It seems that if there's no volume difference and no control over the receiving combo,then it maynot be worth it for ME.However this is verygood information to know because I'm always curious about such things.
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Yeah, I'm a tweaker as well
.Just to add about the volume difference: what I meant was a subjective impression if maybe the send and receive would reduce the sound level much. I plugged a set of earplugs into the 100C so the speaker would stay silent to have a fairer comparison. Playing through both combos at the same time is louder than just one.
Having no volume control on the receiving amp does make it harder to balance both amps, you would need a volume control in between.
Not much of an issue though if you have matching combos and would like to play in 'stereo'.
Oh,ok-interesting.thanks.Yeah, I'm a tweaker as well
Just to add about the volume difference: what I meant was a subjective impression if maybe the send and receive would reduce the sound level much. I plugged a set of earplugs into the 100C so the speaker would stay silent to have a fairer comparison. Playing through both combos at the same time is louder than just one.
Having no volume control on the receiving amp does make it harder to balance both amps, you would need a volume control in between.
Not much of an issue though if you have matching combos and would like to play in 'stereo'.
So using the 100 in front of the 500, you can really only get the equivalent volume of using two 100 watt combos?
Not sure if that makes sense, but if you increase the volume in the 100 to what you'd consider its maximum useable volume (so you don't blow the speaker) then the 500 is only at that same volume, as in you can't tap into all 350 watts?
Because let's say half volume on the 100 alone isn't going to be the same as half volume on the 500 alone.
Not sure if that makes sense, but if you increase the volume in the 100 to what you'd consider its maximum useable volume (so you don't blow the speaker) then the 500 is only at that same volume, as in you can't tap into all 350 watts?
Because let's say half volume on the 100 alone isn't going to be the same as half volume on the 500 alone.
No, look at it this way: I think the preamp stages for 40, 100, 200 and 500 combos are the same (and the 15 and 25 share part of it).
So if they put out 100%, the 40 can amplify these input signals to max 40W, the 100 to 100W and the 500C to 350W (or 500W with an additional 8 ohm cabinet).
If you set it at 50% it would depend on how lineair the amps work if you would get exactly 50% of 40W, 100W or 350W.
I think I got ya. So (in simple terms),if you set the first amp (100w)at half volume, the second amp (500w, 350w@8ohm) will be working at half volume?
Because as was said, you can't control the slaved amp from its own controls.
The slave is using the masters preamp as if it was its own?
Because as was said, you can't control the slaved amp from its own controls.
The slave is using the masters preamp as if it was its own?
Ok, I'm new here, and new to bass guitar's as well, and I chose a Rumble 25 V3 as my very first bass amp...looks like I'm in good company 
I chose it because I'm a former drummer and my long time bassist friend all but gushed about his older 200 series that he would like to be buried with, lol. He suggested the 25 as a great starting point, and it really sounded better to me than any like priced Ampeg or Hartke I listened to at GC. Glad I chose it!
I chose it because I'm a former drummer and my long time bassist friend all but gushed about his older 200 series that he would like to be buried with, lol. He suggested the 25 as a great starting point, and it really sounded better to me than any like priced Ampeg or Hartke I listened to at GC. Glad I chose it!
Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, @dragon2knight!Ok, I'm new here, and new to bass guitar's as well, and I chose a Rumble 25 V3 as my very first bass amp...looks like I'm in good company
You are member #582
Rumbles Rock! 
CoolWelcome to the Fender Rumble Club, @dragon2knight!
You are member #582
Great to be here, learning a ton reading through the posts!
Be sure to run a search for 'Rumble Talks' and there is also a 'Tone Pool' with suggested tone settings by club members. I've got one listed for the V3 Rumble 25.Cool
Will do, thanks for the heads up, just getting used to this Club routine on here, I like it
Yes! I've also made some list of links posts, so they are easy to find. I forget who set up the 'Tone Pool', but it's a link to a spreadsheet. Pretty slick.
Master at 4 oclock?! were your ears clogged? I play loud, and don't think I've had mine past 12 o'clock. Played outdoors this past weekend mostly around 10-11 o'clock.
Who know what we're really hearing here... by the time it goes through the console for OTA broadcast, it could be anything. But I'll say two things: Rumble can get that sound and a lot more. Secondly, that drummer is the sh*t! A bass player's dream to play with a guy with that kind of feel.
Upon further review, I was able to catch a fleeting close up of the amp in question and it is not a Super Bassman but rather a Vibro-King. Also those twin fridge cabs of Nate Mendel's are indeed Ashdown. No amp in sight though.
In my opinion, Taylor Hawkins and Nate Mendel are both underrated. Especially together as a rhythm section. Of course, I may be biased seeing as I've seen the Foos 4-5 times. Dad and I went in October to see them for his second time.
And that sound is what I have been looking for. I got a lot closer today with the BG and VT bass pedal, but it just isn't quite right. On the other hand, it took me about 10 minutes to find that sound on a Rumble.
And that sound is what I have been looking for. I got a lot closer today with the BG and VT bass pedal, but it just isn't quite right. On the other hand, it took me about 10 minutes to find that sound on a Rumble.
When they came in October, it looked like he had a CTM 100 or 300. I only caught a fleeting glance at it on the projector behind them though. I was front right, and it was hard for me to see Nate through Dave's throne for parts of the show.
