I wonder, @GlennA, what the Rumble frequency response curve looks like using the effects return jack...? Bypassing the preamp, that is. If you ever have the time and inclination to check it out I’d be much obliged!
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Just a quick report after using my new Rumble 100 for the first time out of the house with a small musical pit orchestra rehearsal today - wow - what a difference playing in a larger space makes! Great sound with gain at 10:00, the bright switch on and about 11:00 on the bass eq - all else flat for now. I'm also running through a Sansamp to warm up the sound from my Yamaha TRBX605 just a bit. I'm really pleased with this amp - it was very easy to get good tone that had presence, blend, and a bit of punch in a small ensemble like this. Looking forward to the next rehearsal!
Just curious, with your gain at 10 and bass knob set at 11, what do you mean by "all else flat"? Just curious if this means you have them set at 12, or something else?
All other eq knobs (lo mid, hi mid, treble) at 12. Sounds great so far - I will try other adjustments at the next rehearsal as needed.
So recently I’ve been laughs at and “ insulted “ from Ampeg enthusiast for getting rid of all my Ampeg gear and switching to Fender. A fender Rumble rig mind you. Someone said They”don’t consider a fender Rumble class d solid state an amp.” Been told it’s a kid toy, that it’s a joke etc. well I probably have owned more variations of Ampeg gear then most. You name it I’ve had it.im not knockin on Ampeg cause I like Ampeg and the brand served me consistently. That being said, I’ve owned many brands and variations.Hartke, orange,Trace elliot,Ibanez, Genz Benz,GK.ive played Mesa and peavey as well. All of it was throughout the last 18 years of playing. The latter 7 was all tone chasing and evolving. The Last 7 it’s been all Ampeg.it was the last 7 years that I learned a bout EQ, mids and gain structure.To sum it up, I tried many many different variations of heads and cabs and preAmps to get this certain tone.i could NEVER have both the low end and the “ cut “ with Ampeg. It was one overpowering the other. Finally I started experimenting with Fenders Bassman hybrid 800 head. As much as I liked it I needed a simpler version of the amp. I didn’t need all it had to offer. That’s when I started experimenting with the Rumble 500. I don’t buy combo amps as my main rig but it’s all I could test at the time. I loved all it had to offer.i read about its DI issues and some other issues it had. I wanted plenty of head room s well. After reading reviews and testing the 800 I bought it.This amp solved all my issues.Fender-found a way with its bass amps to keep that low end no matter what and dial everything around it. I need that low end power and vibration but that grind grit and growl cutting edge has to be there just as much.idc what anyone says. I have the experience to know otherwise. All these Ampeg enthusiast can keep carrying around their 810 cabs and 90lbs heads.they can stick with old dated gear.
Happy owner of a rumble 200 head and a rumble 112v2 with the neo speaker. What a great size!
As much as I like the speaker, I’ve been considering upgrading the cab and speaker (e.g., re-port, add baffling). I think the speaker may be sub par.
Play a Jazz Bass and a P Bass w factory pickups through a Seymour Duncan compressor into the amp.
Yesterday, I got all the grit out of the head’s overdrive. It sounded surprisingly good. Today, I sought the most piano like higher tones, and it met the challenge well. It is a home practice amp at this point, so I haven’t cranked it. I probably should at some point. I bought them new a couple months ago (floor demos).
I would like to find more aggressive overdrive sound from it (pedal?) and an even more piano lush sound (pedal?).
Had a rumble 500 combo a couple years back. Since then had GK 700rb, Ampeg pf50t, micro SVT, and even went thru many basses trying to find ‘the’ tone. Nothing was as good really to my ear. The PF50t was close.
As much as I like the speaker, I’ve been considering upgrading the cab and speaker (e.g., re-port, add baffling). I think the speaker may be sub par.
Play a Jazz Bass and a P Bass w factory pickups through a Seymour Duncan compressor into the amp.
Yesterday, I got all the grit out of the head’s overdrive. It sounded surprisingly good. Today, I sought the most piano like higher tones, and it met the challenge well. It is a home practice amp at this point, so I haven’t cranked it. I probably should at some point. I bought them new a couple months ago (floor demos).
I would like to find more aggressive overdrive sound from it (pedal?) and an even more piano lush sound (pedal?).
Had a rumble 500 combo a couple years back. Since then had GK 700rb, Ampeg pf50t, micro SVT, and even went thru many basses trying to find ‘the’ tone. Nothing was as good really to my ear. The PF50t was close.
That is very good news. I started with a Rumble 500 combo and added a 115 cab. That was much more than I needed so I bought a Rumble 200 head and use it with the 115 cab. The overdrive is plenty gritty for me and the vintage is nice and booming. Haters are going to hate...
Question - I just noticed last night. That even with my 800 head off - there is a red light on seen thru the vent on the left side. I thought it was a reflection seen thru the amp, but it is not.
I have not read this whole forum, so I have not seen this listed - does anyone know what it is and should I worry about it.
Also did not see it in the manual.
Thanks for any help.
I have not read this whole forum, so I have not seen this listed - does anyone know what it is and should I worry about it.
Also did not see it in the manual.
Thanks for any help.
Hiya,
Just finished unboxing my Studio 40 and plugging it in. (Actually, it was delivered yesterday by UPS but it was -3 degrees when they dropped it off so I let it sit overnight sealed in the box so it would warm up very slowly, and no, I haven't taken the tag or display protector off yet) After about 20 minutes of noodling around, I'm very impressed so far with this light combo. I had a little trouble getting it to connect to WiFi and my iPhone Bluetooth with the Tone app but all seems well now. I haven't tried the DI out yet, hopefully that will be later today.
I hear you're encouraged to share your story how you got to jump on the Rumble train, here's how I got here: For about the last year my kids have taken an increasing interest in music as they become teenagers, which of course I encouraged as much as possible (but not pushing too hard) My amps are early '80's to mid '90's with large heavy cabinets, which don't work well playing at reasonable levels in the den accompanying acoustic guitars or electrics with practice amps. I had a B-15R lined up but I backed out of that as I had a PF before and while it's a classic sound, (especially with a black P with flats and a tort pick guard)
it's pretty much a one or two trick pony as far as tone and since I'm not playing out anymore, I wanted to get an all in one rig that would allow me to play along with my kids, noodle around making weird tones to entertain myself and allow me to lay down tracks if I want to.
I do have a question for the group though:
Where can I get a cover for it? Fender doesn't list one for the Studio 40 on the site so if anyone has found one that fits well, let me know the brand and item # so I can order one.
Just finished unboxing my Studio 40 and plugging it in. (Actually, it was delivered yesterday by UPS but it was -3 degrees when they dropped it off so I let it sit overnight sealed in the box so it would warm up very slowly, and no, I haven't taken the tag or display protector off yet) After about 20 minutes of noodling around, I'm very impressed so far with this light combo. I had a little trouble getting it to connect to WiFi and my iPhone Bluetooth with the Tone app but all seems well now. I haven't tried the DI out yet, hopefully that will be later today.
I hear you're encouraged to share your story how you got to jump on the Rumble train, here's how I got here: For about the last year my kids have taken an increasing interest in music as they become teenagers, which of course I encouraged as much as possible (but not pushing too hard) My amps are early '80's to mid '90's with large heavy cabinets, which don't work well playing at reasonable levels in the den accompanying acoustic guitars or electrics with practice amps. I had a B-15R lined up but I backed out of that as I had a PF before and while it's a classic sound, (especially with a black P with flats and a tort pick guard)
it's pretty much a one or two trick pony as far as tone and since I'm not playing out anymore, I wanted to get an all in one rig that would allow me to play along with my kids, noodle around making weird tones to entertain myself and allow me to lay down tracks if I want to. I do have a question for the group though:
Where can I get a cover for it? Fender doesn't list one for the Studio 40 on the site so if anyone has found one that fits well, let me know the brand and item # so I can order one.
Congratulations on your new Studio 40, @tomd999, and welcome! You’ll have a blast with all the different amp models and effects!Hiya,
Just finished unboxing my Studio 40 and plugging it in. (Actually, it was delivered yesterday by UPS but it was -3 degrees when they dropped it off so I let it sit overnight sealed in the box so it would warm up very slowly, and no, I haven't taken the tag or display protector off yet) After about 20 minutes of noodling around, I'm very impressed so far with this light combo. I had a little trouble getting it to connect to WiFi and my iPhone Bluetooth with the Tone app but all seems well now. I haven't tried the DI out yet, hopefully that will be later today.
I hear you're encouraged to share your story how you got to jump on the Rumble train, here's how I got here: For about the last year my kids have taken an increasing interest in music as they become teenagers, which of course I encouraged as much as possible (but not pushing too hard) My amps are early '80's to mid '90's with large heavy cabinets, which don't work well playing at reasonable levels in the den accompanying acoustic guitars or electrics with practice amps. I had a B-15R lined up but I backed out of that as I had a PF before and while it's a classic sound, (especially with a black P with flats and a tort pick guard)
I do have a question for the group though:
Where can I get a cover for it? Fender doesn't list one for the Studio 40 on the site so if anyone has found one that fits well, let me know the brand and item # so I can order one.
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Fender doesn’t make a cover for the Studio 40, so you’re going to have to go the custom cover route. There are plenty of manufacturers out there - which one you pick will depend largely on your location, as shipping will be a large part of the total cost.
Hiya,
Just finished unboxing my Studio 40 and plugging it in. (Actually, it was delivered yesterday by UPS but it was -3 degrees when they dropped it off so I let it sit overnight sealed in the box so it would warm up very slowly, and no, I haven't taken the tag or display protector off yet) After about 20 minutes of noodling around, I'm very impressed so far with this light combo. I had a little trouble getting it to connect to WiFi and my iPhone Bluetooth with the Tone app but all seems well now. I haven't tried the DI out yet, hopefully that will be later today.
I hear you're encouraged to share your story how you got to jump on the Rumble train, here's how I got here: For about the last year my kids have taken an increasing interest in music as they become teenagers, which of course I encouraged as much as possible (but not pushing too hard) My amps are early '80's to mid '90's with large heavy cabinets, which don't work well playing at reasonable levels in the den accompanying acoustic guitars or electrics with practice amps. I had a B-15R lined up but I backed out of that as I had a PF before and while it's a classic sound, (especially with a black P with flats and a tort pick guard)
I do have a question for the group though:
Where can I get a cover for it? Fender doesn't list one for the Studio 40 on the site so if anyone has found one that fits well, let me know the brand and item # so I can order one.
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Interesting story, tommy! Thanks so much for sharing that. @tomd999, you are now member #1182 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome! Please see all the links in the Stage & Studio section of the Rumble Club Wiki page, linked in my signature, especially the TONE App Support section. Lotsa helpful stuff there. You are also encouraged to frequent the Rumble LT25, Studio & Stage sub-thread for questions and discussions specific to those amps and give our non modeling Rumbling brethren and sisteren a break from the modeling tech talk.
I, too, have an as-yet-uncovered Studio 40, soon to be a year old, and wishing Fender would make a cover that fit both the regular Rumble 40 & the Studio! I also have the 500 and bought an MBD cover for it a few years before Fender made a cover for it! Come on, Fender!! We love your amps and we want your cover on 'em! But, if we must, we will continue to . . . .
Rumble On!
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A brief follow up to my earlier post.
Had a great gig last night with my Rumble 800D and Berg CN212. Although I’ve renceltly got a GK Legacy 800 i took my Rumble 800HD instead. I wont say it’s perfect, but i was very happy with it. The first gig in ages where I haven’t had to fight with the onstage tone. Very earthy and what i would call a real bass solid bass tone. Ive now done 3 gigs with it, but last night was the point where i decided this is the head for me, at least for a while. The GK is going back. I really like the GK, but its twice as expensive and I already have the Fender.
Had a great gig last night with my Rumble 800D and Berg CN212. Although I’ve renceltly got a GK Legacy 800 i took my Rumble 800HD instead. I wont say it’s perfect, but i was very happy with it. The first gig in ages where I haven’t had to fight with the onstage tone. Very earthy and what i would call a real bass solid bass tone. Ive now done 3 gigs with it, but last night was the point where i decided this is the head for me, at least for a while. The GK is going back. I really like the GK, but its twice as expensive and I already have the Fender.
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Hi there, sorry if this was asked already but I cannot find the information online so far. I am looking at buying the Rumble 800 Stage but was not able to test the following in person yet;
1) Can you add an effect pedal (ie overdrive/distortion) IN BETWEEN two included effects with the amp, using the FX send/return connectors? I would assume it lets you do that as I suspect I cannot be the only one looking forward to using their included compressor before any added physical pedal box, and ideally placing the overdrive box before any delay/looper effects included in the amp.
I am really looking forward to removing the clutter from the pedal board by being able to use the included effects, Flangers, loopers, chorus, I care less for those and have no issue using the non analog effects, but I still am attached to my current distortion pedal tone.
2) Assuming the above is a "yes you can", I would be interested to know how people like the on-board compressor effect, would you ditch your compressor pedal for it? I like "transparent" compression generally, but don't mind a bit of coloring.
3) I intend to use the amp as a workhorse for gigging recording and practicing at home. I recently bought over $500 worth of effect pedals for my bass (mid life crisis, go figure...) including compressor, envelope filters, flanger, that I am seriously thinking of returning to get this amp instead of keeping the pedals and getting an another amp, in the price range of the Rumble 500/ Rumble 40 Studio. I intend to play a lot of various music styles on it ranging from metal to funk, or jazz.
I would love to hear your opinion as apparently, the overabundance of choice in gear nowadays has gotten the best of what is left of my wisdom. Cheers!
1) Can you add an effect pedal (ie overdrive/distortion) IN BETWEEN two included effects with the amp, using the FX send/return connectors? I would assume it lets you do that as I suspect I cannot be the only one looking forward to using their included compressor before any added physical pedal box, and ideally placing the overdrive box before any delay/looper effects included in the amp.
I am really looking forward to removing the clutter from the pedal board by being able to use the included effects, Flangers, loopers, chorus, I care less for those and have no issue using the non analog effects, but I still am attached to my current distortion pedal tone.
2) Assuming the above is a "yes you can", I would be interested to know how people like the on-board compressor effect, would you ditch your compressor pedal for it? I like "transparent" compression generally, but don't mind a bit of coloring.
3) I intend to use the amp as a workhorse for gigging recording and practicing at home. I recently bought over $500 worth of effect pedals for my bass (mid life crisis, go figure...) including compressor, envelope filters, flanger, that I am seriously thinking of returning to get this amp instead of keeping the pedals and getting an another amp, in the price range of the Rumble 500/ Rumble 40 Studio. I intend to play a lot of various music styles on it ranging from metal to funk, or jazz.
I would love to hear your opinion as apparently, the overabundance of choice in gear nowadays has gotten the best of what is left of my wisdom. Cheers!
hello to all you rumblers.
i'm a new member and newbie bass player. i'm awaiting the arrival of an Ibanez SR300e (like the one in my avatar), and Rumble 40. (i'll post some pics after they arrive)
in my early years i was a drummer and i later in life picked up guitar. though i never properly learned to play.
several years ago i picked up a Rogue VB100, because i missed the rhythm and groove. now at the ripe old age of 61, i've finally decided to commit myself to actually learning how to play the darn thing.
i found this forum while searching online resources for lessons and what-not.
anyway... thanks for the wealth of information provided here at TB, as well as the F.R.C., which has inspired me to endeavor in my pursuits. (and helped me part with some of my tax refund)
i'm a new member and newbie bass player. i'm awaiting the arrival of an Ibanez SR300e (like the one in my avatar), and Rumble 40. (i'll post some pics after they arrive)
in my early years i was a drummer and i later in life picked up guitar. though i never properly learned to play.
several years ago i picked up a Rogue VB100, because i missed the rhythm and groove. now at the ripe old age of 61, i've finally decided to commit myself to actually learning how to play the darn thing.i found this forum while searching online resources for lessons and what-not.
anyway... thanks for the wealth of information provided here at TB, as well as the F.R.C., which has inspired me to endeavor in my pursuits. (and helped me part with some of my tax refund)
What is this "refund" of which you speak?(IOIRS)hello to all you rumblers.
i'm a new member and newbie bass player. i'm awaiting the arrival of an Ibanez SR300e (like the one in my avatar), and Rumble 40. (i'll post some pics after they arrive)
in my early years i was a drummer and i later in life picked up guitar. though i never properly learned to play.
i found this forum while searching online resources for lessons and what-not.
Well, you could use the search function with your username as the keyword and check the "search this thread only" box to get a list of all posts replying to you. It would probably be one of the oldest posts of those listed in the results list.
Then, if you put it in your signature, it's always where you can find it.
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Hello!
Can I join the Rumble club?
Happy 3rd time Rumble owner here, finally landing on the 112. I’ve had the Rumble 500 combo, 200 combo. Decided I wanted to try head cab approach and tried a few combinations. Wasn’t entirely satisfied with Ampeg or GK. Tried a few other manufacturers in the “area”. Finally decided on a Rumble 500 and probably a 210 cabinet. Once decided, it seemed that Fender had just then stopped sending the units. Probably with the 800 on the way.
A few months later, I found a great head “locally” (100 miles away). The head is a Rumble 200 and they had a Rumble 112v2 paired up with it as a floor demo. I decided to take them both home after noodling around with them and a Jazz Bass.
I’ve since learned a bit about setting the gain up correctly. Then read about the delta comp limiter. Initially once home, I had a few “what is that sound?!” moments due to fluttering (farting?) seemingly from the woofer. I don’t know why, but I haven’t had that problem since. I did start using a SD compressor - that may have helped or the farting may have been something besides the cab. Anyway, since then, I’ve been toying with replacing the speaker (Kappa or Legend) and read that some folks have also upgraded the ports and added baffling.
I like tinkering but not if it will not help, and it’s definitely debatable whether any of those upgrades will help, so that’s all paused for now.
A couple days ago, I tried the amp with gain and level on fully cranked and overdrive on. I never tried that before. No issues, nice overdrive.
When I turned off the overdrive yesterday, I left the gain and level cranked. Still sounds good.
I’d sure like to join the Rumble club.
Can I join the Rumble club?
Happy 3rd time Rumble owner here, finally landing on the 112. I’ve had the Rumble 500 combo, 200 combo. Decided I wanted to try head cab approach and tried a few combinations. Wasn’t entirely satisfied with Ampeg or GK. Tried a few other manufacturers in the “area”. Finally decided on a Rumble 500 and probably a 210 cabinet. Once decided, it seemed that Fender had just then stopped sending the units. Probably with the 800 on the way.
A few months later, I found a great head “locally” (100 miles away). The head is a Rumble 200 and they had a Rumble 112v2 paired up with it as a floor demo. I decided to take them both home after noodling around with them and a Jazz Bass.
I’ve since learned a bit about setting the gain up correctly. Then read about the delta comp limiter. Initially once home, I had a few “what is that sound?!” moments due to fluttering (farting?) seemingly from the woofer. I don’t know why, but I haven’t had that problem since. I did start using a SD compressor - that may have helped or the farting may have been something besides the cab. Anyway, since then, I’ve been toying with replacing the speaker (Kappa or Legend) and read that some folks have also upgraded the ports and added baffling.
I like tinkering but not if it will not help, and it’s definitely debatable whether any of those upgrades will help, so that’s all paused for now.
A couple days ago, I tried the amp with gain and level on fully cranked and overdrive on. I never tried that before. No issues, nice overdrive.
When I turned off the overdrive yesterday, I left the gain and level cranked. Still sounds good.
I’d sure like to join the Rumble club.
hello to all you rumblers.
i'm a new member and newbie bass player. i'm awaiting the arrival of an Ibanez SR300e (like the one in my avatar), and Rumble 40. (i'll post some pics after they arrive)
in my early years i was a drummer and i later in life picked up guitar. though i never properly learned to play.
i found this forum while searching online resources for lessons and what-not.
Welcome, @at Om.
Of course you can join The Club, Sandy!
I apologize for not replying to your first post here with a hearty welcome, especially to a 3rd time Rumbler! I'm mighty glad you finally found us.Please post a photo of your Rumbles to get a membership number. I'd especially like to see that Rumble V2 112 Neo! Everything I've read about them says they are great little cabs but, as a floor demo unit, it may have seen some abuse. It's possible it has some slight damage that a repair shop could fix to put you back in tip top shape. By "baffling " do you mean some fiber fill or lining? The Rumble Modifications section of the Rumble Club Wiki page, linked in my signature, has several tales of such judicious lining improving the tone of V3 100s & 40s. Maybe your V2 112 could use some, too?
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