Yes, assuming the object is larger than the control space. I'm probably being too paranoid, but I want to protect my gear as much as possible.
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FYI, I chose the 25 over the 15 because the 25 has overdrive. It isn't like the 500 overdrive.
I would go with the Rumble 40 as it has the very same front end as your 500. Prepare to be amazed!
I still run a pair of V2 Rumble 112 Neos, and the V2 Rumble 350 head. They are perfect for me. My daily practice amp is a V2 Rumble 75 modified with an Eminence Basslite S2012 Neo. The sound is very nearly identical.You use the 15" Rumble cabs now? If I recall correctly, you were using a stack of 112s previously. How do you think they stack up (pun intended!)
I know this because I recently purchased a pair of 112 neo Rumble cabs and read your glowing reviews on more than one occasion. I use mine with a Kustom KXB500 and am pretty happy with the tones I get, though I'm still experimenting with the EQ and my VT Bass pedal.
If I were to get a new V3 Rumble gig-rig, it would be the Rumble 500 head atop a matched pair of Rumble 115 cabinets. I am not in a band and rarely play out anymore so I have all I need.
I hear that. But that sort of problem could easily occur with any placement of the controls, top, front, back or side.
I just got a funny phone call from my wife.... she says if I just list the camper and mower with pics...go get the fender 500c. So--I will have one by tomorrow evening. She must have a thing for bass players--I think the sax player wore off on her over the years. lol
So, I will ask if I can join the club in a day or two--even though I have a lot to learn about the bass. At least I am a good musician---and I can tell what sounds good. The rumble sounded better than anything I tried below $900. At least to my ears. I have had the fortune to play with some really great bassists---tones very widely and I like what I could get from the Rumble with newbie bass player status. Plus--I am 55 and can't lug the heavy stuff.
So, I will ask if I can join the club in a day or two--even though I have a lot to learn about the bass. At least I am a good musician---and I can tell what sounds good. The rumble sounded better than anything I tried below $900. At least to my ears. I have had the fortune to play with some really great bassists---tones very widely and I like what I could get from the Rumble with newbie bass player status. Plus--I am 55 and can't lug the heavy stuff.
I picked up a Rumble 100 V3 a few weeks back and have done a couple rehearsals and a small bar gig with it (low volume but w a drummer). I was pleased with the tone and performance, especially considering the weight! BUT, I couldn't help but feel like I should upgrade (still within my 30 day window) to the 200 V3... a hundred more dollars for the extra wattage and 15" speaker seemed like a no brainer. I headed over to the local GC today and played the 200 side by side with the 100 and I overwhelmingly preferred the tone of the 100. It was a tigher sound and really matched what I was hearing in my head. Looks like I will be keeping the 100... It's a great little amp!
It's been awhile since we've had a multi-weclome, soooooo
Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club @Steadfast, you are member #513
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Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club @RoosSQ , you are member #514
Rumbles Rock! 
Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club @Steadfast, you are member #513
AND
Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club @RoosSQ , you are member #514
Rumbles Rock!
A much more expensive option would be to get a Rumble 200 or 500 head and a pair of Rumble 112 cabinets. You'd still want to keep your Rumble 100.
I've had my Rumble 500v3 2x10 combo for a couple days now, and figured I should post some impressions.
The Good:
*I can literally lift the the amp with one finger. It's light. Really light.
*The volume is fully sufficient for most terrestrial tasks.
*It's very clean sounding, and quiet.
*The cabinet and cover are built well enough that there's no rattle.
*Small profile, Easy to fit in the band wagon
*Fender emulates the classic look well.
The bad:
*The pots 'feel' cheap. I'd be truly surprised if they survived a good bashing. Time will tell.
*The push button switches 'feel' cheap. Again, time will tell.
*The extension cab ships with a Speakon connector, but not the combo/amp.
*Since it's class D, 1/4" speaker cables should have an insulated sleeve, since both sides are hot. Surprising thing, Invalid Link Removed
The Good:
*I can literally lift the the amp with one finger. It's light. Really light.
*The volume is fully sufficient for most terrestrial tasks.
*It's very clean sounding, and quiet.
*The cabinet and cover are built well enough that there's no rattle.
*Small profile, Easy to fit in the band wagon
*Fender emulates the classic look well.
The bad:
*The pots 'feel' cheap. I'd be truly surprised if they survived a good bashing. Time will tell.
*The push button switches 'feel' cheap. Again, time will tell.
*The extension cab ships with a Speakon connector, but not the combo/amp.
*Since it's class D, 1/4" speaker cables should have an insulated sleeve, since both sides are hot. Surprising thing, Invalid Link Removed
Lest we forget, these amps are CHEAP compared to virtually every other amp available of comparable performance.
Of course all mechanical components are going to be low-cost off-the-shelf components, selected to be "good enough" while meeting a price point. Think of the difference between pots on a Squier Made-in-Indonesia Affinity Bass and a Fender Made-in-Corona Custom Shop Bass. You want the best of the best components? It's available... for a price. It's going to weigh a lot more, as well.
The cabinet construction is not very sturdy either. I don't think they have ever been presented as "road tough".
I treat mine as fragile, plain and simple.
Of course all mechanical components are going to be low-cost off-the-shelf components, selected to be "good enough" while meeting a price point. Think of the difference between pots on a Squier Made-in-Indonesia Affinity Bass and a Fender Made-in-Corona Custom Shop Bass. You want the best of the best components? It's available... for a price. It's going to weigh a lot more, as well.
The cabinet construction is not very sturdy either. I don't think they have ever been presented as "road tough".
I treat mine as fragile, plain and simple.
Agreed ^^^This^^^ A Fender Rumble 500 combo is a $1000 amp for $550. You really have to upgrade to the Bassman 500 head for $800 along with Bassman Pro cabinets. So you do have to spend 300% more to get better.
Not to mention the additional expense of hiring roadies to schlep all that heavy gear around.
Gotta laugh---I will have a Rumble 500C tonight. I listed the camper and mower. I listed the camper in a subdivision FB page and have 14 takers. I probably have it sold before I go to the music store tonight--not that it matters.
Side note: I almost always by my equipment from the local retailer in Savannah. They are known as high end retailers....but, as a former worship pastor, I learned they cut deals--you just have to ask. I have bought as my own band leader and church leader multiple tens of thousand from them. I will be out the door for the same I would have paid online WITH taxes plus some freebies. The freebies--cables, tuners, strings, reeds---add up overtime.
Only once they couldn't beat a deal and told me they were stuck and advised me to buy it online. That was a Bose L1 system. They couldn't reduce it so that with taxes it came out the same. Bose has them locked up. Otherwise---I buy local and if there is a problem I can have it resolved by the next evening. Very important to me as I gig nightly.
btw: the Bose L1 is my primary sound system for the sax---It gets around sound desk problems that I encounter in most venues.
Side note: I almost always by my equipment from the local retailer in Savannah. They are known as high end retailers....but, as a former worship pastor, I learned they cut deals--you just have to ask. I have bought as my own band leader and church leader multiple tens of thousand from them. I will be out the door for the same I would have paid online WITH taxes plus some freebies. The freebies--cables, tuners, strings, reeds---add up overtime.
Only once they couldn't beat a deal and told me they were stuck and advised me to buy it online. That was a Bose L1 system. They couldn't reduce it so that with taxes it came out the same. Bose has them locked up. Otherwise---I buy local and if there is a problem I can have it resolved by the next evening. Very important to me as I gig nightly.
btw: the Bose L1 is my primary sound system for the sax---It gets around sound desk problems that I encounter in most venues.
I'm not sure what you mean by insulated sleeve. Would you be so kind as to provide a link to an example? Thank you in advance
Sure. Top is insulated. Bottom is exposed.
On a class D bridge-mode amp, the sleeve is hot.
The manual makes a half-hearted mention of this on page 8:
http://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10002/237060_bamp_manual_all_revA.pdf
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Indeed. You are able to add your own insulation if it meets the proper electrical requirements.
So I was using my R500 V3 and R410 rig as a backline for a friend's gig. I personally knew all the guys playing that night except for the first band who used their own bass rig. During the last band the guitarist crossed in front for the bass rig and tripped up on the bassist's instrument cable. This sent the head flying 4ft+ to the ground. I immediately ran up on stage and saw that the head pulled out from the speaker cable jack. I immediately took the speaker cable *held my breath* and then plug it in. BOOM the thunderous bass continues as if nothing happened. The head is 100% fine, and afterwards the guitarist was very apologetic. He said if the head develops any problems to let him know. I've used it for a few practices since, It's A-OK.
