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#60,661
Yeah, so far I've only used it in the guitar room, and yes really only on the Low setting. Even quiet, my bass sounds a lot more full than it ever did on the R15.
I'm 66. I started playing acoustic guitar when I was 12 and have always been pretty passionate about it. I've played in a few very low key bands over the years, starting with a bar band at 17 (I've very lightly dabbled with electric guitars and basses in the past), a lot of solo playing on the couch or around the campfire. Most of my life I've been playing in church settings, which is where I was asked if I'd try the bass about a year and a half ago. I dusted off an 80's Ibanez bass and bought a used Rumble 15 to practice through. Earlier this year I bought a Charvel 5 string PJ which I've really been enjoying.
Buying the Rumble 15 wasn't a waste, it was pretty cheap and gave me the ability to practice at home, but I felt it was starting to limit me. I did a lot of reading, especially on Talkbass, keeping my eyes open for a suitable used amp. I had hard time finding anything. I had already been eyeing the larger Rumble's, especially the 800. I found one that was a demo, so I went for it. I'm very sure I will never outgrow it. It has all the features and power, at a very light weight at a pretty great price point.
Thanks for welcoming me here!
 
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HarvBG said:
Yeah, so far I've only used it in the guitar room, and yes really only on the Low setting. Even quiet, my bass sounds a lot more full than it ever did on the R15.
I'm 66. I started playing acoustic guitar when I was 12 and have always been pretty passionate about it. I've played in a few very low key bands over the years, starting with a bar band at 17 (I've very lightly dabbled with electric guitars and basses in the past), a lot of solo playing on the couch or around the campfire. Most of my life I've been playing in church settings, which is where I was asked if I'd try the bass about a year and a half ago. I dusted off an 80's Ibanez bass and bought a used Rumble 15 to practice through. Earlier this year I bought a Charvel 5 string PJ which I've really been enjoying.
Buying the Rumble 15 wasn't a waste, it was pretty cheap and gave me the ability to practice at home, but I felt it was starting to limit me. I did a lot of reading, especially on Talkbass, keeping my eyes open for a suitable used amp. I had hard time finding anything. I had already been eyeing the larger Rumble's, especially the 800. I found one that was a demo, so I went for it. I'm very sure I will never outgrow it. It has all the features and power, at a very light weight at a pretty great price point.
Thanks for welcoming me here!
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Great choice in my opinion! It being lightweight and having plenty of power are both very appealing attributes!
 
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HarvBG said:
Yeah, so far I've only used it in the guitar room, and yes really only on the Low setting. Even quiet, my bass sounds a lot more full than it ever did on the R15.
I'm 66. I started playing acoustic guitar when I was 12 and have always been pretty passionate about it. I've played in a few very low key bands over the years, starting with a bar band at 17 (I've very lightly dabbled with electric guitars and basses in the past), a lot of solo playing on the couch or around the campfire. Most of my life I've been playing in church settings, which is where I was asked if I'd try the bass about a year and a half ago. I dusted off an 80's Ibanez bass and bought a used Rumble 15 to practice through. Earlier this year I bought a Charvel 5 string PJ which I've really been enjoying.
Buying the Rumble 15 wasn't a waste, it was pretty cheap and gave me the ability to practice at home, but I felt it was starting to limit me. I did a lot of reading, especially on Talkbass, keeping my eyes open for a suitable used amp. I had hard time finding anything. I had already been eyeing the larger Rumble's, especially the 800. I found one that was a demo, so I went for it. I'm very sure I will never outgrow it. It has all the features and power, at a very light weight at a pretty great price point.
Thanks for welcoming me here!
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Congrats!
Also those Charvel 5 string PJ's are very nice bass guitars - should make for an excellent pairing and great tone!
 
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Liverspot said:
Rumble 60 here. Love the nifty red light with it too. haha. I was going to get the class d rumble 350, but went with the ampex portaflex 500 for my stack. Price was better. I love the RUmble 60 combo amp though for sure! Always liked the tone I get from Fender Bass amps. My first experience was with a buddies BXR from the days of old. :D
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My Rumble also has the flashing lights in the bottom vents.

I didn’t think I’d care for them but instead I always leave them on.
 
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TheDuff said:
My Rumble also has the flashing lights in the bottom vents.

I didn’t think I’d care for them but instead I always leave them on.
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Hey, Duffy! @TheDuff, you are now member #1888 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.

Like you, I didn't previously like the idea of the musical red lights in the port, but I've come to love 'em since seeing a few in practice! Say, you're not trying to read this whole Club thread, are you? That's not required for membership. Digging up that 12-year-old post leaves quite a ways to go! 🤣

How's about telling us a bit about yourself, Duffy, 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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G-Dog said:
Hey, Duffy! @TheDuff, you are now member #1888 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.

Like you, I didn't previously like the idea of the musical red lights in the port, but I've come to love 'em since seeing a few in practice! Say, you're not trying to read this whole Club thread, are you? That's not required for membership. Digging up that 12-year-old post leaves quite a ways to go! 🤣

How's about telling us a bit about yourself, Duffy, 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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Very cool. Okay. I purchased my 1st bass guitar about 1986. A Japan Fender J bass in olympic white, rosewood fretboard. No longer have.

My new bass guitars are Fender Player 2 Mustang bass coral red, rosewood fretboard and Gretsch Streamliner jet club bass, havana burst in avatar. Also got a Zoom ms-60b+ single pedal size bass pedal. Warwick Gnome head, Hartke tx300 head, and 3 homemade sealed bass cabinets. 1x10 Celestion Pulse 10”, 1x12” Celestion Pulse XL 12”, 1x15” Eminence Legend Ca154 15” pine shiplap boards.
 
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Miles_ONeal said:
I have a 100 that does that if the power cord isn’t firmly plugged in to the amp.
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Thanks Miles- I checked the cord at the amp and the wall, tried a different outlet, and tried it in a different house; all the same. The Fender tech here is still out for the Thanksgiving holiday, so I'll contact him when he gets back to work. I've been using my Rumble 100 and it just sounds so nice!
 
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new amp day.
 

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joelb79 said:
I was thinking about the pulse 12 as a replacement for the rumble. not that it needs it, but how do they sound?
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My Pulse 12” does not flub out at all when using with my dual output Hartke tx300 bass head with an Pulse 10” hooked up tp the 2nd amp output for a 4 ohm amp load. Doesn’t flub out used singly with my Warwick Gnome 200 watt head either.

The sound with this 2 cabinet set up good and does not fall behind in any way under hard rocking.

But I only play at home at never or rarely at loud drummer bass volume level. My tx300 might get loud enough to play with a loud acoustic drummer. For that you would most likely need a bigger rig.

I recommend getting a lightweight neomydium speaker for your rumble. Maybe Eminence.
 
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Hi guys, when I turn off my Rumble 100 and it’s plugged into the sound system, it make a loud squealing sound through the PA. Is this normal? As it is now, I have to make sure the pa is turned off or my channel is muted, THEN turn off the amp. Other than that, all seems to be good.
 
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The zeroth rule of every PA system: Connecting and disconnecting active speakers must be done when they're powered off or if you're absolutely sure that the mute function is working. Connecting or disconnecting passive speakers must be done when the amplifier is off. Breaking this rule is allowed if you don't value your life and/or your hearing.
First rule: The amplifier is the last device to be turned on and the first device to be turned off.
Corollary #1: If the amplifier cannot be turned off immediately and needs to cool down, it needs to be muted. Zeroth rule for passive speakers still applies.
Corollary #2: If using active speakers, first thing is to mute all of them. Preferably on the speakers themselves, but at least at the mixing desk.
Second rule: Every unused input and output should be muted. If a performer wants to turn off or on a device connected to the PA, they should ask for permission and you need to mute the associated input before letting them know they can turn their device on or off.

Of course, everyone breaks these rules all the time. But the worst that you should be getting is a popping sound when you power off your cab.

If it's a squeal, check if the balanced connector that you're using isn't energized. A lot of smaller mixers have an all-or-nothing phantom power switch.
If the port is energized, ask for one without phantom power. If they can't provide one, get a phantom power blocker.
 
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joelb79 said:
My child reports that you can hear me at the street playing. And volume was at half.
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Volume is not your problem.
toughluck said:
The zeroth rule of every PA system: Connecting and disconnecting active speakers must be done when they're powered off or if you're absolutely sure that the mute function is working. Connecting or disconnecting passive speakers must be done when the amplifier is off. Breaking this rule is allowed if you don't value your life and/or your hearing.
First rule: The amplifier is the last device to be turned on and the first device to be turned off.
Corollary #1: If the amplifier cannot be turned off immediately and needs to cool down, it needs to be muted. Zeroth rule for passive speakers still applies.
Corollary #2: If using active speakers, first thing is to mute all of them. Preferably on the speakers themselves, but at least at the mixing desk.
Second rule: Every unused input and output should be muted. If a performer wants to turn off or on a device connected to the PA, they should ask for permission and you need to mute the associated input before letting them know they can turn their device on or off.

Of course, everyone breaks these rules all the time. But the worst that you should be getting is a popping sound when you power off your cab.

If it's a squeal, check if the balanced connector that you're using isn't energized. A lot of smaller mixers have an all-or-nothing phantom power switch.
If the port is energized, ask for one without phantom power. If they can't provide one, get a phantom power blocker.
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Bear in mind that the Zero’th rule includes unplugging guitars from a hot PA system.

I just bought a Jhs in line guitar cable mute switch. Indispensable.
 
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