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Big Hoss
Up note, down note, blue note, brown note...
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Big Hoss
Up note, down note, blue note, brown note...
- Sep 5, 2014
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This may be a dumb question but what is the flat setting of the new Rumble heads? 12 o'clock positions?
I was actually thinking it might be a good idea to get a speakon to 1/4" cable, so I went on a quest to find one today. 4 stores, no one had what I wanted. I guess I will have to order one, and it will not be one of the musicians friend ones. But, I don't really need it right now so I'll get it later.
That's a good question. 12 o'clock is the flat setting for the EQ controls, but flat doesn't always mean that there isn't some form of tone altering happening.
That's a good question. 12 o'clock is the flat setting for the EQ controls, but flat doesn't always mean that there isn't some form of tone altering happening.
Big Hoss
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I might just have to rethink having the 210 actually connecxted in the house... I am starting to get damage...
Sure the idiots that built the house used nails to put up ceiling drywall ignoring physics, but apparently the vibration put off by this thing is enough to pop a few of them loose...
Sure the idiots that built the house used nails to put up ceiling drywall ignoring physics, but apparently the vibration put off by this thing is enough to pop a few of them loose...
No amp is flat. If you want flat, plug into the mixing console. Which is awful, IMO.
As for cables - I have gone to 1/4 to 1/4. Having a 1/4 on one end ameliorates any benefit of the SpeakOn. Also, Fender's location of the Speakon on the back of the 210 makes removing it a PITA.
What I have found with my new Rumble 200 is that I can get a tone that sounds like a dry, woody, almost upright bass tone. That is with all three buttons (contour, vintage, bright) unselected, just amp. Of course I did replace the piece of foam rubber that was in the bridge cover which helps. But the amp has so many great options AND it is very light.
Correctamundo! Truly flat = dead just like a 'flat-liner' in the hospital.
The 12 o'clock high setting on the tone controls is simply zero boost or cut. From the very beginning, Fender's engineers designed Rumbles to sound good at that setting, and is a great starting point to find 'your' tone. Make no mistake, Rumbles have a distinctly Fender flavored (or colored) sound which to me is very reminiscent of the 1970's silverfaced Bassman 100's. Some people very derogatorily call this a 'baked in tone'. I, for one, like the baked goods from the Fender Tone Bakery. Fender's modern active four band tone controls are among the very best, and gives you a ton of tone sculpting ability. No skimping here. Starting in 2003 with the original Rumble 60 & 100 to 2010's second generation Rumble 75 & 150, and now the V3 Rumbles from the amazing 40 on up to the mighty 500. The 4-band EQ has undergone significant changes along the way, but the fact remains that Fender Rumbles have always sounded good, and now they sound even better.
You are correct, the tone I am getting is with all the EQ knobs at 12 O'clock. I did try taking the bass knob to the 1 o'clock position which was nice. plus I have the treble knob on the P bass rolled all the way off. I am having fun with it that is for sure.
And that is what I was asking. Zero boost or cut would be a flat setting. Thanks.
A few months in and still love this setup. I added the 115 to the 500 combo and not only is a beefy mofo, but it looks cool all tall and proud. Plus it's light and easy to bring into every single gig.
Rumble 500 combo, rumble 115 cab, 2008 american standard precision, sansamp, mxr chorus deluxe, phase 90, compressor, Digitech drop pedal and korg tuner. Fender custom shop cables. Hip shot e string de-tuner, fender antique pearloid pick guard, smaller dome tone and volume knobs, custom shop vintage fender pickups and Swingbass rotosoubd strings. Godzilla decal. I want for nothing with this setup.
Rumble 500 combo, rumble 115 cab, 2008 american standard precision, sansamp, mxr chorus deluxe, phase 90, compressor, Digitech drop pedal and korg tuner. Fender custom shop cables. Hip shot e string de-tuner, fender antique pearloid pick guard, smaller dome tone and volume knobs, custom shop vintage fender pickups and Swingbass rotosoubd strings. Godzilla decal. I want for nothing with this setup.
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Looking for a little advice here. Have been jamming once a week with some guys in a large shop. My Rumble 40 stays home, as there's no way it's going to be loud enough to be heard through the two guitars and drums. One of the guitarists lets me play through his Peavey TNT 600W 1x15 combo. I feel a little guilty about him having to lug the thing from his house to his car (and back again). I help move it with him at our rehearsal space, but still. This guy isn't my roadie and now that it looks like I'm their regular bass player, it feels like it's time for me to get my own big rig.
I had a bad experience with an Ampeg 25W practice amp shipped to Alaska, and ended up returning it. So I'm a bit gun shy about buying something online without actually hearing it, first. Options are pretty limited in Anchorage though and there just isn't a lot to demo and choose from. That being said, there is a local Fender dealer that carries the full line of bass amps (or darn close to the full line). It's where I got my bass and the Rumble 40, and I like supporting local businesses in Alaska.
So here's my question to all you Rumblers: in my situation, why would I choose a cab/head setup over a combo? I realize the cab/head preserves more options down the road, but the Rumble 500 head and 210 cab would cost $200 more than the 500 combo. Would those options really be worth the extra money up front? The 500 combo would probably be plenty of amp for our jam sessions, would be easy to store and transport, and could power an extension cab should we ever get good enough to actually play a gig sometime. But that's another story for the "Band Management" forum.
Of course I'd like to play through all available options before making a purchase. Went to the Fender shop yesterday, and the current stock was pretty low with a shipment due in the next few weeks. Can I expect there to be much difference between the cab/head options and the combo? Any thoughts that might help me make an informed decision would be appreciated. Thanks.
I had a bad experience with an Ampeg 25W practice amp shipped to Alaska, and ended up returning it. So I'm a bit gun shy about buying something online without actually hearing it, first. Options are pretty limited in Anchorage though and there just isn't a lot to demo and choose from. That being said, there is a local Fender dealer that carries the full line of bass amps (or darn close to the full line). It's where I got my bass and the Rumble 40, and I like supporting local businesses in Alaska.
So here's my question to all you Rumblers: in my situation, why would I choose a cab/head setup over a combo? I realize the cab/head preserves more options down the road, but the Rumble 500 head and 210 cab would cost $200 more than the 500 combo. Would those options really be worth the extra money up front? The 500 combo would probably be plenty of amp for our jam sessions, would be easy to store and transport, and could power an extension cab should we ever get good enough to actually play a gig sometime. But that's another story for the "Band Management" forum.
Of course I'd like to play through all available options before making a purchase. Went to the Fender shop yesterday, and the current stock was pretty low with a shipment due in the next few weeks. Can I expect there to be much difference between the cab/head options and the combo? Any thoughts that might help me make an informed decision would be appreciated. Thanks.
I agree.
The benefit for me is knowing that I have the correct cable, and I don't have to hunt around for it.
First Things First ... Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, frsbdg!Looking for a little advice here. Have been jamming once a week with some guys in a large shop. My Rumble 40 stays home, as there's no way it's going to be loud enough to be heard through the two guitars and drums. One of the guitarists lets me play through his Peavey TNT 600W 1x15 combo. I feel a little guilty about him having to lug the thing from his house to his car (and back again). I help move it with him at our rehearsal space, but still. This guy isn't my roadie and now that it looks like I'm their regular bass player, it feels like it's time for me to get my own big rig.
I had a bad experience with an Ampeg 25W practice amp shipped to Alaska, and ended up returning it. So I'm a bit gun shy about buying something online without actually hearing it, first. Options are pretty limited in Anchorage though and there just isn't a lot to demo and choose from. That being said, there is a local Fender dealer that carries the full line of bass amps (or darn close to the full line). It's where I got my bass and the Rumble 40, and I like supporting local businesses in Alaska.
So here's my question to all you Rumblers: in my situation, why would I choose a cab/head setup over a combo? I realize the cab/head preserves more options down the road, but the Rumble 500 head and 210 cab would cost $200 more than the 500 combo. Would those options really be worth the extra money up front? The 500 combo would probably be plenty of amp for our jam sessions, would be easy to store and transport, and could power an extension cab should we ever get good enough to actually play a gig sometime. But that's another story for the "Band Management" forum.
Of course I'd like to play through all available options before making a purchase. Went to the Fender shop yesterday, and the current stock was pretty low with a shipment due in the next few weeks. Can I expect there to be much difference between the cab/head options and the combo? Any thoughts that might help me make an informed decision would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Tons of 'em, as the Rumble 500 are among the most versatile amps on the market. No reason not to go with the combo if 10's are your desired woofer. If you'd rather have 15's or 12's then go head & cabs.
