Fender Rumble Club

[Lync]

You play a 5 string right? I know with my Ibanez SR480, the Rumble 200 and Rumble 500 sound exactly the same volume differences aside. The 500 has more power and more speaker area. (I am guessing at the more speaker area, I don't want to do the math. I quit doing problems like that once I got my degree...).

I sure wish you could get your hands on a different 500 combo to see if it was something design wise or your specific unit that had some kind of gremlin...

I am thinking this was the case. The 200 should be fine though...in many of the venues I play, the FOH system really carries the tone and if I am too loud it messes up the FOH mix.

 

[Lync]

I've been playing bass at jam sessions lately. Sometimes I am the only bass player. I want to be sure I have enough power to fill a medium sized club without PA support. I have always liked 15s and the way they feel, but 22 pounds sounds ideal. I don't use a lot of treble; I like an old school tone, and I want it to be felt without being way loud. I expect to be playing more soon. I know 12s have come a long way, but I still wonder if they can put out the bass that really moves me and gets people out of their chairs. If so, the 100 might be enough for now. I'll be looking forward to hearing how the 200 did for you.

I would say go with the 200 then no doubt. It is only a bit heavier (34 pounds-half the weight of the B100r), and should thump for jams...especially if you are carrying the weight with just your amp.

 

[jumblemind]

I don't hate them, I just don't like them. Very over-rated. Their solid state gear is very unreliable. You can do better elsewhere. I've always liked Fender better.

I have over 10 years of gigging ss Ampegs that would disagree with part of the assessment, but otherwise a reasonable point of view for a brand ambassador. Unfortunately, that doesn't come across when you say things like "avoid ampeg like the plague", "fender murders ampeg", "you got raped by ampeg", etc. Fender quality can stand on its own, and often come across better, without that kind of stuff.

 

[Buzz E]

I have over 10 years of gigging ss Ampegs that would disagree with part of the assessment, but otherwise a reasonable point of view for a brand ambassador. Unfortunately, that doesn't come across when you say things like "avoid ampeg like the plague", "fender murders ampeg", "you got raped by ampeg", etc. Fender quality can stand on its own, and often come across better, without that kind of stuff.

I've seen that as well. Definitely not representing Fender or yourself too well at times @Linnin

 

[Linnin]

reasonable point of view for a brand ambassador.

I'm not a brand ambassador. Fender Fanatic, Yes. I'm highly opinionated, and don't pull any punches. Unabashedly unapologetic too. Sacred cows make the best hamburger. Bon appetit.

 

[Gluvhand]

Been wanting to try one but if I do I won't be coming here to talk about it. Too rah-rah for me. The bashing isn't cool and comes across as childish. Just my 2 drachma. Peace and love...peace and love.

 

[jumblemind]

I'm not a brand ambassador. Fender Fanatic, Yes. I'm highly opinionated, and don't pull any punches. Unabashedly unapologetic too. Sacred cows make the best hamburger. Bon appetit.

Mmhmm

 

[GregT]

Kinda funny. I was researching the 100 and a lot of people suggest the 200. So I was just researching the 200........you guessed it.....a lot of people suggest the 500. I better not research the 500......actually I did, and they all suggest the 500.....

Gotta love it...

The sad thing is, when I play bass tonight it will be a Sansamp Paradriver into a Bose Compact because it is just a small acoustic jam. It will be fine, but I wanna Rumble. Soon.....

 

[JakobT]

I almost talked myself into ordering mine today. I don't think I need the 200. But maybe. I sold my Ampeg B100r about 2 months ago and I am still up in the air. 100 or 200? It will be one or the other Rumble. At least I've narrowed it down.

I got the 100 - it was the size and weight that swung it for me. Plus I don't really need 200W. But whatever floats your boat

 

[kringle77]

Just installed the s2010's. It is a huge improvement. Stock drivers arent even comparable. These drivers with the foam dampingmake this a one handed gig machine. S2010's are the best sounding bass drivers ive ever heard.

 

[Linnin]

Just installed the s2010's. It is a huge improvement. Stock drivers arent even comparable. These drivers with the foam dampingmake this a one handed gig machine. S2010's are the best sounding bass drivers ive ever heard.

Photos of the installation? What foam did you use? Have you cranked it hard yet? Like full volume on the master?

 

[Linnin]

I got the 100 - it was the size and weight that swung it for me. Plus I don't really need 200W. But whatever floats your boat

Boat Floating is just one of many things that a Fender Rumble does Best! Ha!

 

[JakobT]

Boat Floating is just one of many things that a Fender Rumble does Best! Ha!

I'm certainly well chuffed with mine!

 

[honeyiscool]

You play a 5 string right? I know with my Ibanez SR480, the Rumble 200 and Rumble 500 sound exactly the same volume differences aside. The 500 has more power and more speaker area. (I am guessing at the more speaker area, I don't want to do the math. I quit doing problems like that once I got my degree...).

I sure wish you could get your hands on a different 500 combo to see if it was something design wise or your specific unit that had some kind of gremlin...

Actually, 1x15" has more speaker area than 2x10" because 15^2 > 10^2 + 10^2. (Yes, I know that speaker sizes are diameter and I also didn't bother with pi, but the point is that in an inequality, it doesn't matter.)

 

[crucislancer]

Just got back from jamming with a drummer (the one I jammed with a couple of weeks ago) and a guitarist. Blues and blues rock. Lots of fun. Decided to see just how well the 500 combo alone would hold up, using the Geddy Lee Jazz. Gain at noon, master between 9 and 10 o'clock, All the EQ knobs at 11 o'clock except Low Mid, which was at 1 o'clock. Vintage and contour both in. Nice, deep tone with a hint of growl, and I could have gone so much louder.

 

[honeyiscool]

My new Rumble 40 (Class D solid state) next to my beloved Vox AC4C1-12 (Class A tube 12" guitar combo).

Now I can practice in style.

 

[Scott Truesdell]

Actually, 1x15" has more speaker area than 2x10" because 15^2 > 10^2 + 10^2. (Yes, I know that speaker sizes are diameter and I also didn't bother with pi, but the point is that in an inequality, it doesn't matter.)

The area of a circle is pi*r^2.

2 10" speakers have a surface area of 157.1 sq. in.
1 15" speaker has a surface area of 176.7 sq. in.

9 days until pi day!!! 3.14.15

 

[honeyiscool]

The area of a circle is pi*r^2.

2 10" speakers have a surface area of 157.1 sq. in.
1 15" speaker has a surface area of 176.7 sq. in.

9 days until pi day!!! 3.14.15

I know that. But for the purposes of an inequality, it doesn't really matter whether you multiply by pi, or whether you use radius or diameter, as long as you do the same on both sides.

Believe me, I'm a mathlete.

 

[Tad]

Actually, 1x15" has more speaker area than 2x10" because 15^2 > 10^2 + 10^2. (Yes, I know that speaker sizes are diameter and I also didn't bother with pi, but the point is that in an inequality, it doesn't matter.)

- 1/2 for not showing your work when you canceled pi.

 

[McQ7]

Never thought of that: The pi values cancel each other out, right?
Edit: Tad beat me to it!