Fender Rumble Club

[G-Dog]

Some pix of my Fender family (with newest members: 800 HD & 115). ... ... View attachment 3606346 View attachment 3606347 View attachment 3606348 View attachment 3606349 ** ... ... !

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Attention: Rumble Club Wiki Edit Alert!

Thanks, @Rizillin and @stonetone7. Your photos have been linked on the Rumble Club Wiki page near the bottom of the Rumble Artwork-Continued section. I feel we are nearing "critical mass" of simply beautiful Rumble photos! I sincerely hope it doesn't crash the TalkBass servers, or worse(!), the entire innerwebs! Hey! It could happen!! There are just that many awesome pics!!!

Thank you, Rizzy & stoney, and all our Rumblers, for your contributions.
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[G-Dog]

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Attention: Rumble Club Wiki Edit Alert!

Thanks, Fender. Your Warranty Information webpage has been linked on the Rumble Club Wiki page in the Rumble Information on U.S. Fender.com section. It's an often overlooked feature of many of the things we buy in today's "disposable" society but, when necessary, Fender does still repair or replace faulty products.

Thank you, Fender, for your products and warranty.
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[Coolidge]

INBOUND the Fender Rumble 210 extension cab for my Rumble 200!

 

[SoulReflection]

INBOUND the Fender Rumble 210 extension cab for my Rumble 200!

May the Force (200 Watts) be with you...

 

[Cardsfan_69]

The Rumble 210 cab is very nice. Tight even with a low B.

 

[richwag]

I’ve never tried an active Fender, but I’ve used Musicman basses with Rumbles for years, and they sound great. If you’re concerned about the hotter output from active basses (as many are), rest easy. I’ve never come across an active bass that the Rumble can’t handle, and judicious use of the gain control tames any unruly preamp or pickup (remember that the gain control works as a variable input pad). I’ve actually used the older SBMM Ray4, which had a really hot preamp, with different Rumbles without any problems at all.

I concur. I have an G&L L2000. Running both pickups in series is about as hot of an output as I can think of and the Rumble handles it fine. Of course you need to EQ any bass, but active pups aren't a problem.

 

[sadheartofmine]

Thinking about joining the club. I'm just trying to figure out what Rumble / which combo to start out with.

Playing an American Standard P Bass, pretty much just rock music (90s-current), use pedals, and an Orange Terror Bass 500w Head.

Which is the best bang for my buck? Concerned with portability and future proofing a bit. Do I start with the 115 and add the 410 later? Do I shell out a little more and go with a used Pro? Do I save some cash and buy the 115 and 410 used and get them both now? The combinations. The possibilities.

115? ($299)
Pro 115? (Used $429)
410? ($399)
115 + 410? (Used $210 + $299)

Thanks!

 

[GonePlaid]

I'm toying with the idea of putting my R40 up for sale. No dissatisfaction with it. I would replace it with a mint used R100, which I can use for about 90% of our gigs. The 200c would be available(with or without the R112)for the remaining 10%. As y'all may have surmised, most of our gigs are in fairly small rooms at fairly low volume.

 

[G-Dog]

Thinking about joining the club. I'm just trying to figure out what Rumble / which combo to start out with.

Playing an American Standard P Bass, pretty much just rock music (90s-current), use pedals, and an Orange Terror Bass 500w Head.

Which is the best bang for my buck? Concerned with portability and future proofing a bit. Do I start with the 115 and add the 410 later? Do I shell out a little more and go with a used Pro? Do I save some cash and buy the 115 and 410 used and get them both now? The combinations. The possibilities.

115? ($299)
Pro 115? (Used $429)
410? ($399)
115 + 410? (Used $210 + $299)

Thanks!

Sounds like you're just looking for cabs, since you're using the Orange head, right? Your mention of "combo" means "combination of cabs"?

By "Pro 115" do you mean the Bassman cab? I've got a Bassman 115 with my Bassman 500 head, and it's a great cab. But it's a lot more $$$, and more weight, for not much more power handling (350 watts), plus the Neo speaker may be more articulate. Since the Terror is only 250 watts at 8 ohms, the 300 watt Rumble 115 would be plenty. Lotta Bassman head owners use two Rumble 115s.

The Rumble 410 is great at power handling and gives the most SPL for a single cab. But the weight and bulkiness, compared to the other Rumbles, is a turn off for many. But, it's probably the lightest 410 available.

You don't mention the 210 when, actually, two of those is considered by many to be the best stack for the buck. (Really, the 500 combo amp + one 210 is best value, but you already have a head.) The 210 has great power handling, alone or stacked, coupling effect stacked with great dispersion, lightweight to carry, proven since 2015. See this recent thread, for just one example. I can also attest that the Bassman 115 sounds good with the Rumble 210, since I also have the Rumble 500 combo amp.

No bad Rumble cabs, they are designed to work well together, if you want to mix them, even with Bassman cabs! Just check used availabilities, if looking to save $$$, otherwise go with your own taste and preferences. Good luck.
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[sadheartofmine]

Sounds like you're just looking for cabs, since you're using the Orange head, right? Your mention of "combo" means "combination of cabs"?

By "Pro 115" do you mean the Bassman cab? I've got a Bassman 115 with my Bassman 500 head, and it's a great cab. But it's a lot more $$$, and more weight, for not much more power handling (350 watts), plus the Neo speaker may be more articulate. Since the Terror is only 250 watts at 8 ohms, the 300 watt Rumble 115 would be plenty. Lotta Bassman head owners use two Rumble 115s.

The Rumble 410 is great at power handling and gives the most SPL for a single cab. But the weight and bulkiness, compared to the other Rumbles, is a turn off for many. But, it's probably the lightest 410 available.

You don't mention the 210 when, actually, two of those is considered by many to be the best stack for the buck. (Really, the 500 combo amp + one 210 is best value, but you already have a head.) The 210 has great power handling, alone or stacked, coupling effect stacked with great dispersion, lightweight to carry, proven since 2015. See this recent thread, for just one example. I can also attest that the Bassman 115 sounds good with the Rumble 210, since I also have the Rumble 500 combo amp.

No bad Rumble cabs, they are designed to work well together, if you want to mix them, even with Bassman cabs! Just check used availabilities, if looking to save $$$, otherwise go with your own taste and preferences. Good luck.
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Haha yah. By combinations I meant different Rumble cab pairings. And yes, by 115 Pro I meant Bassman. That was a lighter choice, due to the weight - pun intended. The one I'm eyeing the most is the 115. Would the Terror 500 be able to handle a 115 and a 410? Or two other cabs perhaps? And I believe the 115 I'm looking at it 600w. Is the older model 300w?

The Head speaker output is:
1 x 8 cabinet (impedance switched to 8 ohm)
1 x 4 cabinet (impedance switched to 4 ohm)
2 x 8 cabinets (impedance switched to 4 ohm)
I' don't know if Rumbles have an ohm switch.

The only reason I didn't mention the 210, is because in the desc. it says " it's the ideal extension cabinet for the Rumble 500 combo", so I wasn't sure if it was ideal as a stand alone cab with a head or what.

I don't necessarily need to get two cabs right away. I'd rather start off with one if it will work better than doubling up with two that happen to be a little cheaper. I'm honestly down for for what Rumble cab(s) will work best with that head, could hopefully handle another cab in the future (but isn't a deal breaker), and that I can get for $300-500.

I've been playing mostly through an Ampeg 15" 500w cab, but I like the Fender tone, and it is great bang for the buck. So that's why I've been eyeing them.

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[CallMeAl]

I'm toying with the idea of putting my R40 up for sale. No dissatisfaction with it. I would replace it with a mint used R100, which I can use for about 90% of our gigs. The 200c would be available(with or without the R112)for the remaining 10%. As y'all may have surmised, most of our gigs are in fairly small rooms at fairly low volume.

The longer I own my 100, the more I realize how stupid loud it is and how much room it can cover

 

[13bass]

The longer I own my 100, the more I realize how stupid loud it is and how much room it can cover

sounds like the 100 is very gig worthy then? Maybe I’ll return the 40 for the 100....

 

[CallMeAl]

sounds like the 100 is very gig worthy then? Maybe I’ll return the 40 for the 100....

Just depends on your conditions. I use my 100 for gigs with a bluegrass band and a blues band backed by a cajon. When we do bring drums, I have PA support. I do all rehearsals with the 100, but we play at a reasonable volume. Never been above noon in these conditions.

For jamming with others, the 100 is my minimum. If I were gigging with drums regularly, I’d get a 500 and never have to worry

 

[Balog]

I’ve been watching the used market for a Rumble 40 near me if any of ya’ll looking to unload one are near to Seattle.

 

[13bass]

Sorry I’m in Florida

 

[Eekum]

Just an update.

I posted on here a while back about getting a Fender Rumble 100 combo and I was pretty excited to jam with it.

Well, I have used it at rehearsal a bunch and it cuts through perfectly in the three piece punk band I am in. I'm not even having to push it. Did a small show the other night as well and it preformed great and didn't even need FOH support. I am extremely happy with it!

 

[G-Dog]

Haha yah. By combinations I meant different Rumble cab pairings. And yes, by 115 Pro I meant Bassman. That was a lighter choice, due to the weight - pun intended. The one I'm eyeing the most is the 115. Would the Terror 500 be able to handle a 115 and a 410? Or two other cabs perhaps? And I believe the 115 I'm looking at it 600w. Is the older model 300w?

The Head speaker output is:
1 x 8 cabinet (impedance switched to 8 ohm)
1 x 4 cabinet (impedance switched to 4 ohm)
2 x 8 cabinets (impedance switched to 4 ohm)
I' don't know if Rumbles have an ohm switch.

The only reason I didn't mention the 210, is because in the desc. it says " it's the ideal extension cabinet for the Rumble 500 combo", so I wasn't sure if it was ideal as a stand alone cab with a head or what.

I don't necessarily need to get two cabs right away. I'd rather start off with one if it will work better than doubling up with two that happen to be a little cheaper. I'm honestly down for for what Rumble cab(s) will work best with that head, could hopefully handle another cab in the future (but isn't a deal breaker), and that I can get for $300-500.

I've been playing mostly through an Ampeg 15" 500w cab, but I like the Fender tone, and it is great bang for the buck. So that's why I've been eyeing them.

Thanks for the feedback!

Your Orange says it's 250 watts at 8 ohms and 500 watts at 4 ohms. I assume that is continuous (or RMS) and not program (or peak). Most reputable amps "go by" their continuous (or RMS) rating rather than their program (or peak) rating, with some exceptions.

That Rumble 115, the current model (V3), is rated 600 watts program (like peak) and 300 watts continuous (like RMS). So, yes this 115 alone will safely give you up to 250 watts out of your Orange all day, and all of the night. Cab ads usually promote the higher number more than amp ads (with some exceptions). But it's important to know which is which when planning a purchase. Your local GC probably has some Rumble cabs you can try out with your amp & bass. Give it a go. Just be aware, that Fender tone you like may be due more to a Fender amp than a Fender cab. Your Orange may sound different than you expect thru a Fender cab.

See the Rumble Summary Info to compare Rumble cabs at the top of the chart. The Rumble cabs are specifically designed to work well together in any combination. The 210 being ideal for the 500 combo doesn't rule it out for anything else! Just take your pick(s)!
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[bassdeal]

Sounds like you're just looking for cabs, since you're using the Orange head, right? Your mention of "combo" means "combination of cabs"?

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The Rumble 410 is great at power handling and gives the most SPL for a single cab. But the weight and bulkiness, compared to the other Rumbles, is a turn off for many. But, it's probably the lightest 410 available.

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This post triggered my brain a bit and I realized I have been a "Rumble" person before I got my Rumble 40 :-/.

I don't know if this is relevant or not, but I have a 2014 or 2016 (I looked it up once but forget it now, got it last year used in perfect condition. Has a metal grill with big "Fender" lettering) Rumble 4x10 4 Ohm cab and it is a fantastic cab. I have used it for a few fairly large spaced outdoor shows this past Summer powered by either a Markbass Little Mark 250 (250 RMS into 4 Ohm) or a Peavey Nanobass head (300 RMS into 4 Ohm) and this combination had no problem without any PA support. It does seem quite efficient and it sounds great. Real punchy. It is heavy but I would not consider it bulky at all for a 4x10. One of the criteria I had for a "new" cab is it had to fit in the trunk of my Toyota Corolla and it does.

The one thing I don't like about it is the type and placement of the handles. They are swing-out type and placed too close to the top of the cab, making it hard to swing it against my belly to carry up/down stairs. The swing-out handles makes it more difficult to carry through narrow hallways, stairs, and doors, which I have to every time I use it. At 66 this is getting more and more difficult.

Most likely not related to the question at hand but this post triggered my thoughts on this version of the Rumble 4x10.

 

[dfp]

Someone mentioned the “Fender sound” ... I don’t know what exactly that is, as far as bass amps and cabs is concerned, bc Fender has had so many different bass amps and cabs over the years. I do know what a P bass or a J bass can sound like through really great amps, and cabs, though, including vintage Fender heads and cabs... in short, IMHO the v3 Rumble amps/cabs don’t get that particular “Fender sound”, they get a very specific “v3 Rumble” sound. Works for many but not all. YMMV.

 

[bassdeal]

Someone mentioned the “Fender sound” ... I don’t know what exactly that is, as far as bass amps and cabs is concerned, bc Fender has had so many different bass amps and cabs over the years. I do know what a P bass or a J bass can sound like through really great amps, and cabs, though, including vintage Fender heads and cabs... in short, IMHO the v3 Rumble amps/cabs don’t get that particular “Fender sound”, they get a very specific “v3 Rumble” sound. Works for many but not all. YMMV.

This got me thinking (usually a bad sign), has there been an good documentation any effects the purchase of SWR by Fender (I believe it was 2009) had on Fender bass equipment design?