Fender Rumble Club

[Akiyama]

I had the itch for a Bassman tone myself, but found my Rumble 100 can get me very close with EQ tweaking and, maybe a little help from a compressor and/or OD pedal. In addition, the Bassdude plugin does a great job on the DAW front.

I believe you could get very close to your goal with the 500 you already have and without spending $800. Like you, I am not gigging but, if I was and really wanted a Bassman tone, I would buy a Bassman !

As an aside, try various IRs into your SGT, like the Sunn 2-15s and running the SGT into your 500. I found some interesting tones doing that.

Oh, and on the modeling front, I had a Studio 40 and most of the effects, like the Bassman, did not impress so I sold it. But, as has been said, everyone's ears a different...

I don't have a 500. I am thinking of buying one. That is where my $ would go. Sorry about not being more clear.

I have Logic Pro's Bassman plug-in, among other amps. I also have various others in Guitar Rig. Thanks for the suggestion about Bassdude. Right now it is full price, $149. I will probably wait until Black Friday and get it for $29.

You speak highly of the Rumble 100. I have not been able to get decent tones out of the Rumble 100 when I try them out at GC. The 500, meanwhile, brings it, even at low volumes. Do you think my experience with the 100 might be influenced by the layout of Guitar Center with all the noise and the large room and less than ideal placement? What settings for the 100 work for you? I will try them out the next time I stop by GC. If I can get the 100 to sound like I want then that will save me some cash buying the 100 instead of the 500. Saving cash puts a smile on my face.

I was planning on occasionally using my SGT as a preamp into the 500, if/when I buy a 500. (Or the 100 if I can get what I want out of it). The Sunn 2-15s IR? Where are you purchasing that IR? I love the SGT's software-based IRs. I hesitate to overwrite one because I use all three regularly. I wish I could overwrite the hard-wired IRs instead.

Thanks for your input and tips!

 

[SoulReflection]

I don't have a 500. I am thinking of buying one. That is where my $ would go. Sorry about not being more clear.

I have Logic Pro's Bassman plug-in, among other amps. I also have various others in Guitar Rig. Thanks for the suggestion about Bassdude. Right now it is full price, $149. I will probably wait until Black Friday and get it for $29.

You speak highly of the Rumble 100. I have not been able to get decent tones out of the Rumble 100 when I try them out at GC. The 500, meanwhile, brings it, even at low volumes. Do you think my experience with the 100 might be influenced by the layout of Guitar Center with all the noise and the large room and less than ideal placement? What settings for the 100 work for you? I will try them out the next time I stop by GC. If I can get the 100 to sound like I want then that will save me some cash buying the 100 instead of the 500. Saving cash puts a smile on my face.

I was planning on occasionally using my SGT as a preamp into the 500, if/when I buy a 500. (Or the 100 if I can get what I want out of it). The Sunn 2-15s IR? Where are you purchasing that IR? I love the SGT's software-based IRs. I hesitate to overwrite one because I use all three regularly. I wish I could overwrite the hard-wired IRs instead.

Thanks for your input and tips!

Bassdude is good but worth waiting for the $29 price.

I don't recall what my exact settings were on the R100 but if the 500 sounded better to you, that is the one to get. Next time I am working on the R100, I will try to make a note of the settings. Like I said, not everyone's ears are the same. It could also be that I was using a P with flats and a PV 63 set of pups.

The Sunn IR is from:

SUNN 200s IR Pack

The price is right as it is whatever you want to pay! Come to think of it, I may have been using it when I was running the SGT into the R100. You could always try the IR in the SGT as those overwritten can always be reloaded.

Happy hunting...

 

[bassrique]

I've been working lots of hours and have neglected my Fender warranty follow up on my Rumble 800c I purchased from Zzounds ~ 3 weeks ago. I don't know where I put the papers for it. What is the registration process?

I've also done the research on the great wiki page and think the Rumble 210 will be the simplest and best addition to garner the full 800 capacity. I was considering other options from Carvin to Ampeg to the Rumble 410, but the 210 should be a loud enough addition. And lighter.

 

[GonePlaid]

I don't have a 500. I am thinking of buying one. That is where my $ would go. Sorry about not being more clear.

I have Logic Pro's Bassman plug-in, among other amps. I also have various others in Guitar Rig. Thanks for the suggestion about Bassdude. Right now it is full price, $149. I will probably wait until Black Friday and get it for $29.

You speak highly of the Rumble 100. I have not been able to get decent tones out of the Rumble 100 when I try them out at GC. The 500, meanwhile, brings it, even at low volumes. Do you think my experience with the 100 might be influenced by the layout of Guitar Center with all the noise and the large room and less than ideal placement? What settings for the 100 work for you? I will try them out the next time I stop by GC. If I can get the 100 to sound like I want then that will save me some cash buying the 100 instead of the 500. Saving cash puts a smile on my face.

I was planning on occasionally using my SGT as a preamp into the 500, if/when I buy a 500. (Or the 100 if I can get what I want out of it). The Sunn 2-15s IR? Where are you purchasing that IR? I love the SGT's software-based IRs. I hesitate to overwrite one because I use all three regularly. I wish I could overwrite the hard-wired IRs instead.

Thanks for your input and tips!

I use my R100 for a lot of our gigs. My settings are (o'clock)Gain ~9-10, Vintage in, Contour never, Bright as necessary depending on room acoustics, OD as mute, Bass ~10, Lo Mid ~1, Hi Mid ~2, Treble ~10, Volume as needed.

 

[Jughead6]

My first time shooting a professional music video this week: my Rumble 500 head and custom-grilled Rumble cabinets on display!

 

[G-Dog]

I've been working lots of hours and have neglected my Fender warranty follow up on my Rumble 800c I purchased from Zzounds ~ 3 weeks ago. I don't know where I put the papers for it. What is the registration process? ... ... ...

Register your Fender online here: Invalid Link Removed ​

... ... ... I've also done the research on the great wiki page and think the Rumble 210 will be the simplest and best addition to garner the full 800 capacity. I was considering other options from Carvin to Ampeg to the Rumble 410, but the 210 should be a loud enough addition. And lighter.

I concur with your conclusion, sir. And, if you need more later, a second 210 would do quite well!
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[G-Dog]

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Attention: Rumble Club Wiki Edit Alert!

Thank you, @Davyo. Your initiation of the Fender Rumble 800 Combo Thread for the NEW 2022 800 COMBO has proven to be a valuable resource to Rumbling Knowledge such that it now has more prominent listing on the Rumble Club Wiki page at the end of the Rumble Club Threads section in addition to the end of the Rumble 800 COMBO section. This is a very helpful thread that needs to be more easily found!

Thank you, Davy, for cultivating this very helpful thread resource.

Rumble On!​

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[bassrique]

Register your Fender online here: Invalid Link Removed ​

I concur with your conclusion, sir. And, if you need more later, a second 210 would do quite well!
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But a second 8ohms would make the ohms less than 4ohms?

How would that work?

 

[Jaya W]

My first time shooting a professional music video

When do we get to see it?!

 

[drooartz]

I’d be curious to know if any of the rest of you use the overdrive channel on your rumble – whatever the size of the amp may be.

I've always been a "plug bass into amp" guy, no pedals no effects. Modern, clean tight sound.When I bought my 800c I figured I'd never use the overdrive. The band I'm playing with now does some tunes where channelling a little Alan Woody helps so I figured I'd try the OD just to see.

I was surprised to find I really liked it. It fattens thing up nicely and gives a little growl when needed. I only use it on a couple tunes but am happy to have it. Didn't cost anything extra and adds a little fat dirty when desired. Count me a fan.

 

[Jughead6]

When do we get to see it?!

Don't know for sure, but I will post it as soon as it is out. It still needs a final edit. It was a ton of fun, and I'm still on a bit of a high...

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

I don't have a 500. I am thinking of buying one. That is where my $ would go. Sorry about not being more clear.

I have Logic Pro's Bassman plug-in, among other amps. I also have various others in Guitar Rig. Thanks for the suggestion about Bassdude. Right now it is full price, $149. I will probably wait until Black Friday and get it for $29.

You speak highly of the Rumble 100. I have not been able to get decent tones out of the Rumble 100 when I try them out at GC. The 500, meanwhile, brings it, even at low volumes. Do you think my experience with the 100 might be influenced by the layout of Guitar Center with all the noise and the large room and less than ideal placement? What settings for the 100 work for you? I will try them out the next time I stop by GC. If I can get the 100 to sound like I want then that will save me some cash buying the 100 instead of the 500. Saving cash puts a smile on my face.

I was planning on occasionally using my SGT as a preamp into the 500, if/when I buy a 500. (Or the 100 if I can get what I want out of it). The Sunn 2-15s IR? Where are you purchasing that IR? I love the SGT's software-based IRs. I hesitate to overwrite one because I use all three regularly. I wish I could overwrite the hard-wired IRs instead.

Thanks for your input and tips!

I have a 100 and I use it a lot. I run my EQ pretty flat and the Vintage button in, all other buttons out and horn off. I may tweak the EQ a bit to fit the room. I use it for small gigs on its own or as a stage monitor for larger gigs. For mid size gigs with no FOH, I use a Fender 100T with one or two 1x15 neo cabs.

 

[G-Dog]

... ... ... I've also done the research on the great wiki page and think the Rumble 210 will be the simplest and best addition to garner the full 800 capacity. I was considering other options from Carvin to Ampeg to the Rumble 410, but the 210 should be a loud enough addition. And lighter.

... ... ... I concur with your conclusion, sir. And, if you need more later, a second 210 would do quite well!
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But a second 8ohms would make the ohms less than 4ohms?

How would that work?

I'm glad you asked, El riqué, as it's one of my favorite features of the Rumble Stage 800 and the new Rumble 800 COMBO (though I've yet to see anyone take advantage of it)!!! It would work just fine. Yes, the total Impedance (internal + external) would be 2.67 ohms, and the external Impedance would be 4 ohms. But both 800w Rumbles can handle that very well. Just set the Impedance Switch to 4 ohms and crank it up. The labels on the External Speaker connection are for external ratings only. In fact, you could connect two Rumble 115 cabs since each could only get up to 267w continuous, well within their 300w rating.

But I would not recommend a single Rumble 115 cab connected to an 800 as it could get 400w and be damaged!

See here from the R800c manual:

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[LoveJackBruce]

I don't have a 500. I am thinking of buying one. That is where my $ would go. Sorry about not being more clear.

I have Logic Pro's Bassman plug-in, among other amps. I also have various others in Guitar Rig. Thanks for the suggestion about Bassdude. Right now it is full price, $149. I will probably wait until Black Friday and get it for $29.
After playing through both the 500 and 200 combos, my100 always seemed to leave me a little wanting.Part of this is simply the others influences on you ears meaning the 100is fine in given situations and depending on your tonal desires.
You speak highly of the Rumble 100. I have not been able to get decent tones out of the Rumble 100 when I try them out at GC. The 500, meanwhile, brings it, even at low volumes. Do you think my experience with the 100 might be influenced by the layout of Guitar Center with all the noise and the large room and less than ideal placement? What settings for the 100 work for you? I will try them out the next time I stop by GC. If I can get the 100 to sound like I want then that will save me some cash buying the 100 instead of the 500. Saving cash puts a smile on my face.

I was planning on occasionally using my SGT as a preamp into the 500, if/when I buy a 500. (Or the 100 if I can get what I want out of it). The Sunn 2-15s IR? Where are you purchasing that IR? I love the SGT's software-based IRs. I hesitate to overwrite one because I use all three regularly. I wish I could overwrite the hard-wired IRs instead.

Thanks for your input and tips!

 

[Akiyama]

Bassdude is good but worth waiting for the $29 price.

I don't recall what my exact settings were on the R100 but if the 500 sounded better to you, that is the one to get. Next time I am working on the R100, I will try to make a note of the settings. Like I said, not everyone's ears are the same. It could also be that I was using a P with flats and a PV 63 set of pups.

The Sunn IR is from:

SUNN 200s IR Pack

The price is right as it is whatever you want to pay! Come to think of it, I may have been using it when I was running the SGT into the R100. You could always try the IR in the SGT as those overwritten can always be reloaded.

Happy hunting...

I use my R100 for a lot of our gigs. My settings are (o'clock)Gain ~9-10, Vintage in, Contour never, Bright as necessary depending on room acoustics, OD as mute, Bass ~10, Lo Mid ~1, Hi Mid ~2, Treble ~10, Volume as needed.

I have a 100 and I use it a lot. I run my EQ pretty flat and the Vintage button in, all other buttons out and horn off. I may tweak the EQ a bit to fit the room. I use it for small gigs on its own or as a stage monitor for larger gigs. For mid size gigs with no FOH, I use a Fender 100T with one or two 1x15 neo cabs.

Thanks for the tips. I will give them a try.

 

[Lemur Bassman]

I'm glad you asked, El riqué, as it's one of my favorite features of the Rumble Stage 800 and the new Rumble 800 COMBO (though I've yet to see anyone take advantage of it)!!! It would work just fine. Yes, the total Impedance (internal + external) would be 2.67 ohms, and the external Impedance would be 4 ohms. But both 800w Rumbles can handle that very well. Just set the Impedance Switch to 4 ohms and crank it up. The labels on the External Speaker connection are for external ratings only. In fact, you could connect two Rumble 115 cabs since each could only get up to 267w continuous, well within their 300w rating.

But I would not recommend a single Rumble 115 cab connected to an 800 as it could get 400w and be damaged!

See here from the R800c manual:

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This is helpful and noted. I believe the Fender Bassman NEO 115 cab might just work with the 800 Rumble combo. Question, I believe the new 800 Rumble has neodynamic speakers, but the 210 extension cab has ceramic. Any idea if Fender is planning to come out with an extension cab with neodynamic speakers anytime soon?

 

[JakobT]

This is helpful and noted. I believe the Fender Bassman NEO 115 cab might just work with the 800 Rumble combo. Question, I believe the new 800 Rumble has neodynamic speakers, but the 210 extension cab has ceramic. Any idea if Fender is planning to come out with an extension cab with neodynamic speakers anytime soon?

I wouldn’t hold my breath. Fender was fairly quick to come out with a black version of the 210 to match the Stage 800. As we haven’t seen a version of the 210 with neodymium speakers yet, I suspect it’s not forthcoming any time soon, especially considering how easy it would be to do.

Also, when you consider that the 800 is powerful enough on its own for most applications, the incentive for Fender to launch a neo version of the 210 is fairly modest, especially as the existing 210 by all accounts works quite well with the 800, and looks identical to boot. I have sneaking suspicion that Fender has planned it that way, and that the existing 210 will remain the only option for a 210 extension cab for the 500 and 800.

 

[G-Dog]

This is helpful and noted. ... ... ...

You're quite welcome, Lemur. It's a little known fact about the the Stage & 800 combo, but the information is easily available, even in the Rumble Summary Info Chart on the Rumble Club Wiki page. ​

... ... ... I believe the Fender Bassman NEO 115 cab might just work with the 800 Rumble combo. ... ... ...

Yes, the Bassman 115 Neo will certainly "work" with the R800c. But will it keep working? The BM115 is rated 350w, but could see 400w from the R800c! At twice the price of the Rumble 115 I'd recommend two Rumble 115s instead and crank 'em both to your heart's content, as previously stated. Both lines had the same Design Team Leader and do play quite well together. But ratings are there to protect your gear. ​

... .... ... Question, I believe the new 800 Rumble has neodynamic [Neodymium] speakers, but the 210 extension cab has ceramic. Any idea if Fender is planning to come out with an extension cab with neodynamic speakers anytime soon?

I'm with Jakob. A. Fender doesn't leak their plans. And 2. there's no really good reason to make a similar 210 Neo cab. If you simply must have Neos, get a couple of Bassman 115s, or a Bassman 410, 610 or 810!!! Otherwise get the current Rumble 210 or a couple of R115s and ... ...

Rumble On!
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[MadJack]

Hey! I found a song which the overdrive works well on!

The Barney Miller theme song!

Are there better ODs, of course, but of the two ODs and Preamp I use with my basses (TC MojoMojo, Ashdown Double Shot & Behringer BDI 21) it sounds the best for this song.

 

[Tommy TGrip]

I've been looking out for a 210 extension cab for my 500c. Another 500c is for sale near me. If I used that as the extension cab, am I right in thinking that the second combo won't need power? Could I go from Extension Speaker out into the Effects Return of the second, unpowered, 500c?
Thanks