Gonna rock my BTB in a bit. With the Mustang Micro.
Half the Rumble. All the quiet. (Seriously it needs a true Rumble setting!)
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Half the Rumble. All the quiet. (Seriously it needs a true Rumble setting!)
Good news, GP. Enjoy. By the way -- is Florida completely open now? No restrictions?In all seriosity, I have a gig tomorrow from 9 to 12. That's 9 A.M. to noon. Jazz brunch. Semi-outdoor venue. Prolly gonna go with the Les Paul 5er >R200c just 'cos I can.
TBH, IDK. Masks are still required at some places; distancing still being practiced. Most clubs can't put enuff butts in enuff seats to pay a band and pay's been tight even b4 the shutdown.
OK, Rumblers, had an audition with a couple of guitarists/keyboardists (both play both). It went incredibly well, even though I am clearly the weak link. It was the first time any of us met. Played about 10 songs and some just felt really good. We're all excited about this. I'm incredibly impressed with the other musicians and almost wondering why they are willing to accept me, but we all got along really well right away, and are all close enough in age to know what we want (I'm 61 as is one of the other guys. The third is 55).
Funny story - one of the other guys and I grew up about 10 minutes from each other on Long Island and know some of the same musicians from that music scene. And we met each other here in Colorado Springs.
My Studio 40 barely kept up during our rehearsal, so I'm going to need something bigger and thinking I want a Rumble 500. Besides the amp, what else should I be thinking about? This is really the first time I'll be playing in a serious band. Format is classic rock (Tom Petty/Bad Co./Police/Bowie/U2/Stones, etc.). Should I be thinking about a compression peddle (and why), other effects? Should I consider a stand? And if I want to daisy chain my 2 amps, what cable do I need?
Thanks in advance for any input.
Funny story - one of the other guys and I grew up about 10 minutes from each other on Long Island and know some of the same musicians from that music scene. And we met each other here in Colorado Springs.
My Studio 40 barely kept up during our rehearsal, so I'm going to need something bigger and thinking I want a Rumble 500. Besides the amp, what else should I be thinking about? This is really the first time I'll be playing in a serious band. Format is classic rock (Tom Petty/Bad Co./Police/Bowie/U2/Stones, etc.). Should I be thinking about a compression peddle (and why), other effects? Should I consider a stand? And if I want to daisy chain my 2 amps, what cable do I need?
Thanks in advance for any input.
Congrats first off! I would think the 500 should be able to hold it’s own, I’d definitely try it out first before deciding if you need the extension cabinet-I’m in that process right now also. As for anything else, really it just depends on if there’s a need for any effects in the songs. Compression can be nice, but is bass/amp dependent as well. And the Rumble has a built in limiter/compressor already to handle the task of controlling spikes, so for that purpose a pedal one isn’t necessary.
Congrats!
You can take things as complex or as simple as you want. A Rumble 500 on a stand(the Rumble 210 counts too!), a tuner, and a good bass is all you need for rock!
Going beyond that I have 6 types of dirt including my Rumbles OD. I love my MXR envelope filter, flanger and phaser sound really fun on bass too. Mix an octaver with a fuzz and an envelope filter and you've got a synth bass! Or just a fuzz and an envelope filter with the Rumbles OD will offer a host of options for rock. I could cover 100% of my bands material with a P bass strung BEAD, fuzz, filter, and Rumble 500 no problem.
You can also test all this kind of stuff out on your Studio 40 to find what effects you really enjoy. Or if you really like your Studio 40 and just want more volume you can either daisy chain it to a Rumble 500 or get a Stage 800.
Compressor I saved for last because it can be a minefield. The simplest way to break it down is to ask yourself do you want it to change your tone? If yes, I can't help you but your research is a little easier. By it's nature you'll be able to hear what the pedal does.
If you want it to be as out of the way as possible the two I've found to be standouts are the MXR Bass Compressor, and Boss LMB3 Bass Limiter. The MXR is by far the superior one, but it's nearly twice the price as well. It allows you to essentially see how much compression you have and dial in your controls better. It also has more control over your compression.
The Boss has a useless knob beside the volume, and despite the name it's actually a compressor unless you set it to be a limiter. It's just such a pretty colour and besides from the smallest bit of sub-bass being taken away (which isn't a bad thing) it's totally transparent. Mine stays on 100% of the time, and now that I'm used to it I can really tell when it's off.
The tonal change it does bring is it balances out my tone more. So the upper harmonics and sonic textures become clear without having to play harder. Which is not only easier on the hand but gives a more solid low end. Oh and lower action! Beyond that it just allows me to switch from finger, pick, and slap without breaking an ear drum or having to play with the amps volume.
Compression is basically just a tool to even your volume by limiting your volume's dynamic range. Limiting is basically putting a hard volume wall that you can't pass, where as compression will lower your volume beyond a certain level however harshly you set it. It just tends to come with the side effect of making your bass sound like your strings are a little newer because of those more balanced harmonics. (Or maybe the Boss really does colour my tone and I'm just full of
! That's the problem with such a subtle effect, and I'm the farthest thing from an expert on it.)I wish you luck. Effects are a fun rabbit hole! Load up a tremolo before an envelope filter in your Studio and make the trem really choppy. That's another fun pair I love. Just play around and if an effect or combo of them really speak to you than you know what to do!
I'd also like to extend my congratulations.
Always a good idea to have a good (to me that means transparent and subtle) compressor pedal in front of any amplifier. I like the Aguilar TLC, but there's a million other ones around. Try before you buy.
I have been rocking a Rumble 500 head with matching 210 and/or 115 cabinets for a while and I have never been let down. Plenty of juice for everything except stadium level insanity.
Hello my fellow Rumblers,
For the past several months, I have been enjoying vicariously the exploits of our own @GonePlaid and his gig reports. Well, I finally have a gig report of my own; our first since the lockdowns cancelled all our engagements last year.
Our Blues/Rock power trio performed last night at a bar & grill in New Caney, TX, on northeast outskirts of the Houston area. The event was well-attended; and the friendly patrons and great staff really enjoyed our music.
In the pic, you see my Rumble Stage 800 and 2x10 extension cab supplying the deep low-end vibes. It performed beautifully; as did my Jaguar bass. I gave my ‘78 P the night off after practicing with the Jag earlier in earlier in the week; but, it was standing by just in case. The BL is kinda old school, with tube amps. Here he’s using an EVH into a Mesa cab; but, there’s both a Mesa and Orange head standing by.
It was really nice to get back out there after so long.
For the past several months, I have been enjoying vicariously the exploits of our own @GonePlaid and his gig reports. Well, I finally have a gig report of my own; our first since the lockdowns cancelled all our engagements last year.
Our Blues/Rock power trio performed last night at a bar & grill in New Caney, TX, on northeast outskirts of the Houston area. The event was well-attended; and the friendly patrons and great staff really enjoyed our music.
In the pic, you see my Rumble Stage 800 and 2x10 extension cab supplying the deep low-end vibes. It performed beautifully; as did my Jaguar bass. I gave my ‘78 P the night off after practicing with the Jag earlier in earlier in the week; but, it was standing by just in case. The BL is kinda old school, with tube amps. Here he’s using an EVH into a Mesa cab; but, there’s both a Mesa and Orange head standing by.
It was really nice to get back out there after so long.
A compressor lowers the peaks when you hit a string (attack), and adds sustain as the note tapers off (decay). The better compressors give you some control over attack and decay. Without a compressor, you can end up either being too loud on the attack, or the attack is all the audience hears, making it more percussive.
I bought the MXR as a compromise between maximum control and price; I’ve been happy with it. It’s on most of the time, but occasionally I do want more thump and kick it off. My Thunderbirds have plenty of sustain, so that’s seldom a factor, but it can be one.
Between playing guitar for years and a bunch of research (including talking with gigging musicians on TB and elsewhere), the comp and an EQ (Boss) were my first pedal purchases.
If you can test drive a compressor, then whether you want one should become evident.
Congrats on that. I hope to get back out there myself before too long. I'm really happy for you guys who are able to get back out there and get after it.
Congrats on hooking up in a band - nothing like playing with others! I have a 500c and can attest that it will serve you well for classic rock - and it can get LOUD! I'd suggest if you like the effects you're dialing up on your Studio 40, just run it through a new (or used) 500c via daisy chain. More info on that here: Fender Rumble Club
Good luck with the new band!
Hi guys. Just wanted to sign in here. Been gigging one of the original Rumble 100 for years now. It's loud enough to handle most gigs for me. If not, it's got the line out that works great for going into a PA.
I just saw another like it on Ebay but they had removed the horn (for the love of God why?). I think v2 wasn't very popular and v3 seems to be all you can find.
I just saw another like it on Ebay but they had removed the horn (for the love of God why?). I think v2 wasn't very popular and v3 seems to be all you can find.
Didnt see one in Droopys sig...I'd be happy to!Just which man do you think doesn't have a number?
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Gig went pretty well. I think I woke up in the middle of the 2nd set.In all seriosity, I have a gig tomorrow from 9 to 12. That's 9 A.M. to noon. Jazz brunch. Semi-outdoor venue. Prolly gonna go with the Les Paul 5er >R200c just 'cos I can.
I just changed it to a bold font.
Hopefully, it’ll stand out louder and prouder.
Hey someone else who bought the trans blue Ray5! Excellent gear choices.
Had the Ray5 for a month now. Loving it and play it everyday.
Tim
I just changed it to a bold font.
Hopefully, it’ll stand out louder and prouder.
Droopy_TX got his number approximately a year and a half ago in a mass induction, shortly after I took over the job. Droo has also gone above and beyond the call of duty in analyzing all the stock presets and detailed settings of the Rumble Stage 800 & Studio 40 which are linked on our Rumble Club Wiki page under the Tone App Support section in a very special sub-section called The Droopy_TX Preset Experience!
But, thank you for looking out for new members, Jazzy.
But, thank you for looking out for new members, Jazzy.
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