Fender Rumble Club

[bdplaid]

guitar or bass? don't care, I like em.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

I disagree that mixing speakers is *always* a compromise. sometimes it's perfectly what you want. That's one of the biggest myths floating around on TB. I think a bass player with OCD started it...

Mixing cabs means you have to experiment, because it's not predictable. I have two identical GK NEO 15 cabs that I love separately, and even in conjunction with a 500 combo (that rig kills). but I hate both 15s together. I love the 500 combo with the 112, but i love mo better two 112s together. Point is, it just depends.

As for an additional cab - the 210 would be my first choice, at least to try out. That 210 is uber punchy and will probably be a nice mix with the 15 in the combo. But who knows without trying... have fun while you're at it!

I agree, one of my favorite rigs I gigged with for a long time as an Ampeg B2R driving an SWR Workingman 2x10 sitting on top of a Hartke 1x15.

 

[Bufalo]

guitar or bass? don't care, I like em.

Their album is pretty good, repetitive, but good. I saw them open for the Foo Fighters this past summer; the show is about as (un) exciting as you'd expect a bass/drum combo to be, but the songs are rockin'. The guy splits his signal and runs the "guitar" sound through a pedal to raise the pitch by an octave. He can then pick an choose whether the "bass" or "guitar" sound is active, or both. I'm sure the two guys have fun playing.

 

[GaryLC]

Only play the notes that need to be there, how they need to be played, nothing more, nothing less.

I remember an interview with Tony Levin, talking about recording with John Lennon. Lennon basically said that he heard Tony was a really good bass player, but please don't play too many notes.

 

[bdplaid]

I remember an interview with Tony Levin, talking about recording with John Lennon. Lennon basically said that he heard Tony was a really good bass player, but please don't play too many notes.

And then there is Pino Palladino. Currently he is known for his work with John Mayer, where is is a "feel" player and certainly doesn't play too many notes. But the other Pino is there, too, who is credited with rescuing a few songs when he was with Paul Young, such as Tear Your Playhouse Down, and Every Time You Go. Pino pretty much put the octave bass on the map.

 

[mjmeche]

We old guys have to keep a lookout for tricks to save our backs. I use this for my Rumble 500:
Rock N Roller R2RT Micro Multi-Cart
I actually paid $20 for it at Costco.

I had an old convertible hand truck that we used for load in / load out that finally died due to rust we didn't notice until it broke on load out last gig. But yeah, hand trucks or flat carts are priceless for taking the load off of backs... good thing about the gigs we do is very little, if any stairs to deal with, like I said, biggest hurdle is getting gear in and out of the truck.

I was lucky I got one of these on sale Invalid Link Removed put both rumble cabs, rumble head and goody bag in one load!

 

[Big Hoss]

I was lucky I got one of these on sale Rock N Roller R2RT Micro Multi-Cart put both rumble cabs, rumble head and goody bag in one load!

Those are nice, I must admit though I want the all terrain version. I tend to have to load in / out in fields, and across gravel parking lots a LOT. I figure if I can get the 500C, the 210 cab, my mains, my monitors, speaker stands, and 2 60 quart totes of stuff on to the cart, I can bring the rest on my back easily (gig bag) and do a one trip load in. I figure realistically the Rumble gear, totes, and instruments in one trip, leave one guy at the truck, one guy at the stage setting up, and third guy running the cart back and forth. Next trip comes PA and lighting. Third trip goes guitar amps, stands, table and cover for mixer and laptop. Done deal. (Gave my guitarists MusiciansGear combo amp stands for Christmas to get their amps closer to their heads so I don't have to listen to quite so much of the higher end...

 

[bdplaid]

I also have a rock and roller, maybe an R6 or R8? it's a champ on everything flat, but awful off-road, like grass and gravel. terrible on those, however I have learned that if I use the RR as a tilt-back truck, using only the big wheels, it goes over gravel and grass pretty well. Obviously, avoid small diameter and narrow wheels.

 

[JakobT]

I was lucky I got one of these on sale Rock N Roller R2RT Micro Multi-Cart put both rumble cabs, rumble head and goody bag in one load!

I'm currently waiting for my [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], which should arrive tomorrow. I figure it should do quite nicely for hauling my Rumble 500 combo around town.

 

[Bodeanly]

Their album is pretty good, repetitive, but good.

I remember hearing them and thinking they were amazing, then it seemed as though he could only do a couple things before every song started using the same formula. Talented? Yes. Front page next year? Ehhh.

 

[Shooz]

It was time to retire my ancient Crate BX50. (It just isn't presentable for talking out in public.) I needed a decent amplifier to use yet be portable.

So Now I'm the proud owner of a Rumble V3 200 Combo. - - Wow. Impressive for 35lbs.

It was all the info I learned here on TB that swayed my decision to buy.
Now I'll let the collective intelligence here recommend which cab I should pair it with for when I want to 'go big'.

Fender says the 112(500w) is the 'matching' extension cab.
But the 210(700w) will also fit perfectly under the 200 Combo.
The 115(600w) is 4" wider and and 1/2" deeper, but 200w combo is also 15".

If I match the speaker size, 15 to 15, the extension cab isn't the same external size.
If I match what Fender says, my extension would 'only' be 12" and the combo 15".
And going with the 210, well it's Fender recommendation for the 500 combo and may be overkill.

Decisions... decisions.

Oh, and because 'Pict's or it didn't happen'... View attachment 767004

And I almost forgot... Can I get a number?

I've got a 200 combo with the 112 ext cabinet and I'm very pleased with the results. adding that cab really opens the combo up and while it can't compete with the 500 for volume, it gets plenty loud and really has a nice tone. If you go another route please share your experience, we'd love to hear how it goes! Welcome to the club!

 

[GregT]

I've got a 200 combo with the 112 ext cabinet and I'm very pleased with the results. adding that cab really opens the combo up and while it can't compete with the 500 for volume, it gets plenty loud and really has a nice tone. If you go another route please share your experience, we'd love to hear how it goes! Welcome to the club!

I have been considering doing the same with my 200. Can you describe the difference in tone between the 200 alone and the 200 with the 112? I know describing tones isn't easy.

 

[Shooz]

I have been considering doing the same with my 200. Can you describe the difference in tone between the 200 alone and the 200 with the 112? I know describing tones isn't easy.

In all honesty, I love the tone of my 200 by itself. When I add the 112 it gives it a little more bark but maintains the basic tone, but you can feel the extra air being pushed. Ultimately I don't think you'll say it's totally different, you get the same great tone, just more of it. I used this setup at an outdoor gig, everyone thought it had a killer sound, was easily heard, and I wasn't even close to pushing it to the Max. I'd say try it out, most places have a return policy if you're not happy, but I think you will be.

 

[GregT]

And it looks great stacked like that.

 

[Shooz]

And it looks great stacked like that.

Thanks! Yeah it does That's why I included the pic!

What rocks more than a rumble? Two Rumbles!

 

[RSNG]

I just checked my 500 combo w/cover, and you are correct, it's "slightly" off.....but until you mentioned this, it hadn't even occurred to me, it's that close. The cover slots provide a little room on either side of the actual handle, so it wasn't a noticeable issue for me. I have LeCovers on my 500 Combo, 210 cab, 115 cab & 40 combo....

My covers came yesterday. They fit perfectly, and are beautifully made. The only problem is that the cover for my 210 cab has the logo on the back, instead of the front. It's a shame, because it's a really nice embroidered logo. I talked to Larry. He said that if I send it back, he'll fix it. I'm going to think about it over the weekend. It almost doesn't really seem worth the trouble.

 

[mjmeche]

I have the 500 head the 2x8 cab and 112. It's get loud enough I get the tones I need and schlepping factor is huge

 

[GaryLC]

My covers came yesterday. They fit perfectly, and are beautifully made. The only problem is that the cover for my 210 cab has the logo on the back, instead of the front. It's a shame, because it's a really nice embroidered logo. I talked to Larry. He said that if I send it back, he'll fix it. I'm going to think about it over the weekend. It almost doesn't really seem worth the trouble.

I've always asked for no logo at all, I like my covers plain. But I wouldn't worry about the logo on the back, unless you want it to be seen! Does it matter where it is, since it is just covering the cab, it's not like it's out on stage. But I agree, for the price, Larry's covers can't be beat!!!!

 

[BEADG63]

So, I bought the Rumble 500 combo today...I had purchased the 210 extension cabinet FIRST because I wanted to downsize from the Hartke 410XL. That cab sounds amazing with my component rig. Anyway, after hearing the cab I just had to have the combo, so I ordered it today. I know...pics or it didn't happen, so I'll get the pics up and then request a number. Can't wait to hear the combo and cab together....

 

[Michael B]

Funny, on Fender's site my Squier VM Jag V has the Rumble 40 as a suggested amp.

The Fender Jag has the 200 suggested.

The Am Std Jag has the 500.

The Standard P page (my other bass) does not suggest an amp.

Not a mystery how they position their products. Glad we know we can use all of our basses with our Rumbles.