Fender Rumble Club

[ShawnG]

you are the owner of both a Stage 800 and a Studio 40!!!

Yeah, it’s kind of ridiculous...I bought the Stage on a whim because it was such a great deal, I couldn’t pass it up. Really liked the modeling features, but more amp in every way than I need for playing around the house, which is all that is getting done at this point.
Came across the Studio on FB Marketplace this week and got another super deal (thank the GAS gods for clean, used gear!), so pulled the trigger and got the amp I probably should have got in the first place. Studio is nice and light and fits on the desk in my small practice space, Stage, not so much.
So, Studio for practice and fooling around with, Stage for future growth (I hope) and ability to gig using a few presets that will come about from working with them on the Studio. That’s the plan for now...

 

[McStephen]

Yeah, it’s kind of ridiculous...I bought the Stage on a whim because it was such a great deal, I couldn’t pass it up. Really liked the modeling features, but more amp in every way than I need for playing around the house, which is all that is getting done at this point.
Came across the Studio on FB Marketplace this week and got another super deal (thank the GAS gods for clean, used gear!), so pulled the trigger and got the amp I probably should have got in the first place. Studio is nice and light and fits on the desk in my small practice space, Stage, not so much.
So, Studio for practice and fooling around with, Stage for future growth (I hope) and ability to gig using a few presets that will come about from working with them on the Studio. That’s the plan for now...

Some are blessed with so much Rumble, while others (me) wait for FedEx and Fender to bring that which will allow us to Rumble. I can only dream of your level of Rumble, sir. I salute you.

 

[bhendrix]

Very good point, Maarty! I know that in regions of high humidity we tend to forget about ESD*, until a very cold front drives the humidity way down and the "snap, crackle, pop" surprises us! (And we ain't talkin' "Rice Crispies" here.)

This is exactly what I experienced last session. Very humid year here in GA and recent cold fronts have dropped the temp and humidity. Keep my band rig at drummers basement where we play and it's "semi" climate controlled - so big swing in relative humidity has caused the occasional "snap, crackle and pop" and has only been noticeable during last two practices (and it's been very dry and cool). It's not bad at all, guitar player and drummer don't really notice it, but guitar player runs numerous effects and sometimes gets interference from a local radio station!

VERY glad I came upon this info as I expecting my 500c might be failing in some way. Other than the occasional noise that only I seem to notice, it's still RUMBLING like a champ!

Thanks to all who provided input on this phenomenon!

 

[Sierra Hotel]

I am now Double Rumblin’ (Rumblin’, Bumblin’, Stumblin’). I added a Rumble 210 V3 cabinet and a used Rumble 200 head to my 500c. After researching this thread and the incredible and exhaustive Rumble wiki, I decided that this would give me the flexibility to use the head and cabinet at home to practice, leave the 500c at our rehearsal space, and use the 500c for small to medium venues, and add the 210 cabinet for larger space. For me, it gave me the greatest flexibility for the maximum number of scenarios. Thanks to everyone that shared their experiences and opinions, it did have a bearing on my decisions.

oh yeah, and I added a new MIJ Midnight P Bass to along with my American Deluxe J Bass.

BE GONE GAS!

 

[StudioGC]

Need some help. Going to a rehearsal (try out) with a band this Sunday. Answered a Craigslist ad for giggles here in the Tampa, FL area for band that needs lead guitar and bassist.
I bought a used fender rumble 100 to get me through....but now I was just told who the lead guitarist is...a somewhat famous (infamous) dude who was lead guitarist for David Allen Coe. Now I'm worried I need more horsepower.
Not sure whats available for the rehearsal, but should probably come prepared. I've found a few used amps that have higher wattage that I could buy and then sell when not needed, but would rather not.

Am I crazy to think the rumble 100 will stand a chance with 2 guitars, keys and drums?

 

[John Stephen]

Need some help. Going to a rehearsal (try out) with a band this Sunday. Answered a Craigslist ad for giggles here in the Tampa, FL area for band that needs lead guitar and bassist.
I bought a used fender rumble 100 to get me through....but now I was just told who the lead guitarist is...a somewhat famous (infamous) dude who was lead guitarist for David Allen Coe. Now I'm worried I need more horsepower.
Not sure whats available for the rehearsal, but should probably come prepared. I've found a few used amps that have higher wattage that I could buy and then sell when not needed, but would rather not.

Am I crazy to think the rumble 100 will stand a chance with 2 guitars, keys and drums?

I've used a Rumble 40 with a big band -- trumpets, saxes, trombones, crazy loud drummer. Did fine.

 

[StudioGC]

I've used a Rumble 40 with a big band -- trumpets, saxes, trombones, crazy loud drummer. Did fine.

Cool, good to know. Come to think of it, I used my Rumble 40 for a Christmas party on a packed 90ft. barge w/ 6 piece rock band (I did DI it to the PA, but the drummer and I definitely could here the Rumble 40 behind us). So maybe there's hope for the 100....

 

[John Stephen]

I think you're all set.

 

[SoulReflection]

Cool, good to know. Come to think of it, I used my Rumble 40 for a Christmas party on a packed 90ft. barge w/ 6 piece rock band (I did DI it to the PA, but the drummer and I definitely could here the Rumble 40 behind us). So maybe there's hope for the 100....

Yea, wait for your try out. That will determine what Horse Power you may need...Good Luck!

 

[bordinco90]

Need some help. Going to a rehearsal (try out) with a band this Sunday. Answered a Craigslist ad for giggles here in the Tampa, FL area for band that needs lead guitar and bassist.
I bought a used fender rumble 100 to get me through....but now I was just told who the lead guitarist is...a somewhat famous (infamous) dude who was lead guitarist for David Allen Coe. Now I'm worried I need more horsepower.
Not sure whats available for the rehearsal, but should probably come prepared. I've found a few used amps that have higher wattage that I could buy and then sell when not needed, but would rather not.

Am I crazy to think the rumble 100 will stand a chance with 2 guitars, keys and drums?

It really depends. When I owned my 100, I gigged it with a 5 piece cajun/zydeco band (Accordion, Guitar, Drums, Rubboard, and Bass). We played a big bowling alley/bar with PA (everyone had a monitor speaker in front of them) and I had to turn it up to about 3/4 volume and gain to be able to hear it. The mix was not very loud IMO either. The drummer and guitarist were also playing at modest volumes with no overdrive or distortion coming from the guitar. I did have my 100 on a step stool, so that may have affected the loudness a bit. I did play with the same band at a rehearsal in a small bar and the 100 did an excellent job.

 

[ShawnG]

I am now Double Rumblin’ (Rumblin’, Bumblin’, Stumblin’). I added a Rumble 210 V3 cabinet and a used Rumble 200 head to my 500c. After researching this thread and the incredible and exhaustive Rumble wiki, I decided that this would give me the flexibility to use the head and cabinet at home to practice, leave the 500c at our rehearsal space, and use the 500c for small to medium venues, and add the 210 cabinet for larger space. For me, it gave me the greatest flexibility for the maximum number of scenarios. Thanks to everyone that shared their experiences and opinions, it did have a bearing on my decisions.

oh yeah, and I added a new MIJ Midnight P Bass to along with my American Deluxe J Bass.

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I think this makes a ton of sense, and have considered doing something similar down the road. The 500c should handle most venues, add the 2x10 extension cab and you’d seldom need more, and those occasions would likely have FOH support. The 200 head should also serve as a perfect “backup” amp.
Your plan for home setup/rehearsal space setup (no transport) is great. If you wanted to make sure all your bases are covered for a gig, you could take the whole setup (still a pretty portable package), stack the 500c on the 2x10 cab (not even plug in to the cab if 4x10 is not required, but gets 500c up near your ears and it makes for a cool looking stack!) and have the 200 head available as a sweet backup option with the 2x10 cab, just in case.
You’ve pretty much got it all covered with your combo, head/ext cab, a beautiful P and a sweet Jazz! Congrats!!

 

[G-Dog]

Need some help. Going to a rehearsal (try out) with a band this Sunday. Answered a Craigslist ad for giggles here in the Tampa, FL area for band that needs lead guitar and bassist.
I bought a used fender rumble 100 to get me through....but now I was just told who the lead guitarist is...a somewhat famous (infamous) dude who was lead guitarist for David Allen Coe. Now I'm worried I need more horsepower.
Not sure whats available for the rehearsal, but should probably come prepared. I've found a few used amps that have higher wattage that I could buy and then sell when not needed, but would rather not.

Am I crazy to think the rumble 100 will stand a chance with 2 guitars, keys and drums?

It really depends. ... ...

Echo, echo, echo ... ... Yeah, Studi, it really does depend on a lot of things you can't know ahead of time. Yes, the Rumble 100 stands a very good chance of being plenty of firepower. If the drummer and guitarist(s) are reasonable in their volumes then there's no problem. Their fame, or lack thereof, has nothing to do with that.

If the other guys are also "trying out", and/or showing off(!), then they may be less than reasonable. But don't make that your problem! You do your thing the best you can and be cool. If anyone complains they can't hear you, and don't have PA support, then just explain that you didn't come for a shootout, but to make music. They can't argue with that. It might even make them realize you're not the problem. Remember, your temperament may be trying out, too!
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[Sierra Hotel]

. . . .
If the other guys are also "trying out", and/or showing off(!), then they may be less than reasonable. But don't make that your problem! You do your thing the best you can and be cool. If anyone complains they can't hear you, and don't have PA support, then just explain that you didn't come for a shootout, but to make music. They can't argue with that. It might even make them realize you're not the problem. Remember, your temperament may be trying out, too!
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Having just gone through a couple of auditions, I can tell you this is as important as your abilities as a musician. There are good - great bass players everywhere, but if you don't mesh with the members it's all uphill, and likely not going to be a long term relationship!

Wise man G-Dog is!

 

[starjag]

Loved this video. Subscribed. Thanks!

I love my Rumble! I've been gigging with it for almost a year now. I just made a video about some settings that get pretty close to some more well-known sounds.

 

[CallMeAl]

Hey Rumblers!

I got Brown Santa bringing me my very first electric guitar! I was planning on running it through my Rumble 25 until I can get a proper guitar amp. Any one doing this? Any tips, tricks or precautions?

TIA

 

[John Stephen]

I play my guitar through my Rumble 40 all the time (as I have done with previous bass amps as well). I don't think it would be any different with a 25. No precautions at all, enjoy yourself. No tips or tricks either. Just plug in and adjust the tone, volume, season to taste etc. Depending on what your needs and tastes are, you may not need a guitar amp. I don't have one. But it depends on your particular situation. Enjoy!

 

[CallMeAl]

I play my guitar through my Rumble 40 all the time (as I have done with previous bass amps as well). I don't think it would be any different with a 25. No precautions at all, enjoy yourself. No tips or tricks either. Just plug in and adjust the tone, volume, season to taste etc. Depending on what your needs and tastes are, you may not need a guitar amp. I don't have one. But it depends on your particular situation. Enjoy!

Thanks! I know you can damage a guitar amp with a bass; but I think the other way round, a bass amp would be better able to handle the guitar’s frequencies. I have a USB mixer for recording as well, but I’m gonna wanna rock out too

 

[starjag]

I often jam with a friend that loves to use my Rumble 200 combo for guitar. He adds a little reverb pedal and smiles.

Hey Rumblers!

I got Brown Santa bringing me my very first electric guitar! I was planning on running it through my Rumble 25 until I can get a proper guitar amp. Any one doing this? Any tips, tricks or precautions?

TIA

 

[G-Dog]

I love my Rumble! I've been gigging with it for almost a year now. I just made a video about some settings that get pretty close to some more well-known sounds.

Attention: Rumble Club Wiki Edit Alert!

Thanks, @droo46. A link to your post relating your video of Four Great Tones From Your Fender Rumble has been added to the Rumble Club Wiki page in the middle of the TONE POOL section. This is a very helpful demonstration that needs to be captured for posterity! Perhaps someone will also add those settings to the TONE POOL list for future reference.

Thank you, droo, for sharing this very valuable information.

Rumble On!​

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Loved this video. Subscribed. Thanks!

Good to know, starry! I just wanted to point out that our Rumble Club Wiki page has a link to that video for our Rumblers' reference, as I mentioned above.

Also, droo46 has lots of other videos of interest.
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[Marc valero]

This issue has come up a few times recently. I play my Strat through my Rumble 25 and Rumble 100. You don't really need a guitar amp unless you are seriously gigging on guitar and you don't like the sound of the bass amp.