Fender Rumble Club

[donahue]

Depends on how your OCD leans, if it is bothered by non matching widths, then a 112 or 210, but the 112 was discontinued . if you subscribe to matched drivers or fear the MDP (mixed driver police), then the 115 makes most sense. It is wider than the combos and 112/210 cabs. Though it is a closer match with the combo on its side, or the cab on its side, or just have a wider bottom cab which is really no big deal.

I had the 112 and now I have the 210 and only because the 112 got stolen and they are not easy to find. My avatar pic shows it with the 112. With the 112 the bottom cabinet is shorter than the top cab but it looks cool and they are the same width. The 112 plays nice with both the 200 and 500 combos, the 210 will push more lows and highs but less mids than the 112.

My rig does seem more powerful than it did with the 112 but this is just from memory, and in the past I lived on a boat and the amp and can lived in the car so I only used them at shows and practice and did not critically examine the difference in sound between the 15 and the 12, it just made the whole rig louder and fuller

When I got the 210, now living indoors again, and also playing guitar at low volumes through it, did I notice the large difference in mid response of the 15 vs the 210. Along with that being a common thing, 15 s and 12 s have more mids than most 10s. You could consider the 12 as the middle ground.

Also for pure air pushing, the 115 will push the most air because 15 is more cone area then 2x10, and the larger cabinet size helps as well. So the 12 pushes the least, and 210 is only slightly less than the 115.

And the 210 is a hundred bucks more than the 115.

Nobody would argue that the 115 will be the loudest and have the most mid punch, but the 210 looks better and being smaller makes a more compact rig, as well as a perfectly matched stack. In an ideal world we would have a 115 offering that also had the same dimensions.

For me it was whichever of the 3 popped up at the best price clpse enough . a 115 popped up as part of a rig that I may have been able to split off for a good price but it was too far away for me to jump on, being a good $30-40 in gas. My 112 was $150 negotiated on here with a meet in the middle drive, but you won't find deals like that often. $150 would be my jump price for 115 as well since both the 112 and 115 are 299 new.

When I saw a 210 pop up used for $169 on GC I jumped because they ate usually over $200 sometimes $300 used. Well after tax and shipping to nearest GC it ended up being almost $230 but I have no regrets, and won't be looking for any other cabs unless I come across a micro head first, like a 200 500 or MB200 etc. In which case OCD takes over and the desire for the ability to have 2 cabs to run with the head will kick in.

As far as the 800, I'm pretty sure the only difference is the power section which is where the 2 ohm capability comes in.

But if you are leaning towards the 200 or 200c the 200c gives a better value, but a 200 on a 115 will give you more bass, or the ability to roll the bass back to reduce mud and thus gain more headroom in your mids. You can get slightly louder with a 115 cab this way, but it costs considerably more, and the 200c has a tighter response.

I did compare at a sam ash, a 200h/115 vs a 200c, and the 115 required the bass knob to be cut because of the boomier sound. At that time I no longer was interested in the 115, but after thinking back on it I realized that it could be used as a source of a bit more volume because of the added headroom gained from cutting the bass knob.

If you like a boomy cab, the 115 will give you that.

Another note, the 210 and 112 are made in the eminence China factory and have a slightly nicer fit and finish than the 115 410 cabs and the combos made in Indonesia, but that also makes them slightly heavier for their size too. My 210 is a little heavier than the 200c but not by much .

200c and 115 is probably the best bang for the buck.

If I still had my 112 that is what I would still be using, and if it was still available new at 299 I would suggest it over the 115 at the same price unless you needed the maximum possible volume, like a downtuned metal band

Thanks for taking the time to write all that out. It is very helpful and much appreciated. I have plenty of amps but have a GAS attack for a Rumble. Its not urgent so I think I'll do like you and take my time to find a good deal on a used basically whatever model pops up locally. The 200c seems like a good start and the best bang for the buck as a starting point. I have plenty of non Rumble cabs so maybe I'd spring for a head but that's not the full rumble experience either. 200c is top of the list. Thanks

 

[EatS1stBassist]

Thanks for taking the time to write all that out. It is very helpful and much appreciated. I have plenty of amps but have a GAS attack for a Rumble. Its not urgent so I think I'll do like you and take my time to find a good deal on a used basically whatever model pops up locally. The 200c seems like a good start and the best bang for the buck as a starting point. I have plenty of non Rumble cabs so maybe I'd spring for a head but that's not the full rumble experience either. 200c is top of the list. Thanks

The 200c is my favorite amp and even more so when I added a 210v3 to it! Wow!

 

[GonePlaid]

The 200c is my favorite amp and even more so when I added a 210v3 to it! Wow!

When I had my 112v3, I hooked it up to my 200c a few times. The sound was great, but it sat here in the house for over a year 'cos there wasn't a place that I needed any more than the 200c. Rather than having it sit here for no reason, I sold it.
I'd hafta to start getting a lotta hi-$ gigs to warrant getting another cab. Especially since I can always daisy chain the R100/R200c.

 

[GonePlaid]

When I had my 112v3, I hooked it up to my 200c a few times. The sound was great, but it sat here in the house for over a year 'cos there wasn't a place that I needed any more than the 200c. Rather than having it sit here for no reason, I sold it.
I'd hafta to start getting a lotta hi-$ gigs to warrant getting another cab. Especially since I can always daisy chain the R100/R200c.

Thr NYE gig went OK. Not a lotta ppl but they like us. And the fact we don't blast them outta the room. The 200c was plenty(the R100 woulda been enuff).

 

[John Stephen]

Glad to hear it. Happy new year to you and everybody here at TB.

 

[GonePlaid]

Glad to hear it. Happy new year to you and everybody here at TB.

Seconded.

 

[Marc valero]

Our new years gig went well, but not a big crowd, Rumble 100, first time we set up in this spot in an L shaped room. With the QSC subs the low end was tight and solid. Playing in Englewood tomorrow. Band leader says we have 12 gigs this month. I haven't looked at our schedule to see where all we are playing.

 

[EatS1stBassist]

Happy New Year from EatS!!

 

[Ronzo]

Happy New Year from EatS!!

Happy New Year, @EatS1stBassist!

Stay strong, and be well. Prayers again sent.

 

[EatS1stBassist]

Happy New Year, @EatS1stBassist!

Stay strong, and be well. Prayers again sent.

Thank you so much Ronzo! I really appreciate that.

 

[donahue]

Alright, I got to go to GC and AB the 500c to the 200c extensively. Both turned on, side by side, same settings (flat per the wiki), just popping in and out the cable, riff by riff. What a hard decision. They both sound way above their price point.

Without getting too wordy: I think the 200c sounds a tad sweeter soloed than the 500c but the 500c has a tad more clarity and articulation that will sit better in a band mix. Its so close though.

The 200c OD channel sounds better through the 15 but the 500c clean sound is a little more clear which isn't necessarily better but will translate better to a mix imo.

I think if I had to record with one mic'd I would pick 200c but if I want to gig with a rock band I think it's the 500c. The 500c also sounded a tad louder on the same Master setting. And also sounded really good sitting on the floor.

My buddy made a good point that the DI out of both to FOH will sound almost identical since they are basically the same amp circuit so the audience will hear the same whether 200c or 500c

If I was blindfolded and someone was gonna hand me a free one, I wouldn't care which model they gave me.

In conclusion I think I will go 500c, but you know what I feel: if they had a 500c 212 that would be the ultimate best of all worlds! When does that model come out lol?

 

[Kevin Jbass]

HNY everyone!
New to TB and thrilled there is a Rumble club. I bought a 500 combo amp from someone ...how do I know if it is a V2 or v3? I believe he purchased from GC in 2017.

 

[Kevin Jbass]

24766618[/URL], member: 289525"]Well, jf, there's this.

Fender Downtown Express​

But, frankly, if I'm relying on others for my transportation and "there's simply no room" for my little Rumble Studio 40, then, it sounds to me like they don't want me, either! But, I usually take myself and all my stuff that I might remotely need, anyway.
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Well, jf, there's this.

24766618​

But, frankly, if I'm relying on others for my transportation and "there's simply no room" for my little Rumble Studio 40, then, it sounds to me like they don't want me, either! But, I usually take myself and all my stuff that I might remotely need, anyway.
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[Kevin Jbass]

Well, jf, there's this.

Fender Downtown Express​

But, frankly, if I'm relying on others for my transportation and "there's simply no room" for my little Rumble Studio 40, then, it sounds to me like they don't want me, either! But, I usually take myself and all my stuff that I might remotely need, anyway.
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Let me try this again. I have a Rumble 500 combo. Does a Downtown express really give me anything I don’t already have besides compression? Seems like I can just add a compressor and an overdrive foot pedal and have the same results. Thoughts?

 

[G-Dog]

Let me try this again. I have a Rumble 500 combo. Does a Downtown express really give me anything I don’t already have besides compression? Seems like I can just add a compressor and an overdrive foot pedal and have the same results. Thoughts?

You got it, Kev. Adjustable compression is the only thing the Downtown Express has that your R500c doesn't. But your R500c has quite a few things the DtEx doesn't!

And the only Rumble 500 (combo or head) are V3 introduced in 2014. Show us a photo of yours and you'll get an official Rumble Club membership number!

Welcome to TalkBass.
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[Kevin Jbass]

You got it, Kev. Adjustable compression is the only thing the Downtown Express has that your R500c doesn't. But your R500c has quite a few things the DtEx doesn't!

And the only Rumble 500 (combo or head) are V3 introduced in 2014. Show us a photo of yours and you'll get an official Rumble Club membership number!

Welcome to TalkBass.
.

 

[G-Dog]

HNY everyone!
New to TB and thrilled there is a Rumble club. I bought a 500 combo amp from someone ...how do I know if it is a V2 or v3? I believe he purchased from GC in 2017.

Let me try this again. I have a Rumble 500 combo. Does a Downtown express really give me anything I don’t already have besides compression? Seems like I can just add a compressor and an overdrive foot pedal and have the same results. Thoughts?

You got it, Kev. Adjustable compression is the only thing the Downtown Express has that your R500c doesn't. But your R500c has quite a few things the DtEx doesn't!

And the only Rumble 500 (combo or head) are V3 introduced in 2014. Show us a photo of yours and you'll get an official Rumble Club membership number!

Welcome to TalkBass.
.

That's the ticket, Keb! @Kevin Jbass, you are now member #1280 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome. Be sure to checkout the Rumble Club Wiki page with all kinds of Rumbling information, from pix of all 3 Versions to links to almost anything you wanna know. Take a browse around it now and then.

Then tell us about your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular. We have all kinds here, but we all share a love to ... ...

Rumble On!
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[Kevin Jbass]

Just bought the 028890 foot switch on EBay for $10. That will give me easy access to the overdrive on the 500c and I’ll keep using the SpectraComp bass compressor. Just saved $230 NOT BUYING the Downtown Express! Thank you!!

 

[GonePlaid]

Alright, I got to go to GC and AB the 500c to the 200c extensively. Both turned on, side by side, same settings (flat per the wiki), just popping in and out the cable, riff by riff. What a hard decision. They both sound way above their price point.

Without getting too wordy: I think the 200c sounds a tad sweeter soloed than the 500c but the 500c has a tad more clarity and articulation that will sit better in a band mix. Its so close though.

The 200c OD channel sounds better through the 15 but the 500c clean sound is a little more clear which isn't necessarily better but will translate better to a mix imo.

I think if I had to record with one mic'd I would pick 200c but if I want to gig with a rock band I think it's the 500c. The 500c also sounded a tad louder on the same Master setting. And also sounded really good sitting on the floor.

My buddy made a good point that the DI out of both to FOH will sound almost identical since they are basically the same amp circuit so the audience will hear the same whether 200c or 500c

If I was blindfolded and someone was gonna hand me a free one, I wouldn't care which model they gave me.

In conclusion I think I will go 500c, but you know what I feel: if they had a 500c 212 that would be the ultimate best of all worlds! When does that model come out lol?

The next NAMM show.(or so I've heard)

 

[Frank Vozak]

I searched, but can't seem to find a club for those of us who use and love the Fender Rumble series of amps. Any interest?

I've been playing at home with my Rumble 30 since late January and it seems to me like this amp puts out a good share for being so small! Originally I was looking at the Rumble 15 but went with the 30 because of the extra input jack, more wattage, and I read online reviews which said the 30 would be good enough to play with a band in a small venue even versus the 15 which didn't have as much bang.

Hope to hear form some fellow Rumble fans soon!

So this makes me the founding member, #1? I feel this is a big honor for someone so new on the forum!

Bumble B I would like to get a number since I currently have a Rumble 15 but suspect I will stay in Rumble series since I want to keep to smaller amps and I want to stay with Fender in this lifetime. When I was a teen I had a Fender Bassman silverface 1968 and an Ampeg BT 15 D