Fender Rumble Club

[brithedark]

As someone who’s made many hundreds or thousands of cables over the last 25 years of owning a studio... Beware the silent plug! Not saying don’t use them. But I would suggest trying different kinds. The Neutrik ones with rubber jackets are ok, but they “stick” and get crappy in a show environment. They also will not work with all jacks and tolerances (I’ve got at least 5 of 50 guitars here that don’t work with them.)

There are other kinds. There’s a big barrel one that has a much better switch mechanism, but it’s... big.

If you go the neutrik slim barrel route, I’d advise grabbing some fader lube and treating the connector every few weeks. Pm me if you want pics.

Neutrik NP2X-AU-SILENT works like this:
https://www.audiopile.net/assets/im...s/NP2RX-AU-SILENT/SILENT_PLUG_DETAIL_500w.jpg

 

[G-Dog]

I've just scored a Rumble 500 V3 head. This will pair with my two Barefaced One10 cabs. I'm looking forward to the next gig.

Very nice rig!
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Wow! I got a gift from my brother of a Fender Rumble 500 head in mint condition. I had a gig last night debuting my new 6 piece covers band. Running my P bass with TI flats into the Rumble and my two Barefaced One10 cabs was amazing. All eq knobs at 12 oçlock and the vintage button engaged got me the sound I hear in my head. Heaps of grunt, the head was just idling! I've had GK, Mesa, Trace, SWR, Ampeg, Quilter, Genzler, TC and Peavey heads, and while they were all very good (some of them excellent in fact), the Rumble is the first head I have ever had where I got my sound straight off, no twiddling of eq knobs to find the sound. I'm very impressed.

Great gig report! Great brother!
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Thanks to a previous poster's link, I now have black knobs on my Rumble 500 head. Big improvement and cost peanuts. Also replaced the teensy weensy rubber feet with big ones that allow it to sit over a handle on my cab.

Oooo, customizing, already! Yeah, make it your own.

I don't use a smartphone, and I don't have a camera at present. Guess I'm a dinosaur! The rubber feetses are about an inch tall.

Oh, well, we can't fault you for that! So, @Marty Forrer, you are now member #1133 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations on having a very generous, and thoughtful brother. Now . . .

Rumble On!
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[brithedark]

Thanks so much for all these helpful replies. The Elf stack is 4 ohm total. Each mini cab is 8 ohms. I can run them together either series (16ohm) or 4 ohm (parallel). So when run with my 8 ohm rumble combo, I’m guessing the 16 ohm is a better option, though the load would probably be unevenly distributed.

I’m beginning to wonder if I should’ve done the 1x15 for smaller gigs and kept an elf for top end.

In the Rumble line there is only one 800 head and one 800 combo. They are easily confused by the 800 name, but operate quite differently as described earlier.
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The XLR Out on the 800 head is always pre-Master Volume and not affected by the Master, there is no switch for this. The XLR Out on your 500 combo is always post-Master Volume and is affected by the Master, with no switch.

Do not confuse that with the pre-EQ/post-EQ switch on the 800 head only. That determines whether you send the sound of your bass (pre) or your amp (post) to the FOH. Your 500 combo does not have this switch, it is always post-EQ.
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Not necessarily. You have a Rumble 210 (right?), and it can handle the 400 watts that the 800 can put out to a single 8 ohm cab. And, if your 4 ohm Elf stack can handle 400 watts, then you can get the full 800 watts by running all those cabs together. The 500 combo can be reserved for practice, or used for smaller venues, or chained from the 800 head to add another 350 watts.
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Exactly what is your 4 ohm Elf stack, its model number(s)? Is it two 8 ohm cabs? Do you know its (their) power rating(s)? If the stack can't handle 400 watts continuous, then you may need another Rumble 210 for high volume.
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Yes. But, depending on the power rating(s) of your Elf stack, you may have to keep the Master Volume low.

Hope this helps.
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[Bottom Octave]

As someone who’s made many hundreds or thousands of cables over the last 25 years of owning a studio... Beware the silent plug! Not saying don’t use them. But I would suggest trying different kinds. The Neutrik ones with rubber jackets are ok, but they “stick” and get crappy in a show environment. They also will not work with all jacks and tolerances (I’ve got at least 5 of 50 guitars here that don’t work with them.)

There are other kinds. There’s a big barrel one that has a much better switch mechanism, but it’s... big.

If you go the neutrik slim barrel route, I’d advise grabbing some fader lube and treating the connector every few weeks. Pm me if you want pics.

Planet Waves cables fitted with a switched plug at the instrument end are available (at most retail music stores and online) with both straight plugs—for Strats, etc—and right angle plugs for the rest of us. They call them "circuit breaker plugs."
Circuit Breaker Instrument Cable | Accessories | D'Addario

 

[Cardsfan_69]

Try the 2x15 D130 cab model.

It's amazing how much it makes those 2x10s sound like 2x15s.
It's not the same as a physical cab, but pretty darned close.

Couldn't agree more, the sound is huge and thick. Also love the transparency and punch of the Goliath 4x10.

 

[GonePlaid]

Yep, that'd save another couple hundred bucks! But no more, or less, weight.
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That's what I would have.if I had the $-and someone to move them.

 

[Riddim Jr]

Newbie here!

After a hibernation of about 5 years, I decided to pick up bass again. My bass was left back at the parents house when I moved to a different state and I didn't get it back until earlier this year. I didn't bring my little Ibanez 10 watt amp practice amp so I've been sans amp for a while, until today.

I looked at the Rumble 15, 25, and 40 for an apartment practice amp. I settled on the 40 because I wanted the full EQ and I really enjoyed the distortion tone. I wanted something that could do the headphones and MP3 player thing as well as keep up with some light jam sessions. I've really enjoyed it so far!

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Newbie here!

After a hibernation of about 5 years, I decided to pick up bass again. My bass was left back at the parents house when I moved to a different state and I didn't get it back until earlier this year. I didn't bring my little Ibanez 10 watt amp practice amp so I've been sans amp for a while, until today.

I looked at the Rumble 15, 25, and 40 for an apartment practice amp. I settled on the 40 because I wanted the full EQ and I really enjoyed the distortion tone. I wanted something that could do the headphones and MP3 player thing as well as keep up with some light jam sessions. I've really enjoyed it so far!

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You are going to love that 40. It is IMHO the perfect practice amp. I've even played a couple of smaller acoustic gigs with it.

 

[G-Dog]

Newbie here!

After a hibernation of about 5 years, I decided to pick up bass again. My bass was left back at the parents house when I moved to a different state and I didn't get it back until earlier this year. I didn't bring my little Ibanez 10 watt amp practice amp so I've been sans amp for a while, until today.

I looked at the Rumble 15, 25, and 40 for an apartment practice amp. I settled on the 40 because I wanted the full EQ and I really enjoyed the distortion tone. I wanted something that could do the headphones and MP3 player thing as well as keep up with some light jam sessions. I've really enjoyed it so far!

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Welcome to TalkBass, Junior! We're honored to receive just your second post on these hallowed forums. Your first post was a very touching tribute to your dad, Dr. Riddim, also a TB member, may he rest in peace. Thank you for sharing that. Cool that your avatar is also related to his!

And you have certainly chosen very wisely for your new amp! Like the Gravedigger and many others here, I've also played lotsa gigs, acoustic and with PA support, since getting my Rumble Studio 40 just a few months ago.

So, @Riddim Jr, you are now member #1134 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations, and welcome to TB and The Club. We look forward to reading about you carrying on the family tradition! Please feel free to comment, question and/or guffaw here and other TB places, such as The Combo Club, and browse the Rumble Club Wiki Page linked in my signature. And, by all means, . . .

Rumble On!
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[GonePlaid]

You are going to love that 40. It is IMHO the perfect practice amp. I've even played a couple of smaller acoustic gigs with it.

I use my R40 with the 45 piece concert band, covering string bass parts and/or doubling the tuba, and for some of our smaller venues with 1 or 2 guitarists and a drummer that doesn't play too loud. Sometimes not loud enuff!
And, of course, this is my practice amp-'cos I ain't loading the thing in the van anymore.

 

[G-Dog]

... ... And, of course, this is my practice amp-'cos I ain't loading the thing in the van anymore.
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And, for some unknown reason, @iagtrplyr thinks that's my amp! But, I ain't taking it. I can't move it, or even afford to pay a big enough crowd to move it!!

... ... uh, ... but I'd do you a favor and get that old 'Bird outta your way, Goner. Whaddaya say?
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[GonePlaid]

And, for some unknown reason, @iagtrplyr thinks that's my amp! But, I ain't taking it. I can't move it, or even afford to pay a big enough crowd to move it!!

... ... uh, ... but I'd do you a favor and get that old 'Bird outta your way, Goner. Whaddaya say?
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Something about "cold, dead fingers" comes to mind.

 

[G-Dog]

Something about "cold, dead fingers" comes to mind.

Where you live, sir, I don't think your fingers will ever get cold! But, I had cold fingers last week, and probably will again this weekend. So, I ain't gonna risk getting 'em whacked, or worse.
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[GonePlaid]

Where you live, sir, I don't think your fingers will ever get cold! But, I had cold fingers last week, and probably will again this weekend. So, I ain't gonna risk getting 'em whacked, or worse.
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Only holding the beer I'm about to retrieve from the freezer.

 

[Riddim Jr]

Welcome to TalkBass, Junior! We're honored to receive just your second post on these hallowed forums. Your first post was a very touching tribute to your dad, Dr. Riddim, also a TB member, may he rest in peace. Thank you for sharing that. Cool that your avatar is also related to his!

And you have certainly chosen very wisely for your new amp! Like the Gravedigger and many others here, I've also played lotsa gigs, acoustic and with PA support, since getting my Rumble Studio 40 just a few months ago.

So, @Riddim Jr, you are now member #1134 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations, and welcome to TB and The Club. We look forward to reading about you carrying on the family tradition! Please feel free to comment, question and/or guffaw here and other TB places, such as The Combo Club, and browse the Rumble Club Wiki Page linked in my signature. And, by all means, . . .

Rumble On!
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Thank you for the very warm welcome! Dr. Riddim was an incredible influence and although our musical taste was different, my love of the bass, the funk and blues and motown (and the Beach Boys, both my parents loved them very much) definitely comes from him. I haven't played in a few years, but having to go home and figure out all the gear and helping mom and going through everything, I felt like I needed to get back into the groove myself after things settled. Picking up my P-bass with its 6 year old strings and plugging it in felt like coming home again.

Also I'll admit, no idea why he went with a dancing panda! But I felt like I had to follow in form.

So far I'm loving the R40! I knew that I had gotten the itch to play again, and anything bass gear-wise that I was inevitably keeping was going to have to stay at my parents house. The 40 seemed like a no-brainer, especially after a keyboardist friend mentioned coming over to jam after getting my setup together.

I considered maybe doing the Rumble 100 or 200 for possible gigs in the future, but I have this amp and cab (and the EB-3) waiting for me. Wish I didn't though.

 

[ElectricBass72]

Played the Rickenbacker 4003 through the Rumble today. Wow. The Rush/Peg presets fit the Rick very well... obviously. Rumble presets sound good on all 5 of my basses....active and passive. Very impressed with the tweaking ability of the Fender Tone app. Some presets are too hot with the active Barts on my 6-string Ibanez Soundgear... some not hot enough on my ESP fretless bass. No problem... easy to adjust with the app.

 

[twinfallsbass]

Hi all. I am already a Rumble member and have a few questions. I recently bought a Rumble 500C and matching 2x20 cabinet. I am interested in replacing the stock speakers with Neo's. The reason for this is trying to make an already portable setup even more portable. My practice space is several stories of nothing but stairs, any weight savings is paramount. I know the extension cab and combo are rated at 8ohms. First, are the speakers 16ohm speakers in parallel or are they 4ohm in series? Second, has anyone else replaced the speakers in their 500C and 2x10 extension cabs? Thanks for your time.

So I am replying to my own post since I received no other responses. Since this post, I have removed the stock speakers in my 210 extension cab to install a carrying handle on the top. I felt this made the cab MUCH more manageable than using the side handles, don't know why Fender did not offer this as stock. I also found that the speakers are 16ohm in parallel. I took all the internal measurements and will be calling Eminence or US Speaker to see what they recommend.

 

[MCF]

Thank you for the very warm welcome! Dr. Riddim was an incredible influence and although our musical taste was different, my love of the bass, the funk and blues and motown (and the Beach Boys, both my parents loved them very much) definitely comes from him. I haven't played in a few years, but having to go home and figure out all the gear and helping mom and going through everything, I felt like I needed to get back into the groove myself after things settled. Picking up my P-bass with its 6 year old strings and plugging it in felt like coming home again.

Also I'll admit, no idea why he went with a dancing panda! But I felt like I had to follow in form.

So far I'm loving the R40! I knew that I had gotten the itch to play again, and anything bass gear-wise that I was inevitably keeping was going to have to stay at my parents house. The 40 seemed like a no-brainer, especially after a keyboardist friend mentioned coming over to jam after getting my setup together.

I considered maybe doing the Rumble 100 or 200 for possible gigs in the future, but I have this amp and cab (and the EB-3) waiting for me. Wish I didn't though.
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Nice rig.

 

[himluis1]

I’ll be RUMBLIN’ this Sunday with my 500 head, 410 AND 115 cabs View attachment 3569005

so the 410 cab and 15 cab match ? cool
i’m thinking of getting one first then the other but wasn’t shure if they were gona match when together , nice rig cool pic

 

[G-Dog]

Hi all. I am already a Rumble member and have a few questions. I recently bought a Rumble 500C and matching 2x20 cabinet. I am interested in replacing the stock speakers with Neo's. The reason for this is trying to make an already portable setup even more portable. My practice space is several stories of nothing but stairs, any weight savings is paramount. I know the extension cab and combo are rated at 8ohms. First, are the speakers 16ohm speakers in parallel or are they 4ohm in series? Second, has anyone else replaced the speakers in their 500C and 2x10 extension cabs? Thanks for your time.

So I am replying to my own post since I received no other responses. Since this post, I have removed the stock speakers in my 210 extension cab to install a carrying handle on the top. I felt this made the cab MUCH more manageable than using the side handles, don't know why Fender did not offer this as stock. I also found that the speakers are 16ohm in parallel. I took all the internal measurements and will be calling Eminence or US Speaker to see what they recommend.

Gee, I hate it when a question goes unanswered here, twinny. But, A, it probably annoys others here when I try to answer everything. Plus, 2, I'm not a fan of changing speakers, it seems like voodoo magic involved, and I'm too 'fraid I'll mess something up. And you wanna change just to save weight?!?

That said, I did SO wanna comment on your aforementioned 2x20 cabinet! Wow! What a monster! Yeah, I can understand wanting to save weight there. Sorry, couldn't resist. Of course, it's a typo on your matching Rumble 210 cab, which, I would speculate, doesn't come with a top handle due to possible interference with a Rumble head fitting into the magnetic foot cups there. So, what kinda handle did you put there, regular strap or recessed?

And, I would certainly hope that your phone consultants run the calcs on the internal cab dimensions to give you good matching recommendations, including port sizing. Wonder if it's detailed enough to account for the amp space in the combo? I think that's where the voodoo comes in.

Please, t-falls, advise us just how much weight you're able to save, and at what cost. You might just start a trend. Who knows? In your situation it sounds like every ounce counts! Good luck, and . . .

Rumble On!
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