S'posed to. Not always successfully. Had a drunk fall into one of our BOSE L1's awhile back(one of our guitarists has 2-we daisy chain them). I said I'd provide the PA there in the future. It's more difficult to get to it.
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Hi all, I'm new to this so I apologise if I have posted in the wrong area.
I have a noise issue with my Fender Rumble 500. I am not a bass player (I'm a drummer, lol) but I bought a Rumble for my daughter a few years ago. It hasn't been used for approx 2 years. I pulled it out to set up in my rehearsal room for real bass players when they come over to rehearse. When I went to turn it on, it started to scream a very hi pitched noise through the speakers. The noise varies like your trying to find a radio station but it's high frequency. I thought it might just need warming up so I left it on for about and 20mins and it didn't make any difference.
I plugged my bass in and everything else seem to work fine but the scream wouldn't go away. I talked to a repair guy and he said that it most likely was the power supply but we can't get parts for them in Australia. He said he could get the parts from the States but judged the repair to be approx $600-$700 AUD. I only paid $400 for it originally so it doesn't seem worth it.
Just wondering if anyone has had this issue before and if so what the outcome was.
Thanks.
I have a noise issue with my Fender Rumble 500. I am not a bass player (I'm a drummer, lol) but I bought a Rumble for my daughter a few years ago. It hasn't been used for approx 2 years. I pulled it out to set up in my rehearsal room for real bass players when they come over to rehearse. When I went to turn it on, it started to scream a very hi pitched noise through the speakers. The noise varies like your trying to find a radio station but it's high frequency. I thought it might just need warming up so I left it on for about and 20mins and it didn't make any difference.
I plugged my bass in and everything else seem to work fine but the scream wouldn't go away. I talked to a repair guy and he said that it most likely was the power supply but we can't get parts for them in Australia. He said he could get the parts from the States but judged the repair to be approx $600-$700 AUD. I only paid $400 for it originally so it doesn't seem worth it.
Just wondering if anyone has had this issue before and if so what the outcome was.
Thanks.
Try the easiest fix first: insert a plug in each jack(amp off/unplugged)and rotate it. Sitting that long, it might just be some corrosion.
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I don't recall another complaint of such high frequency screaming, but I can suggest a basic troubleshooting procedure for you to try. Plug an instrument cable into the FX Send and FX Return jacks on the back and turn it on. IF this relieves the screaming, then the problem is a common corroded cut-off switch in the FX Return jack, which can be cleaned. See the FX Return Jack Fix wiki for details. IF this doesn't help, then it's time you contacted Fender Customer Support yourself via the Fender website in your region. Their Fender Authorized Service Centers have the expertise to accurately diagnose, get parts for, and repair or replace, their products. I would trust their opinion and estimate much more than "a repair guy".
Meanwhile, how about telling us a bit more about yourself, Ross, such as your musical experience in general and how you decided on a Rumble in particular. We have all kinds here, so you're bound to fit right in. But we all love to ... ... ...
Rumble On!
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A while ago I sold my Rumble head and cabs. I loved it, but it was way too loud for me to use in my house.
Now I'm thinking about getting a smaller rumble. I play both electric guitar and bass through a line 6 helix. The Rumbles can do a decent clean electric guitar tone. I'm trying to decide between a Rumble 40 and a Rumble 100. The one I had that was way too loud was a 500, even with only one cab plugged in I never had the volume above 1.
It will be strictly for home use, without a drummer or guitar player. (I may accompany my daughter's keyboard playing but her keyboard isn't amped, it only has internal speakers)
Any thoughts? Any serious pros or cons of one versus the other?
Now I'm thinking about getting a smaller rumble. I play both electric guitar and bass through a line 6 helix. The Rumbles can do a decent clean electric guitar tone. I'm trying to decide between a Rumble 40 and a Rumble 100. The one I had that was way too loud was a 500, even with only one cab plugged in I never had the volume above 1.
It will be strictly for home use, without a drummer or guitar player. (I may accompany my daughter's keyboard playing but her keyboard isn't amped, it only has internal speakers)
Any thoughts? Any serious pros or cons of one versus the other?
From what you indicated, the 40w would be the best. You could even get away with a 25w. I have a R100 and it does get loud for home/studio work, IMHO.
I have a 40 Rumble and it works great for practicing- and it can even put out more volume than I need. If you want more sound control options, you might want to consider the Fender Rumble Studio 40 instead of the Rumble. Not only does it have sound modeling tech, but it also has a built-in tuner.
The R40 is my practice amp, and I'm thinking it doesn't hurt to have an amp that, should the need ever arise, have the volume to play with a small group, an acoustic jam, or even with a drummer that isn't a hard hitter.
I have gigged with mine with a electronic drum kit, and 2 guitars with no issues in a small venue, keeping our volumes under control for the size of the venue.
If you don't think you would need or want Effects Send/Return, then the R40 should do you just fine. I use my R40 at home for practice, for recording, and for gigs as well.
The 100 has the send/return? That may be desirable if I want to run my helix through it and bypass the preamp of the rumble.
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The Studio 40 does have FX Send/Return. At Thomann here in Europe, the Studio 40 is only 50 € more than a 100 combo. That extra 50 € get you a full modelling amp. My Studio 40 is PLENTY loud. I sold my 40 and 200 combos in the U.S. before I moved (not 230V compatible), and have been very happy with the Studio 40. Also, check out the GTX-7 footswitch. It's a great addition to the Studio 40. Note that if you do go that way, you have to go into the menu system and tell the Studio 40 which footswitch you're using. It does not default to the GTX-7.
Trust me, get the Rumble 200/150 . This combo not just sound great on both bass(* 4 string ) and elec guitar. Meanwhile, she produce nice wide range tone (Horn engage) on Roland V drum, acoustic guitar and keyboard arranger.
The only con is she a bit lazy to handle bass's B string......
I think I pointed you towards that footswitch. I have the Mustang GT 4-button switch and would much rather have the GTX-7. Not sure it was available when I was looking, or I just didn't realize that I would want/need it. That should be the standard pedal for the Studio/Stage amps!
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I didn't remember who did, but thanks again! Very happy to have it. I learned a couple of new things about that pedal from the video. It's got a heck of a lot going on.
Visit my previous band mate house because he bought a new R800c a week ago. He has 500c+210 cab for gig since 2017 .
So, I have a chance to test and see the sound different between both combo with and without ext210 cab.
Without 3 button engage, EQ bass 11 o'clock, low mid noon, hi mid 1.30 and treble noon (his personal EQ setup), gain and volume set 9 o'clock and 10 o'clock.
Output.
Hmmm..... honestly, volume different are minimal on this setting even both volume knob turn up close to noon. But once pass 1 o'clock, the output different start notable. I dint turn up after that just because tooooo loud in his band room.
So, I believe the extra watts on 800c are hidden before volume knob pass 1 o'clock.
......hmmmm, 50watts has that much different make ???
Sound/tone
800c sound clean and bit lighter voice on low end. The G string on pbass just tell the difference. When volume knob turn to 1 o'clock, I can hear more tighter upper mid voice and the E string low note also ring better clean too.
Once vintage button engage, overall tone become hefty and firm.
I do believe 800c completely redefine for loud stage performance.
Band practice medium volume.
In band practice, most the time his volume setup around 10-11 o'clock , depends to music style.
The R500c has more low end than 800c. Therefore, I do believe there are few TB member mention previously are true.
But after adding the 210cab, the low end fullness are come back on 800c.
I think FMIC din't update their R210cab ceramic driver to neo because they knew the purpose of this cab when matching with new 800c.
I can sure 800c are my next purchase plan
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So, I have a chance to test and see the sound different between both combo with and without ext210 cab.
Without 3 button engage, EQ bass 11 o'clock, low mid noon, hi mid 1.30 and treble noon (his personal EQ setup), gain and volume set 9 o'clock and 10 o'clock.
Output.
Hmmm..... honestly, volume different are minimal on this setting even both volume knob turn up close to noon. But once pass 1 o'clock, the output different start notable. I dint turn up after that just because tooooo loud in his band room.
So, I believe the extra watts on 800c are hidden before volume knob pass 1 o'clock.
......hmmmm, 50watts has that much different make ???
Sound/tone
800c sound clean and bit lighter voice on low end. The G string on pbass just tell the difference. When volume knob turn to 1 o'clock, I can hear more tighter upper mid voice and the E string low note also ring better clean too.
Once vintage button engage, overall tone become hefty and firm.
I do believe 800c completely redefine for loud stage performance.
Band practice medium volume.
In band practice, most the time his volume setup around 10-11 o'clock , depends to music style.
The R500c has more low end than 800c. Therefore, I do believe there are few TB member mention previously are true.
But after adding the 210cab, the low end fullness are come back on 800c.
I think FMIC din't update their R210cab ceramic driver to neo because they knew the purpose of this cab when matching with new 800c.
I can sure 800c are my next purchase plan
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I know some of you cats dig the backside...
As far as I know, the 115 BX BW is a 4 ohm cab, which, together with the Rumble 500c would create a load of 2.67 ohms, which is too low for the Rumble. Don’t do it.
