Fender Rumble Club

[gillybass]

Tally-ho, gill-man! @gillybass, you are now member #1839 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.

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Rumble On!
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Hey there Rumblers! I now have my Rumble 800 combo. Started out with a Rumble 100, then 500, then went the head/cab route and meh - so got me one of those nice and light 800 combos and loving it.

I play at two different church services:, one on Sunday, once per month or so; and another during the week about 2x per month). Both CCM with other good musicans, which has really helped me of course. The Sunday service is well attended (two services) and good tech. Both locations are quiet stages using IEMs and self-mix monitor.

Also with a friend (sometimes more than one makes it) some friends for a weekjust about weekly.

Bass playing got serious/made some progress is late 2023. Been making progress ever since.

Been on a pedal journey lately, and getting that all worked out. Pedalboard finally coming together as I like.

Enjoy the board, really good input from everyone. Always learning a lot at TalkBass in general, and all the particular forums and threads.

Thanks to everyone and rock on -

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Hey there Rumblers! I now have my Rumble 800 combo. Started out with a Rumble 100, then 500, then went the head/cab route and meh - so got me one of those nice and light 800 combos and loving it.

I play at two different church services:, one on Sunday, once per month or so; and another during the week about 2x per month). Both CCM with other good musicans, which has really helped me of course. The Sunday service is well attended (two services) and good tech. Both locations are quiet stages using IEMs and self-mix monitor.

Also with a friend (sometimes more than one makes it) some friends for a weekjust about weekly.

Bass playing got serious/made some progress is late 2023. Been making progress ever since.

Been on a pedal journey lately, and getting that all worked out. Pedalboard finally coming together as I like.

Enjoy the board, really good input from everyone. Always learning a lot at TalkBass in general, and all the particular forums and threads.

Thanks to everyone and rock on -

I’m curious why the 800 when both churches use silent stages. Do the weekly whatevers (you had a typo) need serious volume?

I think I caught all of my typos….

 

[gillybass]

I’m curious why the 800 when both churches use silent stages. Do the weekly whatevers (you had a typo) need serious volume?

I think I caught all of my typos….

Ah ha, that didn't make much sense I guess. Use the Rumble 800 at home and when jaming with friends. It hasn't seen a stage yet And it's been used in the 'low' setting almost exclusively. It's ready though!
G-Dog asked me about my bass and Rumble experience, so I was going over the whole bit.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Ah ha, that didn't make much sense I guess. Use the Rumble 800 at home and when jaming with friends. It hasn't seen a stage yet And it's been used in the 'low' setting almost exclusively. It's ready though!
G-Dog asked me about my bass and Rumble experience, so I was going over the whole bit.

Right. Just trying to grok it all.

 

[dORSY]

Progress has been made. Disassembled and reassembled (mostly) the "new" r100, dust/dirt has been removed. Everything seems to be original.
Lined the inside, applied some WD40 to the squeaky handle and did the "sharpie indicators" trick onto the voicing buttons inspired by: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/fender-rumble-club.1118826/page-1765#post-22685057

 

[smatanovic]

Hey fellow Rumblers! I have a rumble 40. I had asked about this problem in the general amp forum and was referred to this page. Goal: Get line out signal from my rumble 40 into my Focusrite 2i2 interface so that I can play my bass and run a backing track in my PC all while listening to the two in my headphones coming out of the interface.

I have already discovered that the only way to shut off the Rumble speaker and still have a line out signal to the interface is by plugghing somethin into the headphone jack on the back of the Rumble. Learned that trick.

Now don't know how to hear the bass from the Rumble line out and a backing track from the PC through interface headphones and no sound on my studio monitors. I must be missing a critical step.

Why don't you just plug a 1/4 inch headphone adapter into the headphone jack on the amp, and plug the headphones into the interface? That way the speaker amp is muted and you hear everything through the interface.

 

[mixbus]

Hey all,

Just turned on my 1 month old Rumble 100V3, and sparks shot out of the contour switches along with a "pop." Surprised and scared me a bit! What a way to start the day!

After a few seconds I shut it off, and could smell telltale slight burnt electronics odor. I must've let the magic smoke out.
I thought better of trying to use it anymore that that. Not a stranger to electronics/amp failure after all these years...

Anyone have this happen to them?

I sent an customer contact email off to Fender about what they can do, as any repair centers are far from me.

At least I have the 500V3 as a backup!

 

[MadJack]

Progress has been made. Disassembled and reassembled (mostly) the "new" r100, dust/dirt has been removed. Everything seems to be original.
Lined the inside, applied some WD40 to the squeaky handle and did the "sharpie indicators" trick onto the voicing buttons inspired by: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/fender-rumble-club.1118826/page-1765#post-22685057

Something I've discovered. Depending upon the cab and speaker, I've found sometimes full coverage inside the cab can sound s bit too flat, or dead. Sometimes you need some sound reflections for more pleasing frequency response.

If you find this is the case, start by removing the material from one of the side/top/bottom panels. I usually start with the bottom, because, in my mind, it would seem to keep a little more room around the ports for the air to move more freely in and out of them. If that helps, but could use a little more, then take the material off one side or the other, at 90° from the bottom. Opposite sides, can cause the sound waves to reflect back and forth more and be a bit harder to control. Bare surfaces 90° to each other prevents the sound waves from bouncing back and forth, for a smoother, more controlled response.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Hey all,

Just turned on my 1 month old Rumble 100V3, and sparks shot out of the contour switches along with a "pop." Surprised and scared me a bit! What a way to start the day!

After a few seconds I shut it off, and could smell telltale slight burnt electronics odor. I must've let the magic smoke out.
I thought better of trying to use it anymore that that. Not a stranger to electronics/amp failure after all these years...

Anyone have this happen to them?

I sent an customer contact email off to Fender about what they can do, as any repair centers are far from me.

At least I have the 500V3 as a backup!

I had a new 100 develop a lot of snap crackle pop after a week or so. Fender sent a replacement (I had bought direct on sale).

 

[mixbus]

I had a new 100 develop a lot of snap crackle pop after a week or so. Fender sent a replacement (I had bought direct on sale).

Let's hope they do the same for me.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Let's hope they do the same for me.

If it's under warranty, I'd assume they will.

 

[cbnutt]

Who has giged there Rumble 100 at a few gigs ? I am mostly a lead player , but do just a few fill ins with bands on bass , i have a Traynor SB 200 combo thats fine , but really like the weight of the Rumble 100 , i need to stay light weight , i am talking smallish PA , someone on lead , light hitting drummer , one singer , and lowish volume gigs . older country stuff , gigs are usualy senior centers , small elks lodges etc . should the 100 work for this ? I really want it to for the weight , Thanks .

 

[GonePlaid]

Who has giged there Rumble 100 at a few gigs ? I am mostly a lead player , but do just a few fill ins with bands on bass , i have a Traynor SB 200 combo thats fine , but really like the weight of the Rumble 100 , i need to stay light weight , i am talking smallish PA , someone on lead , light hitting drummer , one singer , and lowish volume gigs . older country stuff , gigs are usualy senior centers , small elks lodges etc . should the 100 work for this ? I really want it to for the weight , Thanks .

We're all in our 70s in our band, and so is our 'crowd'. No need to be LOUD. I use my R100v3 for some fairly large rooms(Elks, VFWs, American Legions). Our drummer doesn't play loud; our guitarists don't wanna carry heavy stuff either.

 

[cbnutt]

We're all in our 70s in our band, and so is our 'crowd'. No need to be LOUD. I use my R100v3 for some fairly large rooms(Elks, VFWs, American Legions). Our drummer doesn't play loud; our guitarists don't wanna carry heavy stuff either. > Sounds like exactly my situation , i think the 100 should do it , i know my old body will LOVE the weight !

 

[GonePlaid]

We're all in our 70s in our band, and so is our 'crowd'. No need to be LOUD. I use my R100v3 for some fairly large rooms(Elks, VFWs, American Legions). Our drummer doesn't play loud; our guitarists don't wanna carry heavy stuff either.

We have a gig Saturday night at a VFW-probably the largest room we play. Took the 200c last time. Didn't need the 'extra' 40(+/-) watts. Or the extra 12.5 pounds. Gonna use the 100.

 

[John Stephen]

Who has giged there Rumble 100 at a few gigs ? I am mostly a lead player , but do just a few fill ins with bands on bass , i have a Traynor SB 200 combo thats fine , but really like the weight of the Rumble 100 , i need to stay light weight , i am talking smallish PA , someone on lead , light hitting drummer , one singer , and lowish volume gigs . older country stuff , gigs are usualy senior centers , small elks lodges etc . should the 100 work for this ? I really want it to for the weight , Thanks .

I play those same types of gigs and my Rumble 40 does fine. A 100 will do ya.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Who has giged there Rumble 100 at a few gigs ? I am mostly a lead player , but do just a few fill ins with bands on bass , i have a Traynor SB 200 combo thats fine , but really like the weight of the Rumble 100 , i need to stay light weight , i am talking smallish PA , someone on lead , light hitting drummer , one singer , and lowish volume gigs . older country stuff , gigs are usualy senior centers , small elks lodges etc . should the 100 work for this ? I really want it to for the weight , Thanks .

I play mainly at church with electric, acoustic, keys, cajon, and vocals. We can get loud and rocky. I usually take both R100s and daisy chain them, but only because I like the sound (and having a backup). Gain at noon, volume less than 9. I've done it with just one of the R100s, at which point the volume was 9:30-10, so you should be fine with an R100. Especially since the sorts of rooms you play are typically not sound-dampening.

 

[G-Dog]

Posted December 1, 2023: Interesting. The only amp I’ve ever played through is the puny rumble 15 that came with my first bass. I mostly play through a SGT-DI pedal into my computer, which is where I developed my fondness for the Ampeg house sound.

I'm sorry for overlooking this!! @smatanovic, you are now member #1841 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.

I shoulda done this all those years ago, smatter. I apologize for the delay. But, better late than never! BTW, did you ever get a Rocket Bass as you seemed to be considering back then? Just curious.

How about telling us a bit about yourself, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey (ever just accompanying your first bass). You'll fit right in here since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...

Rumble On!
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[cbnutt]

Just picked up a new Rumble 100 after posting above , i think it will be fine for what iam doing , ive been around and had bigger Rumbles , but i love the weight on this one , they seem to get louder with the Vintage button engaged ,and i like the tone with it on , a lot eaiser to lift than my Traynor even though the Rumble is only 10 pounds lighter than it is .

 

[John Stephen]

Great choice. Enjoy it. I like the Vintage button too, and use it a lot.