Fender Rumble Club

[mag1guru]

Are they 500's or 200's?

Neither there 100s. I just like to be different.

 

[Big Hoss]

Sold my Carvin rig this morning and then took a road trip with my daughter. Our stops were the GC in Greenwood and the one in Indy.
We came home with a set of twins; one from each store. LOL
Can I have a number?

Not sure I get that rig...

Is that 2 Fender Rumble 500 combos somehow run in tandem? How do you make the connections? As best I can tell from the pic, both are run off of that pedal on the left... Sort of a Bi Amped kind of rig?

 

[honeyiscool]

I'd romp on a pair of those completely unheard. That's the confidence I have in Fender & Eminence. I'd top 'em with a Rumble 200 head. I'd rather push an amp hard then have one loafing along at idle. I think you get much better dynamic response that way. More headroom doesn't mean much if you're not really using it. I like running my Rumble 350 at half volume. I feel that's giving me every bit of it's 370 watts (yes, 370 watts) of headroom and it's full dynamic range. My Rumble 112 neos love it and eat up those watts like ravenous wolves. The tone and SPL they put out is nothing short of glorious.

That's what I'm about to do right now, but the Rumble 112 aren't Neo, they're ceramic. I'm thinking maybe I buy them, then see how they hold up. If they don't, put some Deltalites in it.

 

[mag1guru]

Not sure I get that rig...

Is that 2 Fender Rumble 500 combos somehow run in tandem? How do you make the connections? As best I can tell from the pic, both are run off of that pedal on the left... Sort of a Bi Amped kind of rig?

Nope just 2 100s. Just have them connected from my Digitech Multi Bass Chorus. (Has stereo outs).

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[Tad]

Nope just 2 100s. Just have them connected from my Digitech Multi Bass Chorus. (Has stereo outs).

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So what made you decide on that rig?

Just curious.

 

[steve_rolfeca]

The Basslite s2010 has a 150 watt rating. 500 watts is going to cook those voice coils faster than deep fried Twinkies!

It's not the choice I would make, but you're exaggerating. Assuming that the box is properly tuned, two Basslites will handle 300 watts RMS, continuous. Do the math, the Rumble 500 head is less than 3dB over their rating. Granted, those are big watts, but so are Eminence's power ratings.

Besides, Kringle's an experienced guy, and knows to listen for signs of distress. Unless he dimes the amp for extended periods, or overdoes it with pedals, he's not going to do any damage.

For the last couple of years, I've been using running my 5-string basses into a G-K MB800 (1024 watts RMS at 4 ohms on the bench) alternating between the following cabs:
- Sealed 1 cu ft automotive subwoofer box with an 8 ohm Alpha 10 in it, no tweeter.
- Horn-loaded Flite three-way 1x10 with an 8 ohm Beta 10, a 4-inch mid driver and a 1" tweeter in it.
- AudioKinesis Thunderchild 112 with a custom 4 ohm Eminence driver that's half-way between a 3012LF and a 3012HO, crossed over to an exponential horn.

The TC112 is by far and away the most capable out of the three, and even it is only rated for 450w continuous and 900w peak. I drove it hard enough to make the cone rattle for about half a second, just once. Then I made a mental note of where that was, and I've been gigging that rig steadily ever since.

No drama, no damage, and no farting noises.

Linnin, I'm tired of having these childish pissing contests with you. You can have your club number back. Enjoy your sandbox.

 

[bdplaid]

2x 100 combos - when i was evaluating the 210 ext cab, I decided that was more or less the way i was going to go - not with 100's, but if I needed more than the 500 combo could do, I'd bring my GK 115 with another head. I can ...
1, run in stereo,
2, dual mono, or
3, slave it to the send of the combo.
I tried all three and I like it better than the extra 210.

Why? I think the combo needs clarity in the midrange. adding sonic beef underneath what the combo does is nice, but without more midrange, it becomes mud. That was my experience - not muddy really, but not clear, either. This is why i like the combo by itself.
I was hot to trot over a four ten line array, but the staggered arrangement of the Rumbles seems to be enough to negate any goodness found in a line array.
However, the 112 is on my radar...

 

[68Luds]

Just checking in guys, but wait! I read Fender now make a 2x10 extension cab for my 500 combo! Damn!
I don't need one.
I don't need one.
I don't need one.
I don't need one.

I don't need one but I need one? What in hells excuse can I use to buy one?
Volume.
Power.
Tone.
Balls.
Coolness.
Volume.
Room filling groovyness.
Volume.
Some thing to add to my new USA Precision.
Any other reason? Any one?
Anyone have this stack?
What do ya think?

 

[mag1guru]

So what made you decide on that rig?

Just curious.

In all honesty here is how it went. I wanted a smaller rig and was looking at Markbass combos. Somehow I started following threads on TB over past month or so regarding the rumble v3 line. Watched/listened to all the demos/reviews I could find. Had GAS for all 3 (100, 200 & 500).
Yesterday morning I sold my Carvin rig ( BX500 & BRX 4.10 Neo Cab) Soon as the guy left my house with the rig I called both GC that were in driving distance of me. Me on phone with GC: What V3 Rumbles do you have in stock? Greenwood store: 1 - 100 0 - 200 & 0 - 500 _ Indy store: 1 - 100 2 - 200 & 0 - 500
Also had GAS for 2 single 12 cabs for quite sometime; just something that appeals to me. (maybe its from staring at Scott Devine's Vanderkley 12 cabs) Don't really care for tweeters or horns; have always turned them off in my cabs. I also prefer simple in regard to controls which these amps deliver.
So I got both 100s for below retail price and love them! My mind is swimming with the possibilities of configurations with having 2 of these bad boys.
Today I am going to try running one with overdrive engaged and other clean with stereo chorus pedal engaged. Who knows what I will come up with!

 

[Tad]

In all honesty here is how it went. I wanted a smaller rig and was looking at Markbass combos. Somehow I started following threads on TB over past month or so regarding the rumble v3 line. Watched/listened to all the demos/reviews I could find. Had GAS for all 3 (100, 200 & 500).
Yesterday morning I sold my Carvin rig ( BX500 & BRX 4.10 Neo Cab) Soon as the guy left my house with the rig I called both GC that were in driving distance of me. Me on phone with GC: What V3 Rumbles do you have in stock? Greenwood store: 1 - 100 0 - 200 & 0 - 500 _ Indy store: 1 - 100 2 - 200 & 0 - 500
Also had GAS for 2 single 12 cabs for quite sometime; just something that appeals to me. (maybe its from staring at Scott Devine's Vanderkley 12 cabs) Don't really care for tweeters or horns; have always turned them off in my cabs. I also prefer simple in regard to controls which these amps deliver.
So I got both 100s for below retail price and love them! My mind is swimming with the possibilities of configurations with having 2 of these bad boys.
Today I am going to try running one with overdrive engaged and other clean with stereo chorus pedal engaged. Who knows what I will come up with!

That's cool.

I hope you enjoy it.

 

[Lync]

Are they 500's or 200's?

I can see a single speaker. Are they 200's or 100's?

 

[Linnin]

I can see a single speaker. Are they 200's or 100's?

My eyes are bad. Hearing is a bit diminished too.

 

[Lync]

My eyes are bad. Hearing is a bit diminished too.

Ha ha-happens to the best of us!

 

[honeyiscool]

So I had a bit of a weird day yesterday. I learned that I'd be receiving an unexpected large bonus from work. Isn't that nice? So much better than being fired. I've decided to pony up for my dream bass rig: an Aguilar TH500 + a pair of Aguilar SL112 cabinets. I've lusted over that setup for months now, but just always expected I'd never have the spare cash for it, but I suddenly had it.

The main issue for me is that the TH500 will be easier to fine tune sound-wise, and also it is a lot more versatile as a direct and recording box.

Then I thought about my Rumble 500 2x10 combo + 1x15 cabinet. I obviously don't need it anymore, but I will miss it, and I've been a little annoyed at my Fender Bronco 40, my practice amp. It's got all these different sounds, but I happen to think versatility is a poor excuse for not having enough character, and I can always bring the TH500 home if I just need a direct box. Plus, do I really wanna give up my Rumble Club membership?

So I bought a Rumble 40 to replace my Bronco 40.

Will be selling my Rumble 1x15 cab for sure, but I might still keep the Rumble 500 in the storage space as a second. I mean, we all have spare amps, right? Besides, how much could I get for that thing anyway since I'm not willing to ship it?

Anyway, I'm excited about the Bronco 40. That thing looks like a gem.

 

[dbbltime]

It's nice to be you honeyiscool. Congrats. on earning the unexpected large bonus. I thought they had eliminated those. Must be nice to reap the wind.

 

[honeyiscool]

It's nice to be you honeyiscool. Congrats. on earning the unexpected large bonus. I thought they had eliminated those. Must be nice to reap the wind.

Thanks! I really didn't expect it, but I'm a programmer and I've done a lot of late nights to finish a major project lately, so I won't say I didn't deserve it, but it's still a nice surprise because I did those late nights for the sake of getting things done (and probably because I waste a lot of time on Internet forums during the day), not because I thought I deserved more compensation. I'm very lucky, regardless, because my job is great and treats me very well. I'm one of those 20-somethings that somehow avoided being saddled with bad barista jobs, student loans, Hepatitis C, child support, or unpaid internships. I've done well for a college dropout.

 

[bdplaid]

Let us know how the tonehammer differs from the rumble. I've always been curious about those heads.

 

[honeyiscool]

Let us know how the tonehammer differs from the rumble. I've always been curious about those heads.

OK, then, I'll try to make a video.

Back in the day, I used to make videos all the time (I have over a million views on my channel), but recently, I've gotten lazy about it, but I also have a new camera which does a pretty good job at video, I also have excellent recording gear, several wonderful mics and some wonderful interfaces, and so I want to get back into updating my Youtube channel.

I think I've convinced myself to keep the Rumble 500 as a backup amp. My issue with amp demos, as with most bass guitar demos, is everyone plays the bass on these videos like a virtuoso and I can never tell what these darn things sound like. Harmonics and chords and slapping are cool, but how is that gonna help me in a rock song? I usually play with a pick and flatwounds. This is literally the least likely thing you'll ever find in a gear demo, so I can never tell what anything sounds like until I buy it and test it myself.

 

[bdplaid]

Agreed. Ed Friedland does a nice job with the way he demos, kind of all styles with short riffs.
I find a little bit of a normal-person slapping is good to judge the tone, but Anthony Jackson had this spectacular comment about it: "Ah, slapping; the ketchup of the bass world."

 

[jumblemind]

Let us know how the tonehammer differs from the rumble. I've always been curious about those heads.

FWIW, I was asked this recently, and here is what I replied...

TH500 vs Fender: The Fender is much cleaner and clearer. The Aguilar is very woolly by nature and doesn't cut through mixes nearly as easily. The gain staging is different from most other amps, and the EQ controls were difficult for me, as every knob is interactive...turning one changes how the other behaves even though you've already set it. Where the Fender sounds great in any mix with everything at noon, the Aguilar takes tweaking and time. Some people get their sound right away, but I found it difficult. The build quality is the best I've seen in a "micro" head, and it does have a great tone, just again very specific. I personally like the out-of-the-box, work-anywhere and in-any-mix quality of the Fender. I like how the Gain doesn't overdrive the preamp but instead lets you boost lower output basses. I dig the gain overdrive of the MicroVR; [but] it's nice to have the cleanish Fender and get my overdrive from pedals or even its onboard circuit.