No it is nothing crazy like that. I miss my ampeg fridge not because of the loudness because it is closer to ear level and I can hear it and this is the reason I really wanted an extension cab. I also wanted the flexibility to leave the ext cab at home if I don't need it in smaller venues.
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Yes, bb, it's fine. The 210 cab would also be fine with the R800c, but the 410 will most definitely handle the combo's 400 watts to a single 8 ohm extension.
Exactly this. ^^^ A much smaller amp could also drive the 410 cab just fine, just not as loud. Underpowering a cab is not a problem, unless you want lots of volume. The R800c with 410 will give you lots and lots of bass rich volume!
Oh, well, then, you could just buy an amp stand to get the R800c's speakers up closer to, or pointed at, your ears for several hundred bucks less, as @GonePlaid said. That 400 watts thru 2x10" will be quite easy to hear.
If you still want more, then the 210 cab will give you the full 800 watts at the same ear height as the 410, but in a much lighter cab, and for 100 bucks less! The 410 comes with rolling casters on the bottom, but the 210 doesn't (hint, hint). The 410 weighs 23.5 lb.s more than the 210. That's 60% more! You'll end up leaving the 410 home much more than you would the 210! That's why not. But it's your choice, of course.
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If you still want more, then the 210 cab will give you the full 800 watts at the same ear height as the 410, but in a much lighter cab, and for 100 bucks less! The 410 comes with rolling casters on the bottom, but the 210 doesn't (hint, hint). The 410 weighs 23.5 lb.s more than the 210. That's 60% more! You'll end up leaving the 410 home much more than you would the 210! That's why not. But it's your choice, of course.
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Good day all!
Here's a question that I wanted to ask this group; I am a "serial modder", that is, I seem to end up tweaking almost all my gear at some point or another. I recently purchased a Rumble Stage 800, and wanted to try to swap out the standard Fender handle with a more "retro" looking leather handle with a dog bone metal hardware piece on both ends.
The OEM handle seems like it anchored into what must be a metal plate or other attachment on the inside of the cab itself as I pulled one out to inspect it and it is a metal screw and not a wood one. My question is this...
Does anyone know (or perhaps have done the same) if using 4 wood screws to attach this new doggone style handle would suffice to replace the one in place now, or is the wood top of the cab not strong enough to handle the weight?
Thanks in advance for any insights!
Cheers,
Kev
Here's a question that I wanted to ask this group; I am a "serial modder", that is, I seem to end up tweaking almost all my gear at some point or another. I recently purchased a Rumble Stage 800, and wanted to try to swap out the standard Fender handle with a more "retro" looking leather handle with a dog bone metal hardware piece on both ends.
The OEM handle seems like it anchored into what must be a metal plate or other attachment on the inside of the cab itself as I pulled one out to inspect it and it is a metal screw and not a wood one. My question is this...
Does anyone know (or perhaps have done the same) if using 4 wood screws to attach this new doggone style handle would suffice to replace the one in place now, or is the wood top of the cab not strong enough to handle the weight?
Thanks in advance for any insights!
Cheers,
Kev
I keep meaning to get a stand. I've been using a Tom Clancy hardback under the front edge of the bottom combo. Works so far!
Here's the cheap-o lightweight amp stand I use with my R500c. Very sturdy. Folds for easy transport. Adjustable height. Slight non-adjustable tilt-back. Very effective to hear my amp while standing on stage.
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Funny story there. (D) none of the above. I bought a new one that I like better. I knew where the pic I posted was. Here be the newest one:
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Thanks, Mike. Everything I can find says it has three angles, but nothing wll tell me what those angles are. Any idea?
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I've been using this and have been pretty happy. As a bonus it folds flat and fits in my bass gig bag.
RS100 Amp Tilt System | Sweetwater
RS100 Amp Tilt System | Sweetwater
I wanted to give a shout out and thanks: I bought one of these after seeing your previous post. I used it this past weekend: it’s compact, heavy duty and can be adjusted to 3 different angles. Far superior to other products I’ve tried. IMO, of course. It works for me…Funny story there. (D) none of the above. I bought a new one that I like better. I knew where the pic I posted was. Here be the newest one:
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I use that one as well. Since I don't move it much, it works just fine for me. If I had a lot of gigs, I'd be tempted to try the one GP posted a pic of. Just unsure if it would get the amp high enough for my liking.
Right. That wasn't available when I bought my AmpWedge(TM).
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The setting I use-as pictured-is the 'shallowest'. The other 2 settings point the amp more toward the ceiling. It has the least coupling effect of the bunch. Also, folded it fits in my duffel.
Getting back to the original 3, the AmpWedge(TM) doesn't tilt it much and keeps the back of the amp(Rumble, of course)coupled to the floor-great for solid floors where yer a decent distance from the amp. Or if yer sitting. The other 2 only have one angle each. The one to the left gets the amp higher offa da floor and gives minimal coupling; the one to the right has it closer to the floor and couples-a little-through its rubber feets.
Oh. I also have a MudStand(TM)(see pic). High density foam, one angle, minimal coupling. I don't use it much as it's a bit of a pita to move around(we have very little time to load/unload at our gigs).
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Question for those who use the overdrive off and button as a mute switch for the combo: have you also used the Fender footswitch and does this still work as a [footswitch] way to mute the amp?
Yes, I use the footswitch routinely for my "kill switch." Works great.
Yes, but that's another wire to run underfoot in(usually)cramped space. The way I use the 'mute' function is-perhaps-different. In most of the places our band plays, I have very limited access to the amp once we start. I plug in the amp, making sure I'm getting power, then plug the cable into the input with the OD off/mute, finish setting up other stuff (mic stand, music stand, PA-if it's my turn to provide it [no place we play has a house PA], then plug cable into bass. It's the last thing I set up. Stays in its case 'til just b4 downbeat. Then hit 'un-mute' button. And, off we go.
This is a pic of the place we played Friday night. Rumble 100-IIRC*-in the corner under the TV, PA mixer next to where I 'stand'-I use a stool [not pictured], PA itself(JBL EON ONE)to the front.
*usually use the 200c-hafta 'push' the 100 too much here
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Nice ‘Stage’ delineation with the lights. Helps keep your space yours, I am guessing.
