I have a cat of DOOM--part bobcat.....scary looking monster----thinks he is a kitten. The most gentle cat I have ever had. He is now the neighborhood pet--after many calls to animal services when I first moved in. people were literally locking their kids up!!! lol
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I have a cat of DOOM--part bobcat.....scary looking monster----thinks he is a kitten. The most gentle cat I have ever had. He is now the neighborhood pet--after many calls to animal services when I first moved in. people were literally locking their kids up!!! lol
2x10. it just sounds SO good.If you had to pick between a 2x10 cab and a 1x15 cab, what would you pick? and don't say both
If I were playing a single cabinet with a head, the Rumble 115 would be my choice.If you had to pick between a 2x10 cab and a 1x15 cab, what would you pick? and don't say both
The spelling-police usually show up in a rude and offensive way on TB. They never show up when they are really needed.They are a brilliant combo to own & lay I love mine
I like 15 inch speakers, but this might be a little different. The 1x15 handles 300 watts; the 2x10 handles 700 watts. That might play into my decision if I was looking for just a cabinet.If you had to pick between a 2x10 cab and a 1x15 cab, what would you pick? and don't say both
Yeah the 2x10 is 2.5 lbs heavier than the combo - kind of a head scratcher. I have considered adding one or maybe a 1x12 (at 31lbs), but your experience reinforces my thought that I don't really need it. If I play a place large enough to need more, I already own more XLR cables than I need. I play with 2 guitars and a drummer that gets nasty when you suggest he back off a bit. I was play a place rated for 800 people and was asked to turn down. (no FOH, just the Rumble)
Just to keep the power handling comparison apples to apples:
The 115 is rated at 300w continuous, 600w program.
The 210 is rated at 350w continuous, 700 watts program.
So, not too different.
Bob
The 1x15 cab is not the same size as the combo. If you want to stack them, I would suggest you check the exact dimensions. I do know the 2x10 and the 1x12 are the same size. I think the 1x15 is meant more as a cab for a head rather than and extension for a combo. Yes, it would work as an extension just fine, but would look wonky stacked. My OCD would have serious problems with that.
I need the opinions of some that have played or owned the Fender 2x10 combo. Have any you compared it to the Ampeg BA-210 combo? I'm torn between the 2 and wondering what would be better for use in church and some smaller to medium sized traveling gigs.
What do you mean by the 2x10 combo?
The 500 v3 has 2x10. If that is what you mean, then when I bought my Rumble, the BA-210 was one I compared it to. I have always been an Ampeg fan, having owned an SVT and an V4B in the 70s. I also compared to a Markbass 102P. I chose the Rumble strictly on tone. Price was not a factor. I was looking for a class D that would get the sound I want. Now, I am a vintage guy, so I like a more vintage sound. The Markbass was way too middy for me and the Ampeg was good, but didn't ring my bell like the Rumble. The secret is the vintage button. It purports to emulate a 1 tube preamp and IMHO, it does.
I would suggest you download the Rumble Tone pool sheet and take it with you when you try a Rumble out.
My favorite is the settings to get a Bassman sound. It really does replicate the sound well.
I've owned the Mark Bass 102P and loved it but the price is what has me looking into diffrent options. Our church has the Ampeg BA-210 and it is a pretty good amp. I'm curious about the new Fender Rumble V3 2x10 combo. The price is the same as the Ampeg but just wondering if it's better.
If you're talking the V2 ampeg BA -210 the rumble out performs it by a wide margine. I actually took the BA 210 v2 home for a test drive before the Rumble, and although I did like that distinct ampeg tone it just wasn't powerfull enough. While not an anvil of a combo (it weighs 8 lbs more than the rumble500), it's wedge-shape kick-back design made it awkward as hell to carry around, especially for a short guy like me (64"). The effects loop seemed to reduce the quality of sound quite a bit. And the "Scrambler" channel pales in comparison to the Rumble's drive channel. Get the Rumble, you wont be sorry.
Yes. Much better. The Rumble 500 combo is the best selling bass amp on planet Earth.
I tried both side by side--the 500c and the ampeg 210. The Rumble's tone was far better to my ears.
Well, we seem to have different tastes, then. I thought the Markbass was too honky, all upper mids. I tried all 3 and chose the Rumble for the tone. Price wasn't an issue for me.
+1 Same here, and a murky bottom. No definition at all.
