Fender Rumble Club

[B Dax]

As far as them “destroying” the amp, I’m guess that may be why they didn’t offer to ship it back to them. It may be easier for them to have the authorized repair center officially nix it instead of spending money on shipping. Not sure, just a guess.

As for the Bluetooth issues, I can’t remember if I had that on the first time the sound went out or not. I may well have and it was definitely on the last time it happened so not sure if that’s where the “no sound” issue lies or not.

I usually do run the Fender Tone app on my iPhone to jump between presets and play with the settings. The app always sync’s up and has worked great for me and I don’t understand why some I read about on here have so many troubles with it.

I’ll be making the drive and taking it in tomorrow. My hope is for a speedy replacement to be shipped to me that doesn’t suffer the same issues.

 

[G-Dog]

... ... Both 'Birds with EB Cobalt flats. ....
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Shazam! 'Birds in the wild! Was the garage door unavailable for that shoot?
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[David Kerbow]

On my Studio 40, I have had, several times, an issue over bluetooth to my Android tablet, where the sound drops out, and even at times the screen on the amp will freeze up and I can only power cycle it.

So maybe this issue is not affecting just the Stage 800?

 

[B Dax]

Well I wouldn’t at all be surprised to see this same sort of thing going on with the Studio 40 since they’re almost the same on the electronic side.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

Rumble Stage 800 update.

I bought this amp early on in Sept. last year since it had many of the features I was looking for in a combo. I did the recommended firmware update right out of the box and started jamming on it and having a blast with all the presets. I love the tones & sounds this amp can make.

One day, early on, I was playing through it and the sound just went away for several seconds. Silence. I thought hmmm, that’s odd. I checked the cord & everything was good. I just made a mental note & moved on. The amp worked great for months with just light use.

About a month ago it did it again. Just went silent for several seconds while playing through it. I thought ok, not good.

I just play through it occasionally and it has been fine since that last incident until the other day. After about 30 minutes of playing the screen went black. Sound was still coming out of the speakers, but couldn’t see anything on the screen.

I turned amp off and waited a minute and tried again. It came back on, but I could see the edges of the screen were really dark. It wasn’t long before the screen was black again.

So I contacted Fender and they indicated they were aware of some issues with these amps like those I was having. I was told I would have to take it to a Fender authorized repair center for them to destroy and a new amp will be issued.

I was hoping, since this may be a known issue under warranty, that they would issue me a shipping label to send it in. No such luck. I have to take it to the repair center that turns out to be 60 miles away. Oh well. Hopefully they’ll drop ship the new one to me so I won’t have to drive back over to pick it up.

Anyway, I really like this great sounding & powerful amp and I’m sure Fender will stand behind their product. I just wanted to put this out there since I haven’t read anything on here about it and in case any other Stage 800 owners run into a similar issue.

I’ll report back when I know more. Rock on.

Sorry to hear about this... frustrating! Sometimes “basic” is the way to go. The less “bells and whistles”, the lesser chance problems arise. Hope this works out for you.

 

[G-Dog]

Crap. My Stage 800 has done the "no sound" thing a couple of times but it's been while I was playing along with music I was playing via bluetooth from my phone.

I just got mine on Monday and have noticed this. Same situation as Cardsfan. I was playing along with music from a bluetooth connected device. Only thing that fixed it was power off/on. I was able to play with no ssues without the bluetooth connection.

I have a Studio 40 also and haven't experienced the problem there. But now that I think of it I don't know if I connect the bluetooth on that. I may just play the music on the desktop.

... ... As for the Bluetooth issues, I can’t remember if I had that on the first time the sound went out or not. I may well have and it was definitely on the last time it happened so not sure if that’s where the “no sound” issue lies or not.

I usually do run the Fender Tone app on my iPhone to jump between presets and play with the settings. The app always sync’s up and has worked great for me and I don’t understand why some I read about on here have so many troubles with it.

I’ll be making the drive and taking it in tomorrow. My hope is for a speedy replacement to be shipped to me that doesn’t suffer the same issues.

On my Studio 40, I have had, several times, an issue over bluetooth to my Android tablet, where the sound drops out, and even at times the screen on the amp will freeze up and I can only power cycle it.

So maybe this issue is not affecting just the Stage 800?

Although I've not experienced any problem with my Studio, I have had issues with my phone playing music through Bluetooth speakers. I first noticed it, of course, when getting calls. But, it also occurred other times with no obvious explanation. I assume it's just the phone doing too many background things. When playing downloaded music from the phone I tried Airplane Mode and it has successfully avoided all noticable interruptions, so far. Of course, this doesn't work for streaming music.

So, I've gotten in the habit of using Airplane Mode when using Bluetooth to play music through my Studio, and also when using the Tone App for controlling the Studio. It's been great, every time.

I'm not suggesting this has anything to do with any Stage/Studio screen issues, especially if Fender has acknowledged such issues. And I don't think the phone cutting out should also cut out the bass playing sound. But, it could be a good informational test for some "no sound" issues?
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[vancamp]

Another fan of EB Cobalt flats.

 

[G-Dog]

... ... When playing downloaded music from the phone I tried Airplane Mode and it has successfully avoided all noticable interruptions, so far. Of course, this doesn't work for streaming music.

So, I've gotten in the habit of using Airplane Mode when using Bluetooth to play music through my Studio, and also when using the Tone App for controlling the Studio. It's been great, every time.

I'm not suggesting this has anything to do with any Stage/Studio screen issues, especially if Fender has acknowledged such issues. And I don't think the phone cutting out should also cut out the bass playing sound. But, it could be a good informational test for some "no sound" issues?
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I also had an incident of unexpected, and unwanted, music playing through my Studio just moments before downbeat at a gig! Turns out a bandmate from another project was in the audience and he thought he was sharing a song with the person he was talking to, but had automatically reconnected to my Studio from a previously authorized connection at a rehearsal for his project! I found the Studio's "Bluetooth Off" before he knew what was happening.

At our first break he came up and apologized. 1. He didn't realize he had reconnected. And, B. Someone else noticed his song coming from the stage instead of his phone and told him about it!

So, now, in addition to Airplane Mode, I have to remember to keep Bluetooth Off when not specifically wanted, or make sure I'm the one connected when I do want it!

I don't think more than one Bluetooth device can connect to another Bluetooth device, can it? Sheesh! I hope not!
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[mbell75]

Anyone else using a preamp pedal with their Rumble? I was using the SansAmp BDDI for awhile but it was just making my passive bass sound like an active bass which I grew tired of quickly. This is my new favorite setup! Ampeg SCR-DI straight into the input of my Rumble 500c. Tried it thru the loop and bypassing the Rumble preamp, but oddly enough, I didnt like that sound as much. Something about using it in combination with the Rumble preamp and having extra mid controls and the contour switch that just gives it a killer tone. I compared this setup against an Ampeg BA-210 (which Ive owned in the past) and I much preferred the pedal with the Rumble.

The Rumble on its own has that great, low end tone but can sound a bit too mellow in the highs to me at times and not aggressive. The Ampeg BA-210 is the opposite IMO, ton of highs and mids but the mids can be overwhelming and the bottom end turns muddy tying to dial them them down. With this pairing, I get a great base tone and low end from the Rumble but I have more control over taming the mids coming from the Ampeg pedal and still get those highs. So I still can get the Rumble tones mixed with that Ampeg grit and growl sprinkled on top, best of both worlds IMO.

 

[BlitzCraig]

I planned to test this months ago, but never did - I want to use my rumble 40 as a DI with silent stage, muting it by plugging into the headphone jack (I like the sound and the overdrive) ... Has anybody tried this? Will it work, or does it mute the XLR out also? If nobody knows for sure, I plan to test it this weekend and will share results

 

[G-Dog]

... ... want to use my rumble 40 as a DI with silent stage, muting it by plugging into the headphone jack (I like the sound and the overdrive) ... Has anybody tried this? Will it work, or does it mute the XLR out also? If nobody knows for sure, I plan to test it this weekend and will share results

I haven't actually done it but, I feel very certain that it should work just fine. Muting the XLR would be a serious oversight not to be mentioned in the manual.

Not the same thing you're asking but, here's a post where the built-in tuner of the Rumble Stage doesn't mute the Pre- XLR Out.

But do let us know how your test this weekend goes!
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[richwag]

Anyone else using a preamp pedal with their Rumble? I was using the SansAmp BDDI for awhile but it was just making my passive bass sound like an active bass which I grew tired of quickly. This is my new favorite setup! Ampeg SCR-DI straight into the input of my Rumble 500c. Tried it thru the loop and bypassing the Rumble preamp, but oddly enough, I didnt like that sound as much. Something about using it in combination with the Rumble preamp and having extra mid controls and the contour switch that just gives it a killer tone. I compared this setup against an Ampeg BA-210 (which Ive owned in the past) and I much preferred the pedal with the Rumble.

The Rumble on its own has that great, low end tone but can sound a bit too mellow in the highs to me at times and not aggressive. The Ampeg BA-210 is the opposite IMO, ton of highs and mids but the mids can be overwhelming and the bottom end turns muddy tying to dial them them down. With this pairing, I get a great base tone and low end from the Rumble but I have more control over taming the mids coming from the Ampeg pedal and still get those highs. So I still can get the Rumble tones mixed with that Ampeg grit and growl sprinkled on top, best of both worlds IMO.

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Looks like you're going for a scooped tone with your EQ and pedal? Are you aiming for an SVT like tone? (not criticizing, just curious).

 

[mbell75]

Looks like you're going for a scooped tone with your EQ and pedal? Are you aiming for an SVT like tone? (not criticizing, just curious).

I prefer to scoop the low mids and boost the high mids. A pretty standard rock bass tone and Im playing with a pick. Thats one big reason I prefer the Rumble to the Ampeg BA amps, the high mid control and the contour switch. Im not sure its an "SVT" tone but it does sound very SVT-like with the pedal. This is just playing around in store. Of course those settings will change a bit when Im actually in a mix with a band.

 

[JakobT]

Really? That seems pretty extreme...it would still make a fine cab.

It’s pretty much standard procedure, I think. I can understand how Fender wouldn’t want faulty hardware floating around.

From an environmental standpoint it’s not that great, though, so hopefully Fender has some form of recycling policy regarding reclaimable materials.

 

[eric_B]

It’s pretty much standard procedure, I think. I can understand how Fender wouldn’t want faulty hardware floating around.

From an environmental standpoint it’s not that great, though, so hopefully Fender has some form of recycling policy regarding reclaimable materials.

Right, destroying a € 790 piece of gear because a € 3 (or so) part is faulty seems extreme to me and a waste of resources. As said, the Stage 800 would still make a fine cab, just remove the amp module and mount an input plug.

It makes you wonder in general how much gear is returned or doesn't pass quality control and what happens to it.

 

[JakobT]

Right, destroying a € 790 piece of gear because a € 3 (or so) part is faulty seems extreme to me and a waste of resources. As said, the Stage 800 would still make a fine cab, just remove the amp module and mount an input plug.

It makes you wonder in general how much gear is returned or doesn't pass quality control and what happens to it.

I don’t dispute that, but when they exchange a faulty product, the originial one becomes theirs, and I quite see that they would want to make it impossible to resell it, as even in a refurbished state, it might not be a product that passes quality or safety standards, and might entail all sorts of liability. They would certainly not want unqualified persons poking around inside the amp, trying to convert it into a cab, possibly harming themselves doing so.

What happens to a product that’s destroyed, is another matter. A lot seems to hinge on what is meant by the word «destroy». I actually don’t think it means burying it in a landfill, or something like that (although it certainly might have meant that in the past), but rather rendering the product unusable. What happens to usable or recyclable parts and materials is difficult to say without detailed knowledge of Fender’s service procedures.

 

[SoulReflection]

This may be a solution posted recently...

Fender Rumble Club

 

[Texican]

This may be a solution posted recently...

Fender Rumble Club

Yep... my Fender Rumble 210 cab is a “destroyed” rumble 500.

 

[getrhythm]

HEAD CASE 'DOUBLE' STRAP CLASP FAILURE!
Yesterday, while placing the carrying strap over my head, the metal hook/clasp connecting the strap to the 500 head's soft case just failed under the weight of the head! Amp fell to the floor but was OK after checking it. I tied that strap's end to the case in a knot and carried on.
After the gig, placing the strap over my head again, guess what happened?
Yep. The other strap end's hook/clasp failed. Amp went to the floor again! Seems OK though.
I can't fathom how this occurred. Never been abused. Has been just sitting a closet for close to a year.
Has this happened to anybody else?
Beware!

 

[GonePlaid]

View attachment 3474231 HEAD CASE 'DOUBLE' STRAP CLASP FAILURE!
Yesterday, while placing the carrying strap over my head, the metal hook/clasp connecting the strap to the 500 head's soft case just failed under the weight of the head! Amp fell to the floor but was OK after checking it. I tied that strap's end to the case in a knot and carried on.
After the gig, placing the strap over my head again, guess what happened?
Yep. The other strap end's hook/clasp failed. Amp went to the floor again! Seems OK though.
I can't fathom how this occurred. Never been abused. Has been just sitting a closet for close to a year.
Has this happened to anybody else?
Beware!

Yikes!