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I have played b200 combos several times, not only in the stores, but they are a common backline amp at many rehearsal studios because they sound decent, and were pretty good bang for the buck. I also own a b600h as a backup head for my main rig, I really like the tone, nice overdrive by cranking the gain, and the multi band eq is quite nice. Of course I bought it in 2008 when it first came out, before rumbles were as good as they are now, also when class d was not really the thing yet, other than higher priced ones like markbass.
There is one HUIIUUGE flaw with the b200 combo, and that would be the SERIAL speaker jack. You actualy lose power when you add that neo210 (I assume you have the acoustic cab).
So... If you have enough power and like your tone with that 15+210 setup, which is under 200w (and not as efficient as the rumble equivalent), you could even consider the rumble200 combo, and use it with your 210 (as long as it is 8ohm not 4). I would suggest laying the rumble on it's side and stacking the 210 on top like I do with my ampeg mc210-e (which is no where near as good as that ported neo cab). I like keeping the 15 low. With the 500 that wouldn't be an issue since both boxes are basically the same type. The handle and top facing knobs on the rumble makes them "bottom unfriendly" unless you put it on its side.
Just an option to save yet another $150 if you don't need the power upgrade, but even the 200 will be louder than your current setup (when cab is used). If you like having the 15 in there, you may or may not like going to 2 210s
I also say get the combo vs head unless you can afford a 2nd cab, just 210 is not enough for bigger gigs, though some like it that way, usually jazz guys back in the day of the swr redhead. To rock, one usually adds a 15 or another 210 or 410.
Take it from a guy playing swr's since 1998, I am even more impressed with my rumble 200 than I was with that b600h, and that impressed me tone wise and bang for buck wise. Rumble 200 does tone, bang for buck, versatility (footswitchable od) and LIGHT! (something the first generation acoustics did not do, hence you are here
Yes, it is different and better. You really should go and audition a V3 Rumble 100; 200, & 500.
[URL="http://www.talkbass.com/threads/fender-rumble-club.1118826/page-93#post-16358271"]Fender Rumble Overdrive[/URL]
I'm planning to. The Guitar Center by my house does not have them on the floor to play. I'll have to check another location and maybe go across town and see if Sam Ash has them. Thanks!
Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, TheBluePhoenix!
You are member #417 
Rumbles Rule! 
I had a Rumble 75 as well and I agree, the overdrive just didn't give me what I needed, the V3 will give it to you! Plus, I couldn't haul my 75 in to GC fast enough after checking them out, the V3's sound so much better, are so much lighter and just look so damn good! I am super happy I upgraded!
I own Rumble 75 too, i just can tell you, the Overdrive sound quality from V3 200 combo is MUCH BETTER than V2 75 combo.
Combine with Bright , Contour & vintage button + Horn on, you can get much more coloured Overdrive sound than V2.
I got an idea about V3 Pedal , will show to you guy soon, the figure is still under photoshop editing.
I really love and enjoy with Fender Rumble V3 200 combo.
For me a DIE-HARD passive bass player, with P bass , i just hope i can get something like this.
Name " Rumble Tri-Styler " Preamp pedal.
Enjoy my PS create.........
For me a DIE-HARD passive bass player, with P bass , i just hope i can get something like this.
Name " Rumble Tri-Styler " Preamp pedal.
Enjoy my PS create.........
So I stopped by the Guitar Center near my office and they did have the new Rumbles in the bass room. The biggest one they had was the 100. I played around with it for a bit and I did like it. The overdrive did sound great and the bright, contour, and vintage options seemed pretty cool. If I were to get one I would definitely get the 500. It’s not much more than the 200 and why the hell not? Why not get the biggest beast that the make? It’s always good to have lots of headroom. I also love how the new Rumbles are pretty small because any amp I buy must easily fit in the trunk.
I’m just not crazy about the cloth gill in the front. Has anyone replaced it with a metal grill like the previous Rumbles had? I don’t think that would be a major mod but would it be worth it? Would that void the warranty?
I’m just not crazy about the cloth gill in the front. Has anyone replaced it with a metal grill like the previous Rumbles had? I don’t think that would be a major mod but would it be worth it? Would that void the warranty?
Groovy! I also like metal grills as they provide actual protection, and I like seeing the speakers. You'd have to give Fender a call as far the warranty goes.
Given that the cloth grill comes off easily (it's held on with velcro, at least on the V3 200 combo), I doubt it would be much of a modification at all.
Same with the 500 combo, probably all of them.
Speaking of portability, I can fit my 500 combo and my bass in the passenger seat of my Miata!
Speaking of portability, I can fit my 500 combo and my bass in the passenger seat of my Miata!
just put single grilles on the Speakers underneath the Cloth and Keep the Cloth for the Looks?
That’s a good idea! That should be simpler and easier than cutting a metal grill to size and attaching it to the cabinet.
Thanks for the tip. Called them a few days ago and today I got new name plate in the mail, along with a bunch of picks. Nice customer service experience.Oh-Oh! Just call Fender Consumer Relations Telephone: (480) 596-7195 and they'll take care of you.
