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Another point of interest on the XLR out, it is post-EQ and volume.
what a pill...
anyway about the DI... The block diagram shows speaker emulation on it. Which is odd. It being high impedance, someone here suggested that it might be intended to drive another amp. except if you were doing that, you wouldn't want speaker emulation, just a clean signal. If you wanted to DI to FOH, yes, you'd want speaker emulation. So the XLR by design is a paradox. Still, I've tested it over very short distances and it does work, but if it was pro level it'd be at 600 ohm or less. Too bad, because with the speaker emulation, it's a good idea.
I agree that post Volume is a bad idea. I would also prefer the option of choosing pre or post EQ, but if I didn't have the option, I (personally) prefer post EQ.
In my case it is not a problem, as I always run through a Zoom B3 (with DI out), I also run through a DI box with two DI's out, which lets me send them to onstage mixer (I usually do the onstage monitoring).
But I agree, the post Volume DI is very strange (also the Hi impedance)
In one of your other posts you mentioned a 300 foot run. That must be a big place. I might be doing an outdoor thing next month and I will have the opportunity to try out the DI there. At 300 feet, a Direct Box after the DI might be the answer. But then again, I an certainly no sound man.
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I am a former Genz Benz Streamliner 900/Genz Benz UBER 410 + 115 player. I am in a working Classic Rock Band that gigs weekly on Saturday nights in Sussex County, New Jersey. At 47, I can no longer lug this gear weekly with my aching back. After researching extensively I decided to give Fender Rumble a shot. Bought a v3 100 and a v3 200 (pictured here). All I can say is WOW. My 100 literally goes everywhere I go at 22 lbs. I play a Fender American P Bass through it and they are a match made in heaven. I have gigged several times with the 100 successfully in a small bar with no PA support. Guitarist uses a Blackstar Club 40 and drummer just plays (no mics). Simple PA for vocals only. When I need more power I bring the 200 which I also love "almost equally". The 200 is magnificent also and has the balls, but I just adore the sound, weight, and ample volume I get from the 100. I actually hooked the 100 and 200 together (200 effect send with instrument cable to 100 effect return) and the overall power may be enough for outdoor summer gigs - they sound great when used together. I cannot believe I got both of these amps for $369 and $269 new at Alto Music in Middletown NY. It almost feels like I committed a crime LOL. I am really convinced, Rumbles ROCK! Please give me a number - thanks.
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Nice! Wondering why you bought a 100 and 200 versus a 500?
As for the amp linking, I've done that too, but ran the send to another amp's input. worked great, and I still had the other tone controls to boot.
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I did play through the 500. I just did not like the way it sounded as much as the 100 or 200. I felt the lows had some odd overtones happening. I brought my favorite bass with me (2009 Fender American Precision) and let my ears decide. The 100 sounded the best to me and the 200 sounded a close second. I figure 100 for jams/small gigs, 200 for medium gigs with PA support, and I still have the possibility of linking them or grabbing my hand truck and lugging the Genz Benz gear out. I guess if I only had one amp - the 500 would be the choice for versatility.
Hey guys, been following the Rumble club since about October when it became obvious that I needed to upgrade my amp. Been lurking in the shadows and I must say there is A LOT of knowledge in this forum. Did some extensive research and read all the posts, played them all from the 40 and up but I settled on the Rumble 500 combo in order to future proof my setup. A buddy of mine works for guitar center so I wound up getting it for a ridiculous price. Finally ordered it last week and it just came in yesterday!! So far, WOWOWOW! This is the only amp I'll ever need, probably for the rest of my life drool
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That's what I did with mine. In my practice space, the Rumble 115 cab made very little difference to the tone. However, sitting the Rumble 500 on it was great because it gave the amp some elevation and some wheels, too. For that purpose, I would have preferred a 210 cabinet because it's a bit smaller.
It was delivered and it made it in one piece. Opened it up and plugged it in. I easily dialed in a tone I could have used live, but it will take more experimenting, of course. One thing for sure: It goes way too bassy. What I mean by that is the bass knob certainly doesn't need to be turned all the way! And it didn't hesitate when I cranked the bass knob. Everything in the house was humming along with the bass! I think I made a wise decision with getting the 200 over the 100 for my needs. In reality, the 100 probably would have been plenty, but as I stated in a previous post, I liked the tone of the 200 over the 100 in the store.
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The tilt thing seems always problematic for me - I get boom in many of the places we play. although, I usually do elevate the 500 - I just leave it on my rock and roller cart. Maybe a little less than a foot off the ground. definitely makes a diff, sometimes good, sometimes not. I dunno, I like playing with stuff to see how much I can wring out of it. Some call it research, the uninitiated call it whining. I call it fun. It goes like this:That's what I did with mine. In my practice space, the Rumble 115 cab made very little difference to the tone. However, sitting the Rumble 500 on it was great because it gave the amp some elevation and some wheels, too. For that purpose, I would have preferred a 210 cabinet because it's a bit smaller.
An alien comes to earth and runs into an everyday guy. The alien hands the man an orb, and says, "This will change everything on your planet for the better."
What does the guy do?
a, give it to the president.
2, give it to the Pope?
c, take it apart?
I'm that guy. If Jesus himself jumped out of the cab, I'd probably still want to monkey with it.
Yesterday i visit Music Centre company with my wife, planning to get a Rumble 100 V3 to replace my Bed-Room practice bass amp ~ Rumber 75 V2.
I dint bring my Squier CV 60P along, just try with Store display CV P.
First thing make me shock is it weight, totally not match with it size ~~ Holy-Light!!
Without any tone shaping & Overdrive kick in , play with Flat Equalize setting ,Rumber 100 V3 sound almost same like Rumber 75 V2 to my ear. BUT it sound little open or airly.
When i try Vintage shaping & Overdrive ,both sound really really NICE !!! The Sales personal told me that is FENDER UNIQUE TONE, THAt is THE BIG Bonus in Rumble V3.
I almost wanna let my Credit card a swap , but , i ask my self, i never use shape & overdrive with my Rumble 75, just a clean tone guy, is it worth to get this Wonderful & Nice Retro-Look Rumble 100 V3?
In that moment, my wife ask me try Roland New Vdrum TD-1KV.
In the END...... i bring the Vdrum home.
I dint bring my Squier CV 60P along, just try with Store display CV P.
First thing make me shock is it weight, totally not match with it size ~~ Holy-Light!!
Without any tone shaping & Overdrive kick in , play with Flat Equalize setting ,Rumber 100 V3 sound almost same like Rumber 75 V2 to my ear. BUT it sound little open or airly.
When i try Vintage shaping & Overdrive ,both sound really really NICE !!! The Sales personal told me that is FENDER UNIQUE TONE, THAt is THE BIG Bonus in Rumble V3.
I almost wanna let my Credit card a swap , but , i ask my self, i never use shape & overdrive with my Rumble 75, just a clean tone guy, is it worth to get this Wonderful & Nice Retro-Look Rumble 100 V3?
In that moment, my wife ask me try Roland New Vdrum TD-1KV.
In the END...... i bring the Vdrum home.
Hi Yahboy! {Fender Rumble Club Member #53} It's been a long time since you've been around, so it's good to see you here. Yahboy also modified his Rumble 75. http://www.talkbass.com/threads/fender-rumble-75-watt-driver-upgrade-b12a-2.1002601/
Rumble On! Hi Yahboy! {Fender Rumble Club Member #53} It's been a long time since you've been around, so it's good to see you here. Yahboy also modified his Rumble 75. http://www.talkbass.com/threads/fender-rumble-75-watt-driver-upgrade-b12a-2.1002601/
Hi , Sir Linnin, i am "Dive-Member" but still follow Rumber forum here.
My Modi Rumble 75 still in nice working condition.
Really impressive with the Shaping sound & Overdrive Scream from 100 V3 combo. No wonder both big brother 200 & 500 could sound much better & louder.
For those new welcome bass player who panic looking for starter bass amp, you won't go wrong with New fender Rumble V3. Highly recommand 100 V3.
If you make another choice, with same price,u wont get Equal sound quality & build from other brand.U will regret while you have chance to plug in it one day ~~~ " Too Late To Own A Rumber V3."
Beside the nice tone, V3 is nice looking , feather-weight & value of money Bass Amp in this day.
My Rumble is supposedly out for delivery today!
Funny thing, following the SEUR (similar to USPS here) tracking, when it was in transit it weighed 22.1kg, now it is out for delivery it weighs 18.42kg
I am returning my Rumble 40 in exchange for a 200. I checked the tracking on it yesterday to make sure it was on it's way and it said the weight was 10 lbs. It weighed 20 lbs when it was shipped to me.
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