Didn't know the carry case was included. A nice touch from Fender!
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Didn't know the carry case was included. A nice touch from Fender!
The 1/4" line output jack is Hi-Z and unbalanced, and no problem for short runs of say 50 ft or so. Since this is a first generation Rumble, if you've not used it before, do clean the jack first for a good clean connection. You can also use a line transformer to convert it from Hi-Z unbalanced to Lo-Z balanced XLR for longer runs.
Oh yeah, welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, JRL174!
You are member #399 
Rumble On! 
I'm starting to get GAS for these Rumble amps! Debating between the 500 combo with a 210 extension cabinet or the 500 head and a pair of either 112 or 115 cabs. The 112 and 115 are the same price and there is only 8 lbs difference in weight, so I'm having trouble choosing between those as well.
Thanks. I was reading an online manual for this amp and it says the line out is an "impedance balanced TRS jack". I plan to run it to the PA using a 1/4" TRS to XLR cable. This is just an emergency situation for an upcoming gig.The 1/4" line output jack is Hi-Z and unbalanced, and no problem for short runs of say 50 ft or so. Since this is a first generation Rumble, if you've not used it before, do clean the jack first for a good clean connection. You can also use a line transformer to convert it from Hi-Z unbalanced to Lo-Z balanced XLR for longer runs.
Oh yeah, welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, JRL174!
The amp belongs to our guitar player and is housed in our rehearsal room. I am working on some issues with my two Ampegs and will need to use this amp. My plan is to get one the the V3 500w Rumbles when the shipment comes in.
Yes the Rumble 60 owner's manual states:
"10. LINE OUT – Impedance balanced TRS
jack, Tip=(+), Ring=(–), Sleeve=(ground), for
connection to recording or sound
reinforcement equipment."
My Rumble 75 has the very same thing, but I've never used it.
A new shipment of Rumble 500's has just arrived, so romp, pounce, scarf, and/or snatch one up!
Looking for a new cab myself, how does that table sound?
For super aggressive prog rock with a pick such as YES or RUSH, I'd go with 10's all the way.
You might not need an extension cab; I'm a loud player myself, and I find the 500 combo to sit in a great place volume-wise. IMO they're louder than the specs indicate, probably due to good speaker and cab design, meaning efficiency. I bought mine based on the sound of the speakers and enclosure, not anything about the amp in particular. It just sounds good.
We play a range of places, including large festicals (sorry, I meant to type festivals, but that misstype type was so funny I'm leaving it). The way I figure it, if the sound fills the stage, I'm good with it. Anything larger and the FOH can pick it up.
So for you, it might be wise to buy a head and ONE 210 cab before proceeding.
I'm working a large festival on March 28, and am specifically going to use the XLR out to put the issue to rest, for me at least. FYI:
Or if you're playing really huge festicles, get the Rumble 500 head and a pair of Rumble 410 cabinets
I play mainly classic rock and blues, finger style. I prefer a rounder, warmer sound so maybe the 15's are the best choice. I think I just need to go find the combo and the head/cabs somewhere that I can compare them.
For what you are describing, the 15 is more than perfect. Something I found out is that my Rumble 200 (with a 15) is way louder in any setting other than Guitar Center. I play the same styles of music. Push in the Vintage button and you get a big round sound that fills a room like nothing else.
True That! A Rumble 500 head on top of a pair of Rumble 115 cabinets would make a glorious classic rock & blues rig.
The trouble is finding a music shop that has everything for you to audition. The only place that comes close that I know of is Larry Hartke's Bass Lounge in the Sam Ash store in mid-town Manhattan. I've never been. Just seen photos on facebook. Looks awesome!
My wife and I have always wanted to go to NYC! Probably not gonna happen any time soon though. We are going to Chicago this summer for a few days. Maybe I can find somewhere there that has them in the store.
No sooner did I post this than I got a call from the bandleader - got in a dispute with the promoter and we pulled out. Sheesh, those business guys...
It's hard to tell from the pic, but the back legs of that table are 15's while the front legs are 10's, causing a lot of phasing issues. Some people really dig the sound though, in spite of the table being a mixed leg affair.
