I'd be interested to hear what differences you find between the 40 and the 100.
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I'd be interested to hear what differences you find between the 40 and the 100.
My 1x12 100v3 has not failed me yet. I do wish that the DI was not affected by the master volume though.
What's wrong with just pushing it around on casters? Do you like the sound of the V3's better?
George, true the casters are great on a smooth floor, but up and down stairs and loading in the trunk. I have used the V3 100 on my last 2 gigs when I would have used my V2 150. I love being able to carry my amp with one arm and my bass with the other. I was in a motorcycle accident a few years ago and messed up my leg pretty bad so I really can't lift and would always need help with the V2. Great to load in and out without help. And yes I like the sound of the V3 100, I play in medium volume venues and like the 12 over the 15. I feel I can hear myself better in the mix and it's not overpowering the rest of the band. I am still going to use the V2 150 for higher volume gigs until I can afford a 200 and a extra cab or even just go with the 500 and not run an extra cab. I will post a follow up on the 40 verses the 100 after some playing time with the 40, I will say they look about the same and the 40 is lighter than my gear bag. Rumble on.
I understand the trunk part. It must be a real bear. I find it a lot easier to load it in the back seat. As far as stairs go, I have been able to "walk" the amp up and down them so far. I have been contemplating the use of bigger casters.
I have been in a few of them myself (don't ride anymore). I currently have a blown out groin that no one seems to be able to fix! So no lifting for me.
Hello - I'm a TB lurker for the most part but you guys were really helpful in helping me choose my first bass (a Squier VM P5 - which I love, BTW) so I figured I would seek some more help with a bass amp. Thanks in advance~
I'm a guitar player who dabbles in both bass and drums (I love all instruments, really). I've been looking at the new re-designed Fender Rumbles and man do they look sweet. I love the vintage look. I'm almost ready to take the plunge but I'm having a hard time deciding which one to get. I need an amp that can keep up with a drum set, a Hammond organ, and a guitar. I prefer a nice warm round bass sound - ala sixties area music. I'll be looking to use it for rehearsal and gigs - mostly bars and small clubs. I'm leaning Rumble 100 but I'm concerned it may not have enough power. Our former bass player had an older Rumble 60 that sounded really cool at lower volumes but tended to strain when pushed past the halfway point. Do the new ones have this tendency? The Rumble 200 seems like it may fit my needs better but I prefer smaller speakers as they tend to be a little more punchy and less muddy. This is just a generalization of course, and I can certainly be persuaded. The 500 would be ideal with the two 10s (I love 10s for bass) but it is slightly out of my budget and may be more power than I need anyway. Of course, if it is the best option overall I would be willing to stretch my budget to make it happen.
Any input or feedback you guys can provide will help greatly. Thanks again - I'll keep you posted when I make a decision.
I'm a guitar player who dabbles in both bass and drums (I love all instruments, really). I've been looking at the new re-designed Fender Rumbles and man do they look sweet. I love the vintage look. I'm almost ready to take the plunge but I'm having a hard time deciding which one to get. I need an amp that can keep up with a drum set, a Hammond organ, and a guitar. I prefer a nice warm round bass sound - ala sixties area music. I'll be looking to use it for rehearsal and gigs - mostly bars and small clubs. I'm leaning Rumble 100 but I'm concerned it may not have enough power. Our former bass player had an older Rumble 60 that sounded really cool at lower volumes but tended to strain when pushed past the halfway point. Do the new ones have this tendency? The Rumble 200 seems like it may fit my needs better but I prefer smaller speakers as they tend to be a little more punchy and less muddy. This is just a generalization of course, and I can certainly be persuaded. The 500 would be ideal with the two 10s (I love 10s for bass) but it is slightly out of my budget and may be more power than I need anyway. Of course, if it is the best option overall I would be willing to stretch my budget to make it happen.
Any input or feedback you guys can provide will help greatly. Thanks again - I'll keep you posted when I make a decision.
I would buy the most powerful you can.
The 500 would be my bet for a band, it should hold up ok against a drummer;
But if I couldn't afford the 500, I'd go the next most powerful one.
The 500 would be my bet for a band, it should hold up ok against a drummer;
But if I couldn't afford the 500, I'd go the next most powerful one.
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In my opinion you might be served best by the 500. I'll get burned for this but a set up like mine would really get the job done. Use a head with the 115 cab or 410 cab, like a used GK 400RB. The cabs are great, and the 115 that I use is killer. I would be excited to see how the Rumble heads sounds with their matching cabs though. The Fender Rumble 200 head with the 410 cab sounds like a killer set up too.
500 would get my vote, but I am totally biased. I am so in love with mine.
The 100 1x12 v3 will work for a normal drummer who is not beating the snot out of the kit. I use mine with a modern country band and have no problem hearing myself on stage with the master at noon (indoors). I am sure it would have carried some of the smaller rooms we play as a stand-alone set up, but we always have a sound system with at least one 18" sub (usually more).
That being said, I brought it to my rock band rehearsal (Rush, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, Deep Purple, Dream Theater etc) and I could hear it right next to my ear, but it had no thump. Out of gas (didn't fart out though). Also, if you play on a large outdoor stage (or even large indoor), you want to have the ability to push air. The 1x12 can only do so much.
So, I would go with the 200 minimum, or the 500. The 100 excels since it sounds great and bigger than it should be for the ultra-light weight of 22 pounds.
That being said, I brought it to my rock band rehearsal (Rush, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, Deep Purple, Dream Theater etc) and I could hear it right next to my ear, but it had no thump. Out of gas (didn't fart out though). Also, if you play on a large outdoor stage (or even large indoor), you want to have the ability to push air. The 1x12 can only do so much.
So, I would go with the 200 minimum, or the 500. The 100 excels since it sounds great and bigger than it should be for the ultra-light weight of 22 pounds.
OK - thanks for the feedback. Sounds like the 500 may be the way to go. Is it still suitable for home use (i.e. will it sound good at low practice volumes)? I'm coming from a guitar background where the current craze is small, low wattage amps that are meant to be cranked over big high wattage amps that can't be turned up past two or three without shattering windows. I assume bass amps are a different story but honestly I don't really know. This will be my first bass amp purchase.
Does anyone have any experience with the 200? How does the 15" Eminence driver sound? Does it have some nice punch and tight low end or does it get flabby and muddy? Thanks, and sorry for all the dumb questions.
Does anyone have any experience with the 200? How does the 15" Eminence driver sound? Does it have some nice punch and tight low end or does it get flabby and muddy? Thanks, and sorry for all the dumb questions.
Oh Yeah! There are some Rumble 200 combo lovers here. I won't steal their thunder (or Rumbles thereof), but yes the Rumble 200 will do you proud every time. It's the update of the world famous Rumble 150 combo. Which is still the world's best selling bass combo ever made. Single-handedly out selling entire lines of bass amps such as Ampeg; Eden, and Peavey.
I have 500H and 115 cap. You are right about your fears of 115 being a bit muddy. However, I guess it depends also on bass and strings you are using. 115 sounds allright with Jazz bass and roundwounds but I am still trying to find a good sound using Mustang with flats.
I am using my amp both home and in gigs. If you like the sound when cranked, I see no reason why you wouldn't like it at home. I suggest you try one to hear if the muddyness is a problem for you. For me it is and I am really waiting for Fender to manufacture a 210 or 112 cab with enough power handling to be used with 500 head. YMMV.
I am using my amp both home and in gigs. If you like the sound when cranked, I see no reason why you wouldn't like it at home. I suggest you try one to hear if the muddyness is a problem for you. For me it is and I am really waiting for Fender to manufacture a 210 or 112 cab with enough power handling to be used with 500 head. YMMV.
It's truely a shame that the 112 Eminence Neos didn't sell well and were taken off the market. I have a pair and they absolutely KILL! Fabulous for flatwound attack and piano like roundwound jazz work. I'd take them over tens any day, and did!
Linnin, am I reading you correctly that the "older" Rumble 150 combo is actually the best selling bass combo amp ever?..
That is Correct! The very best selling bass amp combo in the entire history of bass amp combos! Huzzah!
Rumbles Rock! I use the same set up for practice and rehearsals. It doesn't seem to matter where the master volume is set, this thing sounds great. I use it with the master volume barely up for practicing.
