Fender Rumble Club

[jumblemind]

One question, though: I am connecting the Rumble 500 to the Peavey TNT 115. I go from Effects Out on the Rumble to the instrument input jack on the Peavey, then the Low output of the Peavey to its own Pre Amp In, using a small patch cable. Hope you can see it on the blurry pic.

Is this correct? I believe the 115 should be managing the low frequencies only, as I much more prefer the overall tone of the Rumble. Any opinions on that?

Not "correct" exactly. To manage different frequencies between the amps requires a crossover that actually splits the signal at a specific frequency. Now, you can fake that by going into both amps and dialing one for more lows and one for more highs, and if that setup is working for the sound you want, that's all that really matters.

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[Linnin]

Yes, you can do that no problem, and does not bypass the Rumble power amp. You can even use the effects send as tuner out if you'd like, or as a Hi-Z output to a recorder or as in this case another amp. All is copacetic.

 

[steve_rolfeca]

...if you are going out of the effects return on the Rumble and not returning, you are bypassing the power section and the speakers..."sending" the preamp signal out to another source...meaning sound shouldn't be coming out of the Rumble in this configuration.

You've got the signal flow backwards.

To slave the Peavey, you send a post EQ feed from the Fender's effects send jack. That should be a parallel connection, and the Rumble should still be driving the internal speakers as well.

I haven't checked the Rumble specifically to confirm, but you don't normally break the connection between the internal preamp of a combo and the power stage, until you plug a cable into the effects Return jack.

 

[jumblemind]

Yeah, I meant the Send jack, not sure why I said Return. Wrong on all counts anyway, it seems. I've used one head's preamp into another head's power section before using the fx loop, but I never realized if I connected the first head to a speaker it would still drive that, as well.

 

[Joseba]

Thanks for the answers, men !!!

jumblemind - There is a crossover dial on the Peavey. From what you select and upwards, goes to the High output. From your selection and downwards, goes to the Low output. That Low output is what I feed to the Peavey's Pwr Amp In. It seems to be working: my knees shake with the lows, but I can hear the Rumble sing in my ears !!! XD

I attach a picture of the Peavey you can zoom in and see what I use.

Just in case, this is the path:

Rumble Effects Out --> Peavey instrument jack in this should give the Peavey a clean signal
Peavey Low (crossover set at .6) --> Peavey Pwr Amp In this should make the Peavey play lows only

Don't know if I should use the Low Gain (active) or High Gain (passive) input on the Peavey, though....

Now, misters, you made me nervous.... AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG ????

The Peavey is borrowed and I don't want to blow it

 

[jumblemind]

Thanks for the answers, men !!!

jumblemind - There is a crossover dial on the Peavey. From what you select and upwards, goes to the High output. From your selection and downwards, goes to the Low output. That Low output is what I feed to the Peavey's Pwr Amp In. It seems to be working: my knees shake with the lows, but I can hear the Rumble sing in my ears !!! XD

I attach a picture of the Peavey you can zoom in and see what I use.

Just in case, this is the path:

Rumble Effects Out --> Peavey instrument jack in this should give the Peavey a clean signal
Peavey Low (crossover set at .6) --> Peavey Pwr Amp In this should make the Peavey play lows only

Don't know if I should use the Low Gain (active) or High Gain (passive) input on the Peavey, though....

Now, misters, you made me nervous.... AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG ????

The Peavey is borrowed and I don't want to blow it

That crossover feature is cool, but I'm not quite sure I understand the configuration, and why there's an output right there. Based on what you've described and the picture, it looks like that's right. As for Low Gain/Hi Gain, you may opt for Low Gain for safe measure. Most effects loops send/receive higher power signals, but I have shown that I don't know very much about the fx loop on these Rumbles, so...

 

[jumblemind]

I looked into ordering the 210 cab, and it seems orders are indeed outpacing supply. MF is still saying later this month for shipping, and the Fender site is now showing mid April.

 

[Big Hoss]

Went to playing around a little bit last night with it. Nothing special just running through some finger exersizes, scales etc... Fired up Hydrogen on my laptop, kicked up a drum loop, and just enjoyed playing. Left the vintage button on, bass and highs at about 1:00 and everything else straight up, Cranked the SR480 all the way over to the P pickup, and just played, and played and played... It's so easy to get lost in what you are doing when it sounds sooooo goooood....

 

[Linnin]

I looked into ordering the 210 cab, and it seems orders are indeed outpacing supply. MF is still saying later this month for shipping, and the Fender site is now showing mid April.

If you definitely know you want one, I would go ahead and pre-order through your favorite e-tailer, so that you will be on the official waiting list. Much like the Rumble 500 combos, the Rumble 210's are going to be in high demand and may take several shipments just to fill pre-orders.

 

[Big Hoss]

If you definitely know you want one, I would go ahead and pre-order through your favorite e-tailer, so that you will be on the official waiting list. Much like the Rumble 500 combos, the Rumble 210's are going to be in high demand and may take several shipments just to fill pre-orders.

I haven't been able to do the pre order / put a deposit down on a 210 cab as I want to buy mine locally. I want to support my local shop. Specifically Danny D's Guitar Hacienda in League City... They have treated me, my friends, and family members very right for a long time. I want to make sure they stay in business... I've got to either drop in or call them and see what arrangements can be made...

 

[Big Hoss]

Okay I did it, put my reserve in for the Rumble 210 cabinet...

My neighbors are going to be VERY unhappy with me...

Any recommendations from owners of the 500 / 210 (you know who you are) for the length for the cable? I am thinking a 3 footer might be a shave too short considering the bends it has to make...

 

[Grayhook]

you know who you are

Yes I do...(I say with a big smile from ear to ear. lol)
A 3ft will do just fine.
I snagged my 6ft before I knew what cab I was going with. Just knew I was going to get one. Thinking I may want to set them side by side some times.

Ok, I put a ruler to it, 26in. from connecter to connecter when stacked.

 

[Big Hoss]

Yes I do...(I say with a big smile from ear to ear. lol)
A 3ft will do just fine.
I snagged my 6ft before I knew what cab I was going with. Just knew I was going to get one. Thinking I may want to set them side by side some times.

Ok, I put a ruler to it, 26in. from connecter to connecter when stacked.

My config will be stacked. What can I say... I likes 'em stacked!

I'd tell you to wipe that big s*** eating grin off your face but if your experience with the combo + cab is anything like my experience with the combo alone, it's just not possible...

 

[honeyiscool]

So I've returned and it seems they have more sizes now?

Just in time because I've been falling a little out of love with my Rumble a bit lately but love the form factor. I've contemplated selling my Rumble 500 combo and 1x15" cab toward a slightly more upscale amp, maybe an Aguilar Tone Hammer 500. I would still need cabs, though, and that's where these new cabs are very interesting. What about a stack of two 1x12" Rumble cabs?

My main issue with the Rumble 500 combo is that it just doesn't seem as hard hitting and punchy as I would like. It's loud, but I can't always hear it when I'm in front of it the way I could with my old Ampeg. I have a feeling maybe moving to 12s might give me a little bit of that feel back, but without the muddiness of the 15 (I've barely used the 15)? Maybe it's the whole mismatched cab thing, but I feel like the 15 cab does nothing for me when hooked up to the combo.

(And in the mean time, I can just sell the amp and get a Tone Hammer 500 and use it with the 1x15" cab until the 1x12 cabs happen.)

 

[CharlieC]

So I've returned and it seems they have more sizes now?

Just in time because I've been falling a little out of love with my Rumble a bit lately but love the form factor. I've contemplated selling my Rumble 500 combo and 1x15" cab toward a slightly more upscale amp, maybe an Aguilar Tone Hammer 500. I would still need cabs, though, and that's where these new cabs are very interesting. What about a stack of two 1x12" Rumble cabs?

My main issue with the Rumble 500 combo is that it just doesn't seem as hard hitting and punchy as I would like. It's loud, but I can't always hear it when I'm in front of it the way I could with my old Ampeg. I have a feeling maybe moving to 12s might give me a little bit of that feel back, but without the muddiness of the 15 (I've barely used the 15)? Maybe it's the whole mismatched cab thing, but I feel like the 15 cab does nothing for me when hooked up to the combo.

(And in the mean time, I can just sell the amp and get a Tone Hammer 500 and use it with the 1x15" cab until the 1x12 cabs happen.)

The Tone Hammer 500 is quite an amazing amp and in fact I am considering 2 x Rumble 210 cabinets to sit under mine.

The Rumble 500 is no slouch and should really come to life with another 210 under it. Double the speaker surface area + the full 500 watts from the amp section.

I do not believe 2 x Rumble 112s would move enough air and keep up with a rock drummer, but I would very much like to be proven wrong.

Cheers!

 

[honeyiscool]

I can always fire a drummer who plays too loud! I don't really play loud music, and when I do, I like a little dirt on my tone.

But it seems you might have something with the suggestion of just putting another 210 underneath it. I think the problem with the 1x15 + 2x10 combo setup is that I think the 10s sort of drown out the 15 and it really just has a bit more feel but I really don't hear it all that much.

 

[honeyiscool]

The thought of having either of these new V3 cabs stacked under a micro head has my GAS running "full-tilt boogie!"

Both of these setups would work wonders for my aching back, but I am really hoping they hit hard and low in the air displacement department.

To be continued.

That 2x112 stack is so good looking that I honestly think it's worth buying on looks alone.

 

[Journey55]

Just got a 1973 P-Bass, all original! Can't wait to try it out through my Rumble 500 at practice Friday!

 

[syndroam]

My new Rumble 500 V3..... Hopefully I'll try it with my band soon. Already planning to get an expansion cab (1x15 or 2x10).

 

[k182]

Hi Fellow Rumblers!
Im a new member of the forum but ive been following this club since i saw the V3 line of Rumbles and fell in love with them
I finally have a Rumble
And I made a review of it
Hope you like it !
Be shure to turn on the English subs
Have a great day
May I have a number?