Fender Rumble Club

[CallMeAl]

I guess I need to 'join the club' before I post or ask for help-opinions. Here is a picture of my Studio 40, I use this for home only. My other amp is the Rumble 100 v3, great for small venues.

I've seen many, many references about using 2 (two) Rumble 100's together with the effects loop in & out ports but I can't seem to find any single post where someone has actually done this; successfully. My searches of this thread have not turned up anything useful.

I would like to have a little more power when needed...really, can you imagine that!, and I am looking at trading the R100 in on a R200. The extra 10-12 pounds of the R200 puts that amp at the top of my comfort zone. However if hooking up 2 (two) R100's is a real possibility that will cover my needs and give me more flexibility in what I go mobile with.

Is there anyone who has actually done this and not fried anything? My R100 v3 is the latest version, basically a new amp.

I’ve done it!

Used it on stage, and it’s freakin loud! Got a bunch of compliments on it too.

Since the single 100 covers my needs on most every gig, this makes a great modular, cost effective option. One of them basically lives at rehearsal.

If I was hauling them to every gig, I’d just get a 500. But since I only use it once in a while, it’s a nice option.

 

[vancamp]

I guess I need to 'join the club' before I post or ask for help-opinions. Here is a picture of my Studio 40, I use this for home only. My other amp is the Rumble 100 v3, great for small venues.

I've seen many, many references about using 2 (two) Rumble 100's together with the effects loop in & out ports but I can't seem to find any single post where someone has actually done this; successfully. My searches of this thread have not turned up anything useful.

I would like to have a little more power when needed...really, can you imagine that!, and I am looking at trading the R100 in on a R200. The extra 10-12 pounds of the R200 puts that amp at the top of my comfort zone. However if hooking up 2 (two) R100's is a real possibility that will cover my needs and give me more flexibility in what I go mobile with.

Is there anyone who has actually done this and not fried anything? My R100 v3 is the latest version, basically a new amp.

And, although it's not as straight forward as just plugging 2 R100's together, you can also plug either the FX Send or Line Out from your Studio 40 into the Instrument Input of the R100. You just have to use the R100 controls in addition to the RS40, since the RS40 outs are fixed level.

 

[ec2bass]

I’ve done it!
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Used it on stage, and it’s freakin loud! Got a bunch of compliments on it too.

Since the single 100 covers my needs on most every gig, this makes a great modular, cost effective option. One of them basically lives at rehearsal.

If I was hauling them to every gig, I’d just get a 500. But since I only use it once in a while, it’s a nice option.

That's what I'm looking for!
It probably doesn't make economical sense to do it that way, 2x R100's (over a single R200 or even a R500), but individual size & weight is important to this medicare eligible bassist! The 2 R100's can give me a lot of flexibility but I needed to be sure before blowing another $300- on an amp that I'd burn up if it didn't work. Hiding that electronic burnt smell doesn't go over very well when processing a return;-).

Q: Are you using the FX loop in-out jacks? At least that's what it looks like. I'm trying to avoid a pedal preamp/splitter.

And, although it's not as straight forward as just plugging 2 R100's together, you can also plug either the FX Send or Line Out from your Studio 40 into the Instrument Input of the R100. You just have to use the R100 controls in addition to the RS40, since the RS40 outs are fixed level.

Thanks, but I have no plans of taking the RS40 out of the house. I really like to 'play' with it when I practice but using it at a gig was not my plan. It's really fun to mess around with but it is expensive for 40 watts.

 

[Pulverizor]

I’ve done it!
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Used it on stage, and it’s freakin loud! Got a bunch of compliments on it too.

Since the single 100 covers my needs on most every gig, this makes a great modular, cost effective option. One of them basically lives at rehearsal.

If I was hauling them to every gig, I’d just get a 500. But since I only use it once in a while, it’s a nice option.

That's mean! I can almost hear how awesome it is just looking at the photo lol.

Two 12's at 200Watts > one 15" at 140Watts? The club needs a side by side comparison!

How's it hooked up, a foot long patch lead with right angles each end or do you need foot & a half?

 

[G-Dog]

I guess I need to 'join the club' before I post or ask for help-opinions. Here is a picture of my Studio 40, I use this for home only. My other amp is the Rumble 100 v3, great for small venues.

I've seen many, many references about using 2 (two) Rumble 100's together with the effects loop in & out ports but I can't seem to find any single post where someone has actually done this; successfully. My searches of this thread have not turned up anything useful.

I would like to have a little more power when needed...really, can you imagine that!, and I am looking at trading the R100 in on a R200. The extra 10-12 pounds of the R200 puts that amp at the top of my comfort zone. However if hooking up 2 (two) R100's is a real possibility that will cover my needs and give me more flexibility in what I go mobile with.

Is there anyone who has actually done this and not fried anything? My R100 v3 is the latest version, basically a new amp.

OooOoo! Another multi-Rumbler! @ec2bass, you are now member #1147 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations, and welcome. In addition to the good advice you've received in response to your question, you can always find out all about it in the Connecting Combos Together section of the Rumble Club Wiki page linked in my signature, and lotsa good info in the other sections, too.

As alanloomis1980 says, FX Send of amp 1 to FX Return of amp 2 is simplest, and amp 1 controls EQ and volume of both amps. Or you can connect FX Send of amp 1 to the instrument input of amp 2 (there is no risk of damage) if you want to experiment with different settings on each!

And, as vancamp discovered, the Rumble Studio (and Stage) work differently and their FX Sends should go to other amps' input for maximum volume. In fact, if you get another R100, you can have a very balanced stereo reinforcement of the RS40 from its two FX Sends! The possibilities there are endless (considering all the RS40 can do). So, ... ...

Rumble On!
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[dORSY]

I guess I need to 'join the club' before I post or ask for help-opinions. Here is a picture of my Studio 40, I use this for home only. My other amp is the Rumble 100 v3, great for small venues.

Why don't You hook up Your s40 to the r100 and make a stack?
Also, 2*r100 = 200W into 2 12", the r200 is 140W into 1 15" alone.
And as stated before, You can have 2 100s and make a "stereo" stack from the studio's multiple FX sends!
Experiment with them!

 

[CallMeAl]

Q: Are you using the FX loop in-out jacks? At least that's what it looks like. I'm trying to avoid a pedal preamp/splitter

Yup. Amp 2 becomes a slave, all controls on amp 1.

Good luck with the decision!

 

[CallMeAl]

Also, 2*r100 = 200W into 2 12", the r200 is 140W into 1 15" alone.

Oh yeah! Sounds great too

This logic pretty much ruled out the 200 for me (when I already had a 100 to start) so my next rumble will be a 500

 

[GonePlaid]

Oh yeah! Sounds great too

This logic pretty much ruled out the 200 for me (when I already had a 100 to start) so my next rumble will be a 500

When I hooked up the BL's 100 offa my 200 Sunday, I was amazed how it added to the overall sound. Not louder, fuller. I would think, if you go FOH-we don't-that your 2x100's would be sufficient. And save a few $$.

 

[Bluzlvr]

Well, lvr, sorry to be so long getting back to you. Just getting back from a restful vacation. Actually, not quite back yet, but almost.

First, the Rumble Studio 40 is a special case when it comes to changing speakers. Because of all the digital modeling already built-in, and new presets shared online, all of which were built with, and for, the original speaker, I believe this could effectively rule out many, if not all, of the normal Rumble 40 (non-modeling) speaker replacements and upgrades! Therefore, my best recommendation would still be the Authorized Fender Service Center, because A) you may be hearing something that isn't speaker related that no change out can fix, and B) if it is a speaker problem that's the only place you can get the same speaker to make the presets sound exactly right.

However, the new Fender 2-year warranty, which became effective January 1, 2017, is not transferable, like the old 5-year ones were. So, you should expect to pay a fair price for their diagnosis and/or repair for a factory spec amp. That's the problem when original purchasers sell on malfunctioning items instead of pursuing a warranty repair. But, based on an AFSC diagnosis/repair, you may have a better small claims case against your seller!

Please let us know how this goes.
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Thanks G-Dog. Hope your vaca was great. Unfortunately we all have to come back to reality. I've already spoke with Fender and they said they don't sell replacement speakers and directed me to contact Eminence to find out if they can recommend one. Fender gave me the part # to give Eminence, but they want to know if there is anything else is written on the speaker. I haven't broke it out yet to find out. Not even sure if there is something wrong with it, but thought if I can get a speaker inexpensively it might be worth a shot. My seller was Guitar Ctr and I've had the amp for awhile, so not gonna go there. The price was right, so you takes your chances and get what you get. The amp still works well for practice, just kinda aggravated about the "transistor radio" like sound when running the phone through the accessory jack(or blutooth). Maybe another route would be to check one out in the store to see how it sounds through the accessory channel. Could be the nature of the beast. Still love the amp and probably gonna pick up a Rumble100 today for $100 to add to my collection. Doesn't everybody need at least 3 Rumbles?

 

[ec2bass]

That's exactly what I was looking for (Connecting Combos Together-Wiki Link). Thanks G-Dog.

So FRC #1147 it is, I'll swing by the tattoo parlor later and see if they have Fender silver

 

[evlwevl]

I am about to pull the trigger on a new rumble 800 HD and a 4x10 cab. I love my fender 100 and it sounds great in the practice area. I am looking ahead to playing live and want more horsepower but I like the idea that I can just take along the small 800 head by itself to practice and just plug the head into the sound system already in place. Is the 800 HD and 4X 10 cab a good combo to go with? I don’t want to have to buy twice because I didn’t buy enough.

 

[vancamp]

Thanks G-Dog. Hope your vaca was great. Unfortunately we all have to come back to reality. I've already spoke with Fender and they said they don't sell replacement speakers and directed me to contact Eminence to find out if they can recommend one. Fender gave me the part # to give Eminence, but they want to know if there is anything else is written on the speaker. I haven't broke it out yet to find out. Not even sure if there is something wrong with it, but thought if I can get a speaker inexpensively it might be worth a shot. My seller was Guitar Ctr and I've had the amp for awhile, so not gonna go there. The price was right, so you takes your chances and get what you get. The amp still works well for practice, just kinda aggravated about the "transistor radio" like sound when running the phone through the accessory jack(or blutooth). Maybe another route would be to check one out in the store to see how it sounds through the accessory channel. Could be the nature of the beast. Still love the amp and probably gonna pick up a Rumble100 today for $100 to add to my collection. Doesn't everybody need at least 3 Rumbles?

The Aux In on my Studio 40 is all I need it to be, but I would say it is more "transistor radio" like than the main signal path through the amp. Of course, try it with the tweeter turned on and off to see if it makes a difference. But I only use it to get some tunes to play with. It may be the nature of the beast.

 

[Bluzlvr]

The Aux In on my Studio 40 is all I need it to be, but I would say it is more "transistor radio" like than the main signal path through the amp. Of course, try it with the tweeter turned on and off to see if it makes a difference. But I only use it to get some tunes to play with. It may be the nature of the beast.

Thanks for the info vancamp. It may just be the nature of the beast and is working as designed. It sure is a great tool to practice with. May just have saved me some $$$. Makes it easier to pick up that R100(that I can run the Studio40 through, for an even lighter weight option).

 

[ec2bass]

The Aux In on my Studio 40 is all I need it to be, but I would say it is more "transistor radio" like than the main signal path through the amp. Of course, try it with the tweeter turned on and off to see if it makes a difference. But I only use it to get some tunes to play with. It may be the nature of the beast.

After reading this I wanted to hear my Studio 40, hadn't tried it yet. I just ran some "Boston-More Than A Feelin" from an old hard-drive iPod into the Aux in and with the tweeter on it sounded pretty good. Tweeter off; very different story; thin, maybe what you're calling 'transistor radio' like. Volume & Tone controls on the iPod worked but the RS40's controls had no effect.

With the tweeter on this could pass for a happy hour background music source albeit mono. However, during happy hour music quality is not our main concern...

 

[Bluzlvr]

After reading this I wanted to hear my Studio 40, hadn't tried it yet. I just ran some "Boston-More Than A Feelin" from an old hard-drive iPod into the Aux in and with the tweeter on it sounded pretty good. Tweeter off; very different story; thin, maybe what you're calling 'transistor radio' like. Volume & Tone controls on the iPod worked but the RS40's controls had no effect.

With the tweeter on this could pass for a happy hour background music source albeit mono. However, during happy hour music quality is not our main concern...

Looks like I need to turn the tweeter on and give it a listen. Always wondered why bass amps even had tweeters. ;-)

 

[GonePlaid]

Looks like I need to turn the tweeter on and give it a listen. Always wondered why bass amps even had tweeters. ;-)

My 200c has a tweeter. I never use it except playing cd's on breaks. The 100 doesn't have a tweeter. Yay!

 

[Kipp Harrington]

Looks like I need to turn the tweeter on and give it a listen. Always wondered why bass amps even had tweeters. ;-)

I guess Fender thought it may appeal to players who might lean toward wanting a "different than Fender" tone (if so desired). I never thought I would use a tweeter. I tried it out and now I prefer having it on "full". Besides, if the tone gets too "tinny" for your taste, you can just roll back the tone knob a bit on your thumper.

 

[chupacerveza]

I am about to pull the trigger on a new rumble 800 HD and a 4x10 cab. I love my fender 100 and it sounds great in the practice area. I am looking ahead to playing live and want more horsepower but I like the idea that I can just take along the small 800 head by itself to practice and just plug the head into the sound system already in place. Is the 800 HD and 4X 10 cab a good combo to go with? I don’t want to have to buy twice because I didn’t buy enough.

The 4x10 does seem to be the intended Rumble-line counterpart cab for the 800HD. The 2x10 is also sufficient. Personally, I use the PJB C-4 (4x5” cab) so I’m not able to comment directly on either, but my sense is that you’ll be very happy with the 4x10. Rumble On!

 

[JakobT]

New Amp Day!

Well, actually, it was yesterday, but still.

After my beloved Rumble 40 gave up the ghost, and unable to get an identical replacement, I ended up with a Blackstar Unity 60, which I’d heard good things about. It was a perfectly good amp, but for various reasons I didn’t gel with it, and I ended up selling it to a former bandmate. I realized I wouldn’t be happy unless I got another Rumble, so yesterday I brought home this beauty. I guess I don’t really need all its features, but it’s going to be fun trying them all out.