Fender Rumble Club

[Jonathan Blair]

I have been pining away for a left-handed Dimension ever since they first came out, but there aren't any and none likely to be forthcoming.

Linnin -- are the Dimensions good? I held one for the first time the other day (it was orange) -- it was a used for about $500 at GC in Sacramento. I didn't know what to think of it because I never plugged it in. If it's there next time I go, I'll check it out even further.

 

[Linnin]

If you have the where-with-all, Fender's American Design Experience is a good source for a near Custom Shop level bass built to your specifications.
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[Linnin]

Linnin -- are the Dimensions good?

I've only heard the various Fender artist videos playing the American Dimensions and they are killer!
This chic cooks!

 

[Jonathan Blair]

I've only heard the various Fender artist videos playing the American Dimensions and they are killer!
This chic cooks!

Wow -- she kicks butt on that thing! I dig her groove she's got going on there. Thanks for the video! Yeah, I really need to plug one of those badboys in and noodle around on it. I really like how they look! The orange is cool, but I'm pretty sure our guitarist/singer would trip if I bought an orange bass. He didn't like the fact that I almost bought a candy apple red MIM Jazz a few weeks ago. I was going to put bridge and pickup covers on it too. He didn't like that idea at all! But I personally think over the top/funky looking basses are very cool.

 

[Linnin]

Fender Dimensions are selling well even if they aren't talked about much here on TB. What started out as an active American Deluxe has expanded to American Standard passive; Mexican made actives & passives. There is a Chinese made Modern Player Dimension with a unique 'Triple-Bucker' pickup. And new Squire Dimensions have just come out. To me the active American Deluxe models far outshine Leo Fender's Music Man and G&L designs. They run from $1,800 down to $500. Invalid Link Removed

 

[Linnin]

And just because... here's session bass player Mel Brown. You've seen and head him a lot if you've watched any Fender videos. Here he is playing a MIM Standard Dimension through a Rumble 500.

 

[DerekW]

Yeah, I've got a MIM Jazz and Precision, both used under $275 shipped to my door. One with a half decent gig bag, one with a beat to crap road case.

The P was stock, and I changed the pup and electronics for a total of about $80.
The Jazz came with a badass II, and a fender Super 55 neck pickup and fender Pure Vintage 74 pickup at the bridge, just picked up a bridge 55 that I need to install, and new electronics, again about $80.

Neither one really needed new electronics, but ya know, once you've got the soldering iron out...

So for under $400 each, I've got two basses I love... Though not bonding with the P as much as I wish I was, used to a jazz neck.
Regardless, I wouldn't hesitate on a nice Squier VM or CV for the right price. The craigslist market is loaded with them at good prices, just gotta watch and try them till the right deal comes along.

You never get your money out of the upgrades, but keep the old parts and put them back if you sell. Then reuse or sell the parts

 

[Jonathan Blair]

And just because... here's session bass player Mel Brown. You've seen and head him a lot if you've watched any Fender videos. Here he is playing a MIM Standard Dimension through a Rumble 500.

Wow, he's great! That bass sounds really nice -- especially through the Rumble. Very cool. I really do like how those look. They've grown on me for sure. Thanks Linnin! Btw, I think I'm set on buying the Rumble 210 for the extension. That'll be in a few weeks as a birthday present to myself. As far as I'm concerned -- having something to look forward to is an important key to a happy life. For me, that "something" is a Fender Rumble 500 Combo with a 210 extension cabinet! (Oh no, I sound like a bad commercial ) And who knows -- I may just have to pick me up one of those Dimensions. Probably the MIM though because if I buy an American, my girlfriend will kill me because of the $$!

 

[Jonathan Blair]

Yeah, I've got a MIM Jazz and Precision, both used under $275 shipped to my door. One with a half decent gig bag, one with a beat to crap road case.

The P was stock, and I changed the pup and electronics for a total of about $80.
The Jazz came with a badass II, and a fender Super 55 neck pickup and fender Pure Vintage 74 pickup at the bridge, just picked up a bridge 55 that I need to install, and new electronics, again about $80.

Neither one really needed new electronics, but ya know, once you've got the soldering iron out...

So for under $400 each, I've got two basses I love... Though not bonding with the P as much as I wish I was, used to a jazz neck.
Regardless, I wouldn't hesitate on a nice Squier VM or CV for the right price. The craigslist market is loaded with them at good prices, just gotta watch and try them till the right deal comes along.

You never get your money out of the upgrades, but keep the old parts and put them back if you sell. Then reuse or sell the parts

Well, yeah -- nothing at all against Squiers. Some of them are actually very fine instruments, especially when set up really nicely. I've owned a few of their Strats over the years and loved them. I actually wish people would stop knocking Squiers because they're much better than a lot of the non-Fender similar instruments currently on the market. Just my 2 cents for what it's worth.

 

[Wilton]

Has anyone tried a Coronado?

 

[eric_B]

Is it just over here in Europe or are prices of the Rumbles going up everywhere?
The Rumble 500 was € 569 and went up to € 609, the 100 from € 275 to € 299, etc.

 

[Yahboy]

I am the guy move from MIM Jazz to MIC Squier CV 60P.

My opinion is my MIM Jazz suck with tuning mechine, neck problem, few notice dead spot, few sharp fret edge. Stock ceramic pup just sound so so.
Sometime Tone pot bring some noise while tweaking.
After swap with Dimarzio Ultra Jazz, sound become alive.

The MIC CV 60P i have, steady tuning mechine, stable & solid neck, no dead spot at all. Stock Alconi pup sound sweet BUT unbalance tone & A string loeder than others. Thiner neck feel comfortable for my small hand, Vintage fret really easy to play. Hi-mass bridge is a bonus to Badass-Fan BUT not for me. Neck join is great with no gap. Electronic is smooth & nothing wrong with the jack.
Swap with Pure Vintage 63pup ,vintage thread saddle bridge and 760FL, i am happy with it.

If i will buy the Fender Pbass one day, Fender Roadworn P & classic P must in my list, NOT MIM Standard P.

 

[Wilton]

Is it just over here in Europe or are prices of the Rumbles going up everywhere?
The Rumble 500 was € 569 and went up to € 609, the 100 from € 275 to € 299, etc.

When I bought my Combo 500 this week and enquired about cabinets they commented they would all be going up in the new FY by about $50 (Aus).

 

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[bking0217]

I've been trying to decide which amp would fit my particular needs. It turns out, I already owned that particular amp and didn't need to buy a new one.

 

[eric_B]

When I bought my Combo 500 this week and enquired about cabinets they commented they would all be going up in the new FY by about $50 (Aus).

Part of the problem here is the dollar-euro exchange made products outside of Europe a lot more expensive last months. Not sure about the AUD vs USD rate.

Maybe time to get that 500 Combo with 210 cabinet before it gets even more expensive...

 

[Linnin]

I've been trying to decide which amp would fit my particular needs. It turns out, I already owned that particular amp and didn't need to buy a new one.View attachment 636542

Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, bking0217! You are member #449
What you have there is an original first generation Fender Rumble 15. Fender Rumbles were introduced mid 2003.
Fender Rumble History

Rumble On!

 

[Linnin]

Part of the problem here is the dollar-euro exchange made products outside of Europe a lot more expensive last months. Not sure about the AUD vs USD rate.

Maybe time to get that 500 Combo with 210 cabinet before it gets even more expensive...

Demand for Fender Rumbles is so strong, and that gives Fender pricing power. They raised the price of the 500 combo from $500 US to $550. And they brought out the Rumble 210 at $350 instead of $300. If you can afford to purchase now, I wouldn't wait.

 

[bking0217]

Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, bking0217! You are member #449
What you have there is an original first generation Fender Rumble 15. Fender Rumbles were introduced mid 2003.
Fender Rumble History

Rumble On!

Thanks for the welcome. My Grandfather gave me this amp when he gave me the Squier Precision. I never really gave it a chance because it was "too small". Today, just for grins, I cranked it up and it filled my bedroom perfectly to my satisfaction. I no longer feel I need a new amp to replace my dead BXR, although I might add a pedal because some OD might be nice.

 

[Linnin]

Thanks for the welcome. My Grandfather gave me this amp when he gave me the Squier Precision. I never really gave it a chance because it was "too small". Today, just for grins, I cranked it up and it filled my bedroom perfectly to my satisfaction. I no longer feel I need a new amp to replace my dead BXR, although I might add a pedal because some OD might be nice.

Take a good close look and audition a V3 Rumble 40 combo. It has excellent built in overdrive and compression. So for the price of a couple of pedals you can get a damn fine bass amp.