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Based on the 25 layout, my bet is just to fill the space there – purely aesthetics.
The 25’s headphones jack is old school 1/4” . It’s on top with the (minimal) controls rather than on the back.
More durable for possibly mistreated beginner amp?
The 15 & 25, most basic beginner Rumbles, both have 1/4" headphones on top (next to the 1/8" Aux In), while the 40 & above have 1/8” on the back (next to the 1/8” Aux In).
I agree with Sharpy, that it's for more beginner durability. Presumably users of the 40 and up are more sophisticated & careful?
Huh..! L I B..!The 15 & 25, most basic beginner Rumbles, both have 1/4" headphones on top (next to the 1/8" Aux In), while the 40 & above have 1/8” on the back (next to the 1/8” Aux In).
I agree with Sharpy, that it's for more beginner durability. Presumably users of the 40 and up are more sophisticated & careful?
Tim
Had a gig Friday night here in the Austin area. We had lightning all over the place….random rain with wind and we were outside on the covered patio. As this venue already has some ‘dirty’ power going on I decided to take the my old Fender Rumble 100 I originally bought for practice and just something to leave at home. I figured if it got a little wet no big deal. If lightning struck the place it blew up it would be one less piece of gear I’d need to bring home! 
I was surprised and pleased with how well it did. It’s not the best sounding thing out there but it did what I needed it too and got the job done. Not bad for a $70 purchase several years ago!
I was surprised and pleased with how well it did. It’s not the best sounding thing out there but it did what I needed it too and got the job done. Not bad for a $70 purchase several years ago!
As a beginner 4 years ago, I can't tell you how many times I mistakenly plugged my bass into that 1/4" headphone jack and then sat down, turned volume up and wondered why no sound?The 15 & 25, most basic beginner Rumbles, both have 1/4" headphones on top (next to the 1/8" Aux In), while the 40 & above have 1/8” on the back (next to the 1/8” Aux In).
I agree with Sharpy, that it's for more beginner durability. Presumably users of the 40 and up are more sophisticated & careful?
Had a gig Friday night here in the Austin area. We had lightning all over the place….random rain with wind and we were outside on the covered patio. As this venue already has some ‘dirty’ power going on I decided to take the my old Fender Rumble 100 I originally bought for practice and just something to leave at home. I figured if it got a little wet no big deal. If lightning struck the place it blew up it would be one less piece of gear I’d need to bring home!
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Well, howdy, j. @jjk2007, you are now member #1781 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 love those old Rumble V1 with the pulsing red lights in the bottom port! Do your lights still work, or do you ever turn them on?
How about telling us a bit about yourself, jk, 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 had a Fender Rumble Stage 800 for a little while, liked it but decided to return it. I felt like I wanted separates, so I got a Genzler Magellan 800 head, 15" Bass Array cabinet, and built a small pedal board (tuner, compressor, and overdrive). Tell ya what, after a few rehearsals with that rig I'm starting to miss the Fender. I have to make two, yes TWO, trips from the car with my latest rig. I'm thinking of selling all that stuff and getting another Rumble Stage 800. I'd probably have enough left over for a new bass, too. Anyone care to talk me out of it? Am I giving up sound quality that anyone but me would notice?
Do you use the modelling? If not, the 800 combo has speakers with neo magnets, and is lighter.
You make a very good point, there, Sharpy!
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Not necessarily the modeling, but it would be nice to replace the pedalboard.
Hello all. Recently bought a rumble 100. Love how light it is (and loud) already lined and braced it, like it even better. I was wondering about any thoughts on the foot switchable gain setting. I normally use a Timmy clone on my board at church (no amp) to shape my tone. I’m just not too impressed with the overdriven sound, I mean, it’s ok. I have to dial the gain back on the amp quite a bit. I play a pbass with geezers in it, very bright. I guess I’m just used to the transparent grit of the Timmy. We’re going to start playing small outdoor gigs which is why I bought the amp and I’d like to simplify things by leaving my board at home. The amp already has a great tone as is.
JP, just what model(s) do you have? @JProbber, you are now member #1782 in the Fender Rumble Club.
Whata ya know, Shmoe? @Shmoe, you are now member #1783 in the Fender Rumble Club.
Congratulations and welcome to both of you! Please put your number in your TalkBass Signature for safe keeping. Then make yourselves at home here and on your Rumble Club Wiki page, the repository of all Rumbling wisdom and knowledge.
Pictures aren't strictly required for membership, but they are appreciated!
How about telling us a bit about yourselves? 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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In ascending order, a Runble 15, Rumble 40 and a Rumble 100. Thank you for the honor.
Jonathan Probber
Fender Rumble Club #1782
wednesday gig at a middle-of-nowhere festval.
<3 the 2xr100!
<3 the 2xr100!
