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Thanks as always G-Dog!
I did actually add to my post - have you any experience with Envelope Filter pedals and Compressor pedals in the effects loop?
You're welcome, greenie. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
No, I don't use those pedals and don’t have anything to relate there.
I also added to my post, too. HTH.
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I think the loop goes out through the DI, but I've never tried that.
I have run all kinds of effects through the loop and ultimately have decided to run them before the amp, including compressor. I don't anymore because I want the preamp and EQ to be the final pieces of my signal chain.
Some effects also act up if there's significant EQ changes so that's something to be aware of. Because of its design my MXR EF was fine but it couldn't care less what you run through it.
The other thing I'd point out is your compressor will be essentially working against your EQ. It's job is to smooth out your signal. So it will be actively working to diminish your EQ changes.
It will all work perfectly fine though. There's no harm in testing it out and seeing if you like how it sounds more, less, or the same. Then go from there.
Pete, here's another testimonial from a Rumble 800 HD user:
Hi Rumblers, I’ve owned a Rumble 40 for the past five years. I’m considering changing to the 100 as I’m using this rig for small winery gigs with acoustic guitar and drummer. We’re not super loud but I’m wondering if the 100 is a better move. Budget not a big deal.
I’m just finding the 40 has a point when I push the amp about to 12 noon on gain and 12 noon on volume where it feels like my sound quality/clarity goes down a bit. Maybe I need to turn the gain down a bit.
Has anyone owned both the 40 and 100? Worth it to upgrade? Does the 100 have noticeable more presence/depth to the tone? I can hit the volume I need with the 40 but maybe need to play with my settings. The 40 is perfect for home practice.
I also have a big rig which stays in my other bands studio, Orange Terror 500 plus two 1x12’s. Thanks!
I’m just finding the 40 has a point when I push the amp about to 12 noon on gain and 12 noon on volume where it feels like my sound quality/clarity goes down a bit. Maybe I need to turn the gain down a bit.
Has anyone owned both the 40 and 100? Worth it to upgrade? Does the 100 have noticeable more presence/depth to the tone? I can hit the volume I need with the 40 but maybe need to play with my settings. The 40 is perfect for home practice.
I also have a big rig which stays in my other bands studio, Orange Terror 500 plus two 1x12’s. Thanks!
Well, I have a 40 and a 100(also a 200c). I take the smallest one that'll do the job. I always play with a live drummer-full set-but he doesn't play loud. Just loud enuff for the venue. It can be done, BTW.
My normal R40 settings, tweaked as necessary: Vintage-in, Brightness-sometimes for 'presence', no OD-EVER, G-8 to 9(o'clock), Bs-10, LM-2, HM-1, Tr-10, Vol-10 to noon-per the room.
Actually, those are my default settings for all 3 amps with adjustments for room size/acoustics.
AFA the 'upgrade', I got my 40(when my 2000 Bassman25 'acted up')'cos I needed a smallish amp for our quieter(dinner/jazz)gigs before I got my 100. If I'd gotten the 100 first, I prolly wouldn't have bought the 40. That said, the 40 is a perfect fit for my small room jobs.
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Just got done posting some YouTube clips of a couple guitars and basses running through the Micro. From my Donner Tele's single coils, to my Dimensions 18V humbucker there was no sizzle or any other issue.
Listening back to the clip of the Jazz Bass I was really impressed. It's doing AFAIK next to nothing to the bass signal, I just added a touch of reverb and I'd be perfectly happy with that tone on a recording. It's no Rumble but it is indeed a Fender!
I can post links if anyone's interested. I just don't want to do that unsolicited. Makes me feel like an ad man.
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I guess I will have to re do the paint job on the corners again
Thats all, still loving my rumble!
Just got done posting some YouTube clips of a couple guitars and basses running through the Micro. From my Donner Tele's single coils, to my Dimensions 18V humbucker there was no sizzle or any other issue.
Listening back to the clip of the Jazz Bass I was really impressed. It's doing AFAIK next to nothing to the bass signal, I just added a touch of reverb and I'd be perfectly happy with that tone on a recording. It's no Rumble but it is indeed a Fender!
I can post links if anyone's interested. I just don't want to do that unsolicited. Makes me feel like an ad man.
sure or send me a link
I never played the R40, but I have the Rumble 100. A factor aside from the bigger speaker and higher wattage is the the depth of the cabinet, which moves up from 12 to 14 inches. Depending on design, a larger cabinet increases the efficiency and/or low end output so the Rumble 100 should make a significant difference. If you have a Guitar Center nearby you could probably try them both.
Why not go with a 200? I think they sound the best in the line and can scale up or down as needed.
Or you might consider getting another Rumble 40 and running them together for louder venues! Rumbler Jeremy Jones actually uses a Rumble Studio 40 and a regular Rumble 40 together. Stacked vertically they even benefit from that coupling effect for better presence.
Just a thought.
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I've mentioned b4 that when I do the open mic/jam, the BL provides 2 R100's. Unfortunately they aren't stacked-one(on the floor)is pointed across the stage, the other's on a stand behind me. It's his setup so I don't f---* with it. I did, however, stack his 100 atop my 200c once. Nice.Or you might consider getting another Rumble 40 and running them together for louder venues! Rumbler Jeremy Jones actually uses a Rumble Studio 40 and a regular Rumble 40 together. Stacked vertically they even benefit from that coupling effect for better presence.
Just a thought.
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We basically never go through a PA(last time was in 2015). We provide our own PA for all our gigs. That said, if we ever got a recurring gig that required a bit more 'oomph', I'd get either a second 100 or second 200c and stack 'em.
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Yeah, Goner, the more we've discussed chaining two Rumble combos the last few years, the more I think that’s the way to go!
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Yeah, I've said a coupla times(more like 10-15)that if I'd known the daisy chain trick to begin with, I'd have gone with 2 100's. But I still love my 200c for that fat 15" tone. Maybe if the "Prize Patrol" shows up, I'll get a second one of each.Yeah, Goner, the more we've discussed chaining two Rumble combos the last few years, the more I think that’s the way to go!
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Then I could run all 4.
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I daisy chain my Acoustic 360/371 to twin rumble 500 combos to twin Mackie 12’s. The lead guitarist was reduced to an ash heap and the drummer liquified.
.... not to mention I found accidentally a new kind of sonic zapper bug zapper. Dead insects everywhere.
