Fender Rumble Club

[Miles_ONeal]

Seems there was a lot more talk about modding the R100 a few years ago - adding foam, bracing, upgrading speakers, and plugging ports. It doesn't come up too often these days - not sure why.

Probably because all the low-hanging fruit has been covered.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I don’t own a Rumble 100, but I do have to admit that I was tempted to purchase one as a practice amp due to the $199 sale price. I have played through one and I think that they are nice amps.

I’ve read the recent thread where folks are complaining about the Rumble 100’s being dull.

My personal opinion is that those folks just don’t understand Rumbles and how to EQ them. Didn’t figure it was worth trying to explain it to them, though.

I do own two Rumble 112’s which I pair with my Rumble 500 Head as my Rumble Mini Rig of Doom. That makes me wonder why folks think that it is necessary to change the speaker in the 100.

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When I really thought about, I figured that for me that would make the Rumble 100 kinda redundant. That is the only reason that I didn’t jump on the sale deal.

I also own a 500C and three Rumble 210 cabs, which gives me other Rumble options. But, I was still tempted to buy a Rumble 100.

I guess that I am just a Rumble kinda feller.

If I were to change speakers, it’s because the speakers recommended in the wiki handle lower notes better and are more efficient (capable of being LOUDER! 8^)

 

[Tad]

If I were to change speakers, it’s because the speakers recommended in the wiki handle lower notes better and are more efficient (capable of being LOUDER! 8^)

I would use a larger amp, or add an additional 100 and stack them, especially for $199.

 

[Tad]

The main reason I haven't jumped on a second R100 for $199 is that our(my)gigging days seem to be dwindling.

Sorry to hear that.

 

[RedVee]

The main reason I haven't jumped on a second R100 for $199 is that our(my)gigging days seem to be dwindling.

That sucks, Mike

 

[GregT]

I don’t own a Rumble 100, but I do have to admit that I was tempted to purchase one as a practice amp due to the $199 sale price. I have played through one and I think that they are nice amps.

I’ve read the recent thread where folks are complaining about the Rumble 100’s being dull.

My personal opinion is that those folks just don’t understand Rumbles and how to EQ them. Didn’t figure it was worth trying to explain it to them, though.

I do own two Rumble 112’s which I pair with my Rumble 500 Head as my Rumble Mini Rig of Doom. That makes me wonder why folks think that it is necessary to change the speaker in the 100.

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When I really thought about, I figured that for me that would make the Rumble 100 kinda redundant. That is the only reason that I didn’t jump on the sale deal.

I also own a 500C and three Rumble 210 cabs, which gives me other Rumble options. But, I was still tempted to buy a Rumble 100.

I guess that I am just a Rumble kinda feller.

Pretty cool to have two of the elusive Rumble 112 cabs!

 

[GonePlaid]

That sucks, Mike

It's life. We're aging-and look it-and so's our crowd. And they aren't going out for fear of whatever new virus crops up.

 

[G-Dog]

It's life. We're aging-and look it-and so's our crowd. And they aren't going out for fear of whatever new virus crops up.

And rightfully so. The Mrs. and I got fed up with hunkerin' down the last 2-3/4 years and went on a cruise earlier this month! It was great, ... 'til it was over. Our least favorite souvenir was bringing home the big 1-9! But, thanks to having taken all four vaccines, it was no worse than a headcold for us. Our barely vaccinated daughter and her unvaccinated husband & 2 grown boys had it much worse, presumably from us!
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[Miles_ONeal]

I would use a larger amp, or add an additional 100 and stack them, especially for $199.

I plan to get another R100 while they're discounted. I did say "if". 8^)
That said, I most likely will try those speakers. More efficiency and low end are Good Things.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Pic as promised. My New Rumble 500 under my older Rumble 40.

 

[GregT]

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Pic as promised. My New Rumble 500 under my older Rumble 40.

Nice! We do enjoy pictures here in the Rumble Club!

 

[G-Dog]

Pic as promised. My New Rumble 500 under my older Rumble 40.

Ah-OOO-gah! That's a beautiful sight to see! And well worth waiting for.

Thanks, m'Lady. You are a true woman of your word. Now we can most assuredly ... ... ...

Rumble On!​

.

 

[oysterphish]

G-Dog. Where are you located? You have a link on your avatar that takes me to the Music Villa Website in Bozeman, Montana. Just curious as I'm also in Montana.

 

[oysterphish]

Rumblers: Forgive this question, as I know it's been asked before, possibly even by me. Will a 210 extension provide a deep, full, round sound that is equivalent to a 115? Or will a 115 always be deeper?

I'm looking to add a 210, or a 410 to my new 800c to assist with deeper lows and cutting through a loud band and crowd. Venue size is about as a large as a movie theater room.

 

[JakobT]

Rumblers: Forgive this question, as I know it's been asked before, possibly even by me. Will a 210 extension provide a deep, full, round sound that is equivalent to a 115? Or will a 115 always be deeper?

I'm looking to add a 210, or a 410 to my new 800c to assist with deeper lows and cutting through a loud band and crowd. Venue size is about as a large as a movie theater room.

Deeper lows won’t cut through a loud band - it’s the mids that do that. That said, the 210 isn’t lacking in lows, so you’ll likely be happy enough.

 

[Jughead6]

Rumblers: Forgive this question, as I know it's been asked before, possibly even by me. Will a 210 extension provide a deep, full, round sound that is equivalent to a 115? Or will a 115 always be deeper?

I'm looking to add a 210, or a 410 to my new 800c to assist with deeper lows and cutting through a loud band and crowd. Venue size is about as a large as a movie theater room.

Do you not have PA support for a movie theatre sized room? I've used my Rumble 500 head + 210 + 115 cabinets for a similar sized room without PA support. It managed well enough, but I would have preferred PA support.

That being said, to my ears the 210 is more mid-focussed than the 115. I like both, but tend to use the 210 if I need to compete with more than one overdriven guitar and a hard hitting drummer. If I have PA support and the cab is just for looks and/or a stage monitor, then I alternate between 210 and 115.

 

[oysterphish]

Do you not have PA support for a movie theatre sized room? I've used my Rumble 500 head + 210 + 115 cabinets for a similar sized room without PA support. It managed well enough, but I would have preferred PA support.

That being said, to my ears the 210 is more mid-focussed than the 115. I like both, but tend to use the 210 if I need to compete with more than one overdriven guitar and a hard hitting drummer. If I have PA support and the cab is just for looks and/or a stage monitor, then I alternate between 210 and 115.

There would be no PA support. Thanks for the info!

 

[G-Dog]

G-Dog. Where are you located? You have a link on your avatar that takes me to the Music Villa Website in Bozeman, Montana. Just curious as I'm also in Montana.

I do not have any links "on my avatar". I have links in my TalkBass Signature to some TB wikis of interest. Any other links you see anywhere around my avatar or posts are advertising put there by your browser and/or TB itself.

Montana is a beautiful place. I especially enjoy the mountains there.
.

 

[trseal]

Rumblers: Forgive this question, as I know it's been asked before, possibly even by me. Will a 210 extension provide a deep, full, round sound that is equivalent to a 115? Or will a 115 always be deeper?

I'm looking to add a 210, or a 410 to my new 800c to assist with deeper lows and cutting through a loud band and crowd. Venue size is about as a large as a movie theater room.

There seems to be some old school (I mean OLD school) tho't that you can't do bass right without 15's. Just ain't true! The 10's are tight, articulate and will deliver 40 hz fundamentals like nobody's business. In either case--210 or 410-- you won't be lacking in lows but if it were me, for a venue of that size, I'd go with the 410. Your R800 will just be loafing...

Tim

 

[EatS1stBassist]

Rumblers: Forgive this question, as I know it's been asked before, possibly even by me. Will a 210 extension provide a deep, full, round sound that is equivalent to a 115? Or will a 115 always be deeper?

I'm looking to add a 210, or a 410 to my new 800c to assist with deeper lows and cutting through a loud band and crowd. Venue size is about as a large as a movie theater room.

I love my 210!