Fender Rumble Club

[tedsalt]

Here's a link to some TB threads:
http://www.talkbass.com/threads/speaker-surface-area.101421/
http://www.talkbass.com/threads/vol...rface-area-of-different-sized-drivers.300241/

Per the last one, the Speaker cone surface area is greater for the 115 than a 210 cab. So my post(s) above are wrong. However, volume also depends on the efficiency of the speakers / cabinets, and cone excursion.

So basically, look for high efficiency cabs, then let your ears decide ...

 

[Linnin]

I was interested in trying one of those out...pretty light and reports were good. I went with the SWR at the time since it had a separate jack to also use it as a vocal monitor. Didn't work out too well. Anyway...the Rumble 100 is everything I wanted it to be so it worked out well.

I really liked the Bassman TV 12, but $1,000.00!! Not in my lifetime.

 

[west al]

I used a Marshall MB210 Combo, with a Marshall MB115C cab. The sound was great, and it kicked the MB450 head mounted in the MB210 Combo to it's full 450 watts of power. 210's And a 15 I think play pretty well. At least the 210 cab is a bit lighter, and a bit more mobile than a 410 cab.

 

[hotbass57]

I thought the best 12" combo was the Fender Bassman 150. Other than that carpet they had on the cabs.

I own one and the tone on this amp, wel it just sounds great.

 

[mldavis]

Got bit of an issue, the Orange BT 500 I'm currently using with my new V3 410 Rumble cab is faulty, so looks like I'll be sending it back to the shop I purchased it from next week. I've read some reviews on it this evening which have out me off having a replacement.

Now I'm seriously thinking about getting the V3 500 head but I've got a couple of questions firstly.

1) the head is 350 watt at 8ohms - will this be loud enough for pub/bar type gigs? I'm competing against a relatively loud drummer and the guitarist has a very loud Vox AC 30

2) I know this head is brand new out, but how reliable are the Rumble heads usually? Is there anything I should be concerned about?

Thanks in advance

 

[Linnin]

Got bit of an issue, the Orange BT 500 I'm currently using with my new V3 410 Rumble cab is faulty, so looks like I'll be sending it back to the shop I purchased it from next week. I've read some reviews on it this evening which have out me off having a replacement.

Now I'm seriously thinking about getting the V3 500 head but I've got a couple of questions firstly.

1) the head is 350 watt at 8ohms - will this be loud enough for pub/bar type gigs? I'm competing against a relatively loud drummer and the guitarist has a very loud Vox AC 30

2) I know this head is brand new out, but how reliable are the Rumble heads usually? Is there anything I should be concerned about?

Thanks in advance

Ah-Ha! Fender Rumble To The Rescue! Fender Rumbles are built to be 'teen-ager proof' no matter how old you are. Even at 350 watts @ 8 ohms with your Rumble 410 cabinet, that rig will blow the roof off the Albert Hall. Holes and all. He who hesitates it lost. Rumble Today!

Rumbles Rock!

 

[Rooster009]

I really liked the Bassman TV 12, but $1,000.00!! Not in my lifetime.

I have a TV 15. I will say that as good as the Rumble v3 100 is, it won't hold a candle to the TV15 tone. Of course it's not really a fair comparison though. The TV 15 has been another great purchase I've made. Working on making it extension capable now.

 

[Linnin]

I have a TV 15. I will say that as good as the Rumble v3 100 is, it won't hold a candle to the TV15 tone. Of course it's not really a fair comparison though. The TV 15 has been another great purchase I've made. Working on making it extension capable now.

All the Fender Bassman TV series were totally special and well worth the price, but at that time they were just too damned expensive. And few and far in between! You just didn't find them everywhere. Would still love to have a TV 12.

 

[stanley00]

I played my Jazz through my new Rumble 40 tonight at church with a grand piano and amplified acoustic guitar in a medium sized sanctuary. With the gain and master both at 12:00, there was plenty of volume.

 

[Linnin]

I played my Jazz through my new Rumble 40 tonight at church with a grand piano and amplified acoustic guitar in a medium sized sanctuary. With the gain and master both at 12:00, there was plenty of volume.

Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, stanley00! You are member #137

Rumble On!

 

[Orangeclawhammr]

I played my Jazz through my new Rumble 40 tonight at church with a grand piano and amplified acoustic guitar in a medium sized sanctuary. With the gain and master both at 12:00, there was plenty of volume.

Being an owner of a Rumble 40, I like this post more than those others who hit that "like" button.So there!!

 

[ics1974]

Really interested in the v3 rumble. Can't decide 40 or a 100.

 

[Linnin]

Really interested in the v3 rumble. Can't decide 40 or a 100.

Try them both if you can The Rumble 100 really has impressed it's new owners here in our club.

 

[steamthief]

Really interested in the v3 rumble. Can't decide 40 or a 100.

+1! I tried both in GC and liked them both a lot!

The 100 seemed to go deeper to my ears, but I'd expect that with more cone (and assumed more x max) and wattage. The 40 sounded plenty loud, though, and had a variety of tonal options with a P-bass that surprised me in a good way! They are both ridiculously light.

Since I'm looking for something to use primarily as a practice/jam along with CD amp, I'm probably leaning toward the 40 due to its lower cost, but the 100 is tempting due to its weight/power ratio and Eminence driver.

Has anyone opened one of the v3s up and seen the interior of the box or tried adding some batting inside to tighten up the sound?

 

[Lync]

Are you ever going to use it to jam with a drummer? The 100 can do it and it is only 4 pounds heavier. The tone tightens up as it gets louder (and the compression kicks in) too. Also, it seems that noon is the most you want for bass, you can drop it to 11am and use the vintage switch for some nice punch.

 

[Orangeclawhammr]

Save your money and get the 40. Who wants to lug a 22 lb. amp around? Is there a way to open up the amp without voiding the warranty?

If one could find tubing that fits the ports (2 1/4"), one could adjust the tuning of the cabinet. I'm not sure why anyone would want to do that, but it is possible.

 

[ics1974]

Are you ever going to use it to jam with a drummer? The 100 can do it and it is only 4 pounds heavier. The tone tightens up as it gets louder (and the compression kicks in) too. Also, it seems that noon is the most you want for bass, you can drop it to 11am and use the vintage switch for some nice punch.

yes I need to jam with a drummer in his basement. He does play pretty loud. The 40 may not keep up?

 

[Lync]

yes I need to jam with a drummer in his basement. He does play pretty loud. The 40 may not keep up?

I am not sure about the 40. The 100 does for me. I am sure the 40 is punchy. I had a Shuttle 10t that was a single 10" combo. Punchy and kinda worked with drums if I could back it up against a wall. The 12" 100 seems to have no issues though and is plenty loud.

 

[ics1974]

I am not sure about the 40. The 100 does for me. I am sure the 40 is punchy. I had a Shuttle 10t that was a single 10" combo. Punchy and kinda worked with drums if I could back it up against a wall. The 12" 100 seems to have no issues though and is plenty loud.

Good to know. I think I am better off with the 100 as well. Thanks

 

[Bassplayer315]

Well I had my first band practice with my new Rumble 100 and like all the other new owners I was impressed and I was perfect in the mix. Had mine running all at 12 o'clock with the bright switch in and gain and master at about 1 o'clock. It was great, everyone wanted to pick it up and could not believe the small footprint and light weight. I loved the warm yet punchy tone and never had to turn it up any louder. I really am digging the 12" driver. Nice bass tone with punch, solos where clear and crisp. I am up against 2 guitars and a drummer and the 100 was perfect. This has to be the best $300 bass rig out there. Very very happy with my new 100.