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Fender Rumble Club

#781
Yeah and I worry about everything. Ptsd and ocd. So I get great comfort knowing I have two amps so if anything happens. Plus in the off chance they both mess up I can always run direct with the b3 or my wireless. I had a Pf500 fry on me at a gig once and was screwed. Let everyone down. Keys covered my parts as best as he could and I just stood there and sang. Vowed that would never happen to me again.
 
#782
ursus said:
Anyone have the EQ points for the Rumble 500 head? Had mine for almost three months now but got no manual with it.

It´s my main rock amp these days together with a Aggie SL112 and a DB112 and a AC LG5
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Sure do ursus! tedsalt posted them a while back.
Bass is voiced at 80 Hz
Low Mids at 280 Hz
High Mids at 1.2 kHz
Treble at 10 kHz
the only difference from V2 Rumble 75 &150 is in the low mids at 280 Hz vs 400 Hz the other voicings are the same. Of course all the shape buttons are different on V3's.
 
#783
Like custom300, I'm considering moving to a Rumble set up of some sort. I've decided not to do serious gigging anymore. I will still do plenty of music room practice, and maybe low volume coffee house or winery type gigs as well as informal get togethers with like-minded musicians. Playing with a drummer is possible but not heavy-handed rock. I've always played Fender Jazz basses and I used Fender Bassman amps for years "back in the day". I love the classic Fender look of the new Rumbles. I like a clean and balanced tone, meaning not too zingy/sizzly and not too dark and warm.

So here are my thoughts, with comments welcome:

Rumble 100: Great looks, ideal size/weight/volume combination. Great for hauling around here and there. But the reviews indicate a fairly warm/dark sound, and the lack of a tweeter would be a concern.

Rumble 200: Also great looks, larger and heavier than the 100 but does have a tweeter and more volume capabilities.

Rumble 500 combo: Great looks. It's the same size as the 200, and only a couple of pounds heavier, but of course has more power and probably can go louder. It's a bit big for my goals but woould probably meet all my volume needs. And, if I ever got back in a loud band, I could put a second one on top and have an awesome vertical 410 stack with a back-up amp to boot.

Rumble 500 head with one or two 112 neos: There are still some 112 neos out there, but I'm not seeing any clearance pricing so this would be a more expensive set-up. I think it would meet my tone goals but wouldn't be quite as convenient as a combo. Also, this set up doesn't have that great classic look.

Rumble 500 with a Rumble 115: The 115 cabinet is a bit bigger than I want to deal with, so probably not a viable option.

Thanks for listening, all comments welcome. I'm looking to forward to more reviews on the Rumble 500 combo!

Thanks all,

Bob
 
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#784
If anyone could also help me with decision-making, it'd be appreciated.

As some may know, I've been looking at the V3 4x10 for a little bit now. However, I've gotten it into my head that I want a 2x15 set-up. (I don't know why either, it just kinda... came to me).

The thing is, I play a lot of heavy stuff, (Stoner rock, progressive rock, sometimes punk and some metal) but I'd also like the versatility to be able to jazz it up a bit. Especially when I get my fretless.

It'd be either save a bit more and get the 4x10, OR bite the bullet right now and order the 1x15, and eventually get the other 1x15. (I have no chance to try them out, since the stores around here do not carry them :( ... )

These would, more than likely, be paired with a Aguilar TH500. (Unless I succumb to the fender fanboy in me and order the Rumble 500)

Anyone have any input/suggestions?
 
#785
RColie said:
Like custom300, I'm considering moving to a Rumble set up of some sort. I've decided not to do serious gigging anymore. I will still do plenty of music room practice, and maybe low volume coffee house or winery type gigs as well as informal get togethers with like-minded musicians. Playing with a drummer is possible but not heavy-handed rock. I've always played Fender Jazz basses and I used Fender Bassman amps for years "back in the day". I love the classic Fender look of the new Rumbles. I like a clean and balanced tone, meaning not too zingy/sizzly and not too dark and warm.

So here are my thoughts, with comments welcome:

Rumble 100: Great looks, ideal size/weight/volume combination. Great for hauling around here and there. But the reviews indicate a fairly warm/dark sound, and the lack of a tweeter would be a concern.

Rumble 200: Also great looks, larger and heavier then the 100 but does have a tweeter and more volume capabilities.

Rumble 500 combo: Great looks. It's the same size as the 200, and only a couple of pounds heavier, but of course has more power and probably can go louder. It's a bit big for my goals but woould probably meet all my volume needs. And, if I ever got back in a loud band, I could put a second one on top and have an awesome vertical 410 stack with a back-up amp to boot.

Rumble 500 head with one or two 112 neos: There are still some 112 neos out there, but I'm not seeing any clearance pricing so this would be a more expensive set-up. I think it would meet my tone goals but wouldn't be quite as convenient as a combo. Also, this set up doesn't have that great classic look.

Rumble 500 with a Rumble 115: The 115 cabinet is a bit bigger than I want to deal with, so probably not a viable option.

Thanks for listening, all comments welcome. I'm looking to forward to more reviews on the Rumble 500 combo!

Thanks all,

Bob
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In all honesty, I think the 500 combo would be a good idea. I've heard nothing but good things about it, and it's always nice to have a little extra power, just in case.
 
#786
Specific question, not sure if asked already, but can't really search through the thread well with this new system.

Anyone has experience with tones of the new fender Rumbles? I've had the last version (the black back-tilt one, a Rumble 75 to be exact) and Always found it REAAAALLY scooped on the scoop was un-EQ-able. You could turn up both the low- and hi-mids, still scooped in the mid-mids.

I bloody hated it. Now it seems that they've began completely from scratch designing these new series. So anyone knows if their still scooped as F?
 
#787
Linnin said:
HaHa! I have a ZOOM B3 too:thumbsup: The D-Class Rumble 350's are what really put Rumble 'on the map' as a: great sounding; high quality, and reliable gig-rig. Especially the 350 head on top of the 4 ohm 410 cab was and still is a very serious tone monster. Your twin stacked Rumble 350 combos are a formidable gig-rig indeed. And Yes

:D Rumbles Rock! :D
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A well-respected working bassist in the metro-Detroit area has one of these. It was not the determining factor in my choice of a Rumble 40, but in was in my mind. This guy wouldn't use junk. I get happier with my purchase every time I use this amp.
 
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#788
KingKrabb said:
If anyone could also help me with decision-making, it'd be appreciated.

As some may know, I've been looking at the V3 4x10 for a little bit now. However, I've gotten it into my head that I want a 2x15 set-up. (I don't know why either, it just kinda... came to me).

The thing is, I play a lot of heavy stuff, (Stoner rock, progressive rock, sometimes punk and some metal) but I'd also like the versatility to be able to jazz it up a bit. Especially when I get my fretless.

It'd be either save a bit more and get the 4x10, OR bite the bullet right now and order the 1x15, and eventually get the other 1x15. (I have no chance to try them out, since the stores around here do not carry them :( ... )

These would, more than likely, be paired with a Aguilar TH500. (Unless I succumb to the fender fanboy in me and order the Rumble 500)

Anyone have any input/suggestions?
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I don't have any idea how the 410 and the 115 compare tone-wise, but I've always been a fan of the modular rig. You can get a single 115 now, and when you add a second one later they can be stacked and get the sound closer to your ears. In addition, for some gigs you might only need one. For me moving two lighter cabs is better than one heavier (and wider/deeper) cab.
Good luck!
Bob
 
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#789
RColie said:
I don't have any idea how the 410 and the 115 compare tone-wise, but I've always been a fan of the modular rig. You can get a single 115 now, and when you add a second one later they can be stacked and get the sound closer to your ears. In addition, for some gigs you might only need one. For me moving two lighter cabs is better than one heavier (and wider/deeper) cab.
Good luck!
Bob
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That was precisely my plan! :D

I'm betting I can get a pretty sweet (and loud!) sound out of those 2 15's paired with the Aggie TH500.

Heck, I might just cave in and get the Fender head as well. Love me some Fender.

Thanks!
 
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KingKrabb said:
That was precisely my plan! :D

I'm betting I can get a pretty sweet (and loud!) sound out of those 2 15's paired with the Aggie TH500.

Heck, I might just cave in and get the Fender head as well. Love me some Fender.

Thanks!
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Check out the posts by ursus from Sweden. He has a lot of high end gear: both Tone Hammers 350 & 500, and a Glockenklang and some others. He's running the Rumble 500 head through a pair of Aguilar 112 cabs for his rock band and both he and his bandmates love it. Tedsalt sold his MarkBass F500 once he got his Rumble 500 head. Fender Rumbles are the value priced amps that sound like a million bucks.

:bassist: Rumble On! :bassist:
 
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#793
My new Rumble 500 arrived today. It makes a great match with my Bassic 15! The included carry bag was a nice touch at this price point.

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#796
George Mann said:
So, is a Rumble 100 a good choice for my GHS Precision flats laden vintage voiced P-Bass, or should I go with the 200?
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George, ideally you would audition both and A/B them to decide. If your situation is anything like mine there just aren't any in the music stores to try out. So far everyone digs their Rumble of choice. If you are going to be jammin' & gigin', I'd go with the 200 combo because it can get the job done and has an extension speaker output jack for an additional 8 ohm cab. That's a nice option to have for more volume & dispersion. For purely personal practice and the occasional jam with friends the 100 is also an excellent choice especially if size/footprint; weight, and cost matter more than wattage & volume. Tone and sound quality are going to be extremely close due to the identical front ends, and as far as DI out to the board is concerned the tone would be identical.

:bassist: Rumbles Rock! :bassist:
 
#797
Count me in. I use two 2x8 cabs with a Genz Benz Shuttle 9.2. They really are excellent, lightweight cabinets I switched mine to a vertical configuration. Two 2x8's stacked vertically makes a very powerful rig with a very small footprint. Pictures to follow

I have an extra 2x8 that I'm not using. If anyone needs one, send me a PM.
 
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#798
squarewave said:
Count me in. I use two 2x8 cabs with a Genz Benz Shuttle 9.2. They really are excellent, lightweight cabinets I switched mine to a vertical configuration. Two 2x8's stacked vertically makes a very powerful rig with a very small footprint. Pictures to follow

I have an extra 2x8 that I'm not using. If anyone needs one, send me a PM.
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You're IN, squarewave, and welcome to the Fender Rumble Club! You are member #142 :hyper:

:D Rumble On! :D
 
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KingKrabb said:
That was precisely my plan! :D

I'm betting I can get a pretty sweet (and loud!) sound out of those 2 15's paired with the Aggie TH500.

Heck, I might just cave in and get the Fender head as well. Love me some Fender.

Thanks!
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I'm thinking the same thing with my GK 700rb. Currently using one 115 and it's a monster of sound and pretty easy to move around. I'd highly recommend it. Can't speak to the 410 though.
 
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