Well, is there any way I'm not getting full power out of the amp? It is a used amp.
Maybe it's placement of the amp. But stacking 210s would also help that, I suppose.
Admittidly, I have almost no clue when it comes to amplifiers.
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Maybe it's placement of the amp. But stacking 210s would also help that, I suppose.
Admittidly, I have almost no clue when it comes to amplifiers.
In the really loud band it is a small basement, and they swear they can hear me. In the other, the band leader is also a shop owner and he doesn't think the amp is actually 500W. I disagree with that, but he thinks there should be more, I guess.
okay, do check the Fender Rumble Club Tone Pool and compare your settings. Another thing to consider is tilting your amp back. You can buy a fold up stand you put your amp on that points the face up so you can hear it better.
It is 500 into a 4 ohm load. Without an extension cab, you are getting about 350. Even that should be enough.
He's correct. The amp is only running at 350w without the extension cab. That shouldn't make a difference, but maybe you're too close to the amp. The sound is blowing at your pants, and not your ears. Also if you have the BASS EQ cranked that would soak up a bunch of your power.
Bingo-Zingo, Baby! Place your Rumble on a wooden stool or chair, and get it up off the floor. Also put your amp about a foot away from the wall. Put your amp straight across from the drummer. Have it pointing directly at him; you and the rest of the band. Don't make excuses. If you have to move other equipment out of the way, then move it.
Sounds like a good plan to me! Although, seeing other people's Rumble Stacks make me want to take the wooden stool or chair out of the equation, and put in a Rumble 210, lol.
I will try this and report back! In the meantime, my handle broke! Gonna have to find a way in to fix that later on, wish me luck!
You mean something like THIS?
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Honestly I have not had to use this stack on any gigs yet. Maybe over the summer on an outdoor gig.
This sounds typical of a bad solder joint. Cold joints may pass a visual inspection and a short operational test, but as the operating temperature increases or vibration increases, the connection may become intermittent.
The various electronics modules in the Rumble line are well-engineered and I expect there would be virtually no failures within any of them. However, the humans who are assembling the final products could make the occasional bad solder joint which might pass short operational tests. This would fall squarely under the definition of a "manufacturing defect" and would most certainly be covered under warranty.
I think a bad solder joint during final assembly is the most likely cause of your amp's problem.
Agreed, also the RoHS compliant solder isn't as good as the toxic lead solder.
Good Question. I read somewhere that some people have re positioned the rubber feet on the bottom of the 500c to not be as close to the edge.
If any drunks approach my stack, I start to exhibit protective behavior.
Other than that, no problemo.
Other than sure footed sobriety, put a layer of non-slip cut-to-fit vinyl shelf liner or tool box liner.
or naked fat chicks snuggled up against your stack. Fat bottomed girls and all that
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Fitting avatar - the resemblance in uncanny!If any drunks approach my stack, I start to exhibit protective behavior.
Other than that, no problemo.
Early 80s, one of my first gun shows there was a Ma Deuce w/tripod for $5k. If I only knew then what I know now....
Cheers,
