Fender Rumble Club

[nabilhuakbar]

Yowsa! Very clean looking, Blackie! Is that the 115 or 210? Either way, it should be a gigging machine! Good score.




Unfortunately, this is a V2 Rumble when they stopped putting the pulsing red light in the bottom port.

I gotta admit I used to have a pretty low opinion of the V1 & V2 Rumbles back when I was (more of) a Bassman snob. My R500c then won me over, tone & volume-wise. And then hearing a Strat played thru a red-pulsing Rumble V1 25 a couple years ago won me over to that illuminating feature!
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the bassist I played with all through JH and HS had a rumble with the red light and we thought it was the coolest thing ever

 

[Black Out Jazz]

Yowsa! Very clean looking, Blackie! Is that the 115 or 210? Either way, it should be a gigging machine! Good score.




Unfortunately, this is a V2 Rumble when they stopped putting the pulsing red light in the bottom port.

I gotta admit I used to have a pretty low opinion of the V1 & V2 Rumbles back when I was (more of) a Bassman snob. My R500c then won me over, tone & volume-wise. And then hearing a Strat played thru a red-pulsing Rumble V1 25 a couple years ago won me over to that illuminating feature!
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It's a 115. Maybe I will get some of those stupid lights that my kid has in his room that flash to music?

This dude is way cleaner that all of them I was looking at on reverb, etc. for 50 bucks less . Think I'll go buy some pillow stuffing and fill er up. Nice kid sold it to me, he bought an Ampeg Micro VR.

I need to turn the damn thing off and get back to work.

 

[Black Out Jazz]

Bassball

LOL good point

 

[Black Out Jazz]

I never did replace the speaker in the Rumble 25 because it was backordered. Now I wonder about a nice Dayton for this cab...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Exactly. Companies rarely operate outside the law, which means we often are just letting them do wasteful and stupid because it helps their bottom line. Which is all their designed to do, make mo money. Pesky things like recycling, paying people, ethical sourcing of materials and labour, etc. all get cut as fast as possible under the guise of improving profitability or increasing value if you're that companies marketing department.

Which is a terrible long-term strategy. I work for a company that actually cares, which makes a huge difference. The stock market was never intended for the stupid use so many make of it, instant money.

 

[BBassBassington]

Which is a terrible long-term strategy. I work for a company that actually cares, which makes a huge difference. The stock market was never intended for the stupid use so many make of it, instant money.

You're preaching to the choir! Glad you found a good company to work for.

 

[pbass74]

200 bucks
Plugged it in, everything works, 15 isn't blown, nice and loud. I'm happy with it.

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I have the Rumble 75 v2. I think you'll like that blend control on the OD. You got a sweet amp!

 

[Droopy_TX]

Hey all,

I want to share a recent experience, and perhaps provide a warning so that hopefully others don’t run into this issue.

I have the Rumble Stage 800 and the matched 210 extension cab. We played a Sunday PM gig on Mother’s Day. Yeah, Mother’s Day. (It was surprising well-attended.). But, playing on Mother’s Day wasn’t the problem.

When I got home and unloaded my gear, one of the little rubber feet (and the screw attaching it) on the Stage 800 was missing. I contacted Fender to see if they carried a replacement. They don’t carry parts for the Stage 800 since its manufactured overseas. I was disappointed by this, but it is what it is.

I ordered these replacement feet from Amazon. The measurements are the same as the feet on Stage; but the feet on the Stage are slightly tapered toward the bottom. The part is virtually identical to the feet on the 210 cab, which are not tapered. So, when I got the 8-pack of replacement feet, and noticed they were slightly different than the feet of the Stage, I decided to replace all of them on the Stage so they’d match.

Upon removing one of the original screws, I could see the problem that caused the missing foot. The screws that the factory used are barely long enough and they are more like a sheet metal screw than a wood screw. Honestly, they’re not really either; rather, some kind of hybrid that is ill suited to really hold onto the cab material. I am surprised I haven’t lost feet sooner. A brusque scuffing of the feet seems all that would be necessary to pull the screw out.

So, I replaced all of the foot screws with 1-1/4” #10 zinc-coated interior wood screws. The feet are now seated tightly, and the hold feels nice and strong like a the feet on a ~40 lb. bass amp ought. I would recommend replacing the foot pad screws to all, or keep an eye out for little rubber pucks laying around on the ground.

Hope this helps.

 

[Black Out Jazz]

Already played with it, that's cool!

 

[Deleted member 268085]

Hey all,

I want to share a recent experience, and perhaps provide a warning so that hopefully others don’t run into this issue.

I have the Rumble Stage 800 and the matched 210 extension cab. We played a Sunday PM gig on Mother’s Day. Yeah, Mother’s Day. (It was surprising well-attended.). But, playing on Mother’s Day wasn’t the problem.

When I got home and unloaded my gear, one of the little rubber feet (and the screw attaching it) on the Stage 800 was missing. I contacted Fender to see if they carried a replacement. They don’t carry parts for the Stage 800 since its manufactured overseas. I was disappointed by this, but it is what it is.

I ordered these replacement feet from Amazon. The measurements are the same as the feet on Stage; but the feet on the Stage are slightly tapered toward the bottom. The part is virtually identical to the feet on the 210 cab, which are not tapered. So, when I got the 8-pack of replacement feet, and noticed they were slightly different than the feet of the Stage, I decided to replace all of them on the Stage so they’d match.

Upon removing one of the original screws, I could see the problem that caused the missing foot. The screws that the factory used are barely long enough and they are more like a sheet metal screw than a wood screw. Honestly, they’re not really either; rather, some kind of hybrid that is ill suited to really hold onto the cab material. I am surprised I haven’t lost feet sooner. A brusque scuffing of the feet seems all that would be necessary to pull the screw out.

So, I replaced all of the foot screws with 1-1/4” #10 zinc-coated interior wood screws. The feet are now seated tightly, and the hold feels nice and strong like a the feet on a ~40 lb. bass amp ought. I would recommend replacing the foot pad screws to all, or keep an eye out for little rubber pucks laying around on the ground.

Hope this helps.

I'll definitely remember this tip when I get my new 220vac 200 combo and 210 cab.

 

[G-Dog]

Hey all,

I want to share a recent experience, and perhaps provide a warning so that hopefully others don’t run into this issue.

I have the Rumble Stage 800 and the matched 210 extension cab. We played a Sunday PM gig on Mother’s Day. Yeah, Mother’s Day. (It was surprising well-attended.). But, playing on Mother’s Day wasn’t the problem.

When I got home and unloaded my gear, one of the little rubber feet (and the screw attaching it) on the Stage 800 was missing. I contacted Fender to see if they carried a replacement. They don’t carry parts for the Stage 800 since its manufactured overseas. I was disappointed by this, but it is what it is.

I ordered these replacement feet from Amazon. The measurements are the same as the feet on Stage; but the feet on the Stage are slightly tapered toward the bottom. The part is virtually identical to the feet on the 210 cab, which are not tapered. So, when I got the 8-pack of replacement feet, and noticed they were slightly different than the feet of the Stage, I decided to replace all of them on the Stage so they’d match.

Upon removing one of the original screws, I could see the problem that caused the missing foot. The screws that the factory used are barely long enough and they are more like a sheet metal screw than a wood screw. Honestly, they’re not really either; rather, some kind of hybrid that is ill suited to really hold onto the cab material. I am surprised I haven’t lost feet sooner. A brusque scuffing of the feet seems all that would be necessary to pull the screw out.

So, I replaced all of the foot screws with 1-1/4” #10 zinc-coated interior wood screws. The feet are now seated tightly, and the hold feels nice and strong like a the feet on a ~40 lb. bass amp ought. I would recommend replacing the foot pad screws to all, or keep an eye out for little rubber pucks laying around on the ground.

Hope this helps.

Attention: Rumble Club Wiki Edit Alert!

Thank you, @Droopy_TX, for sharing your rubber feet replacement experience. It has now been linked at the bottom of the Rumble Modifications section of the Rumble Club Wiki! This is a very helpful post that will probably be needed by some of our Rumblers in the future.

Thanks again for this, Droo. It's this kind of attention to detail that we often need in life.

Rumble On!​

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[Slaphound]

Hey all,

I want to share a recent experience, and perhaps provide a warning so that hopefully others don’t run into this issue.

I have the Rumble Stage 800 and the matched 210 extension cab. We played a Sunday PM gig on Mother’s Day. Yeah, Mother’s Day. (It was surprising well-attended.). But, playing on Mother’s Day wasn’t the problem.

When I got home and unloaded my gear, one of the little rubber feet (and the screw attaching it) on the Stage 800 was missing. I contacted Fender to see if they carried a replacement. They don’t carry parts for the Stage 800 since its manufactured overseas. I was disappointed by this, but it is what it is.

I ordered these replacement feet from Amazon. The measurements are the same as the feet on Stage; but the feet on the Stage are slightly tapered toward the bottom. The part is virtually identical to the feet on the 210 cab, which are not tapered. So, when I got the 8-pack of replacement feet, and noticed they were slightly different than the feet of the Stage, I decided to replace all of them on the Stage so they’d match.

Upon removing one of the original screws, I could see the problem that caused the missing foot. The screws that the factory used are barely long enough and they are more like a sheet metal screw than a wood screw. Honestly, they’re not really either; rather, some kind of hybrid that is ill suited to really hold onto the cab material. I am surprised I haven’t lost feet sooner. A brusque scuffing of the feet seems all that would be necessary to pull the screw out.

So, I replaced all of the foot screws with 1-1/4” #10 zinc-coated interior wood screws. The feet are now seated tightly, and the hold feels nice and strong like a the feet on a ~40 lb. bass amp ought. I would recommend replacing the foot pad screws to all, or keep an eye out for little rubber pucks laying around on the ground.

Hope this helps.

Thats funny. I had to tighten a foot on my 115 cabinet. I ended up tightening all of them. Did the 1-1/4 screws penetrate all the way through? I wouldn't matter I guess. I'm just curious.

 

[Slaphound]

Have any of the Rumble 500 combo users actually weighed their rig? I found my Rumble 100 to be about a Lb.lighter on my scale at home from the spec posted and the 115 almost 2-1/2 lbs lighter. Which is nice BTW.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Have any of the Rumble 500 combo users actually weighed their rig? I found my Rumble 100 to be about a Lb.lighter on my scale at home from the spec posted and the 115 almost 2-1/2 lbs lighter. Which is nice BTW.

“Packed by volume, not by weight”

 

[Droopy_TX]

Thats funny. I had to tighten a foot on my 115 cabinet. I ended up tightening all of them. Did the 1-1/4 screws penetrate all the way through? I wouldn't matter I guess. I'm just curious.

If they did penetrate, it would only have been a tiny amount, maybe the 1/4”. The rubber feet have a little metal washer in them, against which the screw-head presses; so, the screw head does not sit flush to the cab surface. It certainly did not feel like the material “gave way”. It was more like it just tightened until it was solidly tight.

 

[JakobT]

Have any of the Rumble 500 combo users actually weighed their rig? I found my Rumble 100 to be about a Lb.lighter on my scale at home from the spec posted and the 115 almost 2-1/2 lbs lighter. Which is nice BTW.

My 500 weighs in at 36.7 lbs., which is a couple of ounces over Fender’s stated weight.

 

[Slaphound]

T

My 500 weighs in at 36.7 lbs., which is a couple of ounces over Fender’s stated weight.

Thats about the weight of my 115 cabinet without the head.

 

[Troglodyte1911]

My 500 weighs in at 36.7 lbs., which is a couple of ounces over Fender’s stated weight.

I just weighed my 500c without the power cord, 34 pounds 7.75 ounces.

 

[jmhaslip]

I'm sure that this is horribly cynical of me, but I think if Fender let people keep the "broken" amplifier,sa many would find ways of taking advantage of the warranty system: bogus claims, selling out parts, etc.

I guess my point would be that I am willing to pay for shipping if it means my amp gets repaired instead of being destroyed. This practice is wasteful and should not be encouraged. The landfills are growing too fast as it is.

 

[jmhaslip]

Sweden did a cool thing a couple of years ago - they slashed the VAT on all repairs in half, to make it more attractive to consumers to have broken stuff fixed instead of throwing it away.

What a wonderful idea! Countries in North America need to encourage this as well.