Fender Rumble Club

[G-Dog]

Morning Rumble club! Glad to say I’m joining the club in rather epic fashion. Few months back I got a steak on a rumble 4x10 and just this week picked up 2 used 2x10s!

I remember a ways back seeing a thread from someone who went into their rumble and added some bracing and upgraded the polyfill inside. Anybody know where that thread is? I can’t find it. Thanks!!

Welcome, bobby! We'd love to have you join. Just show us a pic of your Rumbles and you'll get a membership number.

But, IMHO, if you're cooking steak on a 410, then you're probably overpowering your cab! But adding the 210s should help cool it down a lot.

bob-o, you might checkout the Rumble Modifications section of the Rumble Club Wiki page, linked in my signature, for the thread you're looking for. There are some links there about the acoustic fill. I, too, remember mention of adding some bracing in a thread somewhere. If it turns out the thread we recall is not linked there, then I can fix that when we find it.

Lotsa other Rumble interesting info on The Wiki, too.
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[CallMeAl]

Morning Rumble club! Glad to say I’m joining the club in rather epic fashion. Few months back I got a steak on a rumble 4x10 and just this week picked up 2 used 2x10s!

I remember a ways back seeing a thread from someone who went into their rumble and added some bracing and upgraded the polyfill inside. Anybody know where that thread is? I can’t find it. Thanks!!

Here is a very thorough lining and bracing thread. It’s a Rumble 100; IDK if I’ve seen one on the cabinets being modified
NAD - Fender Rumble V3 100
@G-Dog , I don’t believe this one is in the wiki?

lots of other great mod threads in the wiki too!

PS I think it’s “got a stake.”

 

[G-Dog]

... ... I remember a ways back seeing a thread from someone who went into their rumble and added some bracing and upgraded the polyfill inside. Anybody know where that thread is? I can’t find it. Thanks!!

... ... bob-o, you might checkout the Rumble Modifications section of the Rumble Club Wiki page, linked in my signature, for the thread you're looking for. There are some links there about the acoustic fill. I, too, remember mention of adding some bracing in a thread somewhere. If it turns out the thread we recall is not linked there, then I can fix that when we find it. ... ...

Robert, try the "Astrosonic's Recommended Thread of Rumble 40 Upgrade" link under the Rumble Speaker Replacements sub-section, then follow the link he mentions there. Is that the thread you're looking for?

Edited to add: Actually the "Astrosonic's First Rumble 40 Speaker Replacement - 4 Year Long Thread!" link goes directly to the thread sub-linked in my paragraph above. Clear as mud?
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[G-Dog]

Here is a very thorough lining and bracing thread. It’s a Rumble 100; IDK if I’ve seen one on the cabinets being modified
NAD - Fender Rumble V3 100
@G-Dog , I don’t believe this one is in the wiki? ... ...

Attention: Rumble Club Wiki Edit Alert!

Thank you, @alanloomis1980, for researching and sharing! al, your post linking @steve_rolfeca's valuable Rumble modding thread has been linked on the Rumble Club Wiki page near the top of the Rumble Modifications section. This is an extremely interesting thread with lotsa pics starting very soon after the introduction of the Rumble V3s in 2014. It really kicked off the acoustic fill and bracing of these fine amps.

Thanks, loomy, for sharing this. I dunno how you found it, but I'm glad you did. It should be very helpful to others! Thank you very much. Now, we must continue to. . . .

Rumble On!​

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[CallMeAl]

Attention: Rumble Club Wiki Edit Alert!

Thank you, @alanloomis1980, for researching and sharing! al, your post linking a valuable Rumble modding thread has been linked on the Rumble Club Wiki page near the top of the Rumble Modifications section. This is an extremely interesting thread with lotsa pics starting very soon after the introduction of the Rumble V3s in 2014. It really kicked off the acoustic fill and bracing of these fine amps.

Thanks, loomy, for sharing this. I dunno how you found it, but I'm glad you did. It should be very helpful to others! Thank you very much. Now, we must continue to. . . .

Rumble On!​

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Honored to finally have an impact on the wiki!

The thread was resurrected Nov ‘19, and I saw it on the “new post” feed. I just clicked on “NAD Rumble 100,” but had no idea what I was getting into!

 

[G-Dog]

Attention: Rumble Club Wiki Edit Alert!

Thank you, @alanloomis1980, for researching and sharing! al, your post linking a valuable Rumble modding thread has been linked on the Rumble Club Wiki page near the top of the Rumble Modifications section. This is an extremely interesting thread with lotsa pics starting very soon after the introduction of the Rumble V3s in 2014. It really kicked off the acoustic fill and bracing of these fine amps.

Thanks, loomy, for sharing this. I dunno how you found it, but I'm glad you did. It should be very helpful to others! Thank you very much. Now, we must continue to. . . .

Rumble On!​

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Honored to finally have an impact on the wiki!

The thread was resurrected Nov ‘19, and I saw it on the “new post” feed. I just clicked on “NAD Rumble 100,” but had no idea what I was getting into!

Wiki Sub-Edit Semi-Alert:

I edited the latest added link to give credit and thanks to thread originator @steve_rolfeca, Rumble Club member #220, for his detailed review and descriptions of his mods there.

al loomy, baby, rest assured you've been having a very significant impact on The Club, The Wiki, and TB in general with your frequent, positive, helpful posts. I certainly appreciate it very much and am quite sure many others do as well. Thanks for all do here. May I respectfully suggest that you qualify for the TB Addicts Club?
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[CallMeAl]

Wiki Sub-Edit Semi-Alert:

I edited the latest added link to give credit to thread originator @steve_rolfeca for his detailed review and descriptions of his mods there.

al loomy, baby, rest assured you've been having a very significant impact on The Club, The Wiki, and TB in general with your frequent, positive, helpful posts. I certainly appreciate it very much and am quite sure many others do as well. Thanks for all do here. May I respectfully suggest that you qualify for the TB Addicts Club?
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Ha!

Hello, my name is Alan... and I’m addicted to talkin’ bass

 

[bobbybass85]

So 1: I meant “steal” but oddly enough one of my drummers gave me some Omaha steaks as a thank you for being his bassist. Fate I guess!

2ictures incoming.

3: thanks for the responses! found what I was looking for.

4: I’m now debating keeping the 4x10. I just had rehearsal with the 2x10 and can’t see a situation in which I would need more than the 2-2x10s. The 6x10 does sound great, just not sure the need is there. Also having the grill cloth not running the same way drives me nuts...

 

[G-Dog]

So 1: I meant “steal” but oddly enough one of my drummers gave me some Omaha steaks as a thank you for being his bassist. Fate I guess! ... ...

Oh, a "steal"! Yeah, that makes sense, but I gotta admit I was thinking you meant "stake", too. So, how good were those Omaha snake... wait, that's not right ...
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... ... 2ictures incoming. ... ...

Wow! Beaucoup pics, indeed. Lovely, bob-o! That's a lotsa Rumbles, man!
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... ... 3: thanks for the responses! found what I was looking for. ... ...

Glad you found it. But, don't leave me in suspenders here! Where is it? Is it linked on The Wiki, or not? Should it be? I'm thinking, "Yeah, it should, cuz he's pro'lly not the only one looking for it again sometime. "
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... ... 4: I’m now debating keeping the 4x10. I just had rehearsal with the 2x10 and can’t see a situation in which I would need more than the 2-2x10s. The 6x10 does sound great, just not sure the need is there. ... ...

Oh, what? You can't run all 3 cabs for 8x10s? Maybe I could interest you in a Rumble 800 HD head that could run four 8 ohm cabs! Then you could add another 410!
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... ... Also having the grill cloth not running the same way drives me nuts...
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Oh, I understand the crisscrossing grille clothe patterns, as seen on my BassRumbMan 1000 rig. But the sound is so awesome that I can overlook it!

But, anyway, bobbb, you're in! @bobbybass85, you are now member #1174 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations, on both your membership and your good taste in cabs. And please tell us more about what you've used your 410 for and what your plans for the 210s are. Also, anything else you think I need to add to the Rumble Club Wiki page linked in my signature.

Now, all you Rumblers, . . . .

Let's Get Re-ea-ady To ...
Fire Up Our Ru-um-bles!!!
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[bobbybass85]

Thanks G-Dog! AlanLoomis1980 has the one about the 112 combo. Now having read it again, I’ve got none of the issues reported in that thread so I’m happy with the cabs as is.

As for my setup I’m running an Ashdown ABM 500 head. I’ve run the 4x10 primarily for my pop-punk and country gigs. I have a custom, tweeterless 2x12 that I use for my indie and blues bands. As much as I love the 2x12... it may be headed out now with the new setup with the 2x10s. I’ll wait and see what I think after the honeymoon wears off.

I decided to go the rumble route after using multiple around Nashville once I moved here last March. They’re the house back line at multiple venues. I’ve used the 1x15 and separate head, the 200/115 combo, and the 100/112 combo. All were impressive.

The 4x10 is plenty for any gig, and often overkill, Gene the desire to go modular and split it up.

 

[GonePlaid]

Thanks G-Dog! AlanLoomis1980 has the one about the 112 combo. Now having read it again, I’ve got none of the issues reported in that thread so I’m happy with the cabs as is.

As for my setup I’m running an Ashdown ABM 500 head. I’ve run the 4x10 primarily for my pop-punk and country gigs. I have a custom, tweeterless 2x12 that I use for my indie and blues bands. As much as I love the 2x12... it may be headed out now with the new setup with the 2x10s. I’ll wait and see what I think after the honeymoon wears off.

I decided to go the rumble route after using multiple around Nashville once I moved here last March. They’re the house back line at multiple venues. I’ve used the 1x15 and separate head, the 200/115 combo, and the 100/112 combo. All were impressive.

The 4x10 is plenty for any gig, and often overkill, Gene the desire to go modular and split it up.

This is what I use when I need it to kick serious @$$(67 THUNDERBIRD NR, R200c/R112 cab):

 

[G-Dog]

Thanks G-Dog! AlanLoomis1980 has the one about the 112 combo. Now having read it again, I’ve got none of the issues reported in that thread so I’m happy with the cabs as is. ... ...

Great! That thread is now linked on The Wiki. Thanks for asking after it. That's a reall good thread, which I don't recall reading before. ('Course, at my age, that doesn't mean I haven't read it before! )
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... ... As for my setup I’m running an Ashdown ABM 500 head. I’ve run the 4x10 primarily for my pop-punk and country gigs. I have a custom, tweeterless 2x12 that I use for my indie and blues bands. As much as I love the 2x12... it may be headed out now with the new setup with the 2x10s. I’ll wait and see what I think after the honeymoon wears off. ... ...

Ah, a very sensible setup and approach to the change.
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... ... I decided to go the rumble route after using multiple around Nashville once I moved here last March. They’re the house back line at multiple venues. I’ve used the 1x15 and separate head, the 200/115 combo, and the 100/112 combo. All were impressive.

The 4x10 is plenty for any gig, and often overkill, Gene the desire to go modular and split it up.

Gene? I didn't realize he was that big in Nashville!?! But I'm glad to hear that Rumbles are.

Thanks for that report. And best of luck to you!
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[dave64o]

I never played through a Fender Rumble before but finally got to play through one of the Rumble combos at an open mic a few nights ago. I can't remember what model name was on the top panel but I looked at the Fender website and, based on the size and shape, it looks like it was probably a Rumble 200 combo.

Which ever combo it was, I was pretty impressed with it. Sounded great while we were playing, it sounded great while I was listening to the other full bands that came in, and it sounded great when the house band was up there backing the individuals. I played my Stingray 5HH and I can remember seeing a few different types of Jazzes (couple of 4s and a 5, one of the 4s was a Deluxe), a Precision, a Rickenbacker, and I think another I can't remember right now. They all sounded really nice.

Wish I could remember which specific model it was but, whichever it was, it did a really nice job handling lots of different types of basses and different players.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

I never played through a Fender Rumble before but finally got to play through one of the Rumble combos at an open mic a few nights ago. I can't remember what model name was on the top panel but I looked at the Fender website and, based on the size and shape, it looks like it was probably a Rumble 200 combo.

Which ever combo it was, I was pretty impressed with it. Sounded great while we were playing, it sounded great while I was listening to the other full bands that came in, and it sounded great when the house band was up there backing the individuals. I played my Stingray 5HH and I can remember seeing a few different types of Jazzes (couple of 4s and a 5, one of the 4s was a Deluxe), a Precision, a Rickenbacker, and I think another I can't remember right now. They all sounded really nice.

Wish I could remember which specific model it was but, whichever it was, it did a really nice job handling lots of different types of basses and different players.

It was likely either a 200 or a 500. The only differences are the wattage and the speakers. The 200 has 1x15. The 500 is 2x10.

 

[dave64o]

Ahhhh. I didn't see the Rumble 500 combo on the website the first time, but I just went back and checked it again. I think I missed the "LOAD MORE" button at the bottom that would have showed me the rest of the line. The 500 combo was down there.

I looked at the specs in the online manual and the physical size of the amps aren't in there, but the pictures make it look like they'd be very similar if not exactly the same size. So I can't say with much confidence which one it was. My band wants to go back again and do this open mic once in a while, which is fine with me. If we do that, then I'll try to remember to check which model it is.

Pretty nice combo overall.

While I'm patting Fender on the back, our guitar player went through a a tiny, beat up Fender combo in the back line that looked like an old Champ. It wasn't mic'd but it filled the bar on its own and sounded great with all of the guitars that got played through it (his PRS and I can remember several Strats, a Les Paul, and an Ibanez). I'll have to check that one out also if/when we go back.

 

[Hambone70]

Joined a band, so looking to upgrade my Rumble 100. Too many choices!

Classic rock, blues, country, etc. I'd like to stick to combos for simplicity. I'm intrigued by the modeling in the Studio 40 and Stage 800, too.

1) Add a 200, and daisy-chain the two when needed. Stack the 100 on the 200.
2) Buy a 500 or 800.

or...

3) Buy a Studio 40 AND a 500 for only a hundred bucks more than the 800. The 40 can be used for practice, daisy-chained to the 500 for stage volume, and I've always got a backup.

Comments and experiences appreciated!

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Ahhhh. I didn't see the Rumble 500 combo on the website the first time, but I just went back and checked it again. I think I missed the "LOAD MORE" button at the bottom that would have showed me the rest of the line. The 500 combo was down there.

I looked at the specs in the online manual and the physical size of the amps aren't in there, but the pictures make it look like they'd be very similar if not exactly the same size. So I can't say with much confidence which one it was. My band wants to go back again and do this open mic once in a while, which is fine with me. If we do that, then I'll try to remember to check which model it is.

Pretty nice combo overall.

While I'm patting Fender on the back, our guirar player went through a a tiny, beat up Fender combo in the back line that looked like an old Champ. It wasn't mic'd but it filled the bar on its own and sounded great with all of the guitars that got played through it (his PRS and I can remember several Strats, a Les Paul, and an Ibanez). I'll have to check that one out also if/when we go back.

The dimension are identical 23x19x14. The 500 is 36.5 lbs. The 200 is 2 lbs lighter.
Maybe a Champ, but could be a Princeton. The Princeton is what Clapton recorded with.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Joined a band, so looking to upgrade my Rumble 100. Too many choices!

Classic rock, blues, country, etc. I'd like to stick to combos for simplicity. I'm intrigued by the modeling in the Studio 40 and Stage 800, too.

1) Add a 200, and daisy-chain the two when needed. Stack the 100 on the 200.
2) Buy a 500 or 800.

or...

3) Buy a Studio 40 AND a 500 for only a hundred bucks more than the 800. The 40 can be used for practice, daisy-chained to the 500 for stage volume, and I've always got a backup.

Comments and experiences appreciated!

Option one would be fine, but were it me, I'd buy the 500 and keep the 100 at home for practice.

 

[G-Dog]

I never played through a Fender Rumble before but finally got to play through one of the Rumble combos at an open mic a few nights ago. I can't remember what model name was on the top panel but I looked at the Fender website and, based on the size and shape, it looks like it was probably a Rumble 200 combo.

Which ever combo it was, I was pretty impressed with it. Sounded great while we were playing, it sounded great while I was listening to the other full bands that came in, and it sounded great when the house band was up there backing the individuals. I played my Stingray 5HH and I can remember seeing a few different types of Jazzes (couple of 4s and a 5, one of the 4s was a Deluxe), a Precision, a Rickenbacker, and I think another I can't remember right now. They all sounded really nice.

Wish I could remember which specific model it was but, whichever it was, it did a really nice job handling lots of different types of basses and different players.

The open mic venue not nearby where you can just casually drop in to "see if you left something there"?

dave-o, there's a Rumble Summary Info chart comparing features, sizes, prices and weights on the Rumble Club Wiki page linked in my signature. Questions beyond that are the specialty of our helpful cadre of Club members. We look forward to seeing Rumble pics from all new members , in case you're interested.
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Joined a band, so looking to upgrade my Rumble 100. Too many choices!

Classic rock, blues, country, etc. I'd like to stick to combos for simplicity. I'm intrigued by the modeling in the Studio 40 and Stage 800, too.

1) Add a 200, and daisy-chain the two when needed. Stack the 100 on the 200.
2) Buy a 500 or 800.

or...

3) Buy a Studio 40 AND a 500 for only a hundred bucks more than the 800. The 40 can be used for practice, daisy-chained to the 500 for stage volume, and I've always got a backup.

Comments and experiences appreciated!

The possibilities are endless!

0.3) Buy the Studio 40 and stack it on, and chain* it to, your 100.
0.6) Buy another 100 and chain 'em, like a few others here do. Use one or both as needed.
0.9) Buy the Studio and another 100 and chain* all 3 of 'em! Yep, easily done.
. 1) Yeah, 100 on toppa 200 would be cool. Lacks the modeling, though.
1.5) Buy the Studio and the 200. Chain* the Studio to the 100, or the 200, or both as needed!
. 2) The 500 or Stage 800 gives you 350W or 400W alone, but need a cab to get 500 or 800.
2.5) Buy the 500 and a 210 cab for full 500W, use with or without cab as needed.
. 3) Yes! I have a Studio and 500, but haven't had need to chain 'em yet. Studio enough, so far.
3.5) Buy 500 & 210 cab & trade 100 for Studio. Chain* Studio to 500, w/w/o cab as needed.
. 4.) Buy Stage 800 & 210 cab. Stage is good for practice, too.
. 5) Buy Studio and chain* it to Rumble 800 HD head & four 210 cabs! Insure against damage!!

*Chain most Rumbles FX Send to FX Return, but Stage & Studio must use FX Send to Instrument Input, or XLR Out to FX Return. Because their FX Send is fixed at low level.
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[bobbybass85]

2nd 2x10 has arrived. The stack is awesome!