Even though I have the 210 ext, I sit my 500c on top of just about any 8 ohm speaker it always sounds awesome! 115, 215, 410, even a PA cab
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It's the Cuban influence I s'pose. There was also shredded chicken in the mix.Red beans and Rice is more soulful, I do believe
Did an outdoor gig Sunday afternoon. I'd almost forgotten what a pain schlepping all that gear is (PA stuff, I could have my Rumble set up in like 10 minutes tops!) But I'd also forgotten what a blast it is to play for people too. We called it a glorified practice. Basically we just got an area we'd played in numerous times before booked, we showed up and we played. No $ but that's kinda freeing sometimes too. In fact we got a line on a real gig. Primary purpose was to get pics and videos for the website, but also just to get out of the practice room. A good time was had by all. I did remember why I'm a member of the Mediocre Bass Players club. 
As for the Rumble - damn I really can't justify even an extension cab. I did have it up on a stand, but that little sucker put out more than I could handle at 12:00. I had to back down the volume. (500c). The monitors must have been a little wonky though as (for the first time ever) the vocals out front were too loud they said. That has NEVER happened before. (We did have a professional in to mix us a week back.) Plus it was cool and sunny. Damn good day to be alive.
I realized I hugged a few friends of the band - and didn't think twice because fully vacced. When I get some pics, maybe I'll do a gig review.
As for the Rumble - damn I really can't justify even an extension cab. I did have it up on a stand, but that little sucker put out more than I could handle at 12:00. I had to back down the volume. (500c). The monitors must have been a little wonky though as (for the first time ever) the vocals out front were too loud they said. That has NEVER happened before. (We did have a professional in to mix us a week back.) Plus it was cool and sunny. Damn good day to be alive. I realized I hugged a few friends of the band - and didn't think twice because fully vacced.
When I get some pics, maybe I'll do a gig review.
Did an outdoor gig Sunday afternoon. I'd almost forgotten what a pain schlepping all that gear is (PA stuff, I could have my Rumble set up in like 10 minutes tops!) But I'd also forgotten what a blast it is to play for people too. We called it a glorified practice. Basically we just got an area we'd played in numerous times before booked, we showed up and we played. No $ but that's kinda freeing sometimes too. In fact we got a line on a real gig. Primary purpose was to get pics and videos for the website, but also just to get out of the practice room. A good time was had by all. I did remember why I'm a member of the Mediocre Bass Players club.
I realized I hugged a few friends of the band - and didn't think twice because fully vacced.
Did an outdoor gig Sunday afternoon. I'd almost forgotten what a pain schlepping all that gear is (PA stuff, I could have my Rumble set up in like 10 minutes tops!) But I'd also forgotten what a blast it is to play for people too. We called it a glorified practice. Basically we just got an area we'd played in numerous times before booked, we showed up and we played. No $ but that's kinda freeing sometimes too. In fact we got a line on a real gig. Primary purpose was to get pics and videos for the website, but also just to get out of the practice room. A good time was had by all. I did remember why I'm a member of the Mediocre Bass Players club.
I realized I hugged a few friends of the band - and didn't think twice because fully vacced.
We had an outdoor rehearsal/gig yesterday afternoon as well. Everything direct into the PA. I wasn't happy with it. Couldn't hear my bass at all. Will bring my amp next time (I'll have my Stage 800C by then. Should be arriving tomorrow.), I, too, belong in the Mediocre Bass Players Club. Had brain freezes on a couple of songs. We also determined that we'd be adding a new drummer and a new keyboardist/singer, replacing a guitarist/singer. Rehearsals with the new lineup begin this week. Hope we get a few songs down and can do another outdoor gig soon. Kinda depends on me. Can't have amnesia like I did yesterday.
Oh. Forgot to suggest. I bought one of these(see pic). You can set it up behind you-won't feedback unless yer really loud. I use a passive mixer to put 4 mics into it.( we don't put the instruments in the PA-although we could)Did an outdoor gig Sunday afternoon. I'd almost forgotten what a pain schlepping all that gear is (PA stuff, I could have my Rumble set up in like 10 minutes tops!) But I'd also forgotten what a blast it is to play for people too. We called it a glorified practice. Basically we just got an area we'd played in numerous times before booked, we showed up and we played. No $ but that's kinda freeing sometimes too. In fact we got a line on a real gig. Primary purpose was to get pics and videos for the website, but also just to get out of the practice room. A good time was had by all. I did remember why I'm a member of the Mediocre Bass Players club.
I realized I hugged a few friends of the band - and didn't think twice because fully vacced.
I only have limited experience with the 200C but from what I remember it was stronger in the upper mids and the 500c is stronger in the lower mids. Which seems backwards but it probably has more to do with coupling and/or projection than anything else. I honestly think you can dial out the differences with EQ pretty easily.
Really the second cab I want is the 112 but they stopped making them before I got my Rumble.
And now that my Stage 800 is on it's way, I see a listing for a 500c within about 90 minutes of me ....
The box says:
9CBJD L1/S1
J BASS PICKUP
4-string, classic bass, dual In-Line coil neck and bridge set
And is important to measure both of your pickups. I assumed they were interchangeable size-wise as on some models. But the bridge pickup is a tad wider, to accommodate the strings Continuing to spread till they reach the bridge. Got mine from CW.
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OK. I bookmarked this post so that I could come back and give an update. After emailing Fender and sharing the photo of the 5 year warranty hang tag that came with my amp, they agreed to honor the warranty. They said that these Rumbles are not "field serviceable" and it would have to be replaced. Also, they do not have any in stock, so they sent me a refund check for the amount of my original purchase. I'm happy with that even though prices have gone up since then. I just ordered a replacement from Musician's Friend who gave me a discount and I used a few points, so I feel good about the whole thing. Good service from Fender and Musician's Friend. And, I'll have a brand new RUMBLE 200 in about a week! In the meantime, I have my trusty Rumble 75 to keep me company.
OK. I bookmarked this post so that I could come back and give an update. After emailing Fender and sharing the photo of the 5 year warranty hang tag that came with my amp, they agreed to honor the warranty. They said that these Rumbles are not "field serviceable" and it would have to be replaced. Also, they do not have any in stock, so they sent me a refund check for the amount of my original purchase. I'm happy with that even though prices have gone up since then. I just ordered a replacement from Musician's Friend who gave me a discount and I used a few points, so I feel good about the whole thing. Good service from Fender and Musician's Friend. And, I'll have a brand new RUMBLE 200 in about a week! In the meantime, I have my trusty Rumble 75 to keep me company.
FanTASTic, p! Fender stands by their warranty, once again. Glad to hear this . Thanks for sharing, pbass74!
Yep, there's been some price increases, since the Rumbles became so popular. My now 7-year-old R500c was just $1/watt when I got it. Such a bargain! I couldn't believe it. Before it arrived I expected to have to return it. But, no-oo-O-o! It lived up to it's claims. Surprised the f___* out of me!!
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Nothing but good experiences with MusiciansFriend. Got my Jazz from them.OK. I bookmarked this post so that I could come back and give an update. After emailing Fender and sharing the photo of the 5 year warranty hang tag that came with my amp, they agreed to honor the warranty. They said that these Rumbles are not "field serviceable" and it would have to be replaced. Also, they do not have any in stock, so they sent me a refund check for the amount of my original purchase. I'm happy with that even though prices have gone up since then. I just ordered a replacement from Musician's Friend who gave me a discount and I used a few points, so I feel good about the whole thing. Good service from Fender and Musician's Friend. And, I'll have a brand new RUMBLE 200 in about a week! In the meantime, I have my trusty Rumble 75 to keep me company.
MF has always been good to me. Haven't ordered from them for awhile because I have everything I need. Their prices and discounts have been better than most others. JMHO.
I decided on my Rumble not having played one in person. I was going to pull the trigger on an Ampeg PF350 and an SVT210AV cab. Which to be fair to Ampeg was cheaper and lighter than the Rumble rig I did buy. But after lots of consideration I went with the more flexible and powerful Rumble. It was sure to be more reliable, had much more power, side handles, the amp would sit on it much better, more tonal flexibility, and it looked better.
So I called my local Long and McQuade and asked if they had a 500 head and 210 or a 500 combo. They said yes to the head+210 and I said don't sell it I'm coming to buy it in a day or two. And while busing home the next day I detoured to pick it up. Carried it to the bus stop, sat on the cab while I waited, used the cab as a seat on the bus, and then had my parents swing by a local Tim's on their way home so I didn't have to walk it for 15 minutes (yay buses).
It's been love ever since. (Also busing with it really isn't that bad if you don't have to walk much.)
So I called my local Long and McQuade and asked if they had a 500 head and 210 or a 500 combo. They said yes to the head+210 and I said don't sell it I'm coming to buy it in a day or two. And while busing home the next day I detoured to pick it up. Carried it to the bus stop, sat on the cab while I waited, used the cab as a seat on the bus, and then had my parents swing by a local Tim's on their way home so I didn't have to walk it for 15 minutes (yay buses).
It's been love ever since. (Also busing with it really isn't that bad if you don't have to walk much.)
As you mentioned this, I thought of @JacobT and his busing...
I think honestly if I had to bus around a lot with a rig I'd keep my Jackson JS3QV and fancy gig bag. I'd drop the pedalboard in favor of just running a compressor and a clip on tuner. And I think I'd go for a Rumble 100. Might not be the most powerful amp but that would be a rig I could bus pretty much anywhere with as it's less than half the weight of my current rig.
If I remember correctly he was the one who did similar. And I've seen at least one other Rumbler go for a 100 because they get around on a motorcycle. Seems to be the portable amp of choice!
I had to strap my Univox equivalent of a Fender Twin Reverb on the rack&sissy bar of my Yamaha XS650E a couple of times (guitar to front of sissy bar). It worked, but the bike handled like a drunken pig loaded that way. Wheelied too easily as well. A Rumble would have been wonderful, but I hadn’t switched to bass, and this was 1978-1979.
Yeah, but if you had had a Rumble, think how far ahead of the time you'd have been.
