Fender Rumble Club

[GonePlaid]

Sounds like you need some better gigs! Just kidding! These pedals are awesome and give me tons of vintage sounds though the one amp. My wife likes the innocent look of a pedal compared to multiple amps in the house

Unfortunately, that's what the going rate is here($75-100/man). I already have multiple amps and no wife to bit...er, complain about them.

 

[RL5]

My wife likes the innocent look of a pedal compared to multiple amps in the house

With the Rumble Studio/Stage amps, you have even less space taken up. No pedals/cables on the floor. Models built in with the ability to create your own in addition to what they provide!

 

[HomeBrewTJ]

With the Rumble Studio/Stage amps, you have even less space taken up. No pedals/cables on the floor. Models built in with the ability to create your own in addition to what they provide!

That Stage 800 looks pretty awesome, and I'd like to try one out someday for sure.

 

[GonePlaid]

Unfortunately, that's what the going rate is here($75-100/man). I already have multiple amps and no wife to bit...er, complain about them.

When the new R800c becomes available, I'll see what kind of 'deal' I can get trading in my R40, R100, and R200c. All of which are in VG condition, with covers. (I'm keeping the 2000 Bassman 25)

 

[RL5]

That Stage 800 looks pretty awesome, and I'd like to try one out someday for sure.

I use the Studio for home practice and to play around with amp models and effects. The Stage gets what I like from what I created at home and is used for rehearsals and gigs (when we finally get some).

 

[jwilson67]

That Stage 800 looks pretty awesome, and I'd like to try one out someday for sure.

@HomeBrewTJ - It is very awesome! I will say many of the presets are a bit too bright for me but I spent some time editing them last night more to my taste. Also I'm going to create some of my own as well. The amp is very "present" sounding. I tried to get the speakers to fart out with no luck on my B.

If you can find one used for $650 - $700 it's a no-brainer IMO. I just like that I will no longer be bringing a foot pedal of any kind. Running all the presets from my phone app.

 

[G-Dog]

AH! The final connection is the FX Return and you're not using the top input. Yes? Thanks. I guess I never tho't skipping the main input as an option.

Tim

That's one way to use some pedals, Timbo.​

Just took delivery of a 500. Oh man, it’s so much lighter than my 65lb B100R. Can’t wait to try it out tonight with my Origin Effects preamps.

The "BassRIG 64 Black Panel" looked interesting-'til I saw the price. That's 5 gigs-around here-worth of pay.

These would seem, to me at least, to have the design flexibility to very effectively bypass a combo's preamp and go directly to the FX Return like, I believe, the Fender Downtown Express would.

@HomeBrewTJ, do you ever plug your preamps directly into the FX Return, or Power Amp In, jack?
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[HomeBrewTJ]

That's one way to use some pedals, Tim​

These would seem, to me at least, to have the design flexibility to very effectively bypass a combo's preamp and go directly to the FX Return like, I believe, the Fender Downtown Express would.

@HomeBrewTJ, do you ever plug your preamps directly into the FX Return, or Power Amp In, jack?​

Yes! I’m trying both right now to see what sounds best with the Origin preamp pedals.

 

[NHM]

Hi Rumblers
Has anyone changed the 2x10" speakers in a 500 combo for a single 15" (taken from a Rumble 1x15 cab)? Other than the woodwork, are there any pitfalls and (most importantly) does it sound good?

 

[Flamingo21]

It would probably be simpler and cheaper to sell the 500 combo and buy a 500 head plus a 115 cab.

 

[NHM]

It would probably be simpler and cheaper to sell the 500 combo and buy a 500 head plus a 115 cab.

Agreed, but I already have a 500 head and a 115 cab, plus a 500c which I have adapted to work as either an extension speaker or a backup amp+extension speaker. I want to change the 500c so I can have a 2 x 15 stack, with one cab loaded with a backup amp.

 

[G-Dog]

Hi Rumblers
Has anyone changed the 2x10" speakers in a 500 combo for a single 15" (taken from a Rumble 1x15 cab)? Other than the woodwork, are there any pitfalls and (most importantly) does it sound good?

A possibly significant pitfall is the 300W rating of the 15" Rumble speaker with an amp that could put 350W into it! Consider using something more like the 350W Bassman 15" speaker. Then be sure to use the software for proper tuning of that cab.​

... , but I already have a 500 head and a 115 cab, plus a 500c which I have adapted to work as either an extension speaker or a backup amp+extension speaker. I want to change the 500c so I can have a 2 x 15 stack, with one cab loaded with a backup amp.

Might be easier to get a 200 combo and swap out the head from your R500c than swapping speakers. And swap a 350W 15" into the R200c box with the R500c amp in it, too.
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[MrB64]

Just curious, is the R500 head still available? I don't see it on the Fender site.

 

[DaveParker39]

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?​

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Sorry, what I meant to say was the panel on the 800 HD is the same as the 40 combo I tried, that belongs to my brother, which I liked although it didn't have the power I would need.

 

[NHM]

Might be easier to get a 200 combo

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you're probably right...

 

[Brians356]

I just bought a second Rumble 200 v3 combo for a backup amp. It was on Ebay locally. Tested it at a neutral site, a venue I play in often, and all seemed fine. Got it home to the quiet of my house, and now I notice a hum at idle. Not just a hum, but a soft roiling higher frequency sound as well like boiling water.

Also, I noticed all the white plastic knobs are sticky. At first I thought someone had dirty fingers, but all the knobs are the same. It's like the plastic is out-gassing.

I called the seller and he claims he never heard the hum, but he's going to think over about my request for a refund. I'm sick about this because I really wanted a 2nd 200, and the amp otherwise doesn't look beat up or trashed.

Anyone notice these problems before? Or know what could be the problem component?

Brian

 

[Doctor Morbius]

... plus a 500c which I have adapted to work as either an extension speaker or a backup amp+extension speaker.

I'm interested in turning my 500c into an extension cabinet as well. How did you accomplish this?

Thank you!

 

[G-Dog]

just bought a second Rumble 200 v3 combo for a backup amp. ... ... now I notice a hum at idle. Not just a hum, but a soft roiling higher frequency sound as well like boiling water. ... Also, I noticed all the white plastic knobs are sticky. ... .... It's like the plastic is out-gassing. ... ... .... Anyone notice these problems before? Or know what could be the problem component?

Brian

Yes, the =1118826']sticky knobs is something that many Rumblers, though by no means all, have encountered and most have fixed it with various aftermarket knob sets.

And, likewise, =1118826']a hum has been encountered by some others, with less obvious remedies. Some thought it was =1118826']fan noise. Some returned the unit to the vendor for replacement, while others learned to overlook it when not too loud.

I do not recall many complaining of both these annoyances, but maybe some did. Ideally, these are things that a second-hand seller would discount the price for. Good luck! Keep us updated.
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[Brians356]

Yes, the =1118826']sticky knobs is something that many Rumblers, though by no means all, have encountered and most have fixed it with various aftermarket knob sets.

And, likewise, =1118826']a hum has been encountered by some others, with less obvious remedies. Some thought it was =1118826']fan noise. Some returned the unit to the vendor for replacement, while others learned to overlook it when not too loud.

I do not recall many complaining of both these annoyances, but maybe some did. Ideally, these are things that a second-hand seller would discount the price for. Good luck! Keep us updated.
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Thanks. At home the hum in particular is loud enough to hear in the next room. I could live with the "fan noise" as it will be drowned out on gigs, and I do no do any recording.

The hell of this is I took pains to get a sit-down with the amp before I forked over the cash. I simply didn't notice any idle noises at the venue. My hearing is not very good at my age, but I was in a hurry and didn't bother putting my good ear down next to the speaker! That's on me, but I will push hard to get most of the money back from the seller, even if he's holding the money. If he'd take the amp back and keep $100 of my cash I'd be thrilled. I don't relish trying to pawn this amp off on anyone, assuming I can't come up with some fix or workaround for the hum.

Re: that hum, and previous comments in this thread about possible causes: I have an identical R-200 v3 and can sit them side-by-side, using the same AC outlet, same power cord, same audio cord, same basses, and my #1 amp is quiet, while the new #2 has the hum. So it's not dirty power, a ground issue, or interference from nearby appliances or light fixtures. It's the damned amp, and I'm just sick about it.

Update:

I just set out to play with the tone (EQ) knobs, and was surprised to find (without touching anything) that the hum is now barely audible. I should be happy, but I know damn well it'll be back.

However, the "fan noise" is not the fan at all, it's audio "hash" out the speaker, nearly identical in its random crashy, crackly, sputtering sounds to "atmospherics" on shortwave radio. I've been a ham radio guy for 40 years, and it sounds like the static crashes and ionospheric noise any ham would recognize in an instant.

And yet ... if I turn both the Gain and Master volume down to 0, I still hear the static noise coming out of the speaker!

If I plug in some headphones, the speaker goes silent, but oddly I do not get the static noise in the headphones.

So the static noise is somehow being injected between the audio final and the speaker (but not the headphones). Possibly a bad speaker wire connection?

I'm really at sixes and sevens now.
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[bassdeal]

Hello Rumblers. I have a question for you all relating to a situation I am in.

I am a R40v3 and R4x10v2 user but this relates to my trusty R40. I am in a semi-acoustic trio, guitar, cajon, bass (I am the "semi" part) which generally does farmers markets, small restaurants, tap rooms, etc. We have a gig tomorrow afternoon, a 50th high school reunion (which I am missing mine since they fall on the same day and mine is ~450 miles away :--( ). I just got an email today stating the organizer is expecting about 100 people to show up. it is in a restaurant but it seems it is a large one. I don't know what kind of room we will be playing in (I do know it is indoors). To me, 100 people is the size of a reasonable wedding reception in a hall (but what do I know. I had a total of 5 at my wedding, including me). I have used my Markbass 250W amp with a GK 1.x15 Neo for those gigs.

My question is, do you think the R40 can handle this gig? I really like my R40 and would love to show its capabilities, but I also don't want to strain it or be under-mixed. With an normal band, I would just DI the R40 into the PA and get a boost if needed but the BL, who has the PA (a Bose linear array, which I hate, but that is for a different thread), always under-mixes me and cuts off all mids and highs.

I have other equipment far more powerful than the R40 but if the R40 could do it, I would like to use it.

Thanks.