Very nice! The bass sounded great (as did your playing). That amp works great (and I've used my R40 in similar situations).
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Very nice! The bass sounded great (as did your playing). That amp works great (and I've used my R40 in similar situations).
I 100% relate to "it needed to be fuller to my ear in real time." It's why I went out and got me a R200c to supplement my R100c. The additional fullness is real.
Much too boring--60's, gave up piano due to osteoarthritis--absolute beginner on bass. Figured 4 strings had to be easier than 88. Actually, prefer the mid bass in music to any other frequency range, so bass seemed a good fit. No plans to play with others--I intend to transcribe melody of songs that I like to bass for my own enjoyment (when I get good enough to play them). The VM Jaguar SS and Rumble 40v3 seemed to be a good place for a beginner. In truth, I likely will never outgrow them. I can always modify them if the desire arises. Thanks for the welcome.
I'd love to have that Jaguar SS!!!!! Hey, I ended up putting a Celeston Pulse in my R40c. Boom!!!!!!
I appreciate the nice words guys. I am glad that you can hear what this little booger can do. I’m m really happy with it. It won’t serve every situation but it’ll be good knowing what situation it’ll work in. And now more folks know too.
I’m gonna try the ‘Vintage’ button next time and see if it helps. I have to raise it too so I can hear it better.
Just lean it back a little. I took one of my bookshelf speaker foam thingy's (isolation pads) and placed the R100c on it and it worked wonders in angling the sound more towards my ears. Simple solution with surprisingly good results.
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I have a question for this wonderful group:
I recently joined a blues/blues rock band (with very seasoned musicians) and we have been rehearsing and hopefully will be playing out live next month. We will probably play bars and small clubs, probably a lot of outdoor shows in the summer. I am pretty excited as this is my first band since I picked up the bass three years ago.
Anyways, I have a Rumble 25 combo that is my typical practice amp at home. We practice at the BL's home each week and he supplies an Eden WTX-264 head with a 4 Ohm 1x10 Eden cab, as he dabbled in bass in the past. My main rig is a Rumble 500 head and 115 cab, which should pump out 300-350 watts by itself at 8 Ohms.
The BL is questioning my Rumble set-up and is more fond of 10's versus 15's. I plan on bringing my current set-up for our first gig and if I need extra oomph, I plan on getting a second Rumble cab.
So the question is....should I get another 1x15 or go with a 2x10 for the second cab?
Has anyone mixed and matched the two and with what results versus the individual cabs? I wonder if mixing the two will provide the best of both worlds (10's and 15's)...
Thanks everyone!
I recently joined a blues/blues rock band (with very seasoned musicians) and we have been rehearsing and hopefully will be playing out live next month. We will probably play bars and small clubs, probably a lot of outdoor shows in the summer. I am pretty excited as this is my first band since I picked up the bass three years ago.
Anyways, I have a Rumble 25 combo that is my typical practice amp at home. We practice at the BL's home each week and he supplies an Eden WTX-264 head with a 4 Ohm 1x10 Eden cab, as he dabbled in bass in the past. My main rig is a Rumble 500 head and 115 cab, which should pump out 300-350 watts by itself at 8 Ohms.
The BL is questioning my Rumble set-up and is more fond of 10's versus 15's. I plan on bringing my current set-up for our first gig and if I need extra oomph, I plan on getting a second Rumble cab.
So the question is....should I get another 1x15 or go with a 2x10 for the second cab?
Has anyone mixed and matched the two and with what results versus the individual cabs? I wonder if mixing the two will provide the best of both worlds (10's and 15's)...
Thanks everyone!
Tell him you will play through whatever he buys you.
Red Flag! I would see his attitude as a bit controlling and I doubt I would be with that band long.
And your 500 head and the 1x15 will be more than enough for any where you want to play.
If it were me, I would go for another 15" cab and get the full 500 watts. But, if your concerned about the BL's (questionable) preferences, I would ask him to pay for a Rumble 2-10 cab! You still get the full 500 watts. And, it has been proven by others that you can mix Rumble 15's and 10's with no problem. Just my .02...
I don't have a lot of practical experience with the setup but mine (being the reverse) is a R200c w/1x15 and I have added a 2x10 cab. I think they sound incredible together. May be just my taste but I can't quite find the sound I want with just the 1x15 but that's just me...
Anyhoo, the 1x15 and 2x10 get along VERY nicely so I'm betting you won't go wrong with adding a 2x10 to your R500. You'll also have the option of either/or both. I'd go for the 2x10, myself.
Also congrats on your new band! You and I are in similar situations.
Tim
Anyhoo, the 1x15 and 2x10 get along VERY nicely so I'm betting you won't go wrong with adding a 2x10 to your R500. You'll also have the option of either/or both. I'd go for the 2x10, myself.
Also congrats on your new band! You and I are in similar situations.
Tim
I’d say get what you want. If you want the 210 cab I’d think it will pair wonderfully with the 15 cab though. I haven’t mixed those two, but I’ve used the 200 combo (15) with the 112 cab for years now and they sound great together.
Hey, Roley Poley! You should take your Rumble rig to the next rehearsal (and crank it* just a smidge). If that doesn't answer his "questions" then his bad judgment with his Eden WTX-264 wasn't just a fluke!
And, yes, a Rumble 210 can sound just peachy keen with a Rumble 115, no matter what the TB "Mixed Driver Police" may say to the contrary! Of couse a second 115 would be awesome, but it's definitely not the only way to Rumble. You've got plenty of encouragement here to follow your dream when adding another cab.
*But, please be careful cranking the 350 watt Rumble 500 head with that 300 watt rated 115 alone! Unbridled volume could damage the 115. But, in a two cab stack each cab can only get up to 250 watts; so you are go for rockin' n' rollin' then.
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I so agree. When I had a 112, the 200c>112 sound was astounding. Perfect. But we only played 1 place where I could justify using both. And that place had the longest, PITA load in-through the crowd-of any of our gigs. I sold the 112, but if necessary I can daisy chain my 200c>100 and get pretty much the same result. I fact, I have.
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I highly recommend the one on the right. Folds flat for transport. "On-Stage" RS 4000 Amp Stand. ~$31 online.
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That'll do it. Thanks GP.
Thanks to all of the comments. I appreciate the feedback.
Since I enjoy the music we are playing, and that the other musicians are far more experienced than I am, and that this is my first band, I am not going to get too bent out of shape with the BL and his comments about the amp.
I am aware of the fact that the Rumble 115 is rated for 300 watts continuous and that the Rumble 500 head will push out 350 watts at 8 Ohms so I am careful not to push it too hard. I have not run the volume past 12 o'clock yet.
I love music and want to play live. Since the guitarist is the BL and it is his band, I am going to shut up and play. I hopefully will gain good experience and some knowledge from my bandmates. No drama from me....unless I am told my Fender Jazz (or P-bass) with flatwounds is not cutting it for the blues songs we are playing and wants me to play a 5 string active Ibenez or Fodera bass with rounds.... then I might have an issue.
Since it sounds like the 1x15 and the 210 play well together, I might shop around for the 210.
Since I enjoy the music we are playing, and that the other musicians are far more experienced than I am, and that this is my first band, I am not going to get too bent out of shape with the BL and his comments about the amp.
I am aware of the fact that the Rumble 115 is rated for 300 watts continuous and that the Rumble 500 head will push out 350 watts at 8 Ohms so I am careful not to push it too hard. I have not run the volume past 12 o'clock yet.
I love music and want to play live. Since the guitarist is the BL and it is his band, I am going to shut up and play. I hopefully will gain good experience and some knowledge from my bandmates. No drama from me....unless I am told my Fender Jazz (or P-bass) with flatwounds is not cutting it for the blues songs we are playing and wants me to play a 5 string active Ibenez or Fodera bass with rounds.... then I might have an issue.
Since it sounds like the 1x15 and the 210 play well together, I might shop around for the 210.
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Thanks to all of the comments. I appreciate the feedback.
Since I enjoy the music we are playing, and that the other musicians are far more experienced than I am, and that this is my first band, I am not going to get too bent out of shape with the BL and his comments about the amp.
I am aware of the fact that the Rumble 115 is rated for 300 watts continuous and that the Rumble 500 head will push out 350 watts at 8 Ohms so I am careful not to push it too hard. I have not run the volume past 12 o'clock yet.
I love music and want to play live. Since the guitarist is the BL and it is his band, I am going to shut up and play. I hopefully will gain good experience and hopefully some knowledge from my bandmates. No drama from me....unless I am told my Fender Jazz (or P-bass) with flatwounds is not cutting it for the blues songs we are playing and wants me to play a 5 string active Ibenez or Fodera bass with rounds.... then I might have an issue.
Since it sounds like the 1x15 and the 210 play well together, I might shop around for the 210.
You gotta do what you gotta do...have fun and let us know how it works out.
The 112 is perfect as it's very light as well. Love to have one.
I have the same rig, R200c w 2x10 cab. Gives one all the tonal versatility in the world. Back in the 70's it was a 2x15 plus a 6x10 cab.
