Fender Rumble Club

[MCF]

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Was just running an errand in my car, listening to The Beatles Channel on SiriusXM, as usual, and they say, "We know it's a difficult time, and we want to help. So, from now until May 15th you can stream SiriusXM for free. No credit card, no commitment."

Make Right Now Sound Better.​

I am not affiliated with SiriusXM in any way, other than being a paid subscriber and fan of their Beatles Channel. I thought I knew pretty much everything about The Beatles before getting the free trial with a new car a couple years ago. But the interviews and trivia stuff has been a Beatles education to me.

I dunno, looks worth a look. But don't axe me no quexxions or tell me no diffugilties. That's what I heard and that's what I found on their website. I'm just sayin' . . . .
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I’m a huge fan of Sirius XM. Good service. Nice that they’re allowing free use for the stay at homes. Sure, they’ll gain new subscribers who’ll find out how good it is. And well they should. Lots of variety. I like Little Steven’s Underground Garage, the Springsteen channel, the Deep Cuts channel and lots of others, including the Beatles channel.

 

[MCF]

Thanks. At the time I was just using a Yorkville Sound BLOC80B turned up as loud as it would go without blowing it. You could feel it more than you could hear it! Haha. Then I got the Fender 200 Watt Head on top of a 4-10 and a 1-15. If I stood close to the 1-15 cab and hammered the open E the movement of air would move my pant legs a little bit! Haha.

All you need now is a Thunderbird!

 

[EatS1stBassist]

All you need now is a Thunderbird!
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Wow!

 

[MCF]

Became a Rumble 800HD user last summer, replacing a TCE BH500 Red Rock. I wanted an affordable and smaller head capable of 2 Ohms. Very few are in that category: the Magalen 800 and MESA D800 would be fantastic, but many more clams.

Completely lovin’ the simple straight tones and musical EQ, tones easily found for my ‘74 Ric (rounds) and ‘14 G&L SB-2T (flats) playing gritty rock, ska, surf and soul.

The rig stays at the new band spot, so I just bought a great little Rumble 25 for home. Was dubious about a dinky 8” driver, but man the thing sounds fantastic, with V only at a quarter turn.

As a happy new Fender dude, I bought the Tshirt.

I love my little 25. If you want new with a warranty, Best Buy on the market for only a Benjamin.

 

[MCF]

Do you think the Rumble 15 being included with a Squier P-Bass in a pack is a good buy for beginners?

Sure. Solid way to get someone started. Nothing wrong with either. I’m surprised Fender doesn’t do more packages. Like an intermediate “returning player” pack for those getting back into playing after a long hiatus. Put a Player P with a Rumble 40 and price it at $849. But what do I know.

 

[OldFunBass]

H everyone. This is my first post here on talkbass . . . and indeed on the rumble club! I have an incoming Rumble 200 combo. I'll be using it for the music room I've setup for my hard rock trio. I'm actually the singer/guitarist (I know, I know... mea culpa), but decided to buy a decent and portable bass rig for my small music room. And I also bought a shortscale bass (Ibanez TMB30 based on recommendations here) to learn how to play myself. I'm really excited to play bass!

Here's my question. I am aware that to increase SPL, I should add an extension cab, as it adds speakers, and it also raises the combo nearer to ear level. I was open to the Rumble 112, 115, or 210 cabs... but I almost always buy used, and they're hard to come by at this time when everything needs to be shipped.

I live in Canada, so there aren't as many shipped options as in the US at a reasonable price. However, we do have Long & Mcquade ... and Traynor! I just came across a killer deal for a Traynor 112 neo cab. The dimensions are ideal for me, better than any Rumble ext cab in terms of how it would work in my space. I know that the matching drivers scenario would dictate that I go for the 115, but originally the Rumble 112 was recommended by Fender, and others have used the 210... so, can I really be making a colossal mistake here? And if it sounds bad, I have also read here that the comb filtering might only occur in a live scenario at a certain distance from the stage as it mixes with the PA? Is that correct?

Well, like most folks I have an opinion. Please keep in mind that it is just that, my opinion.
I own a R200 combo, and later purchased a R115 cab to go with it. It is truly magical when you connect the 115 cab to the combo. Yes, you now can get the full 200 watts. But it is way more than that. The two 15's working together just add a whole new dimension to the sound and tone. I was not expecting such a great increase in tone and sound so it caught me off guard. But I was truly impressed. I would strongly suggest getting the Rumble 115 cab as an extension if at all possible.

 

[G-Dog]

H everyone. This is my first post here on talkbass . . . and indeed on the rumble club! I have an incoming Rumble 200 combo. I'll be using it for the music room I've setup for my hard rock trio. I'm actually the singer/guitarist (I know, I know... mea culpa), but decided to buy a decent and portable bass rig for my small music room. And I also bought a shortscale bass (Ibanez TMB30 based on recommendations here) to learn how to play myself. I'm really excited to play bass!

Here's my question. I am aware that to increase SPL, I should add an extension cab, as it adds speakers, and it also raises the combo nearer to ear level. I was open to the Rumble 112, 115, or 210 cabs... but I almost always buy used, and they're hard to come by at this time when everything needs to be shipped.

I live in Canada, so there aren't as many shipped options as in the US at a reasonable price. However, we do have Long & Mcquade ... and Traynor! I just came across a killer deal for a Traynor 112 neo cab. The dimensions are ideal for me, better than any Rumble ext cab in terms of how it would work in my space. I know that the matching drivers scenario would dictate that I go for the 115, but originally the Rumble 112 was recommended by Fender, and others have used the 210... so, can I really be making a colossal mistake here? And if it sounds bad, I have also read here that the comb filtering might only occur in a live scenario at a certain distance from the stage as it mixes with the PA? Is that correct?

Welcome, iso, to TalkBass in general and to The Rumble Club in particular. Please show us a pic of your Rumble when you receive it and join our illustrious community.

Good luck with your band, and with playing bass while singing! Those simultaneous actions can sometimes be quite a challenge.

While the Rumble cabs are specifically designed and tested by the manufacturer to work very well with the Rumble combos, that doesn't mean they are the only ones that can work (though they may work best). I'd say let your ears be your guide. If the Traynor works well enough in your situation, then go for it. Its specs look about right. Please let us know how it goes.
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[MCF]

I also started using my Zoom B2 again, only for one tone set (no mid song switching) different creation for each bass’s character.

The ‘74 Ric generally plays with more Gain (older pickups and less output than the G&L, which is monster and akin to active pups), more low/hi middle bass and treble. Each in the 9 to 12 o’clock range, no over drive (that channel is pretty good but it also seems to suck a bit of output when clicked on, even if low to no drive used just level up for a momentary boost accent). Bass pots all up full except the neck vol back a hair in order to get that bit more slice from the bridge (the Ric’s have that slight adjust weirdness or maybe it’s just my bass, but it’s cool and usable). Zoom is set to my ‘Dry SWR’ recipe. This Ric has never sounded better with this amp and above setting. It’s the ‘sound in my head’ finally. Fingers or pic (roll off both tone knobs a quarter with pic). Use this for gritrock and surfy-rockabilly stuff like The Love Me Nots and Huevos Rancheros.

G&L SB2Tb is for the thuddy, fat tone with the flats on. Gain back to 4 as with all the rest in order to get that tone. Bass’ spots are: Split-cool backed of in order not to over-drive and stay clean, single coil backed off and treble changes with the song need or if it calls for a pic. Zoom set to a ‘Tube-pre’ recipe which is fat and clear, crispy to taste with treble knob. Use this for the ska and soul stuff, Like Madness, Big Sugar and The Heavy.

Well that was a long answer!

Got a Zoom B1xFour awhile back and this stay home stuff has given me the push to learn about it. Fun bit of kit. Making me rethink the amp situation a bit. Maybe a Stage 800? The modeling is kind of neat and that may be the final answer for me for an all in one solution. We live in fun times to be bass players.

 

[GonePlaid]

Well, like most folks I have an opinion. Please keep in mind that it is just that, my opinion.
I own a R200 combo, and later purchased a R115 cab to go with it. It is truly magical when you connect the 115 cab to the combo. Yes, you now can get the full 200 watts. But it is way more than that. The two 15's working together just add a whole new dimension to the sound and tone. I was not expecting such a great increase in tone and sound so it caught me off guard. But I was truly impressed. I would strongly suggest getting the Rumble 115 cab as an extension if at all possible.

Hmm. Maybe 2 R200c's? Daisy chain when 'needed', backup if not.

 

[SoulReflection]

Well, like most folks I have an opinion. Please keep in mind that it is just that, my opinion.
I own a R200 combo, and later purchased a R115 cab to go with it. It is truly magical when you connect the 115 cab to the combo. Yes, you now can get the full 200 watts. But it is way more than that. The two 15's working together just add a whole new dimension to the sound and tone. I was not expecting such a great increase in tone and sound so it caught me off guard. But I was truly impressed. I would strongly suggest getting the Rumble 115 cab as an extension if at all possible.

Thanks, @OldFunBass, that is/was my experience as well...it's not just the watts, it's the SPL as well. Happy Easter and Happy Rumbling.

 

[OldFunBass]

Thanks, @OldFunBass, that is/was my experience as well...it's not just the watts, it's the SPL as well. Happy Easter and Happy Rumbling.

You too, sir!

 

[G-Dog]

H everyone. This is my first post here on talkbass . . . and indeed on the rumble club! I have an incoming Rumble 200 combo. I'll be using it for the music room I've setup for my hard rock trio. I'm actually the singer/guitarist (I know, I know... mea culpa), but decided to buy a decent and portable bass rig for my small music room. And I also bought a shortscale bass (Ibanez TMB30 based on recommendations here) to learn how to play myself. I'm really excited to play bass!

Here's my question. I am aware that to increase SPL, I should add an extension cab, as it adds speakers, and it also raises the combo nearer to ear level. I was open to the Rumble 112, 115, or 210 cabs... but I almost always buy used, and they're hard to come by at this time when everything needs to be shipped.

I live in Canada, so there aren't as many shipped options as in the US at a reasonable price. However, we do have Long & Mcquade ... and Traynor! I just came across a killer deal for a Traynor 112 neo cab. The dimensions are ideal for me, better than any Rumble ext cab in terms of how it would work in my space. I know that the matching drivers scenario would dictate that I go for the 115, but originally the Rumble 112 was recommended by Fender, and others have used the 210... so, can I really be making a colossal mistake here? And if it sounds bad, I have also read here that the comb filtering might only occur in a live scenario at a certain distance from the stage as it mixes with the PA? Is that correct?

Hmm. Maybe 2 R200c's? Daisy chain when 'needed', backup if not.

Hmmm, coffee, Goner's got a very good point here! An instrument cable from the FX Send of one Rumble combo to the FX Return of another gives you a powered extension cab and a backup combo amp, if ever needed. The Sending combo's settings override those on the Returning combo, so it works very similar to a cab, except double the watts and SPL! And, if your needs grow, you can always add one or two extension cabs for even more watts & SPL.

Something to consider.
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[MCF]

Buy the 115 cab for $300 and get an extra 150w or buy another 500C for $600 and get an extra 350w (plus have a backup amp) And unlike the 115 the cabs will match

But then he needs two 115s to go on top of the 500s. That will be some serious rumbling.

 

[SoulReflection]

But then he needs two 115s to go on top of the 500s. That will be some serious rumbling.

The world needs some serious rumbling...

Science will determine just what caused the Virus. If it is proven that it came from "wet markets", they have to be shut down.

With all of the food sources available to humanity, there is no reason to eat captive animals without established standards that have been proven to be safe for the last century.

In the past, people could eat what they want in their regional community. But, now there is a global community. There is, therefore a global responsibility to ensure global safety.

I hope that those in power accept their responsibility.

 

[JPDsma]

Gonna have to consider a second R200c for that second 15” and additional spl (for when my neighbor kid starts pumping out his milenial Mex stuff on his pa by the window.....). Put in a switch on each so they be used as a slave cab.

 

[Mvf]

Hmm. Maybe 2 R200c's? Daisy chain when 'needed', backup if not.

I´m actually thinking about going this way. I now have a Rumble 100c and a Rumble 200c and then my big rig = 500 head + 2*Rumble 115 cabs.
The 200c normally stays in one rehearsal space and the 100c is my mobile rig, that I carry with me where needed.
The 500h rig is just for gigs. The thing is that though it sounds great, and looks cool (that’s why I always carry both cabs with me for gigs ), it is just overkill for most venues.
So I’m thinking of letting the big rig go and replacing it with another R200c or maybe even a R500c. I could then daisy chain when needed, or just use combo (would be enough most of the times).
I’m actually leaning towards getting aR500c. The reason is that my first Rumble was a 500c, and I especially liked how it sounded together with a 115 cab, so I’m thinking I could get the same sound out of the 500c linked to the 200c . On the other hand I also love the sound of two 15:s, so maybe the clever solution is to just get another Rumble 200c...

 

[JPDsma]

Gonna have to consider a second R200c for that second 15” and additional spl (for when my neighbor kid starts pumping out his milenial Mex stuff on his pa by the window.....). Put in a switch on each so they be used as a slave cab.

Just found out from my Español teacher, the style of music is Narco Carrido. The first part of the name gives you an idea of the general style. She has two neighbor youths either side of her that seem to have volume competitions all night each Fri and Sat night. Fortunately, one of our neighbors seems to have moved out and we don’t get that type of barrage very often anymore! Yay!

 

[John Stephen]

Wow. Narco carrido. It’s amazing what I can learn here on TB. Kinda like “outlaw country music”, I guess. Anyway, I’m glad to hear things are quieting down a bit in your neighborhood.

 

[GonePlaid]

Gonna have to consider a second R200c for that second 15” and additional spl (for when my neighbor kid starts pumping out his milenial Mex stuff on his pa by the window.....). Put in a switch on each so they be used as a slave cab.

You don't need a switch. Run efx send of one>efx return of the other. You bypass the preamp, directly to the amp section, thus making the 'return' 200c a powered cab.

 

[GonePlaid]

I´m actually thinking about going this way. I now have a Rumble 100c and a Rumble 200c and then my big rig = 500 head + 2*Rumble 115 cabs.
The 200c normally stays in one rehearsal space and the 100c is my mobile rig, that I carry with me where needed.
The 500h rig is just for gigs. The thing is that though it sounds great, and looks cool (that’s why I always carry both cabs with me for gigs ), it is just overkill for most venues.
So I’m thinking of letting the big rig go and replacing it with another R200c or maybe even a R500c. I could then daisy chain when needed, or just use combo (would be enough most of the times).
I’m actually leaning towards getting aR500c. The reason is that my first Rumble was a 500c, and I especially liked how it sounded together with a 115 cab, so I’m thinking I could get the same sound out of the 500c linked to the 200c . On the other hand I also love the sound of two 15:s, so maybe the clever solution is to just get another Rumble 200c...

Man, talk about options. Over here you could get one of each, try both combinations-carefully-and return one. IDK about in Suomi. So, let's explore some possibilities. Each 200c puts out 140W(max)into its internal speaker, thus giving you a potential 280W out of 2 15s*. The 500c puts out 350W(max)into its internal 2x10s so now we're looking at a potential 490W out of 2 10s+1 15*. And options sound wise when using one by itself. Interesting choice to be made.
*not that you're ever going to 'dime' either stack. SPL's should be astounding either way.