Fender Rumble Club

[Gravedigger Dav]

He's semi local to me... I've thought of pitching an update to them but I get the impression that he can't afford it...

He make good stuff. I like my MDB cover. If I get another cab for my 500, I will get a cover for that, too.
Problem is, I can't figure out why I would need another cab. The 500 combo is already as loud as I need to be.
Somebody help me find a good excuse.

 

[Big Hoss]

He make good stuff. I like my MDB cover. If I get another cab for my 500, I will get a cover for that, too.
Problem is, I can't figure out why I would need another cab. The 500 combo is already as loud as I need to be.
Somebody help me find a good excuse.

Like I said when I got the 210, I didn't NEED it, I WANTED it. It is nice to have the 410 vertical stack though, not so much for volume, but for keeping the sound closer to my head. A friend of mine gigs with his Markbass 210 combo on a home made folding amp stand for the same reason.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Like I said when I got the 210, I didn't NEED it, I WANTED it. It is nice to have the 410 vertical stack though, not so much for volume, but for keeping the sound closer to my head. A friend of mine gigs with his Markbass 210 combo on a home made folding amp stand for the same reason.

I have a folding amp stand and that helps, but I haven't had any trouble hearing myself even before I got the stand.

 

[Big Hoss]

I have a folding amp stand and that helps, but I haven't had any trouble hearing myself even before I got the stand.

To me the idea is, the closer to your noggin, the lower your stage volume can be to overcome the drummer, and guitarist without it being a volume war.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

To me the idea is, the closer to your noggin, the lower your stage volume can be to overcome the drummer, and guitarist without it being a volume war.

Oh, I don't disagree at all. I am leaning toward the 2x10, but I keep thinking that there goes another $300, another piece of equipment to carry around and store. I may still get it, but right now I'm putting together a pedal board. Nothing fancy, a tuner and a chorus so far. Maybe next an octavator. After that, I don't even know what I might use.

 

[Big Hoss]

Oh, I don't disagree at all. I am leaning toward the 2x10, but I keep thinking that there goes another $300, another piece of equipment to carry around and store. I may still get it, but right now I'm putting together a pedal board. Nothing fancy, a tuner and a chorus so far. Maybe next an octavator. After that, I don't even know what I might use.

Yeah, like I said, certainly not necessary. And honestly, for most gigs so far the cab has been left at home in favor of just the 500 combo.

I must admit though, although it is no 810 fridge, a vertical 410 stack does look impressive on stage, folks seem to like it... Although I have had people ask about that big "guitar amp".

 

[btmpancake]

I use a 25 for practice. I've even used it on an "acoustic" gig. Anything more for a practice amp is excessive, but that's me.

I 100% agree with you. I purchased the V3 40 for home practice and it's overkill,although it sounds nice turndowned.I was surprised,if I would've known that,I might have bought the V3 25 too.It's all good too for small stuff as stated above. I believe that fender UNDERRATE their wattage output in their V3's.

 

[Echo2112]

Okay then.

Initial impressions of the 200c with a 115 under it. I started with all EQ settings at noon, vintage circuit on, gain and volume at 9 and both horns on. Hosa 14 ga 1/4 to Speakon cable to link the cabs.

I was concerned at first that it was going to be way too boomy on the bottom end - I was wrong on that. Don't get me wrong here, the low end on this rig is an absolute beast. Huge room filling sound on the lower register. Mids and highs are very much there and in your face. I found harmonics to jump out a little more. Rolling up the mid and high treble just a touch and giving it a bit more bass on the EQ was met with a nice big fat wall of low end tone with very clear note articulation and harmonics. With my compression pedal on, sounded fantastic. Great sustain and clarity. Distortion circuit gave it a great amount of dirt and fuzz, no farting or loss of note clarity. Pushed the volume up and the dog ran for it as the walls started to vibrate. So very very loud, compared to just what the 200c can do on it's own. I am honestly a little afraid of this thing being in my house right now. Weapon of sonic destruction and all that.

There is gobs of headroom to be had with this rig. I have a feeling that my light gauge string twangers are going to be giving me some poopy looks at practice, but I figure if they don't want to listen when I ask them to turn down, I will just pummel them with bass goodness. I have no reservations with taking this to a gig in a medium sized club, or an outdoor show and having any concerns about getting lost in the mix. While I am a bit curious to see what the 200c and a 112 would sound like, I doubt I will try it at this point. This setup is killer.

 

[Stranger Danger]

15 + 15 = AWESOME!

 

[ticol07]

Okay then.

Initial impressions of the 200c with a 115 under it. I started with all EQ settings at noon, vintage circuit on, gain and volume at 9 and both horns on. Hosa 14 ga 1/4 to Speakon cable to link the cabs.

I was concerned at first that it was going to be way too boomy on the bottom end - I was wrong on that. Don't get me wrong here, the low end on this rig is an absolute beast. Huge room filling sound on the lower register. Mids and highs are very much there and in your face. I found harmonics to jump out a little more. Rolling up the mid and high treble just a touch and giving it a bit more bass on the EQ was met with a nice big fat wall of low end tone with very clear note articulation and harmonics. With my compression pedal on, sounded fantastic. Great sustain and clarity. Distortion circuit gave it a great amount of dirt and fuzz, no farting or loss of note clarity. Pushed the volume up and the dog ran for it as the walls started to vibrate. So very very loud, compared to just what the 200c can do on it's own. I am honestly a little afraid of this thing being in my house right now. Weapon of sonic destruction and all that.

There is gobs of headroom to be had with this rig. I have a feeling that my light gauge string twangers are going to be giving me some poopy looks at practice, but I figure if they don't want to listen when I ask them to turn down, I will just pummel them with bass goodness. I have no reservations with taking this to a gig in a medium sized club, or an outdoor show and having any concerns about getting lost in the mix. While I am a bit curious to see what the 200c and a 112 would sound like, I doubt I will try it at this point. This setup is killer.

I really have to buy this speaker to put in my 15" cab to try it with my 200c !!!
The increase of volume you evocate makes me feel confident as I already find the 200c to be quite loud.
In one or two weeks I'll be good to try that

 

[btmpancake]

Okay then.

Initial impressions of the 200c with a 115 under it. I started with all EQ settings at noon, vintage circuit on, gain and volume at 9 and both horns on. Hosa 14 ga 1/4 to Speakon cable to link the cabs.

I was concerned at first that it was going to be way too boomy on the bottom end - I was wrong on that. Don't get me wrong here, the low end on this rig is an absolute beast. Huge room filling sound on the lower register. Mids and highs are very much there and in your face. I found harmonics to jump out a little more. Rolling up the mid and high treble just a touch and giving it a bit more bass on the EQ was met with a nice big fat wall of low end tone with very clear note articulation and harmonics. With my compression pedal on, sounded fantastic. Great sustain and clarity. Distortion circuit gave it a great amount of dirt and fuzz, no farting or loss of note clarity. Pushed the volume up and the dog ran for it as the walls started to vibrate. So very very loud, compared to just what the 200c can do on it's own. I am honestly a little afraid of this thing being in my house right now. Weapon of sonic destruction and all that.

There is gobs of headroom to be had with this rig. I have a feeling that my light gauge string twangers are going to be giving me some poopy looks at practice, but I figure if they don't want to listen when I ask them to turn down, I will just pummel them with bass goodness. I have no reservations with taking this to a gig in a medium sized club, or an outdoor show and having any concerns about getting lost in the mix. While I am a bit curious to see what the 200c and a 112 would sound like, I doubt I will try it at this point. This setup is killer.

Thanks echo2112 for a honest and excellent evaluation of the 200c with the 115 ext cab as I was wondering about clear note definition without too much harmonics,also noticeable difference in volume. To me this is very important than just being loud. Thanks again echo2112.

 

[DerekW]

Still wondering the logic of not having a matching cabinet size.. If they can make the 15" sound good in the 200combo dimensions, why couldn't they do it with 115 cab?

I'm not that ocd that it would stop me, but curious.

 

[Linnin]

I believe that fender UNDERRATE their wattage output

Actually Fender is extremely honest in their wattage ratings. They measure continuous clean watts at 100Hz and 1000Hz and at both 8 ohms and 4 ohms.

Many other companies either simply make up a wattage rating, or measure maximum program wattage output in short microsecond bursts. Then they put out these ratings as if they are accurate when of course they are completely fallacious.

 

[Linnin]

Still wondering the logic of not having a matching cabinet size.. If they can make the 15" sound good in the 200combo dimensions, why couldn't they do it with 115 cab?

I'm not that ocd that it would stop me, but curious.

They were designed to match the Rumble 410 cabinet dimensions. Fender knew (but we didn't) that combo matching Rumble 210 and 112 cabinets were in the works and would be released a year later.

 

[bdplaid]

They were designed to match the Rumble 410 cabinet dimensions. Fender knew (but we didn't) that combo matching Rumble 210 and 112 cabinets were in the works and would be released a year later.

Don't short-shrift that 12" cab. It gives the 15 a run for it's money.

 

[Linnin]

Don't short-shrift that 12" cab. It gives the 15 a run for it's money.

Oh, I don't. 75% of my Rumbles are 12's. If you want the positive coupling effect of identical stacked drivers with the Rumble 200 combo, you have to go with the Rumble 115 cabinet. I would only choose the Rumble 112 if size and matching footprint were an issue.

 

[GregT]

If I ever get the extension cab for my 200, it will be the 115. I would be one of those who thinks the 200 sitting on a slightly bigger matching cab would look like a monster. Monster are good, by the way, in this case.

Linnin, 50% of my Rumbles are 12s.

 

[FirewalZ]

I may have posted this before but....
I was in a GC recently having my old Jazz worked on and of course they had several Rumble combo's, after hearing all the hoopla here on TB I plugged into a 1x12 combo. After few knob turns and pressing a "classic" button, I was greeted with a warm thick tone...very nice and i was impressed. Right next to it happened to be Orange, Ampeg and Markbass combo's, i also tried those as a comparison. IMO the Rumble simply sounded better, a richer and more pleasant old school tone, and after seeing the price difference with the Orange and Mark's, the Rumble was even better I play through a GK MB212-ii, but now may now have to get the Rumble 200 as a "backup".....thanks TB

 

[Stranger Danger]

I may have posted this before but....
I was in a GC recently having my old Jazz worked on and of course they had several Rumble combo's, after hearing all the hoopla here on TB I plugged into a 1x12 combo. After few knob turns and pressing a "classic" button, I was greeted with a warm thick tone...very nice and i was impressed. Right next to it happened to be Orange, Ampeg and Markbass combo's, i also tried those as a comparison. IMO the Rumble simply sounded better, a richer and more pleasant old school tone, and after seeing the price difference with the Orange and Mark's, the Rumble was even better I play through a GK MB212-ii, but now may now have to get the Rumble 200 as a "backup".....thanks TB

They sound great! Definitely get one! Or two.

 

[GregT]

I may have posted this before but....
I was in a GC recently having my old Jazz worked on and of course they had several Rumble combo's, after hearing all the hoopla here on TB I plugged into a 1x12 combo. After few knob turns and pressing a "classic" button, I was greeted with a warm thick tone...very nice and i was impressed. Right next to it happened to be Orange, Ampeg and Markbass combo's, i also tried those as a comparison. IMO the Rumble simply sounded better, a richer and more pleasant old school tone, and after seeing the price difference with the Orange and Mark's, the Rumble was even better I play through a GK MB212-ii, but now may now have to get the Rumble 200 as a "backup".....thanks TB

Yes, if you are going to have a backup amp, it is good to have one such as the Rumble 200. Then, there will be the time you grab it and use it one night!! It is my number one amp and my 100 is my backup. If I ever get the 500, the 200 would be my backup also.