Fender Rumble Club

[GonePlaid]

Each of us has a different 'need', whether it's in a gig setting, recording, or rehearsal. In the band(s) I play in, we don't use a set list[except the big band and they want me to sound like a UB]. We "script" the first 2-3 songs then 'feel' the crowd and choose songs accordingly, usually alternating between the three lead vocalists(each guitarist and me). The song is chosen, counted off, and away we go. There's really no time to go back to the amp(R200c or R40) and change any settings. I EQ to the room the best I can b4 we start and adjust my tone at the bass, either by the tone knob or where I pluck-or[occasionally] pick. Thus, no need-or $-for a Studio 40 or Stage 800.
AFA the concert band I'm in, I'm playing a string bass part or doubling the tuba, so again, one pre-downbeat tone setting(we're always at the same hall for rehearsals and concerts)on the R40, depending on which bass I'm using, normally my Ibanez AGB200.
On another note, I had a 76 'Blue line' SVT and 'fridge, 80-82. (A)It was overkill for the room we were in so it never got cranked. Maybe it woulda sounded better pushed(?)IDK.(2*)I prolly woulda been better off saving the $ I spent on that beast and just used the Kasino, which I already had and was a helluva lot easier to move. I don't see ever again needing anything larger than the 200c[with or w/o the 112 cab]. If we ever a play a bigger place, I'll see about line-outing to the PA, but, so far, the 200c alone has been enuff for the occasional outdoor gig.

* I never could index

 

[SoulReflection]

Hey, I claim no officiality to my posts, except when issuing new Club membership numbers. Otherwise, I'm just a normal guy, trying to make my way, like everybody else. I feel we all have something to contribute! By all means, go for it.
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Cool beans, LoveJack! By flat angled I guess you mean a 90 degree plug, for the Left (mono) FX Send of the S40? But, why the TRS (stereo), when a TS is sufficient? Also, there should be plenty of room for two straight ¼" plugs. Don't mean to rain on your parade. It'll probably still work, but just hope you didn't pay extra for it. Please let us know how it works for you!

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Sorry @G-Dog , I couldn't resist the tease !

 

[G-Dog]

Sorry @G-Dog , I couldn't resist the tease !

Oh, SoulMan! You know how to push my buttons. Right now I'm groovin' on the Vintage tone.

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[SoulReflection]

Oh, SoulMan! You know how to push my buttons. Right now I'm groovin' on the Vintage tone.

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You made my day, @G-Dog...good ole vintage soul doesn't get much better than this! Stop by the GOF's Club every Sunday morning for my weekly pick. Been doing if for over a year now...got to keep the drive alive !

 

[G-Dog]

You made my day, @G-Dog...good ole vintage soul doesn't get much better than this! Stop by the GOF's Club every Sunday morning for my weekly pick. Been doing if for over a year now...got to keep the drive alive !

LOL! That's where I got the idea for that reply, Souly! I can hardly wait to get home from my weekly soul feeding gig to see what you've selected to share each Sunday.

Yes, all fans of vintage soul should tune in to The GOF's thread at least every Sunday, no matter whether, or not, they are grumpy, old, or whatever. You find the really good stuff, and some of the other GOFs answer with good stuff, too!
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[vancamp]

... The song is chosen, counted off, and away we go. There's really no time to go back to the amp(R200c or R40) and change any settings. I EQ to the room the best I can b4 we start and adjust my tone at the bass, either by the tone knob or where I pluck-or[occasionally] pick. Thus, no need-or $-for a Studio 40 or Stage 800.

I'm sure no need, but if you *wanted* to change your sound instantly, the Studio 40 or Stage 800 would allow a quick change with one of the foot switch buttons.

 

[J-Bassomatic]

OK, had a need for an emergency setup for an impromptu jam. Didn't have time to bust down my h800 with the 2 210s so I used the h500 and a Hartke Transporter 2-10 cab. I know the Transporter hasn't got the best reviews but I have to say it was good enough to get some work done. Love my Rumble heads.

 

[GonePlaid]

I'm sure no need, but if you *wanted* to change your sound instantly, the Studio 40 or Stage 800 would allow a quick change with one of the foot switch buttons.

Yeah, but I still have the Italian affliction: mufunzalo.

 

[Bobhmcs]

I am aware this is a bass forum but I would like to add:

RIP: Ginger Baker 80 years young
Bob

 

[LoveJackBruce]

I am aware this is a bass forum but I would like to add:

RIP: Ginger Baker 80 years young
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Bass & Drums go together.

 

[leerod054]

OK, had a need for an emergency setup for an impromptu jam. Didn't have time to bust down my h800 with the 2 210s so I used the h500 and a Hartke Transporter 2-10 cab. I know the Transporter hasn't got the best reviews but I have to say it was good enough to get some work done. Love my Rumble heads.View attachment 3558657

OK, had a need for an emergency setup for an impromptu jam. Didn't have time to bust down my h800 with the 2 210s so I used the h500 and a Hartke Transporter 2-10 cab. I know the Transporter hasn't got the best reviews but I have to say it was good enough to get some work done. Love my Rumble heads.View attachment 3558657

That cab looks like my Fender BXD 2X10"

 

[J-Bassomatic]

That cab looks like my Fender BXD 2X10"View attachment 3558983

What is sitting on top of it? Looks ported so probably much louder than the Hartke.

 

[jmon]

Curious to hear your opinion of the Fender vs SVT rigs...

Ive been playing through an SVT-CL with a SVT-410 HLF for about 18 months. Prob around 40 gigs or so. They are different animals but here’s the best comparison I can make between that and the Rumble Stage 800 with the 210 ext cab.

Transportability- Rumble is a no brainer here of course. Although I have put some really nice casters on the SVT cab the Rumble wins hands down.

Versatility- Rumble gets the edge here. I am impressed the most with the cab simulator. Being able go from cab to cab in the software and have it make such a difference in tone is impressive. The presets are a good starting point but the patches I have built myself are most useful so far for me. I own several Fender Ps a Jazz, an Aerodyne PJ. I have built a patch for each bass which is great. The pedal with built in tuner is a nice plus as well and one less thing to setup at a gig or worry about.

Overall Tone- This is a tough one. The SVT overall tone is nothing short of amazing. Although it’s not for everyone, using my P with flats through the all tube SVT is a classic hard to beat tone. And even the Rumble “Peg” presets can’t really simulate that SVT tone. And I can really speak to that since I’ve owned and gigged with one for so long. But that being said the Stage 800 can produce some really outstanding tones that are more balanced and useful in many ways. With the additional cab I will put this on par with any amp and stack out there. And with the software that is actually useful you can get almost any sound out of it you want. If you are dead set on getting an SVT with that full old school tube tone don’t think a Stage 800 will get you there. It won’t. But overall this Stage 800 rig can do more.

Live- I found I like the Rumble DI better. I always put a mic on my SVT cab. The preamp only DI on the SVT didn’t really put out what the power amp section pushed out of the cab. The Stage DI was clean and sounded great in the PA as well using the post EQ DI output. Also I actually like that bringing up my stage volume just a hair would also increase the DI level. But gotta be careful with this and watch for clipping. We run our own sound so I have have control of my level on my iPad anyway. Another advantage of the Stage is the vertical stack. Puts out a nice balanced tone from the stage that seemed to carry through the room a bit better. I’m sure a full 8x10 SVT could do this also but that would be overkill for the venues I play in and I have no transportation that could move a fridge anyway.

Overall thoughts- The SVT-CL is a special amp. It has a tone that is all it’s own and nothing in my opinion can simulate what all those tubes can do really. But for playing in a cover band and a variety of venues where stage volume is heard and makes a difference? The Stage has an edge for sure. And my Jazz and PJ sound better through the Stage hands down. Way better to me. Major props to Fender for making simulation software that is useful, easy to use and very versatile. Not to mention upgradeable. I haven’t even mentioned the tone app that allows you to sit in the back of a venue during a sound check and make changes without that back and forth to the stage walk to move knobs. I’m sold on this amp and will be using it for the next few months to really put it through its paces. Fender always had me on Basses and now I’m a huge fan of one of their amps too.

If you are someone on the fence then I say get one. The price of the combo and ext cab together is less than just the SVT head. I’m a happy camper and I have no doubt you would be too. Hope that all helps and feel free to ask more questions if you have them.

 

[rmc63]

Ive been playing through an SVT-CL with a SVT-410 HLF for about 18 months. Prob around 40 gigs or so. They are different animals but here’s the best comparison I can make between that and the Rumble Stage 800 with the 210 ext cab.

Transportability- Rumble is a no brainer here of course. Although I have put some really nice casters on the SVT cab the Rumble wins hands down.

Versatility- Rumble gets the edge here. I am impressed the most with the cab simulator. Being able go from cab to cab in the software and have it make such a difference in tone is impressive. The presets are a good starting point but the patches I have built myself are most useful so far for me. I own several Fender Ps a Jazz, an Aerodyne PJ. I have built a patch for each bass which is great. The pedal with built in tuner is a nice plus as well and one less thing to setup at a gig or worry about.

Overall Tone- This is a tough one. The SVT overall tone is nothing short of amazing. Although it’s not for everyone, using my P with flats through the all tube SVT is a classic hard to beat tone. And even the Rumble “Peg” presets can’t really simulate that SVT tone. And I can really speak to that since I’ve owned and gigged with one for so long. But that being said the Stage 800 can produce some really outstanding tones that are more balanced and useful in many ways. With the additional cab I will put this on par with any amp and stack out there. And with the software that is actually useful you can get almost any sound out of it you want. If you are dead set on getting an SVT with that full old school tube tone don’t think a Stage 800 will get you there. It won’t. But overall this Stage 800 rig can do more.

Live- I found I like the Rumble DI better. I always put a mic on my SVT cab. The preamp only DI on the SVT didn’t really put out what the power amp section pushed out of the cab. The Stage DI was clean and sounded great in the PA as well using the post EQ DI output. Also I actually like that bringing up my stage volume just a hair would also increase the DI level. But gotta be careful with this and watch for clipping. We run our own sound so I have have control of my level on my iPad anyway. Another advantage of the Stage is the vertical stack. Puts out a nice balanced tone from the stage that seemed to carry through the room a bit better. I’m sure a full 8x10 SVT could do this also but that would be overkill for the venues I play in and I have no transportation that could move a fridge anyway.

Overall thoughts- The SVT-CL is a special amp. It has a tone that is all it’s own and nothing in my opinion can simulate what all those tubes can do really. But for playing in a cover band and a variety of venues where stage volume is heard and makes a difference? The Stage has an edge for sure. And my Jazz and PJ sound better through the Stage hands down. Way better to me. Major props to Fender for making simulation software that is useful, easy to use and very versatile. Not to mention upgradeable. I haven’t even mentioned the tone app that allows you to sit in the back of a venue during a sound check and make changes without that back and forth to the stage walk to move knobs. I’m sold on this amp and will be using it for the next few months to really put it through its paces. Fender always had me on Basses and now I’m a huge fan of one of their amps too.

If you are someone on the fence then I say get one. The price of the combo and ext cab together is less than just the SVT head. I’m a happy camper and I have no doubt you would be too. Hope that all helps and feel free to ask more questions if you have them.

Excellent review, thanks for posting

Ive been playing through an SVT-CL with a SVT-410 HLF for about 18 months. Prob around 40 gigs or so. They are different animals but here’s the best comparison I can make between that and the Rumble Stage 800 with the 210 ext cab.

Transportability- Rumble is a no brainer here of course. Although I have put some really nice casters on the SVT cab the Rumble wins hands down.

Versatility- Rumble gets the edge here. I am impressed the most with the cab simulator. Being able go from cab to cab in the software and have it make such a difference in tone is impressive. The presets are a good starting point but the patches I have built myself are most useful so far for me. I own several Fender Ps a Jazz, an Aerodyne PJ. I have built a patch for each bass which is great. The pedal with built in tuner is a nice plus as well and one less thing to setup at a gig or worry about.

Overall Tone- This is a tough one. The SVT overall tone is nothing short of amazing. Although it’s not for everyone, using my P with flats through the all tube SVT is a classic hard to beat tone. And even the Rumble “Peg” presets can’t really simulate that SVT tone. And I can really speak to that since I’ve owned and gigged with one for so long. But that being said the Stage 800 can produce some really outstanding tones that are more balanced and useful in many ways. With the additional cab I will put this on par with any amp and stack out there. And with the software that is actually useful you can get almost any sound out of it you want. If you are dead set on getting an SVT with that full old school tube tone don’t think a Stage 800 will get you there. It won’t. But overall this Stage 800 rig can do more.

Live- I found I like the Rumble DI better. I always put a mic on my SVT cab. The preamp only DI on the SVT didn’t really put out what the power amp section pushed out of the cab. The Stage DI was clean and sounded great in the PA as well using the post EQ DI output. Also I actually like that bringing up my stage volume just a hair would also increase the DI level. But gotta be careful with this and watch for clipping. We run our own sound so I have have control of my level on my iPad anyway. Another advantage of the Stage is the vertical stack. Puts out a nice balanced tone from the stage that seemed to carry through the room a bit better. I’m sure a full 8x10 SVT could do this also but that would be overkill for the venues I play in and I have no transportation that could move a fridge anyway.

Overall thoughts- The SVT-CL is a special amp. It has a tone that is all it’s own and nothing in my opinion can simulate what all those tubes can do really. But for playing in a cover band and a variety of venues where stage volume is heard and makes a difference? The Stage has an edge for sure. And my Jazz and PJ sound better through the Stage hands down. Way better to me. Major props to Fender for making simulation software that is useful, easy to use and very versatile. Not to mention upgradeable. I haven’t even mentioned the tone app that allows you to sit in the back of a venue during a sound check and make changes without that back and forth to the stage walk to move knobs. I’m sold on this amp and will be using it for the next few months to really put it through its paces. Fender always had me on Basses and now I’m a huge fan of one of their amps too.

If you are someone on the fence then I say get one. The price of the combo and ext cab together is less than just the SVT head. I’m a happy camper and I have no doubt you would be too. Hope that all helps and feel free to ask more questions if you have them.

What a great review, thanks! I haven’t been able to use my Stage 800

Ive been playing through an SVT-CL with a SVT-410 HLF for about 18 months. Prob around 40 gigs or so. They are different animals but here’s the best comparison I can make between that and the Rumble Stage 800 with the 210 ext cab.

Transportability- Rumble is a no brainer here of course. Although I have put some really nice casters on the SVT cab the Rumble wins hands down.

Versatility- Rumble gets the edge here. I am impressed the most with the cab simulator. Being able go from cab to cab in the software and have it make such a difference in tone is impressive. The presets are a good starting point but the patches I have built myself are most useful so far for me. I own several Fender Ps a Jazz, an Aerodyne PJ. I have built a patch for each bass which is great. The pedal with built in tuner is a nice plus as well and one less thing to setup at a gig or worry about.

Overall Tone- This is a tough one. The SVT overall tone is nothing short of amazing. Although it’s not for everyone, using my P with flats through the all tube SVT is a classic hard to beat tone. And even the Rumble “Peg” presets can’t really simulate that SVT tone. And I can really speak to that since I’ve owned and gigged with one for so long. But that being said the Stage 800 can produce some really outstanding tones that are more balanced and useful in many ways. With the additional cab I will put this on par with any amp and stack out there. And with the software that is actually useful you can get almost any sound out of it you want. If you are dead set on getting an SVT with that full old school tube tone don’t think a Stage 800 will get you there. It won’t. But overall this Stage 800 rig can do more.

Live- I found I like the Rumble DI better. I always put a mic on my SVT cab. The preamp only DI on the SVT didn’t really put out what the power amp section pushed out of the cab. The Stage DI was clean and sounded great in the PA as well using the post EQ DI output. Also I actually like that bringing up my stage volume just a hair would also increase the DI level. But gotta be careful with this and watch for clipping. We run our own sound so I have have control of my level on my iPad anyway. Another advantage of the Stage is the vertical stack. Puts out a nice balanced tone from the stage that seemed to carry through the room a bit better. I’m sure a full 8x10 SVT could do this also but that would be overkill for the venues I play in and I have no transportation that could move a fridge anyway.

Overall thoughts- The SVT-CL is a special amp. It has a tone that is all it’s own and nothing in my opinion can simulate what all those tubes can do really. But for playing in a cover band and a variety of venues where stage volume is heard and makes a difference? The Stage has an edge for sure. And my Jazz and PJ sound better through the Stage hands down. Way better to me. Major props to Fender for making simulation software that is useful, easy to use and very versatile. Not to mention upgradeable. I haven’t even mentioned the tone app that allows you to sit in the back of a venue during a sound check and make changes without that back and forth to the stage walk to move knobs. I’m sold on this amp and will be using it for the next few months to really put it through its paces. Fender always had me on Basses and now I’m a huge fan of one of their amps too.

If you are someone on the fence then I say get one. The price of the combo and ext cab together is less than just the SVT head. I’m a happy camper and I have no doubt you would be too. Hope that all helps and feel free to ask more questions if you have them.

Great post, thanks! Nice to hear that it is a solid gigging amp so far. I have only had one opportunity so far to play mine at a decent volume and it didn’t disappoint.

 

[leerod054]

What is sitting on top of it? Looks ported so probably much louder than the Hartke.

R40 with the new 10 in it. It's sitting on top of the BXD 2x10 and the forties ported the bottom ones not

 

[Stumbo]

Ive been playing through an SVT-CL with a SVT-410 HLF for about 18 months. Prob around 40 gigs or so. They are different animals but here’s the best comparison I can make between that and the Rumble Stage 800 with the 210 ext cab.

Transportability- Rumble is a no brainer here of course. Although I have put some really nice casters on the SVT cab the Rumble wins hands down.

Versatility- Rumble gets the edge here. I am impressed the most with the cab simulator. Being able go from cab to cab in the software and have it make such a difference in tone is impressive. The presets are a good starting point but the patches I have built myself are most useful so far for me. I own several Fender Ps a Jazz, an Aerodyne PJ. I have built a patch for each bass which is great. The pedal with built in tuner is a nice plus as well and one less thing to setup at a gig or worry about.

Overall Tone- This is a tough one. The SVT overall tone is nothing short of amazing. Although it’s not for everyone, using my P with flats through the all tube SVT is a classic hard to beat tone. And even the Rumble “Peg” presets can’t really simulate that SVT tone. And I can really speak to that since I’ve owned and gigged with one for so long. But that being said the Stage 800 can produce some really outstanding tones that are more balanced and useful in many ways. With the additional cab I will put this on par with any amp and stack out there. And with the software that is actually useful you can get almost any sound out of it you want. If you are dead set on getting an SVT with that full old school tube tone don’t think a Stage 800 will get you there. It won’t. But overall this Stage 800 rig can do more.

Live- I found I like the Rumble DI better. I always put a mic on my SVT cab. The preamp only DI on the SVT didn’t really put out what the power amp section pushed out of the cab. The Stage DI was clean and sounded great in the PA as well using the post EQ DI output. Also I actually like that bringing up my stage volume just a hair would also increase the DI level. But gotta be careful with this and watch for clipping. We run our own sound so I have have control of my level on my iPad anyway. Another advantage of the Stage is the vertical stack. Puts out a nice balanced tone from the stage that seemed to carry through the room a bit better. I’m sure a full 8x10 SVT could do this also but that would be overkill for the venues I play in and I have no transportation that could move a fridge anyway.

Overall thoughts- The SVT-CL is a special amp. It has a tone that is all it’s own and nothing in my opinion can simulate what all those tubes can do really. But for playing in a cover band and a variety of venues where stage volume is heard and makes a difference? The Stage has an edge for sure. And my Jazz and PJ sound better through the Stage hands down. Way better to me. Major props to Fender for making simulation software that is useful, easy to use and very versatile. Not to mention upgradeable. I haven’t even mentioned the tone app that allows you to sit in the back of a venue during a sound check and make changes without that back and forth to the stage walk to move knobs. I’m sold on this amp and will be using it for the next few months to really put it through its paces. Fender always had me on Basses and now I’m a huge fan of one of their amps too.

If you are someone on the fence then I say get one. The price of the combo and ext cab together is less than just the SVT head. I’m a happy camper and I have no doubt you would be too. Hope that all helps and feel free to ask more questions if you have them.

We look forward to future reports about how it's holding up after 30-40 gigs.

 

[rmc63]

Excellent review, thanks for posting

What a great review, thanks! I haven’t been able to use my Stage 800

Great post, thanks! Nice to hear that it is a solid gigging amp so far. I have only had one opportunity so far to play mine at a decent volume and it didn’t disappoint.

Wow, I only meant to reply once. I was pretty tired (drinking beer) during the hockey game last night so that was probably it.

 

[GonePlaid]

Wow, I only meant to reply once. I was pretty tired (drinking beer) during the hockey game last night so that was probably it.

Yeah, them 12-16 ounce curls will wear ya out.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Wow, I only meant to reply once. I was pretty tired (drinking beer) during the hockey game last night so that was probably it.

I didn't know Canadians watched hockey and drank beer. I thought that was unique to Boston.

 

[GonePlaid]

I didn't know Canadians watched hockey and drank beer. I thought that was unique to Boston.

One of those is the Canadian national sport.(you pick)