seem to find a club for those of us who use and love the Fender Rumble series of amps. Any interest?

I've been playing at home with my Rumble 30 since late January and it seems to me like this amp puts out a good share for being so small! Originally I was looking at the Rumble 15 but went with the 30 because of the extra input jack, more wattage, and I read online reviews which said the 30 would be good enough to play with a band in a small venue even versus the 15 which didn't have as much bang.

Hope to hear form some fellow Rumble fans soon!

So this makes me the founding member, #1? I feel this is a big honor for someone so new on the forum!

Here is mine, I want a number too! 1807 perhaps? Yes, I painted the corners...

 

[Jephmo]

Ah, that would be Lemmy, so I'll be needing a Marshall guitar stack and a series of Rickenbackers...



Seriously, though, thanks! I'll start listening around and tweaking the settings as I go. It'll be tricky with some bassists I really love, as their pedal boards are worth more than my life, but I'm sure I could find quite a few with doable tones.

No prob, glad to help .

I found for pedals, just get a decent compression and overdrive and apply sparingly. I have a whole bunch of boutique pedals as well as a HX Stomp that I would go crazy messing with. Current rig is a Boss Bass Limiter/Exciter going into a Boss SD-1 overdrive with the drive barely turned up. My band says that has been the best sound yet. Wish you the best with your search!

 

[LazerCrazer]

I have also found my 1989 Fender Power Jazz Special really likes the Rumble V3 Vintage setting.

Should have been on my list too. Sounds so close to how I had the 500c set up that it's almost like I didn't even trade it for the Stage.

Put all the dials straight up (12 o'clock), push in the "Vintage" button, plug in, have fun! (and Rumble On)

Put tape over the vintage switch so nobody ever accidently turns it off. Nevermind, you'll know immediately.

Ah, that would be Lemmy, so I'll be needing a Marshall guitar stack and a series of Rickenbackers...



Seriously, though, thanks! I'll start listening around and tweaking the settings as I go. It'll be tricky with some bassists I really love, as their pedal boards are worth more than my life, but I'm sure I could find quite a few with doable tones.

Lemmy's cabs were only ever strictly mic'd with an SM57. If you run through the PA you gotta be an unyielding jerk about it.

 

[LazerCrazer]

Got drawn in to building a gazebo for my Ma over the weekend. Conscripted the band for aid and got to spend the majority of the day jamming out down in the holler at nearly maximum output potential. Glad I spent an entire shift breaking in the new PA first.
The Stage preformed amazingly, unconfined from the limits of the rehearsal room. Woke up that morning, looked at the clock wrong and ran out of the house without the mixing board, mic stands and my phone so the recordings were bare bones but it was a blast and my stepfather even busted out his ol' SG and joined in for a while. Pretty sure that guitar had a cocaine addiction in the 80's.
Got a lot of compliments on the sound quality of the QSC K12.2, so far it's more than met my expectations. It's so loud I don't even think I'm going to rush getting the second one. Might just buy a 2x10 cabinet for the rumble next month instead. Transported the Rumble, the K12.2, a Mustang 1 practice amp, my Ray4, two guitars, speakers stands and all associated cables and recording equipment in my Lebaron with the top down. Still had room to spare.

The point I'm trying to make with all this is that if you live in the Midwest and you intend to take your speaker babies outdoors on the 4th you should vigorously apply insect repelant before attempting to lock into the groove. Gonna get that itchy funk y'all.

 

[G-Dog]

... ... New member, new bassist, new gear, new... well, you get the idea. Heh. Gonna set up my profile here soon.
... ..., I was recently purchased my first bass by the missus ... finally gotten a hold of a proper amp ..., a Fender Rumble 100w v3. ... I am total tone newbie. ... , I have no idea what a "good" tone is even supposed to sound like. ..., is there anything I should be doing just to start with?

Welcome to TalkBass and the Rumble Club, Durchii! Congrats on having such a great missus!!! And she got you a great rig! So, here's what you do:

1. Post a pic here of your rig. Yeah, we've seen 'em all before, but we still love seeing 'em again! (Who knows, yours may be added to the Artwork section of the wiki!) It also helps @Gravedigger Dav know who to give new Club numbers to!

B. At your own pace, you should peruse both the Rumble Club TONE POOL of settings and the Rumble Talks, especially the tone tips, tone terms, gain structure, and adjusting gain & drive.

iii. Enjoy your Rumble and post here frequently to let us know what you're up to. ​

.

... ... Welcome (I'm new here myself). Whenever I encounter a new amp I always start with all the dials at noon and go from there. I would say research the tones of the bassists that you are influenced by but the main thing is what sounds good to you. Hope this helps!

Welcome, Jephmo! For being new here, you sound like an experienced bassist, or at least a free thinker!! I like that, very much. And we need your levelheaded helpfulness. Please, post a pic and join The Club!
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Here is mine, I want a number too! 1807 perhaps? Yes, I painted the corners...
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@Frankula! Not from Transylvania, by any chance, are you? Welcome, anyway.

Now that's how it's done! Straight to the point! Boom!! Here I am, this is me!! Yeah, customized Rumble V1 and all!!! Could you share a pic with the red light in the bottom port on? It would set off the red corners! Yowza!!! I like your style.

But hold your horses, @Gravedigger Dav will be along soon to give you the appropriate membership number. Welcome, again!
.

 

[CallMeAl]

In the time I’ve been here on TB, Rumbles (and other amps as well) have often been described as muddy, boomy, or both.

I find that the words «boomy» or «muddy» are difficult to pin down. It’s all relative, a little bit like the using the word «short» to describe a haircut. It can mean anything from a buzz cut to shoulder length, depending on who you ask. It all depends on what you’re looking for to begin with, your frame of reference and the rest of your gear.

I’ve spent a fair bit of cash on stuff I thought I needed (often based on the well-meaning advice of fellow TB members) without stopping to think that their needs and frame of reference might be different from my own.

So now I’m trying to make things as simple as possible. My Rumbles are stock, and so are my basses, except for strings. I haven’t used my pedal board in months, I just plug straight into the amp, and it sounds great. I find it makes my life a lot easier, and considerably cheaper. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Some great points here. I agree those terms are subjective. When I say "boomy" I'm thinking of when the room echoes and the bass washes out other frequencies. When I say "muddy" I'm thinking of a hi-bass, low-treble eq, with a lack of articulation.

Now, I recognize there are external factors at play here. I've used the phrase "my rumble is muddy," but that's not the whole picture, and it's not really fair to blame the amp

I love the simplicity of rumble amps, I get the impression that a lot of users do. Right now I'm torn between that love of simplicity and the promise that a HPF would clean up those boomy rooms for me!

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Hey, folks!

New member, new bassist, new gear, new... well, you get the idea. Heh. Gonna set up my profile here soon.

Anyway, I was recently purchased my first bass by the missus over Christmas and have finally gotten a hold of a proper amp (was using a Vox Amplug before, which... I mean, it was better than nothing?), a Fender Rumble 100w v3.

So, without wading through 1807 pages of material, I figured I'd throw out there that I am total tone newbie. I have no idea outside of the extreme basics what these magical little dials do, how to lock in even a decent tone, what to listen for, what to do on my bass alongside those settings, etc.

Actually, if I'm being honest, I have no idea what a "good" tone is even supposed to sound like.

Via Reddit's bassist community, I've read that it really depends on the bass, as no two are alike. I am using a Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar, so I have the option of P or J pickups, plus an active bass boost.

I was told that there are a lot of people who've posted some really good settings in here, but before I go searching for them, is there anything I should be doing just to start with?

Welcome Rumbler # 1094! Let's see if I can answer some of your questions. First, "good tone" is the one you like. Different people like different tones and many, including me, will use different tones for different songs. So the idea is to toy with settings and see what sounds good to your. If you have a bass player you really like, listen to how he sounds and try to get a similar tone.
Here I need to tell you a bit about how we refer to the knobs (potentiometers) on the amp. Since they don't have numbers 1 to 10 (or 11 if you're playing with Spinal Tap), we use a clock reference. straight toward the back of the amp is 12, pointed straight to the left is 9, and straight to the right is 3. You will find the know works from about 7 to about 5. That will help when you are reading about or discussing settings.
Now set the gain and master at 9 and everything else at 12. Ignore the Overdrive for now. See what that sounds like. Play with the knobs until you like how it sounds. Now, try putting the buttons in to see how they affect the tone and how you like them. You will find many of us really like the Vintage button. It emulates the old tube amp sound some of us older types grew up with. Again, ignore Overdrive. Save it for last. It can do some cool stuff, but it is a bit tricky to tame.
So, one more thing. Gain and Master. Gain controls the level of the signal from your bass the preamp section sends to the power amp section. Master controls the volume. When you turn the gain up, it sounds like it is increasing volume. It is because the power amp is boosting a stronger signal from the preamp. Increasing the Gain add more "grit" to your tone as your turn it up. You can dial on how mch you want, then set the master to the volume you want.
And finally, peruse the Fender Rumber Wiki Pages @G-Dog has so graciously put together for us and while there you will find the "Tone Pool" that other members have posted. That should give you enough to get started so you can Rumble On!

 

[GonePlaid]

Welcome Rumbler # 1094! Let's see if I can answer some of your questions. First, "good tone" is the one you like. Different people like different tones and many, including me, will use different tones for different songs. So the idea is to toy with settings and see what sounds good to your. If you have a bass player you really like, listen to how he sounds and try to get a similar tone.
Here I need to tell you a bit about how we refer to the knobs (potentiometers) on the amp. Since they don't have numbers 1 to 10 (or 11 if you're playing with Spinal Tap), we use a clock reference. straight toward the back of the amp is 12, pointed straight to the left is 9, and straight to the right is 3. You will find the know works from about 7 to about 5. That will help when you are reading about or discussing settings.
Now set the gain and master at 9 and everything else at 12. Ignore the Overdrive for now. See what that sounds like. Play with the knobs until you like how it sounds. Now, try putting the buttons in to see how they affect the tone and how you like them. You will find many of us really like the Vintage button. It emulates the old tube amp sound some of us older types grew up with. Again, ignore Overdrive. Save it for last. It can do some cool stuff, but it is a bit tricky to tame.
So, one more thing. Gain and Master. Gain controls the level of the signal from your bass the preamp section sends to the power amp section. Master controls the volume. When you turn the gain up, it sounds like it is increasing volume. It is because the power amp is boosting a stronger signal from the preamp. Increasing the Gain add more "grit" to your tone as your turn it up. You can dial on how mch you want, then set the master to the volume you want.
And finally, peruse the Fender Rumber Wiki Pages @G-Dog has so graciously put together for us and while there you will find the "Tone Pool" that other members have posted. That should give you enough to get started so you can Rumble On!

^^^^What he said!

 

[Frankula]

Welcome to TalkBass and the Rumble Club, Durchii! Congrats on having such a great missus!!! And she got you a great rig! So, here's what you do:

1. Post a pic here of your rig. Yeah, we've seen 'em all before, but we still love seeing 'em again! (Who knows, yours may be added to the Artwork section of the wiki!) It also helps @Gravedigger Dav know who to give new Club numbers to!

B. At your own pace, you should peruse both the Rumble Club TONE POOL of settings and the Rumble Talks, especially the tone tips, tone terms, gain structure, and adjusting gain & drive.

iii. Enjoy your Rumble and post here frequently to let us know what you're up to. ​

.



Welcome, Jephmo! For being new here, you sound like an experienced bassist, or at least a free thinker!! I like that, very much. And we need your levelheaded helpfulness. Please, post a pic and join The Club!
.



@Frankula! Not from Transylvania, by any chance, are you? Welcome, anyway.

Now that's how it's done! Straight to the point! Boom!! Here I am, this is me!! Yeah, customized Rumble V1 and all!!! Could you share a pic with the red light in the bottom port on? It would set off the red corners! Yowza!!! I like your style.

But hold your horses, @Gravedigger Dav will be along soon to give you the appropriate membership number. Welcome, again!
.

Sorry, those light don't work anymore...

 

[lizardking837]

I tend to run with only slight mods to either #1 (BASIC BASSMAN CLN), #7 (RUMBLE V3 VINTAGE), or #9 (DEEP RUMBLE) and store them backwards into #200, #199, #198, so I can twist the knob in either direction.

I wish I thought of that...all of my custom ones are in the low 100's...

I'm guessing it's a bit of an 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it thing'?