As already said R100 has fx loop and 12" speaker. It's larger and heavier, no other differencies. I think R40 with 10" speaker sounds better especially at low volume situations, it's not so boomy. YMMV.
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As already said R100 has fx loop and 12" speaker. It's larger and heavier, no other differencies. I think R40 with 10" speaker sounds better especially at low volume situations, it's not so boomy. YMMV.
The 40 is larger than the 25, but it is a lightweight plywood construction, while the 25 is constructed from MDF, which is heavier.
So I did a thing today...
I was watching a video of Tool's bass tech running through Justin's rig set up of his two amps one dirty and one clean when it hit me. I have my guitarists A/B box that he never uses and two rumble cabs. So I hooked it up so that all my effects, mids and treble are coming through the "dirty" 410 cab and the earthquake lows and low mids through the "clean" 115 150w combo.
I was watching a video of Tool's bass tech running through Justin's rig set up of his two amps one dirty and one clean when it hit me. I have my guitarists A/B box that he never uses and two rumble cabs. So I hooked it up so that all my effects, mids and treble are coming through the "dirty" 410 cab and the earthquake lows and low mids through the "clean" 115 150w combo.
@Daphoid
I have a 40 and a 100. Both are very good sounding amps. And are so close in size that I wouldn't worry about space or weight with either of them. I would say the main difference is going to be the effects loop. With the wattage being second. For me anyways. Some people claim to prefer the 10" over the 12" speaker also.
I've only had the 40 up full blast once and it gets quite loud. I use it all the time when jamming with a friend on just acoustic and singing and never have it up past 10-11 oclock, even with the gain all the way down. I don't think it'd cut it with drums, which is why I added the 100. Still waiting on a chance to pull that one out and use it!
Whichever one you go with im sure you'll be more than satisfied. These are great little amps. The "flat" tone on them is just about perfect, add the super lightweight and it doesn't get any better.
Here's my 40/100 stack.
I'll also add that if I had bought the 100 first, I would have no need for the 40 since they are similar in size/weight and the 100 can be turned down to whatever volume is needed. The headphone out sounds great too. I use that a lot for practicing while the wife's asleep.
I have a 40 and a 100. Both are very good sounding amps. And are so close in size that I wouldn't worry about space or weight with either of them. I would say the main difference is going to be the effects loop. With the wattage being second. For me anyways. Some people claim to prefer the 10" over the 12" speaker also.
I've only had the 40 up full blast once and it gets quite loud. I use it all the time when jamming with a friend on just acoustic and singing and never have it up past 10-11 oclock, even with the gain all the way down. I don't think it'd cut it with drums, which is why I added the 100. Still waiting on a chance to pull that one out and use it!
Whichever one you go with im sure you'll be more than satisfied. These are great little amps. The "flat" tone on them is just about perfect, add the super lightweight and it doesn't get any better.
Here's my 40/100 stack.
I'll also add that if I had bought the 100 first, I would have no need for the 40 since they are similar in size/weight and the 100 can be turned down to whatever volume is needed. The headphone out sounds great too. I use that a lot for practicing while the wife's asleep.
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beautiful set-up.So this is what I'm going to look like-thanks for the pics.I need the 100c for band rehearsals because the r40 stays home with daddy and the 100c can be better for fender twins and a happy but good drummer.@Daphoid
I have a 40 and a 100. Both are very good sounding amps. And are so close in size that I wouldn't worry about space or weight with either of them. I would say the main difference is going to be the effects loop. With the wattage being second. For me anyways. Some people claim to prefer the 10" over the 12" speaker also.
I've only had the 40 up full blast once and it gets quite loud. I use it all the time when jamming with a friend on just acoustic and singing and never have it up past 10-11 oclock, even with the gain all the way down. I don't think it'd cut it with drums, which is why I added the 100. Still waiting on a chance to pull that one out and use it!
Whichever one you go with im sure you'll be more than satisfied. These are great little amps. The "flat" tone on them is just about perfect, add the super lightweight and it doesn't get any better.
Here's my 40/100 stack.
I'll also add that if I had bought the 100 first, I would have no need for the 40 since they are similar in size/weight and the 100 can be turned down to whatever volume is needed. The headphone out sounds great too. I use that a lot for practicing while the wife's asleep.
@Daphoid
I have a 40 and a 100. Both are very good sounding amps. And are so close in size that I wouldn't worry about space or weight with either of them. I would say the main difference is going to be the effects loop. With the wattage being second. For me anyways. Some people claim to prefer the 10" over the 12" speaker also.
I've only had the 40 up full blast once and it gets quite loud. I use it all the time when jamming with a friend on just acoustic and singing and never have it up past 10-11 oclock, even with the gain all the way down. I don't think it'd cut it with drums, which is why I added the 100. Still waiting on a chance to pull that one out and use it!
Whichever one you go with im sure you'll be more than satisfied. These are great little amps. The "flat" tone on them is just about perfect, add the super lightweight and it doesn't get any better.
Here's my 40/100 stack.
I'll also add that if I had bought the 100 first, I would have no need for the 40 since they are similar in size/weight and the 100 can be turned down to whatever volume is needed. The headphone out sounds great too. I use that a lot for practicing while the wife's asleep.
Hmmm...seems eerily familiar...
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Indeed! Thanks for the inspiration! I debated trying to sell the 40 but figured I might as well keep it. They look so good stacked! And from what little I've messed with them chained and at full volume, I do believe there is more of a presence with both going. Have yet to get to try them out with a band situation. Work sucks. But it pays for gear so I guess I'll keep showing up haha.
That 40/100 stack sure looks great and, although I really don't need it now, I feel like I want one just for the looks and more versatility. Great series for any kind of use these Rumbles.
I've kept my 40, but sold my 100 after I got my 500. Didn't really want to let it go, but storage space was tight. Love your bass as well - almost the dead spit of mine!
Thanks! I dig yours for sure! I had sold my good equipment a while back and just got back into playing last year so wanted something better than my no name pbass copy, but didn't want to spend much on it since I don't play in a band or anything. Ended up getting a Squier Affinity PJ as they no longer offer a straight P bass in the affinity series. Gotta say, this thing is nice. Good quality, especially given the price. Put some flats on it and set it up and it plays great. Perfect match with these Rumbles.Love your bass as well - almost the dead spit of mine!
I've been considering gettting something like this as an inexpensive backup - I'm sure it sounds a treat with the Rumbles!
It's a little big for the case it's in (I already owned said bass gass so I just recently bought a new guitar case and transferred it hoping the bass would fit this one - sad that it's like ~5% to big for the case 
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Plugged it into my POD HD400 last night and use the studio monitors (MR8's, 8" woofers. It was late (past 11) so I poked about quietly for a few minutes and liked what I heard; so that's good.
I'm trying to decide if I should spring for a better case (maybe a fender specific one) to hold the beefy thing..
Rumble should be here next week!
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)Plugged it into my POD HD400 last night and use the studio monitors (MR8's, 8" woofers. It was late (past 11) so I poked about quietly for a few minutes and liked what I heard; so that's good.
I'm trying to decide if I should spring for a better case (maybe a fender specific one) to hold the beefy thing..
Rumble should be here next week!
- D
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I get to go jam tonight. I'm so excited. Only the second time my Rumble will have left the house. Supposedly, a drummer will be there tonight, so I'll get an idea of how it sounds paired up next to a drum set. I didn't have time to learn but three or four of the songs on the list for this week though, and I only know a few of the others on there. There's a lot more country this week. I guess I'll have plenty of time to listen to other people play though. Won't be a bad night either way.
I need to make a note of spending more time learning songs and to branch out into other genres a bit more. I should probably know a few more country staples, just in case we have another night like tonight in the near future.
I need to make a note of spending more time learning songs and to branch out into other genres a bit more. I should probably know a few more country staples, just in case we have another night like tonight in the near future.
Hey Folks. Looked at a Rumble 500 combo today. It's got a lot of noise in the overdrive level pot, when the OD is off it's fine, but when it's on there is a buzzing sound coming from the level pot in the OD section. When OD is on and level is all the way down it's also fine, but as you increase the level so do you increase the buzz. Is this a know issue/fix or will it need an amp tech to sort out? The guy is selling it pretty low but I don't want to wind up with a big repair bill and have as much in a used one as I could get a new one (with warranty) for.
Thanks for any and all comments advice, etc.
Thanks for any and all comments advice, etc.
