Fender Rumble Club

[Le beau JP]

I assume that you have the tweeter switched ON for this setting?

I use a Rumble 800 HD on a Mesa Subway 115 cab and always have the tweeter completely off. I dont know how the tweeter sounds on the 500 combo but I really dont need it on the Mesa cab. It only enhances the clicking noise of the strings not really the notes or high mids/treble definition.

 

[GonePlaid]

I use a Rumble 800 HD on a Mesa Subway 115 cab and always have the tweeter completely off. I dont know how the tweeter sounds on the 500 combo but I really dont need it on the Mesa cab. It only enhances the clicking noise of the strings not really the notes or high mids/treble definition.

I rarely use the tweeter on my R200c, but I 'click' in BRIGHT in boomy rooms for a bit of presence/clarity.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

something we often forget about our Rumbles is the might BRIGHT switch. Keep gain low, Activate the Bright switch, cut some of the LOW Mid, and there you are. To my ears it IS quite modern. The bright switch help to bring out all the fine details in tone to a level reminding me my former Mesa D800+. I dont think itll get you in GK territory but it will do the modern hi-fi thing quite nicely. The Rumble cabs have an inherent annoying and boomy frequency to them that cant be EQed out. I didnt find so on their 500 combos though. That should help you getting started

Socks in the ports or acoustic lining deal with the boominess.

 

[recmont]

I do own two Rumble 112’s which I pair with my Rumble 500 Head as my Rumble Mini Rig of Doom. (...) I also own a 500C and three Rumble 210 cabs, which gives me other Rumble options.

Since you have both and probably tried them in different environments, styles, etc., how do you compare the two mini-stacks? What makes you bring the 2x112 configuration vs. the 2x210?

I'm really torn between getting 2x 210's and 2x 112's. I have a 200W Traynor head (@ 4 ohms), so not a lot of power, but probably ok for what I do. The thing is that I'm afraid the Rumble 112's sensitivity figure might be on low, low side, so in my case, with that head, maybe the Rumble 210 would make more sense?

Thanks!

 

[brisonic]

I use a Rumble 800 HD on a Mesa Subway 115 cab and always have the tweeter completely off. I dont know how the tweeter sounds on the 500 combo but I really dont need it on the Mesa cab. It only enhances the clicking noise of the strings not really the notes or high mids/treble definition.

I am sure I am not the only person who wants a little clickety clack of my fingers hitting the strings. I am not a pick player, but players like Steve Harris have caused me to want to hear some of that.

 

[Tad]

Since you have both and probably tried them in different environments, styles, etc., how do you compare the two mini-stacks? What makes you bring the 2x112 configuration vs. the 2x210?

I'm really torn between getting 2x 210's and 2x 112's. I have a 200W Traynor head (@ 4 ohms), so not a lot of power, but probably ok for what I do. The thing is that I'm afraid the Rumble 112's sensitivity figure might be on low, low side, so in my case, with that head, maybe the Rumble 210 would make more sense?

Thanks!

Well, the 500H and the two 112's is usually what I use for practicing and smaller venues. If I feel like I need more, I usually bring the 500C and an extra 210. Then I bring the 500H for a backup. Never needed it, but I bring it.

I'm not sure about the Traynor and the 112's sensitivity. Finding 112's is not exactly easy anymore. That is why I hold onto mine.

I have thought about trying running the 500H and 500C together with the three 210's just to see what that would be like. Just for giggles, you know.

 

[ClassicJazz]

First gig with the ‘79 Kramer I just got. Man this bass sounds killer through my Rumble 800. Even Kenny is excited!

 

[Atomic Laundry]

Hello everyone, basically I am a keyboard player but bass guitar attracts me so I decided to study it. This is my bass setup, nothing esoteric. Fender Rumble Studio 40, MarkBass Compressore, A 1983 Ibanez Musician MC924 and a MusicMan Stingray.

Ibanez Musician MC924 - 1983

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MusicMan StingRay

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[G-Dog]

Hello everyone, basically I am a keyboard player but bass guitar attracts me so I decided to study it. This is my bass setup, nothing esoteric. Fender Rumble Studio 40, MarkBass Compressore, A 1983 Ibanez Musician MC924 and a MusicMan Stingray.

Ibanez Musician MC924 - 1983

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MusicMan StingRay

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Hello, Atom! @Atomic Laundry, you are now member #1614 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.

And for questions, answers and discussions of Rumble bass modeling, please use our Rumble LT25, Studio 40 & Stage 800 sub-thread! That's to keep this main Club thread safe for more general Rumblings of non-modeling topics, OK?

So, Atom, 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 bound to fit right in here since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...

Rumble On!
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[Deleted member 268085]

Hello everyone, basically I am a keyboard player but bass guitar attracts me so I decided to study it. This is my bass setup, nothing esoteric. Fender Rumble Studio 40, MarkBass Compressore, A 1983 Ibanez Musician MC924 and a MusicMan Stingray.

Ibanez Musician MC924 - 1983

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MusicMan StingRay

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Nice start on your bass journey! I used the MB Compressore for years, but forgot to include it when I shipped my goods from the U.S. to France a couple of years ago. The regular Rumbles have a basic compressor built-in and the Studio 40/Stage 800 have several compressor pedals available as an effect, so I haven't replaced it. Considering how you have the Studio 40 installed, you may want to consider getting a Fender GTX-7 footswitch. Fender direct and Thomann are currently out of stock, but you may be able to find it. I checked Strumenti Musicali, but they didn't even have it listed. If/when you find one, you will need to go into the Studio 40 setup and tell it that you are attaching a GTX-7 footswitch to enable proper functionality.

Have fun! And welcome to the Rumble bass world!

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[E Buzz]

Last night...

 

[Mastermold]

I used my Rumble 100 for a backyard party on Saturday and it worked like a champ. Continues to be a great grab-n-go combo for small gigs.

 

[MB_Ramone]

I'm officialy out of the club.
I sold my 800 Combo and, previously, my 210 cab.

 

[GonePlaid]

I'm officialy out of the club.
I sold my 800 Combo and, previously, my 210 cab.

You aren't outta the club, just outta Rumbles-ATM.

 

[cb56]

ANOTHER DAISY CHAINING QUESTION
I know, normally effects loop out from master to effects loop in to slave NORMALLY
But my rumble 40 doesn't have an effects loop.
Should I use my Rumble 200 as the master and send effects loop out to the input on top of my Rumble 40?

 

[GonePlaid]

ANOTHER DAISY CHAINING QUESTION
I know, normally effects loop out from master to effects loop in to slave NORMALLY
But my rumble 40 doesn't have an effects loop.
Should I use my Rumble 200 as the master and send effects loop out to the input on top of my Rumble 40?

You could, but start with the volume(s) WAY down.

 

[trseal]

I'm officialy out of the club.
I sold my 800 Combo and, previously, my 210 cab.

"...You can check out any time you like but you you can never leave."

 

[GregT]

ANOTHER DAISY CHAINING QUESTION
I know, normally effects loop out from master to effects loop in to slave NORMALLY
But my rumble 40 doesn't have an effects loop.
Should I use my Rumble 200 as the master and send effects loop out to the input on top of my Rumble 40?

It would be safe running the effects send of a Rumble 800 to the input of a Rumble 15 because you are dealing with a line-level signal and not 800 watts. Like GonePlaid mentioned, start with the volumes down.

 

[Mastermold]

I'm officialy out of the club.
I sold my 800 Combo and, previously, my 210 cab.

I've been tempted to get the 800 combo, seems like it could be a great utility amp for club gigs, but I have so many good amps I haven't felt the need to purchase another.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Socks in the ports or acoustic lining deal with the boominess.

Hence the famous cliché, "Pot a sock in it!"