THIS. I can't knock the R40 as I've never owned one. I bought my 25 on CL for 65 bucks and it works perfectly.
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I liked my Rumble 25 but love my Studio 40.
Going from an 8" driver to a 10" with the extra wattage and features made all the difference for me. From a simple practice amp to one that can model, record and play out in low volumes made it all worthwhile.
Going from an 8" driver to a 10" with the extra wattage and features made all the difference for me. From a simple practice amp to one that can model, record and play out in low volumes made it all worthwhile.
Totally get that @SoulReflection . I was really tempted get one of those modelers. Still might someday. Since I have the R500 it will probably be the R40 and not the 800. I like the idea of being able to dial up different models. I know you and G-Dog love those studio 40 Rumblers. Both your opinions matter to me.
But for the price (100 vs 400) and what it that R25 is capable of its great.
I wish the Studio 40 had an option of black face or silver face.
The 210 cab is the only Rumble with a black or silver grille option.
But most all Rumbles let you easily pull off the stock velcro'd grille and either change the cloth or push on a whole new DIY grille with whatever cloth you want.
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You can always change to your grille of choice for little $...
Even without taking into consideration it's somehow lighter than the 25 (like, w.t.f.??), the bigger speaker/enclosure really seems to make a difference in low end definition and clarity with the 40. Since it's not a tube amp that needs to be driven a bit to sound at its best, I don't see how having the extra volume/oopmh of the 40 is a bad way to go. Even if you only rarely need that extra booty, seems wise to have it and not need it, rather than need it and not have it.
$0.02
Here’s his original post:
Hey fellow Rumblers. Advice, plz. Considering an additional Rumble. I am currently using an R200c. What I'm considering is an R25 (1x8) or R40 (1x10) for my EUB. The use would be for an otherwise strictly acoustic band (Bluegrass). Looking for something smaller for 2 reasons: 1. all acoustic so volume not really an issue, (and not wanting to intimidate the others with the R200c), and 2. since all that wattage is not necessary, something easier to transport.
My question is primarily a sound quality one, ie., 8" vs 10". I don't want my EUB to sound small and farty. Will the R25 do it or should I have an R40?
Thanks.
Tim
Yes more is more generally. But if you read what @trseal ‘s goal is maybe more is not needed. “All acoustic Bluegrass”, where “volume is not an issue” is what he needs.
AND it’s $100 vs $400. That’s before tax and and shipping and the pedal/controller which would be a must have for me for the studio. That’s another $75-100. So that Studio 40 is closer to $600 in the end as opposed to $125 for that little engine that could the Rumble 25. Maybe then in this case bigger/more isn’t better and it does come down to money.
With an extra 400 bucks in my pocket that I save getting the 25 and not the 40 I can get a bunch of other stuff. He has the R200 which fills the mid to large venue need that the R40 might serve the dual purpose of.
Can’t wait to find out how the R25 does on Tim’s acoustic bluegrass gig. Not knowing the gig/room/circumstances I’m not sure what I would do. Generally for me I would rather have more and turn down than not have enough to turn up. But if I can save a few hundred bucks and have what I need I’m good with that too….
The 25 is not a class D amp. That is why it is heavier than a 40. I had a 25, but it died young. I went to a 40 because it has the same front end as all the V3 Rumbles.
Get the 40. I had a 25 and still have my 40. The 40 is lighter than the 25, has a bigger speaker and a better preamp system.
Anyone still prefer Class A/B amps over Class D?
It appears R25 s are class A/B amp.
The R100s and up (and all Rumble Studios?) are class D.
Interesting.
The Fender Rumble Dilemma
check the 3rd post by @Linnin
It appears R25 s are class A/B amp.
The R100s and up (and all Rumble Studios?) are class D.
Interesting.
The Fender Rumble Dilemma
check the 3rd post by @Linnin
Holy fo' shizzle! I don't think Tim-iii was even considering the $400 Rumble Studio 40 at all, but just the $230 regular Rumble 40. That’s just $100 difference, and no more need for a footswitch than with the 25.
Having played several Bluegrass jams myself, I understand the temptation to use too much volume. I use my Studio 40 there, but am very careful to turn way down and wait for others to tell me to turn up. (Yep, it happens.) I can imagine using the 25, with our usual two dozen acoustic instruments, having a very effective and desirable volume limit.
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@G-Dog lol I’m sorry! Then I take it all back! Lol. My apologies. I thought we were comparing the Studio 40.
I think the fact you actually have done this in a bluegrass situation and think the R25 would work is the bottom line. Enough said.
AND. He saved a hundred bucks. Lol…..
Hey a hundred bucks is a hundred bucks…
I think the fact you actually have done this in a bluegrass situation and think the R25 would work is the bottom line. Enough said.
AND. He saved a hundred bucks. Lol…..
Hey a hundred bucks is a hundred bucks…
Finally found a decent priced Rumble 500 head to go with my pair of 2x10s.
Quite understandable confusion, Michael.
I think Fender sometimes mistakenly relies on very subtle naming differences to distinguish between very different products!
The Rumble 40 and the Rumble Studio 40 have some basic similarities, but are extremely different amps, as their price difference correctly indicates. Likewise, the Rumble 800 HD and the Rumble Stage 800 are quite different amps with very similar names, again due to their basic similarities but with an appropriate price difference. This frequent confusion between Rumble models is one reason I sought to distinguish the Stage & Studio as V4 Rumbles but, alas, to no avail.
Actually, the Stage & Studio may actually more appropriately be V2 of Fender's Bronco 40 modeling bass amp. But, that would then belie both their heritage from Fender's B-DEC 30 original 1st generation bass modeling amp! But, no. They chose instead to pile on to the marketing juggernaut Rumble name for obvious reasons, without regard for the naming confusion.
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I believe you mistook my advice. I don't care for modelling amps at all, so was just suggesting the standard R40. The price difference becomes a lot less noticeable, and you are getting so much more amp.
I'll take that same apology you sent to @G-Dog please and thanks!
