Thanks for the advice G-Dog! I ended up going with the 800hd head and the 4x10 cab. Will post up pictures and request a number once I receive!
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Thanks for the advice G-Dog! I ended up going with the 800hd head and the 4x10 cab. Will post up pictures and request a number once I receive!
I really would love to have a 2x10 and 1x15 setup. Not so much for actual gigging, but just because. But, sadly, I jumped on a Rumble 150 that I got for $100 and later realized it doesn't have the external speaker jack for adding other cabs and I'm fairly sure that if I tried to buy another amp my wife would probably kill me in my sleep. Just putting that out there in case it ever happens. 
Oh, just to clarify: I do not regret my Rumble 150 purchase at all, it's a really nice amp! Just wish I had realized the 150 didn't come with the external speaker jack before I bought it.
Oh, for those interested, I spotted a Rumble 150 on the local Tacoma/Seattle OfferUp for $80.
Here's a bizarre thought: put one in.
You shoulda axed us, Timmay! That's what we're here for, to help you with the Rumble rig you really want. Sounds like that would be the R200c w/210 cab. But, it would not have been the bargain that the 150 surely was.
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Yeah, I mean I suppose that's actually "do-able". But I'm not really one to start butchering up a perfectly good unit to add in some aftermarket mod that may or may not end up looking like poo. You know? And at the end of the day, like I said, I'm not gigging. It's literally just me in my little guitar room plunking some strings and reminiscing about the old days when I was younger, cooler and a much, much better player. So it's not a huge deal. The 150 as is does way more than my little guitar room needs, or my neighbors probably care to listen to.
Just a thought.Yeah, I mean I suppose that's actually "do-able". But I'm not really one to start butchering up a perfectly good unit to add in some aftermarket mod that may or may not end up looking like poo. You know? And at the end of the day, like I said, I'm not gigging. It's literally just me in my little guitar room plunking some strings and reminiscing about the old days when I was younger, cooler and a much, much better player. So it's not a huge deal. The 150 as is does way more than my little guitar room needs, or my neighbors probably care to listen to.
@jmon,
As you indicate, the Stage 800 does not have a physical "Low Mid" knob. Consider, though, that the physical "Middle" knob is not a generic EQ control governing the preamp section as with analog amps. Rather, as with the other physical knobs on the Stage 800 / Studio 40 (except for the "Master" volume knob), it is linked to a setting in the underlying amp model.
For nearly all amp models, the "Middle" knob is linked to the "MID" setting in the amp model. The only exception is the 'Rumble V3' amp model, where it links to the "LO MID" setting in the amp model.
Of the current 20 amp models, seven (7) have a "sweep-able" MID FREQ setting (Bassman 300 Pro, KGB-800, Monster, Redhead, Rumble V2, Super Bassman OD, Tube Preamp). The 'Rockin' Peg' has also has a "selectable" (LOW/MID/HI) "MID" frequency setting. For these amp models, theoretically, you could use the "MID FREQ" to change the frequency center of the "Middle" knob to the area of focus you want. However, unless the MID setting was originally set flat (5.5), this would likely change the initial sound of the preset.
For the rest of the amps, the "Middle" knob and its underlying MID setting remains fixed to whatever frequency at which the amp model has it set. So, you'd likely need to tweak both the "Bass" and "Middle" knobs to get the right "Lo Mid" balance.
I generally just take the approach of editing amp settings directly via the CONTROLS layer. That way, I can access all the settings. Once you get in practice of doing it that way, it really isn't much different (or slower) than physical knobs.
Hope this helps.
@jmon
I see you’re already aware of the Global EQ that has some preset curves to help deal with a room.
Along with Droop’s helpful post above, you also have a couple of 7 band eq’s and a parametric mid eq you can use in your effects group.
I see you’re already aware of the Global EQ that has some preset curves to help deal with a room.
Along with Droop’s helpful post above, you also have a couple of 7 band eq’s and a parametric mid eq you can use in your effects group.
Thanks!! Huge help. I’ve been building my own presets for my different basses but tweaking the already built ones and then using the Save As function so I don’t overwrite the preset sounds like a better option. One more reason why I love TB. Thanks again!!
There are three EQ Stomp box effects that you can use. From there you should be able to control the low end as you see fit
Just a reference point here, re: tilt back for R200cV3. It helps reduce boominess.
Our practice space is my wood shop. All concrete construction here, so no de-coupling required. It has no parallel walls other than the floor and 10’ ceilings. I have thrown in lots of carpeting and my wife’s 5’ tall art display racks with mover’s blankets surround the space we use. Waaay better, but I was still getting standing wave boominess especially around the B on the E or A string. Moved the amp all around, some places better than others but it persisted. Finally, I tried tilting it back facing the long axis of the room and ‘viola’...that boominess seems to be waay reduced. More room padding is in the future, but this has made a huge difference for me.
Our practice space is my wood shop. All concrete construction here, so no de-coupling required. It has no parallel walls other than the floor and 10’ ceilings. I have thrown in lots of carpeting and my wife’s 5’ tall art display racks with mover’s blankets surround the space we use. Waaay better, but I was still getting standing wave boominess especially around the B on the E or A string. Moved the amp all around, some places better than others but it persisted. Finally, I tried tilting it back facing the long axis of the room and ‘viola’...that boominess seems to be waay reduced. More room padding is in the future, but this has made a huge difference for me.
Thank you
I need to learn how to search better on here I guess
I'm the same, so don't worry too much. Lol.
I’ve found the secret to be using a computer (not hand-held) and an external search engine, like Google. Searching from my phone directly on TB I find rather frustrating and fruitless.
