Hi all. Q & A (I hope) if anyone can help. I have been successfully using either a Rumble 500 combo or stage 800 connected to the 2x10 extension cab at gigs. Is it possible to safely connect separate solid state amp to one of the combos ,plus the extension cab, so I can utilise 4x10 speakers? Just looking for different sound possibilities. Hope you can help.
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I'm not sure, but it looks like you are asking if you can connect two amps to one cab. That is not a good idea at all, if that is what you are asking.
If I understand, you want to use the 800 and the 500 plus a 2x10 and a 4x10.
One way to do that would be to use the 800 as the master and send an effects out signal to the 500 effects in jack on the 500. The add the 2x10 to the 500 and the 4x10 to the 800.
If my understanding is incorrect, please clarify you question.
Thanks for the reply. To clarify, could I use a separate bass power amp ( e.g Rumble, Mark bass etc) with a line out to a rumble 500 2x10 combo, the combo then having a line out to a 2x10 rumble cab? The first power amp driving the 4 speakers, effectively bypassing the combo's 'amp' section.
AMP - combo - cab. Thanks.
AMP - combo - cab. Thanks.
Markyo, as Gravy Davy says, you can "enslave" your Rumble combo+210 stack to another amp by instrument cable from the other amps' FX Send to the Rumble combos' FX Return. That will bypass the Rumbles' preamp and only use its power amp to drive the combos' internal 210 and its 210 cab with the other amps' signal.
Hope this helps.
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No, you can't bypass the combo's power section. Something has to drive the speakers. What I previously described will work for you. You will bypass the preamp section, however, and all the controls on the 800 will affect what you hear coming from the 500.
Hey, how's it going everyone? My name is John and I’m 38 years old. I joined the Fender Rumble club a while back, I’m Member #1496 in the Fender Rumble Club. I didn’t take a second to describe myself and my musical experience and interests. I started playing guitar and taking lessons when I was in 4th grade and picked up Bass in 7th grade to play in the punk rock bank at my middle school. I took lessons until 11th grade for guitar and some bass lessons. I originally started off playing violin when I was 5 years old but didn’t stick with it.
I played Bass in a Reggae band with two identical twins on guitar and drums and an awesome guy from Jamaica that taught me a lot about how the drum and bass go together forming the heart and pulse of the song. I’ve been playing guitar, bass, keys, and piano as well as singing since I was in late elementary school.
I've played bass in an experimental/funky think Frank Zappa, the Doors, and P-Funk band called Garble on Society at a music camp in 9th grade, as well as bass in a blues band called John Deer and the Pant-less Rabbis. I played Bass in the pit for a production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the playhouse. I also played bass for a production of a play called Journey to Friday at Santa Fe College.
I also have been playing guitar for a while. But I recently started playing more Bass as I'm trying to start a band with my wife as a duo. She sings and plays guitar and is rather good on bass also. I love playing blues, funk, reggae, Punk, Rock, and hip-hop grooves.
I enjoy all types of music including metal. I've been rocking the Fender Rumble 200 and a Peavey classic 50. I have an Ibanez SR300e, and I have GAS like a mother all the time. I'm constantly selling and trading to upgrade to the perfect rig. Ok, that’s my two cents. Just wanted to finally give an intro on here to take part in the conversation.
Enjoy the rest of your day, let me know what you think.
John. F
I played Bass in a Reggae band with two identical twins on guitar and drums and an awesome guy from Jamaica that taught me a lot about how the drum and bass go together forming the heart and pulse of the song. I’ve been playing guitar, bass, keys, and piano as well as singing since I was in late elementary school.
I've played bass in an experimental/funky think Frank Zappa, the Doors, and P-Funk band called Garble on Society at a music camp in 9th grade, as well as bass in a blues band called John Deer and the Pant-less Rabbis. I played Bass in the pit for a production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the playhouse. I also played bass for a production of a play called Journey to Friday at Santa Fe College.
I also have been playing guitar for a while. But I recently started playing more Bass as I'm trying to start a band with my wife as a duo. She sings and plays guitar and is rather good on bass also. I love playing blues, funk, reggae, Punk, Rock, and hip-hop grooves.
I enjoy all types of music including metal. I've been rocking the Fender Rumble 200 and a Peavey classic 50. I have an Ibanez SR300e, and I have GAS like a mother all the time. I'm constantly selling and trading to upgrade to the perfect rig. Ok, that’s my two cents. Just wanted to finally give an intro on here to take part in the conversation.
Enjoy the rest of your day, let me know what you think.
John. F
Gadzooks, sir! You get a Musically All Over the Map cluster to wear on your Rumble Club medal.
In the duo, do you plan to swap instruments with your wife on some songs? I was in a duo where we change it up that way on a few songs. It let us both stretch out a bit and really own some parts we came up with.
I think that's a really good idea and that would help the creative process quite a bit. On a whole nother topic, I'm sure people have talked about this before, but do you guys know if running the new Fender Rumble 2x10 extension cab into the Rumble 200 would be enough power to power the 2x10 cab? I know a lot of people like to pair the 2x10 with the Rumble 500. I was hoping to get some additional midrange by adding the cab, I'm really happy with the booming lows of the 15 inch speaker but thought adding the 2x10 would help add mids, punch, and some growl.
I've also heard most people usually pair the Rumble 200 with another 1x15 extension cab and it works great. Eventually, I think I'm going to sell the Rumble 200 to buy a Rumble 500 and pair that one with the 1x15 cab when we start playing gigs again.
Also, my reggae band played at the end of a religious music festival once at the Bo Diddley town Square in my town. I'm not exactly sure how we got on the flyer for the show. The singer was able to get us on because he was Rastafarian and from Jamaica. The Woman in charge of the show I think had a a crush on him or something also. But standing on the town center stage and performing was an amazing feeling I haven't felt for a long time.
Also, once my Guitar teacher took me out to Bo-Diddley's place. My guitar teacher, me, and Bo Diddley sat at his kitchen table and told jokes. I was going to help Bo Diddley build a website back in the day. Bo Diddley was one of the funniest people I've ever met in my entire life. My guitar teacher was friends with Bo, and some of the guys from Parliament also. I'm so glad to be a member of this Club. Thank you everyone for listening.
@GonePlaid is the guru of Rumble 200 and 2x10.
So cool about Bo Diddley. Did you ever meet Bootsy?
This image is from a Rumble 500 manual, and it indicates that the line out is affected by gain and other preamp controls. I'm fine with post-EQ. But I've read in other threads that the line out is affected by the master too. Is that true?
I'm talking about a new Rumble, 2022.
I'm talking about a new Rumble, 2022.
Ummm, not me.
Never had a 2x10. Had a 1x12. And I've daisy chained my R100>R200c.
Ummm, not me.
Sorry, I misremembered. Better than dismembering...
How did it sound with the 1x12 cab? Do you think the 1x12 helped bring out the mids and punch if I connected my rumble 200 1x15 into the 1x12 cab? Does anybody know why they discontinued the rumble 1x12 extension cab? Thats cool that you daisy chained the 100 into the 200 fx send or what not.Ummm, not me.
This image is from a Rumble 500 manual, and it indicates that the line out is affected by gain and other preamp controls. I'm fine with post-EQ. But I've read in other threads that the line out is affected by the master too. Is that true?
I'm talking about a new Rumble, 2022.
Howdy, partner!
1. Do you have a Rumble, Greg? Just tell us which model you have to get a free Club membership number. Old and new models all qualify, even the all-tube 1995-98 Custom Shop model!
B. The new Rumbles of 2022 are exactly the same as those introduced in 2014, to the best of my knowledge. These are the 3rd generation, or version, of the solid state Fender Rumbles and are referred to as V3, per this Rumble History Rumble Talk.
iii. Yes, the XLR Out is a balanced post-EQ, post-Master Volume signal with cab simulation added. But those who dismiss them without trial because of this are cheating themselves! See the real life trials and testimonials of this in the Rumble XLR Out Volume Levels section of our Rumble Club Wiki page, the repository of all Rumbling wisdom and knowledge.
I hope this helps you! Let us know your thoughts, please.B. The new Rumbles of 2022 are exactly the same as those introduced in 2014, to the best of my knowledge. These are the 3rd generation, or version, of the solid state Fender Rumbles and are referred to as V3, per this Rumble History Rumble Talk.
iii. Yes, the XLR Out is a balanced post-EQ, post-Master Volume signal with cab simulation added. But those who dismiss them without trial because of this are cheating themselves! See the real life trials and testimonials of this in the Rumble XLR Out Volume Levels section of our Rumble Club Wiki page, the repository of all Rumbling wisdom and knowledge.
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This image is from a Rumble 500 manual, and it indicates that the line out is affected by gain and other preamp controls. I'm fine with post-EQ. But I've read in other threads that the line out is affected by the master too. Is that true?
I'm talking about a new Rumble, 2022.
Aha! So, Greg, it seems you do have a Rumble 500!! Is it the combo? @Greg Pasquariello, you are now member #1516 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome. Put that number in your TalkBass Signature for safe keeping. Then make yourself at home here and on your Rumble Club Wiki page, the repository of all Rumbling wisdom and knowledge.
So, please tell us a bit about yourself, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular. Whatever your situation, you're bound to fit right in here, since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...
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I like a full, bottom-y sound. I had the horn(s) OFF. I tried various configurations of horn(s) ON. Nope-OFF.
The R112 let the full 200W potential be heard and felt. It wasn't really louder(I hadda turn down a bit), but fuller. I really liked the sound, but there was only one place we play(ed) that I could justify taking both and that place was a PITA to load in/out. After not using the cab for ~a year, I sold it.
Yes, R100 EFX SEND to R200c EFX RETURN=240W(potential).[no pix]
R200c
R112+1967 Thunderbird
<(custom pickguard)That's cool, I like a really Full Bottom sound as well I might try with the horn off some time. I might check out the 1x12 cab if I can find one out there sometime. I figured the 1x12 or a 2x10 would help full bottom bass + some clearer punchier mids but still feel the bass in your chest from the 1x15.
In the "book of words", it states that using the horn might introduce some unwanted distortion. It did and to me all distortion is unwanted. The only times I used the horn was if we were playing CDs through my amp on the breaks.
