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Fender Rumble Club

#10,461
ErnieD said:
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.
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Haven't used the RUMBLE 115 but I use the Bassman Pro Neo 115 cab with my Ampeg V4B RI often. ..and. ..as Linnin states. ..it sure it's a great 115 cab. With ANY amp powering it that I've used, it sounds great. Very round, vintage-ey,and handles a ton of power. I can go actually run my Super Bassman 300w head into power tube break up into it without it breaking a sweat.
Sorry I can't help re the Rumble 115.
 
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Well, thanks for all the suggests and clarifications. I was mostly looking for a less expensive, 112 or 115 cab to use for my small-ish, outdoor patio gigs. With my 212AV, BF Big Twin-T, GB NX2-212T and TB153 cabs I have plenty of fire power for my bigger gigs. And I've already used my TC-E 115-250 watt combo for this gig with good results.

But I just want to use my V4B more with this band. If I was gona spend over $400, I would just buy another Ampeg SVT112AV, I sold both mine a few weeks ago; grrrr. :banghead:

That 112AV is a great 300 watt, 8ohm 1x12 cab that still gives me that cool Ampeg tone:eek: (sorry Fender-Cats) with my V4B. And they just look very cool together. I was thinking the 115 Rumble cab might serve my purpose for less $ and hopefully offer me a sorta vintage tone.

And I still need to try my V4B with my Genz Benz NeoX 112T cab, which is very nice cab in its' own right. Abit more modern tone than the Ampeg cabs. So I do have choices already, just wanted to try the inexpensive Fender 210 or 115 cab for a change.

So as not to offend much more, my first big rig many years ago was a brand new, Bassman 135 with the 4x12 Fender cab. Bought em both put on lay-away with my part time grocery store job while in high school. Kinda wish I still had that Fender amp now. Sold it to my nephew for $60 bucks a few years ago. :banghead: Peace y'all, e.
 
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bushbass said:
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
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You still had a ways to go volumewise, but it would be even better with an extension cabinet. I have only ran out of power once outside with my 2oo. It was very loud and it was still not breaking up at all. I can't see ever not having enough power on an inside gig. I want the 1x15 cab, but I don't know if I'd ever actually need it.
 
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bushbass said:
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
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That's a tough question. A few variables in play here like your EQ settings will eat up alot of your headroom. If you like the tone to me majorly BASS, then the speakers will meet that maxing out territory. However if you go for a less BASS tone, then you will be able to stretch the amp out a bit more.

Does this make sense? Maybe someone else can explain better.
 
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jlepre said:
That's a tough question. A few variables in play here like your EQ settings will eat up alot of your headroom. If you like the tone to me majorly BASS, then the speakers will meet that maxing out territory. However if you go for a less BASS tone, then you will be able to stretch the amp out a bit more.

Does this make sense? Maybe someone else can explain better.
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Yup, makes sense. I play with EQ mostly flat, bass at 11:00 hi mids at 1:00.
 
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I love my Rumble 40 but I HATE, HATE HATE that overdrive.

Here's my story. I thought I'd go over to the dark side. In other words, I bought a used Squier Strat from a friend. It sounded fine through the Rumble. So far , so good. Then a poster on the Gear Page posted how he set up the controls on his Rumble 100 for his guitar, which included using the overdrive. Naturally, I had to try it. It sounded so good that I wondered what other effects would do for my guitar. This cost me dearly because it made me buy a modeling amp (Vox VT20X). Since the merchant was offering 24 month financing, I got the footswitch, too.

Therefore, I am warning all of you who own guitars NOT to play them through the overdrive on your Rumble amps.
 
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Orangeclawhammr said:
I love my Rumble 40 but I HATE, HATE HATE that overdrive.

Here's my story. I thought I'd go over to the dark side. In other words, I bought a used Squier Strat from a friend. It sounded fine through the Rumble. So far , so good. Then a poster on the Gear Page posted how he set up the controls on his Rumble 100 for his guitar, which included using the overdrive. Naturally, I had to try it. It sounded so good that I wondered what other effects would do for my guitar. This cost me dearly because it made me buy a modeling amp (Vox VT20X). Since the merchant was offering 24 month financing, I got the footswitch, too.

Therefore, I am warning all of you who own guitars NOT to play them through the overdrive on your Rumble amps.
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I think, but am not positive, the front end of a 40 is the same as the 500. @Linnin would know. If so, the OD is really pretty nice, but not easy to tame. I hated it at first, but I used the Fender Rumble Tone Pool as a guide and it helps get very close to an overdriven tube sound. I use the optional pedal with the amp and can go from smooth to gritty with a stomp.
I would be interested in knowing how it works on the 40 as I am considering adding it to my stable as a practice amp instead of the 25 I use now. I could work with my settings without replacing the glass in the bedroom windows to tweak my tones. I could also use it on some small acoustic gigs I do.
 
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I have used the OD on my 40 when I took it to a theatre where I volunteer so I would do a review of it. I liked the sounds I got with both my Squier SS Jag and Gold Tone Microbass. I think you'll be happy with a 40 for a practice amp.

Furthermore, you will find it great for playing out in smaller places. I've used mine in coffee houses as well at the aforementioned theatre. I still don't know how it would hang with a drummer. I don't think hand percussionists will be a problem.
 
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Orangeclawhammr said:
I have used the OD on my 40 when I took it to a theatre where I volunteer so I would do a review of it. I liked the sounds I got with both my Squier SS Jag and Gold Tone Microbass. I think you'll be happy with a 40 for a practice amp.

Furthermore, you will find it great for playing out in smaller places. I've used mine in coffee houses as well at the aforementioned theatre. I still don't know how it would hang with a drummer. I don't think hand percussionists will be a problem.
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The gigs I'm talking about are 2 acoustic guitars through amps and the drummer uses a cajon. I actually played one with my 25. I wasn't told the room would hold over 500 people. My 25 actually did okay, but I think the 40 would have been better. For these gigs, I use a Mike Kelly Dragonfly 5 string fretless.
 
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CharlyG said:
I drool every time I see or hear about that Kelly... I WAS so close to getting that exact one.
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I stumbled across it a few years ago in a GC in Lewisville, Texas. It was used, sitting in a stand on the floor for $285.00. I was able to control my drooling at the moment and left. Two days later, I called the store and asked if it was still there and it was. I told them to put my name on it and I would be there in 45 minutes. Turns out that included in the $285, which was already a good deal, was a TDK hard case.
I really like it. My wife thinks it is the prettiest bass I own. It is a very good instrument.
But, last time I changed strings, I had trouble getting the output balanced. Either the B string was loud and the rest were very weak or the B was weak. Not sure what I did wrong. I need to take it to a luthier I know who can figure it out and educate me on how to handle it properly.
When all strings were balanced, it sounded great all the way down to the low B.
 
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