Good point. Now @dORSY showed that they’re using interchangeable sub boards, which makes more sense.
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I'd say they just grabbed what was on the shelf readily available.AKA: support chain issues
That's right, Miley, dumb it down for me. And I still don't get it! 
No, all seriousness aside, I really do like the discussions here.
I know! Maybe my last response to SharpCat will help clarify.That's right, Miley, dumb it down for me. And I still don't get it!No, all seriousness aside, I really do like the discussions here.
Anyone using their Rumble combo with an external preamp?
(Sending the external preamp signal right into the effects return and bypassing the internal preamp)
I have been giving thought to trying this, and since the rumble is so light it would make an ideal power/speaker option for a preamp pedal, provided it sounds good.
Any experience?
(I have the 800 combo, analog version)
(Sending the external preamp signal right into the effects return and bypassing the internal preamp)
I have been giving thought to trying this, and since the rumble is so light it would make an ideal power/speaker option for a preamp pedal, provided it sounds good.
Any experience?
(I have the 800 combo, analog version)
It works.
Note tough that You need a relatively high level signal. (preamped) There are some only tone shaping preamps that designed to go into an instrument input and give only ~instrument levels.
No worries tough, there is an almost entirely flat setting for the rumble EQ: Fender Rumble 500 (& 40) Frequencies
For most combos You have to control volume on the preamp itself. (master volume won't work, as it is before the efx send, so the poweramp is always on full power after efx return)
If Your rear looks like You got pre/post switch on the DI out (new design, maybe all 800 combos have that?), Your Master Volume would still work:
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I do this with mainly a Tech 21 XB Driver or sometimes the SGT-DI. (using the EFX return on a Rumble 500c w/ 2x10 ext,).
Works to my satisfaction in both the home practice space, and also with the band.
Brandon Shea
Commercial User
It'll work great, I've done that for fun with my VT Bass DI. My general advice when going through the effects return is to start with the levels DOWN, then work your way up safely to get a feel for how hot the signal is. Going in hot might cause a jump scare (and require a change of pants), especially with an amp that loud.
Hi all, I am a proud Rumble owner having nabbed what I believe is a Fender Rumble 100 v1 a couple of years ago for 50 quid (bargain!!).
At the time I was asked to join a cover band playing fairly middle-of-the-road covers (Kings of Leon, Sam Fender, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jet etc). I've been surprised at how well it has managed to keep up with gigs so far in fairly small venues, pubs, sports clubs etc.
However, we played a wedding last Saturday and we only fed the mics through the mixing desk/PA and I needed a little more volume, at which point I cranked it past 2 o clock. The rumbling was a little too much and it started producing a 'farting' sound. Not good, in fact you could say it literally sounded like sh*t!
Anyway, I am looking at getting something with a little more headroom/oomph. I think I will stick with a rumble, although I have looked at some other options (MarkBass, Hartley, Ampeg). The rumble appears to be the best band for buck from the reviews I've seen.
As far as gigging is concerned, for small to medium sized (indoor) venues has anyone got experience with the Rumble 500 v3 combo? Before I bite the bullet I'd like some feedback from the rumble club to help steer me in the right direction!
At the time I was asked to join a cover band playing fairly middle-of-the-road covers (Kings of Leon, Sam Fender, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jet etc). I've been surprised at how well it has managed to keep up with gigs so far in fairly small venues, pubs, sports clubs etc.
However, we played a wedding last Saturday and we only fed the mics through the mixing desk/PA and I needed a little more volume, at which point I cranked it past 2 o clock. The rumbling was a little too much and it started producing a 'farting' sound. Not good, in fact you could say it literally sounded like sh*t!
Anyway, I am looking at getting something with a little more headroom/oomph. I think I will stick with a rumble, although I have looked at some other options (MarkBass, Hartley, Ampeg). The rumble appears to be the best band for buck from the reviews I've seen.
As far as gigging is concerned, for small to medium sized (indoor) venues has anyone got experience with the Rumble 500 v3 combo? Before I bite the bullet I'd like some feedback from the rumble club to help steer me in the right direction!
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Brandon Shea
Commercial User
Rumble 500 would serve you very well, especially if your old combo was almost enough until now. Depending on your budget, my recommendation for everyone considering the Rumble 500 is to also look at the Rumble 800, if only because Fender somehow made it even lighter.
Yeah the reduced weight is a factor for me, as I have to lug my combo with me to practice which is up a couple of flights of stairs! Having said that I think my current Rumble 100 V1 is considerably heftier than any of the v3 lineup.
Brandon Shea
Commercial User
Yep, looks like your amp is probably ~60 pounds. Rumble 500 would be about 2/3 of the weight, and a Rumble 800 would be about half. Either way, they're vastly easier to lug around. We all would've been completely blown away by the weight of these amps 20 years ago.
It might work great - it depends on the output level of the preamp. My pre output is a bit low for that so I just go in the instrument input. Gain up[]1], EQ flat (see Rumble Club Wiki, it's not all high noon!), master set as needed.
[1] Not strictly necessary but I always run earlier volume controls higher so the later ones aren't amplifying noise as much.
Greetings, Mr.! @MrMourant, you are now member #1863 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome to TalkBass in general and The Club in particular. 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.
Indeed, you do have a Rumble V1 100 from between 2003 & 2010! Do the pulsing red lights in the bottom port still work? I think that's SO cool!! But Brandon is correct, it is 60 lb.s!
The Rumble V3 500 is only 36.5 lb.s, and mine has done great all by itself, at 350 watts, with my very loud country cover band starting back in 2010. But even I lust after the slim, sexty Rumble V3 800 at 400 watts alone and a mere 29 lb.!!! And that cool 1/4 Power Switch promises 100 watt versatility for even very small gigs!! 
But, you should tone test them both for yourself, as some Rumblers think the Neo speakers in the 800 sound a bit brighter than the warmth of the ceramics in the 500.So, Mr. Jimmy Mouranté (hah cha cha chaaa!) how's about telling us a bit about yourself, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular?
Sorry, I usually give shorter nicknames but,
I was reminded of this beloved entertainer.
You'll fit right in here since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...
Rumble On!
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I have an issue that I am trying to resolve with my Rumble 100 V3. For years I have been playing at home through and iRig and my iPad, not great sound, but it is very convenient for me. A couple of weeks ago I decided that I was going to get my Rumble out and see how it did with playing through the headphones, sounds very nice, and mixing in audio through the aux jack. When I start running audio in, my bass sounds very compressed and kind of disappears in the headphones. I have tried turning the gain down as I have read that the compression is increased as the gain is increased, but no real change. I have tried changing the EQ is many different ways including cranking the mid's and that seems to only make it sound bad.
I actually like the way the amp sounds, especially through the headphones, but the way that it is with audio coming in through the aux, it is not really useable. Thoughts? What am I doing wrong? FYI, it is entirely possible that I am just an idiot and it functions just fine.
I actually like the way the amp sounds, especially through the headphones, but the way that it is with audio coming in through the aux, it is not really useable. Thoughts? What am I doing wrong? FYI, it is entirely possible that I am just an idiot and it functions just fine.
Hi G-Dog and cheers for the addition into the Rumble Club - what an honour!Greetings, Mr.! @MrMourant, you are now member #1863 in the Fender Rumble Club. Congratulations and welcome to TalkBass in general and The Club in particular. 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.
Indeed, you do have a Rumble V1 100 from between 2003 & 2010! Do the pulsing red lights in the bottom port still work? I think that's SO cool!! But Brandon is correct, it is 60 lb.s!
So, Mr. Jimmy Mouranté (hah cha cha chaaa!) how's about telling us a bit about yourself, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular?
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Sorry, I usually give shorter nicknames but,
I was reminded of this beloved entertainer.
You'll fit right in here since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...
Rumble On!
Indeed the red lights do work - bit of a gimmick but I quite like them, and even if you don't you can just disable them.
I live on a lovely small island called Guernsey, which sits not too far off north-west France. Unfortunately, the penalty for living in a small & beautiful island is lack of availability... And bass amps aren't an exception!!
I'd have to travel off island to actually try out the rumble 500/800 so I have to purchase somewhat blind. It's times like these that the internet is a blessing!
As for tone, I'm not much of a tweaker and I wouldn't consider myself too fussy, although I do tend to like the mids to pop somewhat and not have the sound too 'muddy'. Both the 500 & 800 fit the bill I think, it's just whether the extra ~£80 or so on the 800 is worth it. I could easily be carried away with the benefits but need to set a ceiling
I never actually picked up a bass until a few years ago. I was asked to join a band as they assumed I played bass, which I didn't (I'm primarily a drummer) however I had an old Yamaha (I think TRBX174) passive that my aunt gave to me years ago so I self taught, we had a practice and they were happy and the rest is history!
Seasoned bass players often recognise my 'poor' technique however, I mostly play with my thumb which can be limiting and it's calloused horrifically!! I need to learn proper finger technique someday
Is the aux coming in especially hot? Maybe that's triggering the compression. Try lowering the aux volume and compensating with lowered gain to match the bass to the lower volume?
Hi G-Dog and cheers for the addition into the Rumble Club - what an honour!
Indeed the red lights do work - bit of a gimmick but I quite like them, and even if you don't you can just disable them.
I live on a lovely small island called Guernsey, which sits not too far off north-west France. Unfortunately, the penalty for living in a small & beautiful island is lack of availability... And bass amps aren't an exception!!
I'd have to travel off island to actually try out the rumble 500/800 so I have to purchase somewhat blind. It's times like these that the internet is a blessing!
As for tone, I'm not much of a tweaker and I wouldn't consider myself too fussy, although I do tend to like the mids to pop somewhat and not have the sound too 'muddy'. Both the 500 & 800 fit the bill I think, it's just whether the extra ~£80 or so on the 800 is worth it. I could easily be carried away with the benefits but need to set a ceiling
I never actually picked up a bass until a few years ago. I was asked to join a band as they assumed I played bass, which I didn't (I'm primarily a drummer) however I had an old Yamaha (I think TRBX174) passive that my aunt gave to me years ago so I self taught, we had a practice and they were happy and the rest is history!
Seasoned bass players often recognise my 'poor' technique however, I mostly play with my thumb which can be limiting and it's calloused horrifically!! I need to learn proper finger technique someday
Welcome! From Guernsey, no less! Know just where you are... what a setting.
Hooray for your auntie! Wish one of mine would have given me a Yamaha!
I read about this, so I have tried it, I really can't hear any difference, the audio I am using is from my iPad.
First things first, doggy. @mdogs, you are now member #1864 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.
dogs, can you check the EQ of your iPad audio and try lowering it, too, maybe?
So, how about telling us a bit about yourself, m, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular? You're bound to fit right in here since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...
Rumble On!
I have a Two Notes Opus Modeling unit that I run into an R100c FX Return (I get plenty of gain that way, but it may depend on the preamp) and it sounds great.
I haven't tried running it into the Instrument Input yet, but since I get sufficient SPL for anything that doesn't require a PA.
