Fender Rumble Club

[DaveParker39]

Alright Rumble group:

I tried my brother's Rumble 40 while we were jamming and I was really blown away by it. Obviously not loud enough for gigging, but it sounds great.
I've been shopping for amps, and I'm considering the Rumble 800 head which has an identical control panel to the 800 head.

Three questions:

1) Does the Rumble 800 head have a similar overall tonal imprint to the Rumble 40? Is it the same or similar preamp that the two have?

2) Anyone using it with the Rumble 210 or 210blk/blk cabinet? The 210 is rated 350 watts RMS and 700 watts problem, and the Rumble 800 head puts out 400 watts at 8 ohms.

3) Anyone using the Rumble 800 head with other cabs and liking them, have recommendations? My preference would be a light 2x10.

 

[GonePlaid]

Two gigs in two nights: two basses/two amps. 1)EB-0>R100; 2)Ibanez AGB200>R40(small restaurant lounge). R40 is totally giggable in small venues.
Oh. $200.

 

[RedVee]

Dug out the old S1 Rumble 15 that I bought 2nd hand when I started my bass journey about 5 or 6 years ago.

We have a little charity group of singers and one accompanist. However due to events we have lost a few members, others have become less reliable and the accompanist has had some major life changes and can’t always make our practices. With Christmas coming up I figured I better come up with a Plan B.

So I bought a Bluetooth receiver and have been wondering what to do with it… So I downloaded a karaoke track of Silent Night with the vocals taken out. I tried it in the little Rumble yesterday, using the auxiliary red n white RCA inputs. Made sure the iPad volume was way down and gave it a go. Worked well.
So today I remembered that I had a 3.5mm to 6.5mm (1/4”) converter and tried it again. This time I used the RCA end of the cable into the Bluetooth and the other end into the Rumble 1/4” input. Worked even better! and the Rumble volume now works (of course).

What a great little practice amp, a great use of $50 all that time ago.

 

[13bass]

Alright Rumble group:

I tried my brother's Rumble 40 while we were jamming and I was really blown away by it. Obviously not loud enough for gigging, but it sounds great.
I've been shopping for amps, and I'm considering the Rumble 800 head which has an identical control panel to the 800 head.

Three questions:

1) Does the Rumble 800 head have a similar overall tonal imprint to the Rumble 40? Is it the same or similar preamp that the two have?

2) Anyone using it with the Rumble 210 or 210blk/blk cabinet? The 210 is rated 350 watts RMS and 700 watts problem, and the Rumble 800 head puts out 400 watts at 8 ohms.

3) Anyone using the Rumble 800 head with other cabs and liking them, have recommendations? My preference would be a light 2x10.

There is also the new Rumble 800 combo that will be available as well, and only 29 lbs! Might want to check that out too.

 

[GonePlaid]

Get to play through the house’s Rumble 200 tonight

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So, what did ya think?

 

[Doctor Morbius]

I cross posted this in the Hot Deals thread, so if this is too redundant, please delete. However, I feel my Rumbke Bretheren would be happy to know about this deal.

Rumble 800 bass head currently $637 at Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Fender-Rumble-800-Bass-Head/dp/B07N29M92P/ref=sr_1_1

 

[MadJack]

[QUOTE="GonePlaid, post: 26857096, member: 292024] R40 is totally giggable in small venues.
Oh. $200.[/QUOTE]
I find my R40 sits nicely with my AC15-C1X and/or my Fender 6G2 Brownface Princeton when played clean.

Unfortunately most of what I like to play is with natural amp overdrive with both those amps.

The R100 might work with the pair of amps, played overdriven, but I think the R200 or R500 might be a better fit .

 

[GonePlaid]

[QUOTE="GonePlaid, post: 26857096, member: 292024] R40 is totally giggable in small venues.
Oh. $200.

I find my R40 sits nicely with my AC15-C1X and/or my Fender 6G2 Brownface Princeton when played clean.

Unfortunately most of what I like to play is with natural amp overdrive with both those amps.

The R100 might work with the pair of amps, played overdriven, but I think the R200 or R500 might be a better fit .[/QUOTE]
Longtime readers of this thread know I have 3 Rumbles: 40, 100, and 200c*. I take what's needed for the room. [We play the same places on a rotating basis] I haven't 'needed' the 200c in over a year. The 100 is sufficient-and lighter. We play(mostly)60s/70s rock and country for a(mostly)55y/o up audience.
The o/d circuit on all 3 is used as a 'mute' function.
Tweetchie zone.

*also a 2000 Bassman 25. Coulda used that last night.

 

[G-Dog]

Alright Rumble group: ... ... ...

Alrighty, sammy! Glad to see ya.​

... ... ... I tried my brother's Rumble 40 while we were jamming and I was really blown away by it. Obviously not loud enough for gigging, but it sounds great. ... ... ...

It is a very capable li'l amp, for sure. And "giggable" is in the ear of the ... uh, ... gigger. As @GonePlaid was quick to point out, many of us use them for small venues or quieter groups. My li'l Rumble Studio 40 has held its own with over two dozen acoustic stringed instruments doing bluegrass and old style country music.​

... ... ... I've been shopping for amps, and I'm considering the Rumble 800 head which has an identical control panel to the 800 head. ... ... ...

Uh, ... ya lost me there, kicker. But I guess you maybe mean to compare the Rumble 200, or 500, head(s) to the 800 head?​

... ... ... Three questions:

1) Does the Rumble 800 head have a similar overall tonal imprint to the Rumble 40? Is it the same or similar preamp that the two have?. ... ... ...

I would say they are similar, yes. The Rumble 800 HD head is a newer development from the Rumble 40 thru 500 models, with a few upgrades. Obviously the power amp is stronger and is even 2 ohm stable, capable of driving up to four 8 ohm cabs all night long! Talk about giggable!!

The 800's XLR Out also has a Pre/Post switch that the others don't have. And this XLR Out is unaffected by the Master volume control. These differences are shown in the different Rumble Block Diagrams.

But, the preamp and voicing circuits are still basically the same, so the tones should be quite similar, if not exactly the same. I'm sure Fender certainly intends the 800 HD to carry on the popular Rumble tone.​

... ... ... 2) Anyone using it with the Rumble 210 or 210blk/blk cabinet? The 210 is rated 350 watts RMS and 700 watts problem, and the Rumble 800 head puts out 400 watts at 8 ohms. ... ... ...

Ah, well, the Rumble 210 cab may be still rated at 350W continuous (700 program, but why even go there? Oh, yeah, ... marketing,), on paper and advertising. But they're the exact same speakers in the Rumble Stage 800 combo, which can see up to 400W as well. Not to worry.

Yes, lotsa R800h owners certainly use the R210 cab(s) as a very lightweight, powerful rig.​

... ... ... 3) Anyone using the Rumble 800 head with other cabs and liking them, have recommendations? My preference would be a light 2x10.

Yes, there are some R800h owners who just gotta have "that 15" sound" and make use of a 300W continuous Rumble 115 cab, or two! Of course they are tasked at keeping volume reduced so as not to damage those drivers, 'cause there's no indication of quite that much much leeway in this rating. And, of course, there are assorted other brand cabs that individuals like. Ya takes ya pick!

Let us know how it goes for you, kickysam!
.​

 

[Jeb]

Just as a contribution here, I`ve had a pair of 115v3 cabs since 2017 and use one (sometimes both!) under a shuttle 6.2 with great results.

So I have been doing a weekly country trio gig recently at a small venue and picked up a rumble 200. What great performance, this thing covers the room by itself and I can add one of my 115 cabs if I wanted too.

I have no use for the overdrive and would trade that feature for a tuner out but yeah what great performance from such a lightweight, little box!

 

[G-Dog]

There is also the new Rumble 800 combo that will be available as well, and only 29 lbs! Might want to check that out too.

Yes, @kickysam49, you should look into the newly announced, available "soon", Rumble 800 COMBO with Neodymium speakers, making for a very lightweight carry, but with super power!

It even has a power Output switch to go to 1/4 power mode for practice, or jamming, levels! Sounds like a great all-in-one solution!

It's the new non-modeling twin to the Rumble Stage 800 combo, but with its own added touches already mentioned.
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[G-Dog]

Just as a contribution here, I`ve had a pair of [Rumble]115v3 cabs since 2017 and use one (sometimes both!) under a shuttle 6.2 with great results.

So I have been doing a weekly country trio gig recently at a small venue and picked up a rumble 200. What great performance, this thing covers the room by itself and I can add one of my 115 cabs if I wanted too.

I have no use for the overdrive and would trade that feature for a tuner out but yeah what great performance from such a lightweight, little box!

Well, long time, no see! @Jeb, you are now member #1539 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!

Seems you mentioned considering the Rumble 115 cab(s) here in 2015! Then actually got 'em in 2017? Then finally got around to telling us about 'em just now?!? Well, take your time! But, better late than never, eh?

Jeb, would you please tell us a bit about yourself, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular? You're certainly going to fit right in here 'cause we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...

Rumble On!
.​

 

[EatS1stBassist]

Alright Rumble group:

I tried my brother's Rumble 40 while we were jamming and I was really blown away by it. Obviously not loud enough for gigging, but it sounds great.
I've been shopping for amps, and I'm considering the Rumble 800 head which has an identical control panel to the 800 head.

Three questions:

1) Does the Rumble 800 head have a similar overall tonal imprint to the Rumble 40? Is it the same or similar preamp that the two have?

2) Anyone using it with the Rumble 210 or 210blk/blk cabinet? The 210 is rated 350 watts RMS and 700 watts problem, and the Rumble 800 head puts out 400 watts at 8 ohms.

3) Anyone using the Rumble 800 head with other cabs and liking them, have recommendations? My preference would be a light 2x10.

I use a 200c with a 210 cab and totally love it great sounding!

 

[GregT]

So I have been doing a weekly country trio gig recently at a small venue and picked up a rumble 200. What great performance, this thing covers the room by itself and I can add one of my 115 cabs if I wanted too.

I used to have the 115 cab. When you pair it with the 200 it is absolutely amazing. It isn't just louder, it feels powerful due to the coupling effect of two matched speakers. But you know that since you run two 115 cabs together! For years, I've used my 200 at every gig. It just fills the room.

 

[E Buzz]

The twin 100's just keep delivering tonal perfection indoors or out.

 

[Flamingo21]

Rumble 800 COMBO with Neodymium speakers
(...)
It's the new non-modeling twin to the Rumble Stage 800 combo
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Thanks for this interesting info.

Seems you mentioned considering the Rumble 115 cab(s) here in 2015! Then actually got 'em in 2017? Then finally got around to telling us about 'em just now?!?

The ancient Romans already told us that hurrying is best done slowly.

 

[13bass]

So, what did ya think?

I liked it a lot, definitely deeper low end than the hundred, almost too much? And apparently the same guy is doing the sound tonight at Terra Fermata, and is bringing the R200 again as stage monitor for bass, and then line out to the PA system there. Should be a lot of fun. Plus I love just showing up with my bass case and nothing else!
Still want to try the R500 out though, and eventually the R800

 

[JohnCandy]

Proud owner of my first Rumble. 40v3. Did I pass initiation??

 

[G-Dog]

Proud owner of my first Rumble. 40v3. Did I pass initiation??

Yes. Yes, you did pass. @JohnCandy, you are now member #1540 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome to TalkBass in general and The Club in particular! Please 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.

Although photos aren't required and, goodness knows we all know what Rumbles look like, we do encourage pix of them to be shared, at your convenience, if you please.

So, Johnny, how's about telling us a bit about yourself, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular? You'll surely fit right in here, since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...

Rumble On!
.​

 

[JohnCandy]

Yes. Yes, you did pass. @JohnCandy, you are now member #1540 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome to TalkBass in general and The Club in particular! Please 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.

Although photos aren't required and, goodness knows we all know what Rumbles look like, we do encourage pix of them to be shared, at your convenience, if you please.

So, Johnny, how's about telling us a bit about yourself, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular? You'll surely fit right in here, since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...

Rumble On!
.​

Thank you so much. I’m somewhat a beginner. A bought a gigged with 91 MIM JB in 2009 and got bored rather quickly, at no fault of the instrument. In 2011 I stripped it, repainted, and nitro lacquered it. It was a pretty terrible job, pulling up chunks of laminate from the heat gun. I had no idea what I was doing. It sat in the cigarette soaked case for years and got so dark it almost linked pink. It was gorgeous. So I loaned it someone during the pandemic and he let a friend take it who buffed off all the patina. Sigh. So now I decided to pick back up playing. I threw a model J in it, and just bought a Rumble. Now here I am.