I’m liking my upright through the Rumble. What pickup are you using? Preamp?
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I'm just a couple days into a new NS Omni Bass and loving it thru my R200c. I sweated whether I'd need a preamp when I first plugged it in because it required my volume pedal all the way up. Then I discovered all I needed was to turn the gain up a bit. I had the gain all the way down so raised it to 9 o'clock and that gave it all it needed. Not really needed for the NS but my stack runs thru a Fender eq pedal also and I did bump the low bass up a bit (from +/- 10 to 12 o'clock. Don't know if I'm getting accurate-ish DB sound but solved the volume issue.
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Worked for me! 
The only time I go past noon on the bass is when I have nothing engaged and I'm using a pick. Then I just push it up off the detent. Maaaybe a little more if the OD isn't thick enough. What I find funny is Fender gave us +15dB on the bass knob and the vintage button. Maybe that's how they figured they'd get people to buy new cabs. They hope we crank the bass, push in the vintage, and blow our minds and our speakers with bass. Then do it all over again.
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Attention: Rumble Club Wiki Edit Alert!
Thank you, @Katoosie, and others, for questioning the reason for the Rumble LT25, Studio 4 & Stage 800 sub-thread being separate from the main Rumble Club thread. It brought to mind the time when I, and a few others, thought the new modeling amps were different enough to be considered the Next Version of Rumbles V4 and possibly have their own separate club! So, I posted that question with a poll for anyone to vote and/or discuss: Are the Stage & Studio the V4 of Rumbles?
This poll thread is now linked in both the Rumble Talks section and in the Rumble Stage & Studio Links section of the Rumble Club Wiki page. This Rumble Civil War was resolved peacefully and the Rumble Union still prevails. But, in the aftermath, even some staunch non-separatists agreed that the modeling discussions needed a, ...um, "different room", if you will, from The Main Club thread. The rest is Rumble history.
So, let us not forget our noble past, and how far we've come, as we continue to ... ... ...
Attention: Rumble Club Wiki Edit Alert!
Thank you, @Katoosie, and others, for questioning the reason for the Rumble LT25, Studio 4 & Stage 800 sub-thread being separate from the main Rumble Club thread. It brought to mind the time when I, and a few others, thought the new modeling amps were different enough to be considered the Next Version of Rumbles V4 and possibly have their own separate club! So, I posted that question with a poll for anyone to vote and/or discuss: Are the Stage & Studio the V4 of Rumbles?
This poll thread is now linked in both the Rumble Talks section and in the Rumble Stage & Studio Links section of the Rumble Club Wiki page. This Rumble Civil War was resolved peacefully and the Rumble Union still prevails. But, in the aftermath, even some staunch non-separatists agreed that the modeling discussions needed a, ...um, "different room", if you will, from The Main Club thread. The rest is Rumble history.
So, let us not forget our noble past, and how far we've come, as we continue to ... ... ...
Rumble On!
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Ah yes, I remember that civil war. We had a real Canada vs. Spain in 1995 sort of situation. A challenge was made, preparations had begun, and then we all sat down like adults and solved it peacefully. Rumble On, Earthlings!.
Attention: Rumble Club Wiki Edit Alert!
Thank you, @Katoosie, and others, for questioning the reason for the Rumble LT25, Studio 4 & Stage 800 sub-thread being separate from the main Rumble Club thread. It brought to mind the time when I, and a few others, thought the new modeling amps were different enough to be considered the Next Version of Rumbles V4 and possibly have their own separate club! So, I posted that question with a poll for anyone to vote and/or discuss: Are the Stage & Studio the V4 of Rumbles?
This poll thread is now linked in both the Rumble Talks section and in the Rumble Stage & Studio Links section of the Rumble Club Wiki page. This Rumble Civil War was resolved peacefully and the Rumble Union still prevails. But, in the aftermath, even some staunch non-separatists agreed that the modeling discussions needed a, ...um, "different room", if you will, from The Main Club thread. The rest is Rumble history.
So, let us not forget our noble past, and how far we've come, as we continue to ... ... ...
Rumble On!.
So what you're saying is that the Modelers won the war and got their own space? 
Ah yes, I remember that civil war. We had a real Canada vs. Spain in 1995 sort of situation. A challenge was made, preparations had begun, and then we all sat down like adults and solved it peacefully. Rumble On, Earthlings!
I had to look that one up:
Turbot War - Wikipedia.
Wow, Canadians actually firing something in more recent, peaceful, times...who would have thought but, those turbots are theirs and worth fighting for
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I bought the K&K Sound Rockabilly Plus through Gollihur. $300. It's got a split pickup system (one click and one wing pickup wired together) and a stereo jack into the pre. Worth the money IMHO.
Indeed! I was pretty surprised to learn about it but also happy with how we handled it.I had to look that one up:
Turbot War - Wikipedia.
Wow, Canadians actually firing something in more recent, peaceful, times...who would have thought but, those turbots are theirs and worth fighting for
As much as we've got a great reputation we as a country haven't really lived up to it for quite a while. We've been very active participants in a lot of the US'... shall we say, foreign affairs. It's just exceedingly rare that we as a Nation ever actually start a fight, but we're quite quick to help our allies out in one.
That's I think all I'm going to say on that though. I don't want to risk another civil war!
So what you're saying is that the Modelers won the war and got their own space?
Like most disagreements, both great and small, there are multiple interpretations of the results to be drawn. Besides your interpretation, others would say the non-modelers won and kicked the modeling discussions out of the main thread!
Personally, I feel strongly both ways.But there is so much overlap between the modeling and non-modeling Rumbles that, I think, it's still appropriate to gather those commonalities here, along with the V1 & V2 Rumbles, and even the original all-tube Custom Shop Rumble, which shares only the name!!!
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Indeed! I was pretty surprised to learn about it but also happy with how we handled it.
As much as we've got a great reputation we as a country haven't really lived up to it for quite a while. We've been very active participants in a lot of the US'... shall we say, foreign affairs. It's just exceedingly rare that we as a Nation ever actually start a fight, but we're quite quick to help our allies out in one.
That's I think all I'm going to say on that though. I don't want to risk another civil war!
As a fellow Canadian, I say, "Good for you, eh?".
My Studio 40 is the amp I use most, especially in these pandemic times. I still prefer to hang out here.Like most disagreements, both great and small, there are multiple interpretations of the results to be drawn. Besides your interpretation, others would say the non-modelers won and kicked the modeling discussions out of the main thread!
But there is so much overlap between the modeling and non-modeling Rumbles that, I think, it's still appropriate to gather those commonalities here, along with the V1 & V2 Rumbles, and even the original all-tube Custom Shop Rumble, which shares only the name!!!
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Can I please join the club?
My new Rumble 500 V3
Yeah, greenie! That's the stuff! @green3101, you are now member #1347 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome. Put that number in your TB Signature for safe keeping. And checkout the Rumble Club Wiki page for all assembled Rumbling wisdom and knowledge.
I know you've been visiting here a bit, greenie, but tell us a bit about your bass experience and Rumble journey, anyway. I think you already know that you'll fit in here just fine. Glad to have you join us to ... ...
Rumble On!
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My Studio 40 is the amp I use most, especially in these pandemic times. I still prefer to hang out here.
Me, too, Jake! My Studio 40 has been my go-to for versatility and lightest weight (and is usually plenty loud) for a couple years now. But I still hope to use my R500c, every now and then, when I really start playing out again, ... ... fairly soon, I hope.
I feel more useful here, also, like I can actually help some people, sometimes. But, fortunately, where I draw a blank (or have a "senior moment") I really appreciate that you and several other long time, very knowledgeable, Rumblers are more than ready, willing & able to help.
In the LT25, Studio & Stage sub-thread I feel like I'm usually seeking help, more than giving it. So, I feel very fortunate that we have that brain trust there! But, I'm always very interested in the discussions there, too.
I think we've got the best of both worlds here & there. Thanks to all our Rumblers for making this such a great TB Club!
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I can get close to emulating the sound of a double bass with light finger technique above the neck pickup of my Yamaha TRBX. However, if anyone has found an EQ "sweet spot" setup on a v3 Fender Rumble 100 that would get me closer to that double-bass "thump" I'd appreciate your recommendation.
I can get close to emulating the sound of a double bass with light finger technique above the neck pickup of my Yamaha TRBX. However, if anyone has found an EQ "sweet spot" setup on a v3 Fender Rumble 100 that would get me closer to that double-bass "thump" I'd appreciate your recommendation.
Alright, Billy! @Bill Powers, you are now member @1348 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome. Put that number in your TB Signature for safe keeping. And checkout our Rumble Club Wiki page for all assembled Rumbling wisdom and knowledge. There, in the Rumble Tone Pool section, you'll find the settings for flat response are 10/2/2/10 for Bass/Lo Mid/Hi Mid/Treble, which is a good starting point toward whatever tone you're looking for. I, too, find that a light fingering over the fretboard is a good place for upright bass-like tone.
Please tell us a bit about yourself, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular. Whatever your story, you're sure to fit right in here since we have all kinds. The main thing we all share, though, is we love to. ... ...
Rumble On!
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I had to look that one up:
Turbot War - Wikipedia.
Wow, Canadians actually firing something in more recent, peaceful, times...who would have thought but, those turbots are theirs and worth fighting for
Some pretty serious intrigue!
As you can tell, I am very behind on my Rumble required reading :-(.
I have a Rumble 410v2 and I love the sound of it. It is my preferred outdoor speaker cabinet. To me it seems to have quite a punchy tone and be quite efficient. I run it with either a Little Mark 250 (250w@4 Ohm) or a Peavey Nitrobass (300w@4 Ohm). Even though these heads are "under powered" for it, I have never had a problem not having the volume needed with significant reserve. Another nice feature is for a 4x10, it is relatively compact (not very deep) and fits easily in the trunk of my 2006 Toyota Corolla (a requirement when I bought it).
I do have one issue with it. The type and placement of the handles makes it difficult for me to transport it by myself. It is heavy but for me that is not the real transportation issue. One problem is the handles are too close to the top of the cab, making it hard and unbalanced to swing the top up to my belly and carry it. Too much weight below the handles.
The other problem is the handle type. They are the swing out type and I have to go up/down narrow stairways and 30" doors. Unless I am really careful, I will get scraped knuckles or worse.
As a comparison, I have a pair of Peavey BX 115 cabs (early 90's vintage) which are about the same weight but much bulkier (I need to transport them on top of my car, one at a time which I did from Accomac, VA to Saratoga Springs, NY). However, the handles are placed lower on the cab and are the recessed type. Because of this, I can carry them much easier. To me, these non-sonic characteristics are important.
Now back to the good things. I did my first gig this year a couple of weekends ago for an outdoor private party with a new band using the 410 and the Peavey head. It did sound good and got some significant good comments on the sound. Anyway, here is a not-so-great picture of it at the gig.
I am interested in the functional differences between the V2 and V3 versions of the 410. I looked around a while ago but other than appearance (grill, color) I could not find any.
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I think ya need to paint the mil...er, speaker stand(
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