Fender Rumble Club

[G-Dog]

Hi, all! Here's a pic of my two Rumble 500's (+ Rumble 410 cab). Picked these up last year for an East Coast tour that unfortunately fell through. Absolutely overkill for jamming in my home office, but they're incredible amps!

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Awesome, infy! @infernaldingus, you are now member #1745 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome. Please 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.

Would you please tell us a bit about yourself, infern, 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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[infernaldingus]

Thanks! I'll keep it brief: I've been playing bass since I was 15 (I'm nearly 50 now, and not nearly as good as I should be for having played for so long!) and primarily in metal bands.

Last year, decided I needed a new bass amp that 1) sounded great & could handle small gigs, 2) would fit in my SUV, and 3) weighed significantly less than my ancient, spine-crushing Ampeg cab! After trying out a handful of SS amps by Hartke, GK, Ampeg, I ultimately settled on the Rumble(s). My old Carvin has two outputs so I run it stereo through the two Rumbles via two pedal boards. I think they sound phenomenal and, after years of lugging around heavy gear, I love how relatively lightweight they are.

Thanks again for having me - hope everyone has a great week!

Awesome, infy! @infernaldingus, you are now member #1745 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome. Please 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.

Would you please tell us a bit about yourself, infern, 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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[Swerve]

I've been a loyal Rumble user for many years with various configurations. Recently I got a great deal on an Ampeg Rocket Bass 115 and decided I should try something different. Well the Ampeg sounded fantastic in my bedroom. So much so that I was thinking it could overtake my Rumbles. BUT, I could not get a sound I liked out of it with either of my two bands. Since I primarily use a Rumble 100 (112) maybe it was the 115 with the Ampeg and it isn't a fair comparison, but I also found I missed the EQ settings from the Rumble. Specifically the gain and two Mid controls. I asked both bands for honest feedback in case I was just being overly picky about my sound and they both preferred the sound of the Fender.

So I returned the Ampeg and am happily back with my Rumbles. I prefer my 100 over my 500 (210) for lugging to rehearsals so I'm considering picking up another Rumble 100 and trying the two 100 daisy chain that seems popular here. My 100 is plenty loud for one of my bands but needs to be cranked a bit for the other. So I think two 12's would be perfect.

 

[seadragon]

I love odd band names, especially "Bruce Goose" and "FRED The Nurse".

I *think* FRED and The Nurse were two different bands? The person who made the poster obviously didn’t believe in commas or extra spacing. I suspect ‘The Nurse’ might have been Student Nurse, who are still going strong, played with them in September!

 

[Deleted member 268085]

I *think* FRED and The Nurse were two different bands? The person who made the poster obviously didn’t believe in commas or extra spacing. I suspect ‘The Nurse’ might have been Student Nurse, who are still going strong, played with them in September!

Now not such an odd band name. Punctuation What's that

 

[G-Dog]

I've been a loyal Rumble user for many years with various configurations. Recently I got a great deal on an Ampeg Rocket Bass 115 and decided I should try something different. Well the Ampeg sounded fantastic in my bedroom. So much so that I was thinking it could overtake my Rumbles. BUT, I could not get a sound I liked out of it with either of my two bands. Since I primarily use a Rumble 100 (112) maybe it was the 115 with the Ampeg and it isn't a fair comparison, but I also found I missed the EQ settings from the Rumble. Specifically the gain and two Mid controls. I asked both bands for honest feedback in case I was just being overly picky about my sound and they both preferred the sound of the Fender.

So I returned the Ampeg and am happily back with my Rumbles. I prefer my 100 over my 500 (210) for lugging to rehearsals so I'm considering picking up another Rumble 100 and trying the two 100 daisy chain that seems popular here. My 100 is plenty loud for one of my bands but needs to be cranked a bit for the other. So I think two 12's would be perfect.

Welcome back, Rumbler #892. Long time, no see. That's a fabulous testimonial, there. It reinforces my own Ampeg experience, and those of others, that the basic sounds are just too different for some of us. And, that's ... OK. Different strokes... and all that.
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[GonePlaid]

Welcome back, Rumbler #892. Long time, no see. That's a fabulous testimonial, there. It reinforces my own Ampeg experience, and those of others, that the basic sounds are just too different for some of us. And, that's ... OK. Different strokes... and all that.
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'Zackly! I had a Kustom 150 bass "combo" amp(self-contained, but heavy as a P___-I'm guessing ~90#). Sounded great, 2 separate channels*, 15" speaker. Tested, then bought my R200c and promptly sold the Kustom.
I also had an Ampeg BA112(50W>1x12)that was "OK", but I never could get the tone(s) I wanted. Traded it for some PA gear.
My first real amp was a 63 Bassman. That's the sound I wanna come as close to as possible w/o carrying two heavyish pieces-and spending heavyish $$$.

*My POS keyboard went into the second input
EDIT: like this(not mine)

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

I've been a loyal Rumble user for many years with various configurations. Recently I got a great deal on an Ampeg Rocket Bass 115 and decided I should try something different. Well the Ampeg sounded fantastic in my bedroom. So much so that I was thinking it could overtake my Rumbles. BUT, I could not get a sound I liked out of it with either of my two bands. Since I primarily use a Rumble 100 (112) maybe it was the 115 with the Ampeg and it isn't a fair comparison, but I also found I missed the EQ settings from the Rumble. Specifically the gain and two Mid controls. I asked both bands for honest feedback in case I was just being overly picky about my sound and they both preferred the sound of the Fender.

So I returned the Ampeg and am happily back with my Rumbles. I prefer my 100 over my 500 (210) for lugging to rehearsals so I'm considering picking up another Rumble 100 and trying the two 100 daisy chain that seems popular here. My 100 is plenty loud for one of my bands but needs to be cranked a bit for the other. So I think two 12's would be perfect.

In the mid 70s my gigging amp was a V4B with an 8x10 fridge. Loved the sound. In the 90s I was using a rack mount Ampeg bass amp (can't remember the model). It was okay.
Since then, I haven't liked any of the combos.

 

[Zam]

ey guys! In a few weeks, I will have my first, small gig.

I have a Fender Rumble 100 v3, and I'm using a Samsamp VT Bass DI with it with the purpose of give the tone the Samsamp "color".

1. How should I EQ it? Should I put everything flat on the amp and EQ through the DI (mid-low-high)? Should I "mix" the EQ between the amp and the DI
   
   
2. I know the tune is a matter of personal taste, but does a guide or suggested EQ for Rumble exist? I'm trying a lot of things with the Rumble but I'm not sure if the tone is optimal.
   
   
3. A few people told me to set the Rumble "flat" and EQ the Samsamp instead. In this website I understood that, to set the Rumble flat It should look like this . Am I right or did I get something wrong?

Thanks, guys!

 

[RL5]

ey guys! In a few weeks, I will have my first, small gig.

... In this website I understood that, to set the Rumble flat It should look like this . Am I right or did I get something wrong?
Thanks, guys!

First, good luck with your gig and enjoy yourself! That's most important.
Can't answer your other questions, but you've checked the right place for a flat eq of your Rumble. You have the correct settings.

And don't forget - Have fun at your gig! You will be far more critical of your tone than anyone else. Play with everything available and find what you like!

 

[SharpCat]

It's all about sounding how you like it--there's no wrong way to set things if it sounds good. That said, I think first thing I'd try is to feed the Sansamp in through the Rumble FX return and bypass the rumble EQ completely. If that sounds good and gets the volume you need, Done! If not, then feed the Sansamp into the Rumble input and start by setting the Rumble EQ as per the picture--that's about as close to flat as it gets. Then adjust your Sansamp as desired. t's not wrong to change the Rumble EQ too, just confusing to have settings in two places.

 

[G-Dog]

ey guys! In a few weeks, I will have my first, small gig.

I have a Fender Rumble 100 v3, and I'm using a Samsamp VT Bass DI with it with the purpose of give the tone the Samsamp "color".

1. How should I EQ it? Should I put everything flat on the amp and EQ through the DI (mid-low-high)? Should I "mix" the EQ between the amp and the DI
   
   
2. I know the tune is a matter of personal taste, but does a guide or suggested EQ for Rumble exist? I'm trying a lot of things with the Rumble but I'm not sure if the tone is optimal.
   
   
3. A few people told me to set the Rumble "flat" and EQ the Samsamp instead. In this website I understood that, to set the Rumble flat It should look like this . Am I right or did I get something wrong?

Thanks, guys!

Wham, Zam! @Zam, you are now member #1746 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.

I have no advice for you on the SansAmp, since I've never had one. But, for your #2 question, you can try out the list of various Rumble EQ settings in the Rumble Club Tone Pool spreadsheet and other links there on your Wiki. And, yes, your #3 question of using the Rumble's actual flat settings can be a good place to start. But, of course, different tastes and different rooms often need some different tweaking from that to satisfy yourself.

So, how's about telling us a bit about yourself, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular? You're sure to fit right in here since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...

Rumble On!
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[charliethomas]

A few people told me to set the Rumble "flat" and EQ the Samsamp instead.

You may already be aware of this, but if you run the output from the sansamp straight into the instrument input on the amp, make sure to set unity gain (try to get the same volume whether the sansamp is engaged or not using the level knob on the pedal). That way you won't have any problems with the input volume being too loud, and then being amplified again by the rumble.

You can bypass the amp by plugging the output from the sansamp straight into the effects return on the back of the R100, then you don't really have to worry about unity gain. Either way works!

 

[Zam]

First, good luck with your gig and enjoy yourself! That's most important.
Can't answer your other questions, but you've checked the right place for a flat eq of your Rumble. You have the correct settings.

And don't forget - Have fun at your gig! You will be far more critical of your tone than anyone else. Play with everything available and find what you like!

Hey, Rl5! Thanks for the kind words. Wise words, my brother!

It's all about sounding how you like it--there's no wrong way to set things if it sounds good. That said, I think first thing I'd try is to feed the Sansamp in through the Rumble FX return and bypass the rumble EQ completely. If that sounds good and gets the volume you need, Done! If not, then feed the Sansamp into the Rumble input and start by setting the Rumble EQ as per the picture--that's about as close to flat as it gets. Then adjust your Sansamp as desired. t's not wrong to change the Rumble EQ too, just confusing to have settings in two places.

Hey, Sharpcat! Thanks for the reply. Newbie question: if I connect the Sansamp in through the Rumble FX return, does the Rumble EQ "disappear"? I mean, does the sound "negate" all the EQ in the Rumble and only accepts the EQ in the Samsamp Pedal? Is this how it works? (Sorry for my English.)

 

[Zam]

You may already be aware of this, but if you run the output from the sansamp straight into the instrument input on the amp, make sure to set unity gain (try to get the same volume whether the sansamp is engaged or not using the level knob on the pedal). That way you won't have any problems with the input volume being too loud, and then being amplified again by the rumble.

You can bypass the amp by plugging the output from the sansamp straight into the effects return on the back of the R100, then you don't really have to worry about unity gain. Either way works!

I didn't know any of these informations. Thanks, charlie!

Wham, Zam! @Zam, you are now member #1746 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.

I have no advice for you on the SansAmp, since I've never had one. But, for your #2 question, you can try out the list of various Rumble EQ settings in the Rumble Club Tone Pool spreadsheet and other links there on your Wiki. And, yes, your #3 question of using the Rumble's actual flat settings can be a good place to start. But, of course, different tastes and different rooms often need some different tweaking from that to satisfy yourself.

So, how's about telling us a bit about yourself, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular? You're sure to fit right in here since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...

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Thanks for the kind words G-Dog! Those spreadsheet are a pot of gold. Thanks <3

 

[SharpCat]

Hey, Rl5! Thanks for the kind words. Wise words, my brother!



Hey, Sharpcat! Thanks for the reply. Newbie question: if I connect the Sansamp in through the Rumble FX return, does the Rumble EQ "disappear"? I mean, does the sound "negate" all the EQ in the Rumble and only accepts the EQ in the Samsamp Pedal? Is this how it works? (Sorry for my English.)

My expectation is that the rumble will still have some coloration, but it’ll be reduced.

 

[G-Dog]

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Hey, Sharpcat! Thanks for the reply. Newbie question: if I connect the Sansamp in through the Rumble FX return, does the Rumble EQ "disappear"? I mean, does the sound "negate" all the EQ in the Rumble and only accepts the EQ in the Samsamp Pedal? Is this how it works? (Sorry for my English.)

My expectation is that the rumble will still have some coloration, but it’ll be reduced.

If you plug the output of the SansAmp into the Rumble 100's FX Return, then you have completely bypassed the Rumble's preamp EQ including the Overdrive, voicing buttons and even the Master volume control. None of the Rumble's controls will have any effect on the sound, except the on/off switch. It becomes a powered speaker, sending all it's 100 watts to amplify whatever the SansAmp gives it. The speaker & cab may give some "coloration", but that's it. I recommend you start with the SansAmp turned all the way down and work your way up from there.
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[charliethomas]

I recommend you start with the SansAmp turned all the way down and work your way up from there.
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This! I love my VT Bass DI, but you know what? I never actually use it because I'm always playing through my rumble lately, and my basses sound great straight into the rumble.

A use case could be to have a box at hand to change volume and EQ without walking over to the amp, and I've considered it for that - but still haven't actually used it with my rumble in practice (and a sansamp isn't necessarily the best tool for that purpose since it's sold on how it changes your tone, and the speaker sim).

 

[SoulReflection]

If you plug the output of the SansAmp into the Rumble 100's FX Return, then you have completely bypassed the Rumble's preamp EQ including the Overdrive, voicing buttons and even the Master volume control. None of the Rumble's controls will have any effect on the sound, except the on/off switch. It becomes a powered speaker, sending all it's 350 watts to amplify whatever the SansAmp gives it. The speaker & cab may give some "coloration", but that's it. I recommend you start with the SansAmp turned all the way down and work your way up from there.
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Are you still talking about a Rumble 100? Last time I looked in had 100 watts, not 350...does the SansAmp have 350watts???

 

[G-Dog]

Are you still talking about a Rumble 100? Last time I looked in had 100 watts, not 350...does the SansAmp have 350watts???

Ah! Thank ye, Souly. They all look alike to me, ya know. I've now corrected my original post but, thank goodness, you've captured my mistake for posterity.
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