Fender Rumble Club

[bassdeal]

Yes by "DI" I meant the XLR out.

Don't need FOH support for what these types of shows but you never know. Last show was suppose to be a quite show at a small bar but turned out to be much larger and noisier than expected (I had never been there before). I do not have the 40 yet and in this case I plugged directly into a Bose L2 (which I have no control over the sound which was the subject of an earlier thread elsewhere). So I could see situations where the XLR out could be convenient.

 

[BlackCatBassman]

Just wanted to say Fender Rumble heads with the blackface mod look friggin awesome. I stumbled across a post in another thread showing one and wow, what an aesthetic upgrade.

 

[G-Dog]

Just wanted to say Fender Rumble heads with the blackface mod look friggin awesome. I stumbled across a post in another thread showing one and wow, what an aesthetic upgrade.

You got dat right, Cat-Man-doo! Fender Rumble Club Wiki Page | TalkBass.com
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[Gravedigger Dav]

Yes by "DI" I meant the XLR out.

Don't need FOH support for what these types of shows but you never know. Last show was suppose to be a quite show at a small bar but turned out to be much larger and noisier than expected (I had never been there before). I do not have the 40 yet and in this case I plugged directly into a Bose L2 (which I have no control over the sound which was the subject of an earlier thread elsewhere). So I could see situations where the XLR out could be convenient.

It is convenient. I haven't used my 40 like this, but I have done a couple of shows in larger rooms that have their own FOH with sound man using my 100. It worked really well, so since all the preamps from the 40 up are the same, you can expect good results.

 

[Eric Lester]

I own a nice old Bassman 50 head with the 2 x 15 cabinet. After hauling that to a few rehearsals I decided I'd rather have something lighter and something that at least seems a little less fragile. So in May 2018 I acquired a used Rumble 500 V3 combo from Guitar Center that seems to be brand new, as far as I can tell.

I've been using it ever since, though I still own the Bassman. I've been thinking about getting an extension cabinet for it, maybe a 15, or maybe a 2 x 10. Not sure. The amp seems to be loud enough for the few gigs I've played, but it's always fun to covet more gear...

 

[Killed_by_Death]

The Rumble 2x10" would be the perfect fit.

 

[Eric Lester]

Thanks, I may just get one of those.

 

[Stumbo]

I own a nice old Bassman 50 head with the 2 x 15 cabinet. After hauling that to a few rehearsals I decided I'd rather have something lighter and something that at least seems a little less fragile. So in May 2018 I acquired a used Rumble 500 V3 combo from Guitar Center that seems to be brand new, as far as I can tell.

I've been using it ever since, though I still own the Bassman. I've been thinking about getting an extension cabinet for it, maybe a 15, or maybe a 2 x 10. Not sure. The amp seems to be loud enough for the few gigs I've played, but it's always fun to covet more gear...

The Rumble 2x10" would be the perfect fit.

Vertically stacked.
Along with a HPF, you'll be golden. For more info on HPFs/LPFs check out my TB Wiki: High Pass and Low Pass Filters

 

[Eric Lester]

Hmm. You find me at a point where I've about decided to lose everything but the tuner between the bass and the amp. HPF, huh. Well...

 

[CallMeAl]

My question here on this thread is, should the DI out be considered a line-level signal? Also a 9dB increase seems quite significant to me but I would not expect someone to suddenly do that unless they are mad at an outrageously loud guitarist.

there is some info in the Rumble wiki about the XLR out, addressing the post-master concerns (I’m not sure how to link the specific section**, just scroll down to “Fender Rumble XLR Out Volume Levels”)

I play with a electric guitarist and a cajon, rock and blues, using a Rumble 100. We do our own PA, usually 2x 12’s or 15’s on sticks. We use the line out in my Rumble quite often.

I found the wiki info very reassuring, and in 2 years using my amp I’ve never had a problem with the line out volume. (In fact, I never new it was post master until recently!) I figure if it’s going through a huge PA where I’d blow the doors off with a change- there’s gonna be a sound guy.

enjoy your new toy, and as always- Rumble On!

**hey @G-Dog ... is there a way to link to the specific sections in the wiki, or does it only link to the top? Thanks Dawg

 

[bassdeal]

Yes I believe I have read all of the threads relating to the XLR out and they have been quite informative.

 

[Cardsfan_69]

Hmm. You find me at a point where I've about decided to lose everything but the tuner between the bass and the amp. HPF, huh. Well...

I wouldn't run out and buy a HPF. I have a Broughton Always On and I've tried in between bass and amp and in the effects loop. I can say I have stopped using it all together as I do not see it beneficial to my tone. I wanted to love it and initially may have looked at it with rose colored earmuffs. I have since evaluated it more thoroughly and would advise, don't buy it until you know you need it. The 2x10 combo under that 500c should rock....er...Rumble quite nicely. I know the 2x10 under my Stage 800 certainly does.

 

[CallMeAl]

I wouldn't run out and buy a HPF. I have a Broughton Always On and I've tried in between bass and amp and in the effects loop. I can say I have stopped using it all together as I do not see it beneficial to my tone. I wanted to love it and initially may have looked at it with rose colored earmuffs. I have since evaluated it more thoroughly and would advise, don't buy it until you know you need it. The 2x10 combo under that 500c should rock....er...Rumble quite nicely. I know the 2x10 under my Stage 800 certainly does.

I’ll have to agree with you. (Sorry Stumbo )

I put my HPF head to head with my latest EQ settings. Everything I wanted the HPF to do, I was able to accomplish with a tilt back stand and setting my bass to 9:00. I don’t see it as a compromise at all; I’ve grown quite fond of the way my amp sounds set up this way.

 

[G-Dog]

.... I just purchased a Rumble 40 (not studio) .. . I have not received it yet. ... ...

Congratulations, dealy! Great choice! Be sure to show us a pic when you get it and we'll anoint you into The Club!
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... ... At first when I read the DI was post-eq/volume, I was quite disappointed since it seemed to me to be a line out with an XLR connection. After reading all the Wiki posts on the subject, it seems to me it is a line out with circuitry to simulate the amp mic'ed. This now sounds quite interesting. I can't wait to try it out. I hope it is up to the task. ... ...

I think you've got it right, b-deal. And I have no doubt that it will, most certainly, measure up. BTW, the headphones output also has cab sim on it, so plan on checking that out, too!
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... ... My question here on this thread is, should the DI out be considered a line-level signal? Also a 9dB increase seems quite significant to me but I would not expect someone to suddenly do that unless they are mad at an outrageously loud guitarist. ...

The manual always refers to it as Line Out, never as DI. And the impedance and output is listed in the Specs, for your consideration, and are also copied into this post.

Hope this helps.
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[G-Dog]

there is some info in the Rumble wiki about the XLR out, addressing the post-master concerns (I’m not sure how to link the specific section**, just scroll down to “Fender Rumble XLR Out Volume Levels”) ... ...
**hey @G-Dog ... is there a way to link to the specific sections in the wiki, or does it only link to the top? Thanks Dawg

The "trick", alan, is to click on the section listed in the Contents to quickly get to that section, instead of just scrolling. Doing so also puts the URL address into your browser's address box, where you can highlight it and copy it to your clipboard. Then, back here in TB, type "whatever you wanna call the link" and highlight that. Then click the chainlink button and paste the copied URL into the Link dialog box that pops up. Then click the Insert button on that dialog box, and Bob's your uncle, Fanny's your aunt! Viola!

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[bassdeal]

Congratulations, dealy! Great choice! Be sure to show us a pic when you get it and we'll anoint you into The Club!
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I think you've got it right, b-deal. And I have no doubt that it will, most certainly, measure up. BTW, the headphones output also has cab sim on it, so plan on checking that out, too!
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The manual always refers to it as Line Out, never as DI. And the impedance and output is listed in the Specs, for your consideration, and are also copied into this post.

Hope this helps.
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Thanks G-Dog for point out the simulator in the headphone output. I did not pick that up from my research. Since almost all of my practice time is spent on headphones (I use a mixer now), this is a great feature in conjunction with the MP3 input.

 

[bassdeal]

Will do on the picture also.

 

[CallMeAl]

The "trick", alan, is to click on the section listed in the Contents to quickly get to that section, instead of just scrolling. Doing so also puts the URL address into your browser's address box, where you can highlight it and copy it to your clipboard. Then, back here in TB, type "whatever you wanna call the link" and highlight that. Then click the chainlink button and paste the copied URL into the Link dialog box that pops up. Then click the Insert button on that dialog box, and Bob's your uncle, Fanny's your aunt! Viola!

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Thanks! So much good info in there, nice to be able to send people straight to the relevant info!

 

[Medbo_BassBoy]

I’ve been rumbling with my 60 for 15 years now! Reliable little practice amp. No problems ever. I used to play my high school dances and ran it into our PA system.

Now upgrading to a small GK head+cab setup..

 

[Artman]

I have an early Rumble 500 v3 head. The master pot has sounded scratchy if you play a signal while turning it, which I’m told is a design error. No big deal to me, BUT last night the amp began making the static scratching noise continuously during play whether or not I am turning a knob. I tried using different instrument cables and speaker cables with no relief. I’m going to try cleaning the pots and switches to see that fixes it.

If anybody else comes across this problem, I used Deoxit D5 to clean out all of the pots and the input jack. That fixed the problem. The amp is free of all the static and scratchy noises. It sounds amazing again now. Also the "design error scratchiness" when turning the master volume while playing a note is significantly less evident as well, although still present.
Cheers!