Will try this whenever that dang baby isn't napping.
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Will try this whenever that dang baby isn't napping.
I dunno, corny, that's a big beautiful baby that is a header taller than a 500, IMO. Glad you're happy with it, though, that usually is best for all. 
And, yeah, why not an ivory 40, 100 or 200?!? What's that aboot? And I used to think the same about the 25, until my rival in one jam group (we switch off bass & guitar) brought a Rumble 25 and it sounds great in that group! Not the first time I've been re-educated by a Rumble*.
Personally, I'm not so much into "showy", or cleaning, enough to go for an ivory amp. I like inconspicuous and "hides dirt" better. Other'n that I used to have similar views as yours. (And I helped raise 5 big beautiful babies! Now a bunch of g'kids & a gg'kid!!) Until the Rumble V2 350 amps and neo 2x8" & 1x12" mini-cabs in 2011 I never gave Rumbles much consideration. Actually really just curiosity then, too. But, when the 500 combo appeared in 2014 I bought one just to debunk the advertised combination of price, power, tone & lightweight. And, I had been a total 15" snob in my bass preferences. But, when my new 500 combo even handled the low B on my 5 string with great punch and tone, I was converted*! Now, my top 3 basses are all BEAD in response to my Rumble ramblings. 
There are several Rumblers here feel like that. Some only turn on the horn when playing songs thru the Aux input. Otherwise, I reckon it's more for the bright clanky metal sound. 
If by "set flat" you mean setting the 4 EQ knobs (B, LM, HM, T) all at 12 o'clock I feel obliged to tell you that is not actually flat response! Manufacturers usually design the "all 12s" settings to give their products their signature tone. That's one way to tell different brands apart.
In the TONE POOL section of your Rumble Wiki there is a link to Settings for Flat Response that shows the difference between "all 12s" and actual flat. 
Not to get pedantic (too late?) but we refer to those 3 buttons as preset "voice" buttons, or simply presets or "voicings", since they are additive to the 4 EQ settings and not absolute settings themselves. The Bright, Contour & Vintage frequencies are also graphed, too.
Yes, you're not the Lone Ranger in your feelings on the Overdrive. I find it sufficient only because I rarely use much distortion, but rather just a bit of "warmth". But, if you're not going to use the built-in Overdrive for distortion, it can function as a Mute button and is, therefore, even footswitchable! 
You're preaching to the choir here, farmer! But, alas, we are all sinners and fall short of the glory of more reasonable gear choices in one way or another. 
Thanks for this intro and review, cornfarmer. And, again, Welcome to the Rumble Club.
When I had my R500 disassembled I tested the two 10” drivers and the horn one at a time, individually, outside of the cabinet.
With the horn, I was finger plucking higher notes and getting very little sound, even with the gain and master turned up pretty high. I thought it was defective. Then I popped the G string hard and almost blew my ears off. Same when I popped the D string. Apparently that frequency range (whatever it is)(bright clanky metal sound - per @G-Dog
) is where the horn adds a lot.Once I start learning slap/pop technique and using it, I’m sure I’ll be happy to have the horn available. Right now, I’ve got the switch off, also, as I hear very little difference in sound with the way I’m currently playing.
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tweeters tweeting!When I had my R500 disassembled I tested the two 10” drivers and the horn one at a time, individually, outside of the cabinet.
With the horn, I was finger plucking higher notes and getting very little sound, even with the gain and master turned up pretty high. I thought it was defective. Then I popped the G string hard and almost blew my ears off. Same when I popped the D string. Apparently that frequency range (whatever it is)(bright clanky metal sound - per @G-Dog
Once I start learning slap/pop technique and using it, I’m sure I’ll be happy to have the horn available. Right now, I’ve got the switch off, also, as I hear very little difference in sound with the way I’m currently playing.
I'm assuming they use a frequency splitter with a sharp roll-off for the tweeter.When I had my R500 disassembled I tested the two 10” drivers and the horn one at a time, individually, outside of the cabinet.
With the horn, I was finger plucking higher notes and getting very little sound, even with the gain and master turned up pretty high. I thought it was defective. Then I popped the G string hard and almost blew my ears off. Same when I popped the D string. Apparently that frequency range (whatever it is)(bright clanky metal sound - per @G-Dog
Once I start learning slap/pop technique and using it, I’m sure I’ll be happy to have the horn available. Right now, I’ve got the switch off, also, as I hear very little difference in sound with the way I’m currently playing.
They should. Tweeters can only do high frequencies. Their job stops below a couple of kiloHertzes. That is where woofers (@g-dogs?
) woof naturally (sometimes with a LowPassFilter so frequencies don't overlap as much)
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Exactly. Otherwise you waste watts, ugly-distort the sound, and risk frying something (and I don't mean bacon).They should. Tweeters can only do high frequencies. Their job stops below a couple of kiloHertzes. That is where woofers (@g-dogs?
dog likes beacon, not the magic smoke!
New poll!
Rumble 100 owners survey
Sorry, if someone wants more info on other model ownershuip, they should run their own survey!
Rumble 100 owners survey
Sorry, if someone wants more info on other model ownershuip, they should run their own survey!
Thanks for the welcome. I've been playing for a few years now, exclusively in my basement as a hobby. I would like to join a band eventually but I still haven't gotten myself out there. I bought the rumble 40 as my first amp. I didn't really know anything about them but living in an apartment at the time, I couldn't justify anything bigger/louder. Admittedly I don't use it much anymore as I've since moved and gotten a bigger/louder amp. It still amazes me how good it is when I do turn it on. These are great amps and I would recommend them to anyone.
Ampeg micro cl 100 watt. I'm looking to upgrade soon.
Are these a GC exclusive? Every post online I've seen mentions getting one at GC. Same price or an upcharge?
Getting all nostalgic about the blonde/oxblood 1961 Bassman head I used to own.
EDIT: went to GC’s website and yes it’s an exclusive and yes, it’s an extra $35. Now if only the grille was oxblood
Hmmm, GC is getting more generous. Music & Arts stores, and online, (an American Music affiliate) also now shares the ivory 25 & 500!
Fender Rumble ivory results | Music & Arts
Your Fender Rumble ivory, results provided by Music & Arts
www.musicarts.com
So, I just upgraded my home practice amp from a Rumble 25 to a Rumble 100 v3.
I was able to A vs B test the 25 vs 100 about 6 weeks ago at Sweetwater. Realized a better amp made a huge difference in how each of my basses sound. So, pulled the trigger.
Appreciate all the input here. Set it up and played several hours today..
Wow... what an upgrade. The clarity, particularly on the lower notes is really marked.
I'm learning now all I can do with the various options.
Very happy to have this now!
I was able to A vs B test the 25 vs 100 about 6 weeks ago at Sweetwater. Realized a better amp made a huge difference in how each of my basses sound. So, pulled the trigger.
Appreciate all the input here. Set it up and played several hours today..
Wow... what an upgrade. The clarity, particularly on the lower notes is really marked.
I'm learning now all I can do with the various options.
Very happy to have this now!
I only use my 25 at home for solo practice...OD is irrelevant for me in that setting, thus I neither use it nor ponder workarounds thereof
My apologies, joe. Don't know how I overlooked your Rumble for so long. @joeLowB, you are now member #1855 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.
How about telling us a bit more about your bass experience in general and your original Rumble journey in particular? You're already beginning to fit right in here since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...
Rumble On!
Thanks, @G-Dog !
I'm just a retired guy who now has time to get serious about bass. Taking lessons every two weeks, plus playing 3x / month with my church band.
Enjoy all the input in this thread!
Joe
I was just reviewing our
Setting a drink on top of an amp or cab is a mortal sin.
Hope you are staying safe from those floods in Texas, Miles...I notice you live not that far from Austin..which is a Sister City to my hometown of Adelaide South Aust. Anyone affected by the horrendous Texas floods...we are thinking of you here in Australia and praying for your safety...Australia, a country that also is affected by terrible flooding at times. Stay safe all those affected by this tragedy.
Thanks, Giffro. Yeah, next door to Austin just outside Round Rock. Neither city got hit horribly this time. We’re fine; we’ve always looked at flood possibilities when buying. If we get flooded then the whole state’s washing away.
Georgetown, just to the north, had some spots hit fairly hard. The really devastating stuff was ~50 miles away.
