Fender Rumble Club

[Lync]

They are pretty close...same size box-you can only push so much air. I liked the tone better from the 200c, but I am sure it was because either I had a bad 500c or could have been the room I tested it in (small practice room with the band).

If I was buying a combo and didn't own a bigger amp, the 500c is the way to go no doubt (my large setup currently is an Ampeg 610HLF powered by either an Ampeg PF800 or Thunderfunk).

Still though....I may have to pickup a Rumble 210 extension cab to have a nice/light Rumble stack. Thing is, so far, unless it has been a large outdoor stage, the Rumble 200c as stage volume has been plenty...I can hear over the drums and then I let the FOH PA do the heavy lifting.

 

[CharlyG]

So I wasn't paying much attention until I got my Ampegy tones from a Rumble 350 head with no pedal. I just noticed this morning, the tone section on my 200 no longer has the mid range parametric eq like the 350. I can't seem to find the Ampegy spot on the 200 combo. I wonder why they changed it?

FYI - I bought the 200 BEFORE the 350..

 

[Matt-R]

For anyone who uses overdrive pedals with their Rumble, how would you compare it to the Rumble's overdrive? Will be joining a band soon that will need an over driven tone, but money is tight! Thanks.

Before I had my Darkglass ODs I just used the rumbles overdrive with a footswitch and my bandmates loved its sound. For reference it was the Rumble 150 v2 that I was using. The blend knob comes in handy and I found it to be probably one of the only amp overdrives I found usable so far.

 

[Linnin]

Before I had my Darkglass ODs I just used the rumbles overdrive with a footswitch and my bandmates loved its sound. For reference it was the Rumble 150 v2 that I was using. The blend knob comes in handy and I found it to be probably one of the only amp overdrives I found usable so far.

+1 not only that but those Darkglass boxes cost as much as a Fender Rumble. When you listen to how good the Rumble's overdrive sounds plus the built in compression it's like getting a free amp for the price of a couple of stompboxes.

 

[WaynerBass]

When you listen to how good the Rumble's overdrive sounds plus the built in compression it's like getting a free amp for the price of a couple of stompboxes.

I have to agree, the Rumbles amp distortion is super sweet and the compression is just perfect.. Fender got it right this time.

 

[eudaimonia]

One more Rumble overdrive fan here. I like to keep things simple and carry as little gear as possible. I'm lucky as I also love the sound of Rumble OD.

 

[hondo4life]

I don't like the Rumble OD. Maybe I don't like any OD on bass. I play on a metal band, but the OD never seems to fit, so I don't use it.

 

[Lync]

The OD sounds pretty good but the only way to keep low end is to keep your gain down (and turn up the OD level). This is fine except I like using the gain for my cleanish tone. I can't footswitch back and forth easily live. So I use my Zoom B3 for a tuner/sansamp emulator in my signal chain.

 

[CharlyG]

Ok, I did some A/B and I can pretty much dial in the 200 to get my SCR-DI tone.

Here's the settings on the pedal and then on the 200 combo. I am sure there are other spots that get there as well or maybe even better(my gain off setting).
The bottom line is I don't need a pedal to get my tone.


SCR
gain 12:30
bass 12:00
mid 1:30-2:00
treble 11:00
Ultra Low button engaged

200 Combo
gain is off atm Ima redo it with some gain
bass 12:00
low mid - 3:00
high mid 3:00
treble 11:00
master 10:00

for dirt(just a tad)
Scrambler
level at 10:00
Blend at 1:00

200
Drive and level both at 11:00

 

[DerekW]

Ok, I did some A/B and I can pretty much dial in the 200 to get my SCR-DI tone.

Here's the settings on the pedal and then on the 200 combo. I am sure there are other spots that get there as well or maybe even better(my gain off setting).
The bottom line is I don't need a pedal to get my tone.


SCR
gain 12:30
bass 12:00
mid 1:30-2:00
treble 11:00
Ultra Low button engaged

200 Combo
gain is off atm Ima redo it with some gain
bass 12:00
low mid - 3:00
high mid 3:00
treble 11:00
master 10:00

for dirt(just a tad)
Scrambler
level at 10:00
Blend at 1:00

200
Drive and level both at 11:00

What were your settings on the 350 head?

 

[CharlyG]

Rumble 350
Volume 9:30
bass 1130
level 1200
freq 2:00
treble 12:00
no buttons pushed and I didn't test OD on it.

I fine tuned a tad with the knobs on the bass I was using, the Longhorn...
The other settings are with the new bird with the vols cranked and the tone up about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way.

At least it's Ampegy to me.. I'm open to improvements with no pedals.

 

[ErnieD]

I might be abit dense here but in some Fender ads, I see where they call the Rumble 115, 210 v3 cabs as "extension cabs". This seems to me to mean these cabs are best used as extensions to the Fender combos. I ask because I'm looking at a 115 v3 cab to be used as a stand alone cab with my Ampeg ri-V4B. And I only use 5 string basses, active or passive. I've searched this thread some and many seem to be impressed with the V3 Rumble gear quality. I used to have the older Fender Rumble 100 watt combo but sold it to my nephew as it was limited to my needs.

I'm now needing a single, small-ish cab for low-med, volume at restaurant-outdoor patio gigs using my V4B. At only 100 watts this amp can put out some big volume when I use it with my 212AV cab. But that's too much for this gig, even just space-wise.

Just wondering if anyone uses the 115 Rumble cab as such and not just as a extension cab w/combos. I know no one can speak to my perceived low-med volumes. But could it withstand such use in a blues-rock context for these outdoor patio type gigs? I've already done this gig with my GK MB800+GB NeoX112T cab and wasn't pushing it, so really never a super loud gig at all. Thanks for any replies here. peace, e.

 

[CharlyG]

The only real thing that matters is impedance and wattage. Everything else is marketing.

PS - I am being a tad bit facetious.

 

[jlepre]

I might be abit dense here but in some Fender ads, I see where they call the Rumble 115, 210 v3 cabs as "extension cabs". This seems to me to mean these cabs are best used as extensions to the Fender combos. I ask because I'm looking at a 115 v3 cab to be used as a stand alone cab with my Ampeg ri-V4B. And I only use 5 string basses, active or passive. I've searched this thread some and many seem to be impressed with the V3 Rumble gear quality. I used to have the older Fender Rumble 100 watt combo but sold it to my nephew as it was limited to my needs.

I'm now needing a single, small-ish cab for low-med, volume at restaurant-outdoor patio gigs using my V4B. At only 100 watts this amp can put out some big volume when I use it with my 212AV cab. But that's too much for this gig, even just space-wise.

Just wondering if anyone uses the 115 Rumble cab as such and not just as a extension cab w/combos. I know no one can speak to my perceived low-med volumes. But could it withstand such use in a blues-rock context for these outdoor patio type gigs? I've already done this gig with my GK MB800+GB NeoX112T cab and wasn't pushing it, so really never a super loud gig at all. Thanks for any replies here. peace, e.

I can't speak personally to the 15, but I have used the rumble 210 cab with my STM-900 and it was very impressive.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

I would do that, or go with Rumble 500 combo for $600 and get and Rumble 210 cabinet later.

+1 to this route. And in case it hasn't already been mentioned, the 500 combo is really loud. I played an outdoor gig with 3 guitars and drums and had no trouble being heard.

 

[G-Dog]

I might be abit dense here but in some Fender ads, I see where they call the Rumble 115, 210 v3 cabs as "extension cabs". This seems to me to mean these cabs are best used as extensions to the Fender combos. . . .

Just wondering if anyone uses the 115 Rumble cab as such and not just as a extension cab w/combos. . . .

I don't believe there's any restriction at all meant, or implied, by the term ''extension cab''. The Rumble cabs are also advertised and intended for use with amp heads, such as the Rumble 200 and Rumble 500 and the Bassman 500. I've also read of them being used with other heads..

The only real thing that matters is impedance and wattage. . . .

I think this is all you need to be concerned with @ErnieD.

 

[Linnin]

I might be abit dense here but in some Fender ads, I see where they call the Rumble 115, 210 v3 cabs as "extension cabs". This seems to me to mean these cabs are best used as extensions to the Fender combos.

On Fender.com they are simply called "cabinets". Not speaker cabinets (which they are) nor extension speaker cabinets (which they also are). Invalid Link Removed

However, the Bassman Pro 115 Neo is an 'Enclosure'. Invalid Link Removed
The Bassman 115 Neo very well might be my all time favorite. I played a new Bassman 500 through one and was blown away by definition and clarity along with a natural airy openness.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Don't forget...

You can chain them together for a huge mono sound.
Connect EFFECTS SEND on one amp to EFFECTS RETURN on the other.
This will give you 700 watts out of the combined 4 speakers.
If, at some time, you want to add extension cabinets, you would be capable of pumping out 1000 watts through 8 speakers.
And that, dear friend, is nothing to sneeze at.

I would suggest if you sneeze, face away from it. If you sneeze at it, it would blow back in your face and...
Well, it wouldn't be pleasant.

 

[Linnin]

I would suggest if you sneeze, face away from it. If you sneeze at it, it would blow back in your face and...
Well, it wouldn't be pleasant.

You don't tug on Superman's cape. You don't wizz into the wind.

 

[bushbass]

Hey all! Can I join the club? I've got a Rumble 200 combo.
Also, I'd love to get an extension cab sometime but don't think that I really need it right now. But I had a bigger gig on Easter and I had gain at noon and master 11:30. Out of curiosity, how close is that to maxing out my amp? I know it wasn't farting or anything just wondering how high do you take the master before adding an extension cab is a good idea? Thanks