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Old pic from 2019 of a great sounding rig. 1967 Thunderbird>R200c over R112 cab. Only got one opportunity to use it, so I sold the 112.
Question for the Rumble hive.
I just opened my Rumble 40 so that I could install a top hat stand mount in the base. I was very surprised that there was no insulation or batting inside the cavity. While nice for the drilling and cleanup, I was not expecting nothing inside. I know there is batting inside my TC208, but not in the Rumble. Is that unusual? Should I have expected to see something inside the Rumble?
I just opened my Rumble 40 so that I could install a top hat stand mount in the base. I was very surprised that there was no insulation or batting inside the cavity. While nice for the drilling and cleanup, I was not expecting nothing inside. I know there is batting inside my TC208, but not in the Rumble. Is that unusual? Should I have expected to see something inside the Rumble?
No. 200 and above have 'batting'. 100 down don't. My 40 and 100 both have batting-DIM(yself).
Still suffering a bit from GAS for a bigger Rumble.
So if I don’t care about volume (I only play at home or friend’s houses) and don’t care about the effects loop (or lack of same) in the Rumble 40, any other reason to get a bigger Rumble? Is a horn worth the cost? Any other reasons?
So if I don’t care about volume (I only play at home or friend’s houses) and don’t care about the effects loop (or lack of same) in the Rumble 40, any other reason to get a bigger Rumble? Is a horn worth the cost? Any other reasons?
Goner's right, Ho. ... mostly. The hohumble Rumble Studio 40 also has 'batting'! Which I was a bit surprised to find, I must admit.
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Interesting. I wonder what effect (if any) adding some batting in the standard Rumble 40 would be.
Looks like I might have some reading to do here
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/speaker-cabinet-damping-materials.1490973/
So, Sharpie, define what you mean by "a bigger Rumble", please. If not volume, or FX Loop, do you just mean physically bigger?
1. The Rumble 200 combo will get you the horn, larger cab, and the biggest Rumble speaker, 15", ever made! But, at 140 watts, you may need some special environmental circumstances to get the best out of it.
B. The Rumble Studio 40 would give you a lot more variety of sounds and effects! Although not physically bigger, actually exactly the same size as your regular Rumble 40, you can stack them into a 2x10" 80 watt mini-Rig-O'-Doom! That's what @Jeremy Jones sometimes uses, even for outdoor gigs!
iii. Or, you can get the new Rumble 800 combo and use the 1/4 Power Switch in 100 watt mode (unless a hi-volume emergency arises).
Lotsa possibilities, there, Cat. Try 'em out where & when you can. Good luck.
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By bigger, I just meant something in the series with more watts than my 40. But you’re absolutely right I was ignoring the studio 40. That seems like the right step up for me. GAS revitalized!
I think most Rumblers don't turn their horn on. Well, at least I don't. I currently have a 40, 100, and 500. For home playing, you have the ideal Rumble.
But you probably should buy another. You can't have too many Rumbles.
Just be aware, Sharpie, that the Studio is a whole 'nother kinda Rumble! Read about the highlights on the The Club's Rumble LT25, Studio & Stage sub-thread, and checkout the extensive Stage & Studio manual under the Support tab there (in your favorite language).
Also, browse thru The Club's Rumble LT25, Studio & Stage sub-thread to read about the various kinds of modeling and effects and software discussions we've had there, so far. There's quite a bit that can be done, if you dig into it. But, it can also be a "box of discovery" to explore in your own style & time. And don't forget the Bluetooth Invalid Link Removed to control it all, too! It's all just a whole lot of fun!!
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You beat me to it. I was going to suggest that if he felt like spending some money, the Studio 40 would be a nice upgrade from the regular 40. I had an original 40 which I had to sell along with my 200 combo when I moved to 230V land. I bought a Studio 40 here. Love it. Blasphemy, I know, but I just LOVE my new GR Bass AT Cube 500 combo with it's custom 12" speaker. It's lighter than the Studio 40, and sounds fab!
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I'm selling my 200 locally (not here) because I want to go with my two 100s from now on. I can bring one or two.
