Fender Rumble Club

[Miles_ONeal]

I run a Barber Tone Press compressor whenever I play bass through my Rumble 200 or 100. It is the only pedal I use for bass and I never turn it off. It has a blend knob that is set about halfway. After trying it live once, I never want to be without it. There is no problem whatsoever running a comperssor pedal with a Rumble.

I know G-Dog responded above, but I'll just note that I agree with him, Greg, et al. I run an MXR Bass Compressor with a compression ratio of 8 (of 4/8/12/20) and it's almost always on. This is with either one or two R100v3 amps. They work great together.

 

[wazzel]

Looks like the amp will get scraped. Repair shops are quoting $100-$150 for the fix.

 

[GonePlaid]

Looks like the amp will get scraped. Repair shops are quoting $100-$150 for the fix.

Since it's outta warranty and not worth the $$ to repair, if it's the preamp, ya might be able to make an extension speaker outta it.

 

[Nighttrain747]

New member here. I would like to introduce myself to the group.
I have a Fender Rumble 200. Bought it when they first came out. It is a great amp and has served me well over the years.
I have been a musician for over 55+ years.
I look forward to reading all the great post.

 

[Nighttrain747]

 

[SoulReflection]

Since it's outta warranty and not worth the $$ to repair, if it's the preamp, ya might be able to make an extension speaker outta it.

With disposable Class D amps, it makes sense to add speaker size to practice amps. One with a 12"er would be a better extension cab choice than an 8" or 10", IMHO.

 

[G-Dog]

New member here. I would like to introduce myself to the group. I have a Fender Rumble 200. Bought it when they first came out. It is a great amp and has served me well over the years.. I have been a musician for over 55+ years.. I look forward to reading all the great post.

Howdy, Nighty! @Nighttrain747, you are now member #1574 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.

I would recommend you get familiar with all the great Wiki page stuff gleaned from this terrific Club before you dive into all the 52,000+ posts here in the thread! But, I must admit, it IS very interesting to go back and re-read the previous discussions here.

Great introduction, Nighty-night. So you've had your Rumble 200 combo almost 8 years now, like me and my Rumble 500 combo! You are fitting right in here. Just remember to always ... ... ...

Rumble On!
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[Bikeguy57]

When we bought our second home, I picked up a Rumble 25 to use when I was there. Now we spend half the year there, So I decided to upgrade to something nicer.
I have a Rumble 800/4x10 "at home", so I traded in the 25 at GC, and got a Rumble 100. I like the fact that it has the same preamp/control layout as my 800, and I got some good recommendations from the nice folks on this thread. It's a great little amp.
Thats all I've got, just wanted to share! Also, I forgot if I have a number. If not, can I have one?

 

[G-Dog]

Depending on acceptable volume levels to any significant others in (or anywhere near!) your home, a second 410 cab wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing. But, you might try the single cab for a while first. @Bikeguy57, you are now member #1455 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome. 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.

Would you 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 going to fit right in here, since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ...

Rumble On!
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When we bought our second home, I picked up a Rumble 25 to use when I was there. Now we spend half the year there, So I decided to upgrade to something nicer.
I have a Rumble 800/4x10 "at home", so I traded in the 25 at GC, and got a Rumble 100. I like the fact that it has the same preamp/control layout as my 800, and I got some good recommendations from the nice folks on this thread. It's a great little amp.
Thats all I've got, just wanted to share! Also, I forgot if I have a number. If not, can I have one?

Yay, Bikey! You certainly did get the Most Excellent Rumble Club Number #1455, as displayed above!! If you click on your name or avatar at the top of the screen you'll get a pull-down menu where you can click on "Signature" and it'll take you to a page with a box where you can type in your Rumble number for quick future reference!

If anyone else is unsure of, or if, their possible Rumble Number, you can checkout your Rumble Club Membership Wiki page for your username and/or numeral. Your browser should be abled to "Find on Page..." search for your username right quick like.
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[Tad]

I'm very sorry, Tom, and I apologize. I initially wrote that about possible "over compression," but, due to my ol' timers, I was confusing it with "over filtering" with internal & external HPFs from this post. I have no explanation or defense for confusing these two unrelated topics. I had since edited my post to correct my intended statement, but you must have read and remembered my unedited post. My sincere apologies for my error.

I'm now of the opinion, as if I may now be somewhat sane again, that an external compressor poses very much less threat than an external HPF. The Delta-Comp circuit is dynamic in its response to your playing dynamics, whereas an external compressor is more consistent at any specific setting. Yes, you may need to adjust an external compressor over the course of a whole set, or gig, due to different songs and/or changing acoustics due to crowd size or environment. But I believe that's the case with or without the Delta-Comp circuit. So, don't let the Delta-Comp scare you away from an external compressor, if it sounds good to you.

Again, my apologies for my tangential topic migration.
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Not trying to be a contrarian, but this doesn’t fit my experience at all.

I run two compressors in my chain on my main board, one close to the front and one at the end.

I also run a Broughton H/LPF at the front of my chain, a Broughton Resonant Filter Equalizer mid-chain, and a Broughton Messenger that has an H/LPF built in next to last in my chain.

Both of my compressors, my H/LPF, my RFE, and my Messenger are always on.

I play through either a Rumble 500C or a Rumble 500H. I usually always have the EQ on my Rumbles set to true flat and my Vintage button engaged.

I have not heard any “over filtering” or “over compression” through my rig. I get a nice, full, warm, bluesey tone that I really like. I’m a bluesey, Fender kinda feller. I’m not sure if y’all would like it, but, you know…

You can go with the paper, the graphs, the numbers, or the sound.

YMMV.

 

[G-Dog]

Not trying to be a contrarian, but this doesn’t fit my experience at all.
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I'll not argue against your experience, Taddy. You're a valued and venerable Rumbler, #333. And contrary, dissenting, disagreeing opinions are welcome here. Yay, even encouraged in civil discussion. I, for one, am glad to hear from you, sir.

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You can go with the paper, the graphs, the numbers, or the sound.

YMMV.

And on this we are in total agreement.
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[GregT]

Seemed kinda quiet in here today, so I thought I'd share one of my favorite things about the Rumble 100. You can pick it up with your little finger.

 

[EatS1stBassist]

I love it!

 

[John Stephen]

Seemed kinda quiet in here today, so I thought I'd share one of my favorite things about the Rumble 100. You can pick it up with your little finger.
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That would make a very effective marketing photo for these amps.

 

[DanTheMan2112]

I did a very brief search and didn't see much. Anyone run a R100c into a R500c? (Effects send to return)
I wonder if the different speaker sizes would create issues...

I want the sound up higher, but I still want lows to couple with the stage/floor. I'm not concerned about volume.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I did a very brief search and didn't see much. Anyone run a R100c into a R500c? (Effects send to return)
I wonder if the different speaker sizes would create issues...

I don't recall who, but I know someone here has done that. I can't recall anyone here anyone chaining Rumble amps and not being happy with it. Lots of bass (and guitar) players mix speaker sizes with good results, and the Rumble line claims to be designed to work well together, regardless of what you mix and match (my interpretation of their words). It seems to work well.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I did a very brief search and didn't see much. Anyone run a R100c into a R500c? (Effects send to return)
I wonder if the different speaker sizes would create issues...

I want the sound up higher, but I still want lows to couple with the stage/floor. I'm not concerned about volume.

How do you like Beaufort? Are you from there? Stationed at Parris? Something else? Dad's fam is from all over SC (Esp. Fairfax, Orangeburg, and nearby). He and my sibs all live in or somewhere near Augusta; I've been in Beaufort a few times, though I don't really know it.

 

[GonePlaid]

That would make a very effective marketing photo for these amps.

 

[FearNoEvil65]

I've been reading from the sidelines on Talk Bass for a long time and decided to join. Here's my Rumble 200 and 115 cab, I got them both used ( a few months apart) and they've both really been great. They even came with the Fender covers and the ext cab has the pop in rollers. The Rumble 200 alone was good, but adding the 115 cab really ups the volume and tone greatly. I'm wanting to get the new 800c non effects combo, for the lighter weight and improved DI functions. Take care, let me know if posting is how I join the Rumble club?

 

[DanTheMan2112]

How do you like Beaufort? Are you from there? Stationed at Parris? Something else? Dad's fam is from all over SC (Esp. Fairfax, Orangeburg, and nearby). He and my sibs all live in or somewhere near Augusta; I've been in Beaufort a few times, though I don't really know it.

We really enjoyed visiting family here when we lived elsewhere. Living here is too expensive unless you’re someone who just loves the coast.