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Vertical 4 x 10 stacks are awesome!
He'd have to swap the R200 combo he has now for a R500 combo though and then get a 2 x 10 extension.
The R200 combo he has is a 15".
OP, you could do a 115 cab with the combo you already have. Sounds like you're playing pretty loud though and 200 watts into two 15s might not cut it.
The R800 head into two 4 x 10s might be your best bet.
Yeah! Let's help bankrupt/deafen him!
If you're playing at eardrum bursting volumes, 140W(without extension speaker)prolly won't cut it. Either add a cab of whatever configuration you like(1x15, 2x10, 4x10)or take the 200c back and get something bigger.
For what I do, the 200c-with 1x12 cab[sometimes]is more than enough. Vintage button 'in' will add some oomph but prolly not enough for your purpose. BTW, ya might want to get used to saying "huh?"
LOL, I've been there for years. Played in a SKA band back in the early 80s and we played way too damned loud. Got tinnitus in my left ear pretty bad. Went to an ear doc a couple of years ago and he said, considering I'm in my 50s, my hearing isn't as bad as I thought it would be (also worked in the trades for 20 years which did not help). I was surprised.
I know young people won't listen to the sage advice of us mature people but you hit the nail on the head here. Or should I say "hear?"
And she plays and sound every bit as good as she looks. Leo hit a home run with this puppy.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
If you are playing in a loud band without FOH, 500 watts is safer. And, a second cab is a definite.
A lot of talk about volume levels lately! Very interesting. I think when you get down to it, its personal preference. It's like saying you shouldnt drink whiskey and smoke cigars. We know it's bad for you, and some choose to do it anyway- But I'm not gonna be the one to tell you not to!
I have really grown accustomed to low volume playing. A lot of winery and brewery gigs, where wait staff needs to talk to patrons and guests want to talk to each other. I talk about getting a 500 but in all honesty a 200 would be plenty. I dont think I want to sign up with any band in my future that wants to melt faces and rattle bones.
So, Rumbles are light and vintage-styled. Now I see they are getting used by all these low volume players. Is Rumble an old person's amp???
An Ampeg B15 is an old persons amp.
Earplugs are your friend.... getting a 500 but in all honesty a 200 would be plenty. I dont think I want to sign up with any band in my future that wants to melt faces and rattle bones.
Ironically, a solid state B15 was my first amp, when I was 20. Only piece of bass gear I regret selling.
Never leave home (for a gig) without them!Earplugs are your friend.
They woulda been "back in the day". Now, hearing aids.Earplugs are your friend.
Lessee. I have 2 Rumbles(200c, 40) + a rumble cab(112). I'm 74 next month. Hmmmmm.A lot of talk about volume levels lately! Very interesting. I think when you get down to it, its personal preference. It's like saying you shouldnt drink whiskey and smoke cigars. We know it's bad for you, and some choose to do it anyway- But I'm not gonna be the one to tell you not to!
I have really grown accustomed to low volume playing. A lot of winery and brewery gigs, where wait staff needs to talk to patrons and guests want to talk to each other. I talk about getting a 500 but in all honesty a 200 would be plenty. I dont think I want to sign up with any band in my future that wants to melt faces and rattle bones.
So, Rumbles are light and vintage-styled. Now I see they are getting used by all these low volume players. Is Rumble an old person's amp???
Two words: cryogenic chamber.Now, come on, Stumbo! Not with the "sir" again!!Actually it's a bittersweet, healing (I hope) kinda achiness, remembering the good times that caused it.
Massage!?!?!
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If I have any hearing loss, it is more likely due to too many Ted Nugent concerts in my youth, than my bands being too loud over the years 
Playing cover tunes in bars for many years, I have not had to turn up much at all, even though I have rarely had my bass in the mix...since the 80's I have always had a rig large enough to carry most any gig...I still have an LDS 215, two 410 cabs, a 2x12, and a Peavey 412 TVX to choose from (probably "LESSER" amps/cabs in some people's eyes,).
Its not about volume, its about makin my pants flap and feelin the shake!
I have a group of friends that I jam with for fun once or twice a month, and we play heavier rock (Rush, VH, KISS, Dream Theater, Extreme....whatever else we want, and the guitarist does use a half-stack but not necessarily for volume's sake....he likes the full rich tone of a 4x12 cab, and I do too. If he came in with a 1x12 combo we would all fall over in shock, although he did use a Peavey 5150 212 combo for a while that sounded amazing.
I can't "get by" with the Rumble 500C and 210 ext cab in that band, but I do use it for all other gigs that involve carrying, loading, lifting, and hour-long sets. I'm hoping one-day to buy a couple of Revsound 210's but until then, the Rumble works wonders!
Playing cover tunes in bars for many years, I have not had to turn up much at all, even though I have rarely had my bass in the mix...since the 80's I have always had a rig large enough to carry most any gig...I still have an LDS 215, two 410 cabs, a 2x12, and a Peavey 412 TVX to choose from (probably "LESSER" amps/cabs in some people's eyes,
).Its not about volume, its about makin my pants flap and feelin the shake!
I have a group of friends that I jam with for fun once or twice a month, and we play heavier rock (Rush, VH, KISS, Dream Theater, Extreme....whatever else we want, and the guitarist does use a half-stack but not necessarily for volume's sake....he likes the full rich tone of a 4x12 cab, and I do too. If he came in with a 1x12 combo we would all fall over in shock, although he did use a Peavey 5150 212 combo for a while that sounded amazing.
I can't "get by" with the Rumble 500C and 210 ext cab in that band, but I do use it for all other gigs that involve carrying, loading, lifting, and hour-long sets. I'm hoping one-day to buy a couple of Revsound 210's but until then, the Rumble works wonders!
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What?!Yeah! Let's help bankrupt/deafen him!
If it takes me a 15 to reign in two hippies playing acoustic guitars, he’ll need the wattage and speaker surface.
...plus money and hearing are social constructs anyway...
I never used earplugs and still don’t. I played in a couple very loud bands, listened to my car stereo (in high school) at insane levels and have the volume nearly at max level when listening to music through earbuds. However, I can still have music on at low levels and hear perfectly fine. I just like it loud, I guess. And since I posted this, I will wake up tomorrow with 50% hearing loss.Earplugs are your friend.
I just had a great idea that sounded kinda crazy at first. In response to a request for all-in-one bass pedal recommendations, I suggested the Fender Rumble Studio 40!
You know, if you think about it, it's a great pedal, complete with built-in amp and speaker for use alone for practice or small gigs. And it can enslave a larger amp for bigger gigs! Works for me.
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You know, if you think about it, it's a great pedal, complete with built-in amp and speaker for use alone for practice or small gigs. And it can enslave a larger amp for bigger gigs! Works for me.
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Back in my 20s we would come out of our practice with our ears ringing. Back then, though, the ringing would eventually stop.
