Fender Rumble Club

[G-Dog]

Howdy boys... I just want to make sure I got this right... I have an 800 HD, a rumble 210 cabinet, and a bassman 15 cabinet. I leave the switch on 8/4 ohms when I hook up both cabs right?

That's right, doggy. The Rumble 800 HD, like the R500 & R200, automatically switches between 8 ohms and 4 ohms. You only use the switch for total impedances less than 4 ohms.

PS: Even though both those cabs are rated 350W on paper, the same 2x10" speakers being in the Rumble Stage 800 means they can actually take 400W. But, not so for the Bassman 15 cab, so don't crank it when using that cab.
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[Sierra Hotel]

And, I assume the manufacturer's warranty is lapsed? Well, if you gotta get a new head, I'd recommend the Rumble 800 HD. It may be more power than you usually need, but your Rumble 210 cab can handle the 400 watts if you do crank it. You could do a lot worse!
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Yeah, warranty lapsed long ago, and I bought it used. It’s served me well for practice thru earphones (and can still do that), but leaves me short for a gig rig (which lets me not have to schlep rigs from my two rehearsal spaces which are each 45 minutes away). I’m not looking to spend $1,000 on an 800 HD right now, and this rig is destined to replace my 500c in a rehearsal space, and the 500c will be my practice and gig rig. For rare occasions I will grab the 210 cab for larger venues to mate up with the 500.

a couple of gently used Rumble 200’s combos, as well as a 350 head have popped up within a few hours drive, I am going to look into those.

Thanks for the input everyone, stay well and thump on!

 

[GonePlaid]

Right, on 98 in Highlands County, maybe a few miles before county line. From there no other route to okeechobee. A fellow reporter said yesterday that a friend had a close call on the highway when someone passing a line of vehicles approached him and to avoid collision passed him on his passenger side. There is not much shoulder on that road.

Yep, I've been on that stretch many times-in 4 wheelers and 18s. I've witnessed much stupidity there.

 

[Bassdoggydogg]

That's right, doggy. The Rumble 800 HD, like the R500 & R200, automatically switches between 8 ohms and 4 ohms. You only use the switch for total impedances less than 4 ohms.

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PS: Even though both those cabs are rated 350W on paper, the same 2x10" speakers being in the Rumble Stage 800 means they can actually take 400W. But, not so for the Bassman 15 cab, so don't crank it when using that cab.
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Thanks G-Dog! I saved that pic for future reference. Good advice on the cabs too. I shouldn't have to crank them, unless I, for some reason, no longer want to hear hahaha!

 

[Its Luke]

After a few days with the Rumble 500 (just converted to bass from guitar) I can say that I really enjoy the sound and portability.

Loving the tone of my 1980 Ric 4001 plugged into a Tech 21 2112 Sansamp into the effects return of the Rumble. Do wish that I could use the volume on the amp though, instead of just the 2112 pedal.

 

[G-Dog]

... ... ... Loving the tone of my 1980 Ric 4001 plugged into a Tech 21 2112 Sansamp into the effects return of the Rumble. Do wish that I could use the volume on the amp though, instead of just the 2112 pedal.

If you wanna use the Rumble Master Volume you can either add a cable from FX Send to your Sansamp and plug your bass into the Rumble input, or plug the Sansamp into the input. Either way you could begin by setting the Rumble EQ as flat as possible (which is not all 12s!). See the Rumble Tone Pool section of your Rumble Club Wiki page for a link to flat settings (roughly 10, 2, 2, 10). That way, you could use all the Rumble Settings.
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[Miles_ONeal]

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Florida is as flat as a Waffle House pancake, but it's Florida. All kinds of stuff falls from the sky there, including rain. And southern Florida is the lightning capitol of, if not the world, at least the U.S. I've spent lots of time sitting in planes at Miami Int'l waiting for ground crews to come out of hiding after nearby lightning ends.

Based on strikes per km^2, Florida regained its title as lightning capital of the US not too long ago.

 

[Marc valero]

Based on strikes per km^2, Florida regained its title as lightning capital of the US not too long ago.

Yes I remember a few times when I have seen it hit. A corner of a Walmart parking lot I was in and a nearby telephone pole when I was at a stop sign waiting to pull out on U S. 98. Another time I saw it hit on a 2 lane road about 400 yards ahead and it was like a round glow and probably vaporized the rain. And other times. Since sound travels slower, when you hear it and see it at the same time, you know it's mighty close for something that powerful.

 

[GonePlaid]

Based on strikes per km^2, Florida regained its title as lightning capital of the US not too long ago.

It's 'cos of all the retiree golfers.

 

[Bassdoggydogg]

If you wanna use the Rumble Master Volume you can either add a cable from FX Send to your Sansamp and plug your bass into the Rumble input, or plug the Sansamp into the input. Either way you could begin by setting the Rumble EQ as flat as possible (which is not all 12s!). See the Rumble Tone Pool section of your Rumble Club Wiki page for a link to flat settings (roughly 10, 2, 2, 10). That way, you could use all the Rumble Settings.
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Hold up, this might change everything for me as I run a sansamp directly into my input. G Dog do you think those 10, 2, 2, 10 settings would also be the correct flat settings on the 800 HD?

 

[G-Dog]

Hold up, this might change everything for me as I run a sansamp directly into my input. G Dog do you think those 10, 2, 2, 10 settings would also be the correct flat settings on the 800 HD?

While the (approximately) 10, 2, 2, 10 flat settings were measured on a Rumble 500, I do believe it is a workable "rule of thumb" for all non-modeling Rumbles. Yes. Assuming they didn't reinvent the pre-amp circuit for the 800 HD (though they did move the Master Volume from upstream of the EQ to downstream).
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[Bassdoggydogg]

While the (approximately) 10, 2, 2, 10 flat settings were measured on a Rumble 500, I do believe it is a workable "rule of thumb" for all non-modeling Rumbles. Yes. Assuming they didn't reinvent the pre-amp circuit for the 800 HD (though they did move the Master Volume from upstream of the EQ to downstream).
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Yeah I've had everything set at noon this whole time. This would explain why my mids are so prevalent in the overall sound. I've been cutting them on the sansamp but maybe I can get a more authentic sound by finding the true flat. At any rate, either way should be fine as my sloppy self plays with a lot of compression to help balance things out. Thanks again G Dog! I'll give you guys a tone report later on.

 

[G-Dog]

... I've had everything set at noon this whole time. This would explain why my mids are so prevalent in the overall sound. ... ... ... I'll give you guys a tone report later on.

See the "Flat" (all noon) and Actual Flat (10, 2, 2, 10) curves on your Rumble Frequencies Wiki page. The Actual Flat (10, 2, 2, 10) will have more mids than all noon.
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[Bassdoggydogg]

Oooh, I might just stay at noon then. The sansamp robs a little bass, so putting that back then adding mids would probably take away from my desired sound. I'll probably try it out for fun though.

 

[GregT]

Oooh, I might just stay at noon then. The sansamp robs a little bass, so putting that back then adding mids would probably take away from my desired sound. I'll probably try it out for fun though.

Knowing how to set an amp flat might be good knowledge, but that isn't necessarily what EQ knobs are for. They are adjustable for good reason. My settings might not work for the next person; probably won't. I despise parametric EQs. The four knobs give great variety of tones to the extremely versatile Rumbles! I currently have three Tech21 Sansamp products and I've owned several others. Finding "my tone" always takes time to dial in. If you keep twisting all the knobs, you're sure to find magic!

 

[Lane100]

Welcome to the club. A man after my own heart a 4003 Ric and a Fender Rumble loll

Griffo... Maybe we should start a "sub-club"...the Rick & Rumble Club...

 

[Hummergeist]

I haven't used my Sansamp VTBass DI since I got the Rumble and a EQ2, but early days yet!

 

[Sierra Hotel]

Well, a new Rumble was added to the collection today. I picked up a gently used Rumble 200 combo to add to my 500c and 210 cab. Thanks for the suggestions, Rumble on!

 

[G-Dog]

Well, a new Rumble was added to the collection today. I picked up a gently used Rumble 200 combo to add to my 500c and 210 cab. Thanks for the suggestions, Rumble on!

Aha, the limited edition colors!
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[Thundar]

Well, a new Rumble was added to the collection today. I picked up a gently used Rumble 200 combo to add to my 500c and 210 cab. Thanks for the suggestions, Rumble on!

Nice score! Id love to have one of those limited editions!