We played as a three piece today (acoustic, electric, bass). I took my mellowest Thunderbird and just one R100 instead of two. Perfection.
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Ahoy, sea! @seadragon, you are now member #1726 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome. 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 nowledge! (Just chock-full of tips.
)How about telling us a bit about yourself, draggy, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular? You'll fit right in here since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...
Rumble On!
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Thanks! But, draggy? ಠಿ_ಠAhoy, sea! @seadragon, you are now member #1726 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome. 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 nowledge! (Just chock-full of tips.
How about telling us a bit about yourself, draggy, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular? You'll fit right in here since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...
Rumble On!
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I didn’t start out wanting to play bass, but my friends who wanted to start a band didn’t want a keyboard player, and bass was the hole that needed to be filled. Grew to love it though, I love listening to a good bass player (or drummer).
My first bass (and only, until next Wednesday!) is a black ‘78 Fender Jazz, I bought it on sight when I walked into the guitar store and it was hanging on the rack - I was 15. I should say, committed to buy it, then called my dad to come pick me up after work and pay for it - I had a savings account from an inheritance and luckily my parents supported my musical interests.
Not too long after that I was recruited to play bass with both the stage band and vocal jazz at my high school - I guess they couldn’t find anyone else. That was quite a crash course! I did have *some* musical training: piano in elementary school, flute from 6th grade on and off through high school, and a beginning guitar class for a quarter. But it was challenging, especially vocal jazz - the choir director transcribed a rather long Satin Doll bass solo from an album I’ve never been able to find again since then. Played at local and state competitions, Ghirardelli Square in SF and Disneyland my Jr and Sr years.
I needed an amp for all that, and somewhat stupidly bought a Sunn Beta Bass head and 215B cabinet with that same inheritance, WAY more amp than I’ve ever needed, heavy and bulky. But we planned to be rockstars! Still have it, hauled it around for all these years.
After high school I was in two bands from ‘84 - ‘93, (basically the same except for the guitar player and band name). We didn’t really fit into the budding grunge scene in Seattle, a lot of local bands didn’t. Around the time grunge started taking off the band splintered due to internal drama, and I was kind of worn out.
I had a family to take care of at that point so wasn’t playing with other people for a long time, then a few years ago the band got back together briefly; the guitar player lives in NM though so it was difficult and didn’t last long.
Last summer the singer contacted me about playing with him and a different drummer, and I found myself enjoying it again and actually becoming a budding gearhead (nothing like the level some of you are though!) I just ordered my second bass last week, a Guild Starfire I, couldn’t be much more different than my Jazz. I’m a lefty so I usually can’t just walk into GC, pick something up and start playing - it was a minor miracle finding my Jazz when I did.
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Thanks! But, draggy? ಠಿ_ಠ
I didn’t start out wanting to play bass, but my friends who wanted to start a band didn’t want a keyboard player, and bass was the hole that needed to be filled. Grew to love it though, I love listening to a good bass player (or drummer).
My first bass (and only, until next Wednesday!) is a black ‘78 Fender Jazz, I bought it on sight when I walked into the guitar store and it was hanging on the rack - I was 15. I should say, committed to buy it, then called my dad to come pick me up after work and pay for it - I had a savings account from an inheritance and luckily my parents supported my musical interests.
Not too long after that I was recruited to play bass with both the stage band and vocal jazz at my high school - I guess they couldn’t find anyone else. That was quite a crash course! I did have *some* musical training: piano in elementary school, flute from 6th grade on and off through high school, and a beginning guitar class for a quarter. But it was challenging, especially vocal jazz - the choir director transcribed a rather long Satin Doll bass solo from an album I’ve never been able to find again since then. Played at local and state competitions, Ghirardelli Square in SF and Disneyland my Jr and Sr years.
I needed an amp for all that, and somewhat stupidly bought a Sunn Beta Bass head and 215B cabinet with that same inheritance, WAY more amp than I’ve ever needed, heavy and bulky. But we planned to be rockstars! Still have it, hauled it around for all these years.
After high school I was in two bands from ‘84 - ‘93, (basically the same except for the guitar player and band name). We didn’t really fit into the budding grunge scene in Seattle, a lot of local bands didn’t. Around the time grunge started taking off the band splintered due to internal drama, and I was kind of worn out.
I had a family to take care of at that point so wasn’t playing with other people for a long time, then a few years ago the band got back together briefly; the guitar player lives in NM though so it was difficult and didn’t last long.
Last summer the singer contacted me about playing with him and a different drummer, and I found myself enjoying it again and actually becoming a budding gearhead (nothing like the level some of you are though!) I just ordered my second bass last week, a Guild Starfire I, couldn’t be much more different than my Jazz. I’m a lefty so I usually can’t just walk into GC, pick something up and start playing - it was a minor miracle finding my Jazz when I did.
Sorry, sea man, if "draggy" rubbed you the wrong way. I like the informal approach, but sometimes pick the wrong nickname.
You tell a very familiar story. And that Fender Jazz and Sunn look great! If the Sunn is 100 watts it probably pushes a lot more air with that 2x15" cab than the single 12" Rumble 100. But, the Rumble will be a lot easier to transport!
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LOL, no big deal, just sounds kinda blah like a drag - and not a man.Sorry, sea man, if "draggy" rubbed you the wrong way. I like the informal approach, but sometimes pick the wrong nickname.
You tell a very familiar story. And that Fender Jazz and Sunn look great! If the Sunn is 100 watts it probably pushes a lot more air with that 2x15" cab than the single 12" Rumble 100. But, the Rumble will be a lot easier to transport!
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Usually get called ‘sea’ or ‘sd’ for short. Yes, 100 watts - probably haven’t had the master volume higher than 3 or 4 ever, even in college auditoriums. The cab’s pretty beat up, band mates weren’t very careful with it!
I’m up in your neck of the woods about every other month getting a haircut, was eyeing a Yamaha 5-string at GC in Lynnwood but seemed heavy. My Jazz is 12.5 pounds, I need something lighter (hence the Starfire).
Hey everyone new Rumble 200 owner. Love this thing. I used the GK MB115 for many years and really enjoyed it but I desperately needed something with an FX loop. The overdrive is a nice added bonus it's real pleasant. Funny thing is years ago when I got the GK, the Rumble 200 was the other option I was considering at the time. Thankfully not much has changed since then and I wasted 0 time doing research on my next amp hahah.
My setup: I'm using a stereo modeler/FX unit going into a Rolls SX21 crossover (great piece of gear) then into the FX return of the Rumble and a Boss Katana guitar amp.
My questions: are there any master volume mods to control the volume when going into the FX return like this? Is the Rumble 500 the same way? Thanks!
My setup: I'm using a stereo modeler/FX unit going into a Rolls SX21 crossover (great piece of gear) then into the FX return of the Rumble and a Boss Katana guitar amp.
My questions: are there any master volume mods to control the volume when going into the FX return like this? Is the Rumble 500 the same way? Thanks!
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Hey everyone new Rumble 200 owner. Love this thing. I used the GK MB115 for many years and really enjoyed it but I desperately needed something with an FX loop. The overdrive is a nice added bonus it's real pleasant. Funny thing is years ago when I got the GK, the Rumble 200 was the other option I was considering at the time. Thankfully not much has changed since then and I wasted 0 time doing research on my next amp hahah.
My setup: I'm using a stereo modeler/FX unit going into a Rolls SX21 crossover (great piece of gear) then into the FX return of the Rumble and a Boss Katana guitar amp.
My questions: are there any master volume mods to control the volume when going into the FX return like this? Is the Rumble 500 the same way? Thanks!
Yo, JP! @JPs Place, you are now member #1727 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome. 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.
No, JP, there's no Master volume control of your signal going into the FX Return on the 200 or 500, according to the block diagram. But there is on the Rumble 800!
How about telling us a bit about yourself, JP, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular? You'll fit right in here since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...
Rumble On!
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Regarding the XLR male to 1/4" TRS male that you mentioned: Does it matter whether the 1/4” end is configured for mono or stereo? I’m assuming, since I don’t have stereo basses, that the Rumble 40 is putting out mono through the XLR connector. Most of the balanced cables I see have a 3-section prong on the 1/4” plug. I’m assuming this will be fine when going from the Rumble to an audio interface (such as the Scarlett Solo or 2i2)?
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Mono. You need two conductors for an electrical signal. For audio, you also need a shield connected to ground to eliminate (or greatly reduce) outside electromagnetic influence. The standard for guitars and most instruments uses the shield as the second signal conductor. Circuits that use XLR connectors have two conductors for signal plus a separate shield on the third pin. Neither is stereo under any normal circumstance.
Hello everyone!
I've recently upgraded my cab situation from an old Hartke VX215 to two new Rumble 115 cabs (which sound incredible compared to the Hartke, by the way) and today I've customized them a bit with new grille cloth, and a matching lil rumble 40 combo. The stack is paired with a GK MB Fusion 500 and I've never been happier with my tone than with these rumble cabs!
Came to say Hi! The rumble hype is real! and to show off my new cabs!
Stay low, everyone!
I've recently upgraded my cab situation from an old Hartke VX215 to two new Rumble 115 cabs (which sound incredible compared to the Hartke, by the way) and today I've customized them a bit with new grille cloth, and a matching lil rumble 40 combo. The stack is paired with a GK MB Fusion 500 and I've never been happier with my tone than with these rumble cabs!
Came to say Hi! The rumble hype is real! and to show off my new cabs!
Stay low, everyone!
Hey, Notty! @Not_Shane, you are now member #1728 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome. 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.
So, is that a Rumble 15 or 25 combo in the pix? And how about telling us a bit about yourself, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular? You'll fit right in here since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...
Rumble On!
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'nother Rumble sighting...An R40, I think. To the viewer's left of the bassist on top of another cab.
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At the beginning of this video, it looks like a 100, but I never see a bassist, so I don't know if it's a backline amp not in use for a drums/guitar band.
Awesome! thanks!
The little bro is a rumble 40 actually!
I've been playing rock metal and punk for, man, over 10 years now! Started on GK combos, then GK stacks, but recently found the Rumbles. I wasn't really interested in them until looking for a new combo for practice when I didn't want to use my big rig. GK and Ampeg and other brands were SO heavy and sounded decent for a practice amp but nothing wild. The rumbles sounded so good in every setting, and weighed nothing! I was sold!
Now, about a year or two later when it was time to get new cabs I knew the first ones I wanted to look at. My dad also plays bass and runs a rumble 500 combo and 115 ext cab and his tone gets compliments all the time!
Glad I made the jump to the big boys!
I'm still a GK fan boy for the tones and growl, but GK with the Rumble cabs pairs exceptionally well in my opinion.
Cool, Not! But, the knobs in your pic definitely look like a Rumble 25 configuration, as an R40 has a lot more knobs. But I guess you oughta know your own gear.
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ah, you know you're right!Cool, Not! But, the knobs in your pic definitely look like a Rumble 25 configuration, as an R40 has a lot more knobs. But I guess you oughta know your own gear.
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I knew it wasn't the 40 because I don't have the 3 EQ buttons, but I've been calling it a 40 for months! LOL people i've shown/told probably think im crazy.
Correct it is a 25 watt!
Ah! That jives with the pic. Thanks for confirming this ol' codger's sanity, ... this time.
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Do you mean to say that you have been using just the 25 for metal and punk band practice? Or did you hook it up to other gear?
