Thank you for the information. I think I will forget this mod thing.Helmut - yes, I did have to open it up. First I took out the head....
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Thank you for the information. I think I will forget this mod thing.Helmut - yes, I did have to open it up. First I took out the head....
Did any of you v3 buyers have manual with you amp? I have bought two (500H and 100) and they both came without manuals. You cannot download the guides from Fender site. They are easy to use but I would like to know the central frequencies of eq knobs.
Rumble V3 500 2x10 ordered this morning. Should be here by the weekend.
WOOT!
Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, custom300! You are member #156 

Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, ziggy2010! You are member #157Here' mine, I'll take a number pleaseView attachment 430391

Had first gig with my v3 500 combo with 2x10 ext. cab 300 seat venue. Went thru a nice EV pa system. Had gain at 11 oclock as same as master. I could hear myself as well as feel it. That wasn't even pushing it. The soundguy who's a bassplayer also was just in awe, he at one point took me out just to hear the amp. At the end of the night he was going up to order a v3 200. I am going to order the v3 15 cab. I had a 2-10 1x15 set up for years and really liked that combination. So I ordered the cab. I have an outdoor gig, big pa this weekend and will get to open this up a little more. So far I am very pleased with the sound, tone and portability.
Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, FatPhalanges! You are member #158Sign me up! A rumble 150 was my first and only real gigging amp. Never had an issue and I absolutely adore the way it treats by bass' sound. I use it for pretty much all my instrumental amplification.

Rumble On! 
We are sorry to hear of your Rumbles' demise, JackG, but are happy that you stuck with Fender. The Bronco 40's are excellent small bass amps with a ton of great sounding capability. I don't think there is a Fender Bronco Club, but you could start one! In the mean time we would be pleased to offer you member #159 because...I had a Rumble for quite some time in till it broke. I just got the Bronco 40, and although it isn't the same as having one, it does do a pretty good impression.
Aaaaaaaaaaand I just got the call.
The Rumble 500 head is waiting for me at my house![]()
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I'm running there after work, and playing with it as much as I can. My neighbors are just gonna love that![]()
WOOT! 
Had first gig with my v3 500 combo with 2x10 ext. cab 300 seat venue. Went thru a nice EV pa system. Had gain at 11 oclock as same as master. I could hear myself as well as feel it. That wasn't even pushing it. The soundguy who's a bassplayer also was just in awe, he at one point took me out just to hear the amp. At the end of the night he was going up to order a v3 200. I am going to order the v3 15 cab. I had a 2-10 1x15 set up for years and really liked that combination. So I ordered the cab. I have an outdoor gig, big pa this weekend and will get to open this up a little more. So far I am very pleased with the sound, tone and portability.
It's really surprising how loud these are. Really tight bass if you get a chance u gotta try one.That rig must move insane amounts of air. I'm getting the impression those Rumbles offer some serious performance/value ratios.