Actually I like the stock look. Also, as demonstrated by my recent paint jobs, my painting skills are limited.
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You know, there are two sides to this.
First, I love this bass, it is my first and will be my last. I will never let her go because she is special to me for many reasons.
Second...
Well, if you look at it from the value/craftsmanship angle and all that, for the price of this Jackson you can get better out there, both brand new and used. I do not use the on board EQ at all, all I use is the volume and tone knob so right away an active bass is useless to me, feels like a bunch of useless stuff just added on top of it.
The fretboard and the binding plus the frets... it is all janky, no idea who to blame here, I assume Jackson. Fretboard markers have marks and spots all over the place, the frets are rough on the sides and they cut into my fingers at certain points. One of the machine heads broke one of those tiny washers a week after I got her into my hands. While changing strings the machine heads were all moving so I had to screw them on as I went on and the bridge saddles didn't want to move closer to the pickups so I had to push them in with a screwdriver.
The bass itself is heavy and unwieldy. My partner said this thing is too big for me, I mean the thing goes from the floor where the body would rest to the headstock finishing underneath my breasts. It is a big and heavy instrument. The neck feels big and hard to get a hold off but after months of practice it is fine. It is more than fine, it feels like home
Brand new it costs 630 dollars and that is what I got it for.
I liked the look of it, it just seemed like a "me bass". This is me in instrument form.
But, for that kind of money? You can get better. Much, MUCH better.
Still, I love her with all of my heart and I will never let her go so *shrug*
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Thanks for the info, Katoosie. I know exactly how you feel. I have some instruments that have great sentimental value to me, even though they have some problems. Musical instruments have a way of insinuating themselves into one's heart. For better or worse....
If you're happy with her, that's all that matters. I've had people refuse to play or even hold my 67 Non Reverse THUNDERBIRD. The last person to play it asked me to let him know if I ever sell it.
THAT'S dedication! I salute you for hanging in there - despite all the negatives about the bass, the fact you connected with it and won't let her go is impressive. You know much of that can be corrected - except the weight - just sayin!You know, there are two sides to this.
First, I love this bass, it is my first and will be my last. I will never let her go because she is special to me for many reasons.
Second...
Well, if you look at it from the value/craftsmanship angle and all that, for the price of this Jackson you can get better out there, both brand new and used. I do not use the on board EQ at all, all I use is the volume and tone knob so right away an active bass is useless to me, feels like a bunch of useless stuff just added on top of it.
The fretboard and the binding plus the frets... it is all janky, no idea who to blame here, I assume Jackson. Fretboard markers have marks and spots all over the place, the frets are rough on the sides and they cut into my fingers at certain points. One of the machine heads broke one of those tiny washers a week after I got her into my hands. While changing strings the machine heads were all moving so I had to screw them on as I went on and the bridge saddles didn't want to move closer to the pickups so I had to push them in with a screwdriver.
The bass itself is heavy and unwieldy. My partner said this thing is too big for me, I mean the thing goes from the floor where the body would rest to the headstock finishing underneath my breasts. It is a big and heavy instrument. The neck feels big and hard to get a hold off but after months of practice it is fine. It is more than fine, it feels like home
Brand new it costs 630 dollars and that is what I got it for.
I liked the look of it, it just seemed like a "me bass". This is me in instrument form.
But, for that kind of money? You can get better. Much, MUCH better.
Still, I love her with all of my heart and I will never let her go so *shrug*
I think that would make me dizzy!
Actually, it improved my "dizziness"...
I dunno. Weight relief holes in the back, lighter tuners, lighter bridge, etc.THAT'S dedication! I salute you for hanging in there - despite all the negatives about the bass, the fact you connected with it and won't let her go is impressive. You know much of that can be corrected - except the weight - just sayin!
I have a definite preference, I know the common belief tends to be the bigger the woofer the better the bass, 12s and 15s will have better low end. I am not going to argue with my Rumble Club brothers/sisters but the power handling of the 210s is a no brainer. I do not think the low end response of the 700 watt capability 210s combined with a lower powered capability of the 210 and the 115 will get to the 2 210 response (in other words, the 210 and a 115 does not necessarily make better bass performance). I stand by this, unless proven wrong, my Rumbler friends.
EDIT, Of course I played in many bands where volume was king, I hate blown woofers, of which I have had many. Does that even make sense? 2 210s has amazing power handling. If you aren't going to push it then yeah, get the 115 or 112. Just clarifying. I'm thinking that we start drinking, we push the limit, we do not want blown speakers.
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Wow!! This definitely helps on my decision! Thank you all for the input! Been hearing so many great things on the Fender Rumble lineup
I have a definite preference, I know the common belief tends to be the bigger the woofer the better the bass, 12s and 15s will have better low end. I am not going to argue with my Rumble Club brothers/sisters but the power handling of the 210s is a no brainer. I do not think the low end response of the 700 watt capability 210s combined with a lower powered capability of the 210 and the 115 will get to the 2 210 response (in other words, the 210 and a 115 does not necessarily make better bass performance). I stand by this, unless proven wrong, my Rumbler friends.
EDIT, Of course I played in many bands where volume was king, I hate blown woofers, of which I have had many. Does that even make sense? 2 210s has amazing power handling. If you aren't going to push it then yeah, get the 115 or 112. Just clarifying. I'm thinking that we start drinking, we push the limit, we do not want blown speakers.
If I understand you correctly, I think I agree. I used to be a fan of 15" woofers for bass (though not a lot of choice way back when). So I fully expected the 210 combo to be more trebly than bassy. Man, was I wrong!?! I was absolutely shocked at how bassy, rich and full it got. And when I connect my Bassman 115 Neo cab I cannot tell a difference between them in a blind test! (And I have read some say that the Bassman Neo 115 is "more articulate" than the Rumble 115. So, perhaps, there's that, too.)
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Now I'm seriously thinking of a 500c with maybe a 410 extension instead of the 115 cab. Decisions decisions lol.
I recommend two 500 combos linked by effects loop.
That really is a seriouly good idea, Steady!
@line6bassist, two Rumble 500 combos chained FX Send of one to FX Return of the other gives you up to 700 watts thru 4x10s, when needed. And the FX Send one totally controls the FX Return one! And, when a single seriously loud 350 watt 210 is enough for the gig, you also have an identical spare, if it's ever needed! But you can still add a cab to each one later, in case you should ever need up to 1,000 watts thru 8x10s!!
See the Connecting Combos Together section of the Rumble Club Wiki page. More than one Rumbler has said they wish they'd known about that trick before they bought a cab. And at least a few Rumblers gig with a couple of 40s or 100s chained together, since they can't use a cab.
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Wow!! Very informative!! Can't wait to be part of the Rumble Club! Thanks again!That really is a seriouly good idea, Steady!
@line6bassist, two Rumble 500 combos chained FX Send of one to FX Return of the other gives you up to 700 watts thru 4x10s, when needed. And the FX Send one totally controls the FX Return one! And, when a single seriously loud 350 watt 210 is enough for the gig, you also have an identical spare, if it's ever needed! But you can still add a cab to each one later, in case you should ever need up to 1,000 watts thru 8x10s!!
See the Connecting Combos Together section of the Rumble Club Wiki page. More than one Rumbler has said they wish they'd known about that trick before they bought a cab. And at least a few Rumblers gig with a couple of 40s or 100s chained together, since they can't use a cab.
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Cool Digs! I use the TC Electronic Spectra Comp Pedal and it sounds great to even out the sound when I slap or use the Q Tron Envelop FIlter
That really is a seriouly good idea, Steady!
@line6bassist, two Rumble 500 combos chained FX Send of one to FX Return of the other gives you up to 700 watts thru 4x10s, when needed. And the FX Send one totally controls the FX Return one! And, when a single seriously loud 350 watt 210 is enough for the gig, you also have an identical spare, if it's ever needed! But you can still add a cab to each one later, in case you should ever need up to 1,000 watts thru 8x10s!!
See the Connecting Combos Together section of the Rumble Club Wiki page. More than one Rumbler has said they wish they'd known about that trick before they bought a cab. And at least a few Rumblers gig with a couple of 40s or 100s chained together, since they can't use a cab.
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I was very fortunate and found a second 500 coMbo on Craig’s list for cheap. Ironically, my original combo has a malfunction where the bass input is really crackley. I just use it as the slave. I suspect it is an easy fix. But, I am so glad I got the second one! Honestly, when I play one by itself I am deeply disappointed. When both are on—WOWS!!!
