Or, if the Studio 40's output is post-processor, run it's FX out into whichever larger amp you buy. Assuming you (Brandon) ever want that instead of (as later noted) just the V3 Rumble sound.
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Or, if the Studio 40's output is post-processor, run it's FX out into whichever larger amp you buy. Assuming you (Brandon) ever want that instead of (as later noted) just the V3 Rumble sound.
My guess is they weren't sure of the demand. Having a small Studio and a big Stage amp makes sense, and if enough people ask for something else, it might happen. Maybe.
The basic v3 lineup has changed a bit over time, presumably due to demand at Fender’s preferred profitability price point
The online stores have great return policies. In fact, I ordered the Rumble 500 combo in 2014 with the explicit plan to send it back!! I just wanted to know where it didn't meet expectations. I mean, really, how in the world could a 2x10", weighing under 40 lb.s and costing just $499.99, back then, be as good as all that ad hype? I was a 15" snob and a Bassman fan. But, WOW!!! The R500c knocked me out! It even handled the low B on my 5-string with strong rich tones! And with just two 10" speakers instead of 15"!! Whoda thunk it? Needless to say, it didn't go back and is celebrating it's 10th anniversary as my go-to big amp.
By 2019 I had survived a year of GAS for either a Stage or Studio modeling amp. I had loaned my 1st generation Fender B-DEC 30 modeling amp to a newby bassist I was mentoring. I really didn't expect to send the Studio 40 back after ordering it. At least, I really didn't want to have to. And, again, WOW!!! The Studio 40 lived up to all my hopes & dreams! The software worked as expected, I had nearly memorized the manual, and the various tones sounded great! I played all the signature songs for the presets. So, that Rumble didn't go back, either.
But, I have tried, and returned, other gear from online stores. But, my ratio of keepers obviously keeps me on their contact lists.
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Some of us here have lobbied Fender to make an intermediate between the Rumble Studio 40 and the Rumble Stage 800. We call it the Rumble Club 400! See what we did there?
It would, ideally, come in a 250 watt standalone 115 combo (add 8 ohm cab for 400w) and a head version, along with a lightweight 212 cab!! 
But, unfortunately, every year our hopes are dashed. 
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Some of us here have lobbied Fender to make an intermediate between the Rumble Studio 40 and the Rumble Stage 800. We call it the Rumble Club 400! See what we did there?
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Fear not @G-Dog, I am sure Fender would build one for you for $657 million smackaroons but they would want payment upfront...bitcoin not accepted
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Fear not @G-Dog, I am sure Fender would build one for you for $657 million smackaroons but they would want payment upfront...bitcoin not accepted
Yeah? Say, Souly, I wouldn't mind investing a billion of my schmackeroons for a Rumble Club 400 with a 212 cab! Shoot! At present currency rates, I got a spare $137.94 to spend on such a rig!
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I'm sure @SoulReflection would be thrilled to cover the rest to see you happily repping the club with that combo!Yeah? Say, Souly, I wouldn't mind investing a billion of my schmackeroons for a Rumble Club 400 with a 212 cab! Shoot! At present currency rates, I got a spare $137.94 to spend on such a rig!
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Cover what "rest"?!? Schmackeroons have tanked so badly lately, I'll sell ya a billion of 'em for an even $100, right now!
Thanks, Sharpy! Every twenty million schmackeroons helps!! 
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Yeah? Say, Souly, I wouldn't mind investing a billion of my schmackeroons for a Rumble Club 400 with a 212 cab! Shoot! At present currency rates, I got a spare $137.94 to spend on such a rig!
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They have their own valuation for schmackeroons and it goes up as often and as much as their prices. Maybe L____n could help in your quest. After all, he did have in inside track...
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Nope, I am happy with my lowly R100 Combo! I will leave this up to the rich guys out there...
Brandon Shea
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Stories like this are exactly why I'm leaning toward the 500 for my next amp. I'm in a place where I can very reasonably afford it, and I love that it can scale up to whatever volume I could ever conceivably need without being extremely heavy or awkward to move.I ordered the Rumble 500 combo in 2014 with the explicit plan to send it back!! I just wanted to know where it didn't meet expectations. I mean, really, how in the world could a 2x10", weighing under 40 lb.s and costing just $499.99, back then, be as good as all that ad hype? I was a 15" snob and a Bassman fan. But, WOW!!! The R500c knocked me out! It even handled the low B on my 5-string with strong rich tones! And 10" speakers instead of 15"!! Whoda thunk it? Needless to say, it didn't go back and is celebrating it's 10th anniversary as my go-to big amp.
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They have their own valuation for schmackeroons and it goes up as often and as much as their prices. Maybe L____n could help in your quest. After all, he did have in inside track...
How many times I gotta remind you, Souly, that [0]=225171&c[thread]=1118826']it was his original idea!! He was all for it!
I just put my awesome fotoshop skilz on it. .
I ordered the Rumble 500 combo in 2014 with the explicit plan to send it back!! I just wanted to know where it didn't meet expectations. I mean, really, how in the world could a 2x10", weighing under 40 lb.s and costing just $499.99, back then, be as good as all that ad hype? I was a 15" snob and a Bassman fan. But, WOW!!! The R500c knocked me out! It even handled the low B on my 5-string with strong rich tones! And with just two 10" speakers instead of 15"!! Whoda thunk it? Needless to say, it didn't go back and is celebrating it's 10th anniversary as my go-to big amp.
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Make your own story, Brandon. Even if you can just barely afford it, the Rumble 800 combo is a much more versatile, and even lighter, amp than the 500. It can scale your Studio 40 up with just a little extra up to 100 watts for intermediate rooms, or anything all the way up to an extra 400 watts for the big places. Or even 200 watts to 800 watts with a cab, or two!
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How many times I gotta remind you, Souly, that [0]=225171&c[thread]=1118826']it was his original idea!! He was all for it!
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Well, so much for his original ideas...
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No, no, no. You were going to help G-Dog buy his!
Nope...they must be growing some good stuff down in Round Rock!
I read it here. It must be true!
Even if I only read what I wrote.
