Cool. We have a small gig coming up with no FOH, about 150 capacity. Just wanted some insight. Thanks, man!
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My 200 was not enough once for an outdoor gig on a big stage with no FOH. With a 115 extension cab, it would have done fine? Not sure. The 500 would have done fine, of course! It is not a usual gig for me though. If I were playing outdoor gigs without FOH support, I'd get the 500 like you have. For everything I do inside, The 200 is a perfect bass amp; loud and powerful.
Yikes! We had an outdoor gig where the people providing sound were unprepared and asked if everyone could move closer to the stage so they wouldn't have to push their gear. That was about 15 years ago, but I still start to feel sick when I think about it and it's what I picture whenever I hear that that we'll be using a smaller PA. That said, most of the time, I forget just how small the 500 is until I turn around. Big sound for such a small box.
Welp, I pulled the trigger and just ordered myself a Rumble 100! Just so happens I got a raise at work this past week! And with musicians friend offering the no interest for 24 months this month, it more than covers the payments! I'm excited to say the least.
Still plan on selling my 40 to use towards paying it off, but this way I'm not having to wait til it sells to buy a new amp. Can't wait til next week!
I saw MF also has the Acoustic B100MKII for 199.99 right now, but it being more than twice the weight and me knowing I already like the sound of the rumble I decided to stick with it. It was tempting though. It even had a pre/post switch for the DI and a separate volume for the DI.
Anyways, Rumble on!
Still plan on selling my 40 to use towards paying it off, but this way I'm not having to wait til it sells to buy a new amp. Can't wait til next week!
I saw MF also has the Acoustic B100MKII for 199.99 right now, but it being more than twice the weight and me knowing I already like the sound of the rumble I decided to stick with it. It was tempting though. It even had a pre/post switch for the DI and a separate volume for the DI.
Anyways, Rumble on!
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Well I had my first gig with my new Rumble 500. I have to say that this amp has a ton of options for tones. I am not used to this so I am still searching for my tone...but I'm getting close. I have to say that without FOH it filled the room without pushing the master past 10 o'clock.
I regularly played Classic Rock & Blues in a 150 capacity bar without PA support using my V2 Rumble 350 head and twin V2 Rumble 112 cabinets at half volume and was told to turn down.
Still using Rumble v3 200 at gigs with and without FOH, recently bought v3 40 and hook with 200 placing on other side of stage with country band so gtr and steel can hear me. In 200 seat club i play with rock band with no FOH keeping master at half way or a little more up and all eq flat/ no buttons. The drums run kick thru 1000 watt sub, guitar runs all tube heavy amp/ not sure watts and lead guitarist runs a small Fender tube amp mic-ed into PA/I can still hear myself and stay in the mix no problem !
What you're doing is not actually Bi-amping. Technically, Bi-amping is when you use an active crossover to split the frequency range into 2 or more parts and then send them to separate amplifiers and speakers. In your case each amp and speaker is reproducing the same range of frequencies. Bi-amping is often used in PA systems - separate frequencies sent to subwoofers, woofers, tweeters, for instance. It's not commonly used in individual instrument amps.
I played an outdoor gig last October, used my 200 with my 112 ext cab, people had no problem hearing me. I had the gain and volume both at 50%. Also, I was competing with three guitarists, keyboards, and drums. Now, we were point at a house which is built into the hillside, I'm sure that helped the situation. Someday, I may pick up the 500 head and a second 112 cab, just to cover those occasions where my 200 combo may be under powered.
New here. Funny story I have a v2 rumble100 that was ratty as hell to start with but sounded great. One day leaving band practice I hosted the amp on to my shoulder. Went to leave. And the amp hit the top of the door jam falling backward from my 6' shoulder. No more rumble. However I'm about to buy a v3 rumble 500 with a matching 2x10 cab. Unless any of you can make a compelling argument for one of the other cabs. Anyway can I have a number?
You may indeed! Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, @Bassmaticmatt!
You are member #595 
Rumbles Rock! 
Went to talk about a Rumble 40 today. Personable guy at the shop, nice visit and all that but now I'm even more confused. No 40 to look at but I had a short play through the 25 the guy was steering me to, (if not the 15). Which I'm guessing is because he has 15s & 25s and would need too order the 40? The 25 seems fine btw and usefully louder than my old 15.
So, we talked a little price and the 40 started at $AUD 500 which he knocked down to $376 as compared to the 25 which he would do for $100 less, $276. ( Yes, Australian prices are a rort).
Anyway I left with this unresolved, I think I'll take pause for a little while - maybe see if I can have a trial run on the 40. I guess the 40 is worth $100 over the 25 ... But I'm not sure how I feel about things now.
So, we talked a little price and the 40 started at $AUD 500 which he knocked down to $376 as compared to the 25 which he would do for $100 less, $276. ( Yes, Australian prices are a rort).
Anyway I left with this unresolved, I think I'll take pause for a little while - maybe see if I can have a trial run on the 40. I guess the 40 is worth $100 over the 25 ... But I'm not sure how I feel about things now.
The Rumble 40 is most definitely worth the additional $$$ over the Rumble 25. Just the upgrade in the pre-amp/front end alone is worth it much less the additional watts and bigger better woofer. Here in the USA the R25 is $100 and the R40 is 100% more at $200, and yes for the tone alone it is worth twice as much. They are basically the same size and are within an inch of each other on all dimensions. The R40 is 4 pounds lighter than the R25 due to plywood vs MDF cabinet construction. Go with the Rumble 40 if cost isn't an issue for you.
