You really don't bring extension cords and powerstrips to gigs?
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I only use my 100 for home practice and small gigs. For anything larger I play through my 200. The 200 has only run out of steam once outside, which made me wish I had the extension cab to get the full 200 watt. If I were going to run the 100 at a bigger gig, I'd run the line out to the PA if that was an option.
Sorry. Guess I should've stated more clearly this was a practice/jam. First time getting all the musicians together in the same place, so it was a meet and greet jam sorta thing. Drummer hasn't played in several years but was actually pretty good. Just loud haha. And I normally carry a power strip in my car but just cleaned it out the other day. Stupid on my part.
Gotcha. Yeah, gotta have a "gig kit" with all the extras, just like a first aid kit, lol.
And it might be the drummer just wasn't used to playing anymore, so he's hitting harder due to nervousness. Just like we all play softer when we don't know what the hell we're supposed to be playing, lol.
Great tip from Scott's bass lessons, don't have to watch the video, he lists everything below it, but Scott's cool.. Always seems slightly awkward, till he plays, then he's smooth as silk:
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Lol I am guilty of this. And yea I'll be more prepared next time. And I'll check out the essentials for sure. Thanks!
"what the hell was that chord change?!? Hold on... Let me find the root note...."
I just got my amp covers from this seller for my 500C & 210 and they are a perfect fit. Seller isn't the most responsive, but he had mine made and shipped in less than a week.
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I've never noticed a limiter on my 500c, and never had anyone tell me to turn up. I play with a fairly loud cover band with guitars keys and drums. Sounds like you needed a bit more headroom,, so that is why I went with the 500c.
Given the successful marriage of the Super Bassman front end to the Rumble 500 power section begating the Bassman 500, would a similar marriage between the Bronco 40 and either the Rumble 200 or 500 be appealing?
That would be awesome. That was always my only quibble with the Bronco, the lack of power. I would love to have one that I can use at a big venue.
If you could only have one more powerful option, which would you prefer:
The Bronco 200 1x15 combo? or the Bronco 500 2x10 combo? Both with the very same powered extension speaker outputs as the Rumble.
Has anyone tried putting an acoustic b115neo under a 200c?
I haven't been on the site in a while, and in the interim lots of bad stuff happened, of relevance, I had a vanload of gear and other stuff stolen, including my "main" swr rack/head, my swr 115 210 110 cabs and wm10 (along with a gtr cab and smaller items of much more value, gold, cameras DATA (incl 720 footage of the last rush show at the forum))
And my marine living arrangement has me ineligible for renters insurance, and circumstances shortly after hindered any chances for me to search the pawnshops or internet for 2 months, on top of the better part of a grand in additional costs of egregious misjustice...
Basically, I am down to pretty much just the r200 but no longer have any cabs to use it with. I was looking forward to trying it with my swr 115, and had lines in to some cheap used swr wm210 options before my misadventures, but surely those are long gone. I would like the r115 or 112 but money is a huge issue, and there is that acoustic neo used nearby, and I am hoping to get it for $100 or less (asking $150, but they were blown out for $180, and this one is far from minty).
I know the acoustics are on the shoddier side of the spectrum, so I was hoping somebody had some experience mating rumble with one as an ext cab. I would be pushing it to spend $100 on anything right now, but I am back looking to play again and need a small 115, 112 or 210 on the cheap.
Thanks
I haven't been on the site in a while, and in the interim lots of bad stuff happened, of relevance, I had a vanload of gear and other stuff stolen, including my "main" swr rack/head, my swr 115 210 110 cabs and wm10 (along with a gtr cab and smaller items of much more value, gold, cameras DATA (incl 720 footage of the last rush show at the forum))
And my marine living arrangement has me ineligible for renters insurance, and circumstances shortly after hindered any chances for me to search the pawnshops or internet for 2 months, on top of the better part of a grand in additional costs of egregious misjustice...
Basically, I am down to pretty much just the r200 but no longer have any cabs to use it with. I was looking forward to trying it with my swr 115, and had lines in to some cheap used swr wm210 options before my misadventures, but surely those are long gone. I would like the r115 or 112 but money is a huge issue, and there is that acoustic neo used nearby, and I am hoping to get it for $100 or less (asking $150, but they were blown out for $180, and this one is far from minty).
I know the acoustics are on the shoddier side of the spectrum, so I was hoping somebody had some experience mating rumble with one as an ext cab. I would be pushing it to spend $100 on anything right now, but I am back looking to play again and need a small 115, 112 or 210 on the cheap.
Thanks
I don't. Instead of the stock 6 footer, I bring a 25-foot C13 power cable. My pedalboard uses C5 cable going into a Cioks pedal power unit, so I usually pack a 20 footer.
I much prefer having that than a bunch of extensions. I don't have any wall warts or anything of the sort, so if a venue has any electricity at all, two long cables means I can position my gear wherever I want. Has never been an issue that way.
I do have a gig bag with power strips for bigger gigs where I'm bringing enough cables for the entire band, but if I'm just packing for myself, I pack everything I need into the accessory pocket of a gig bag.
One more power option? Maybe a rumble 800-1k head/cabs series, the bronco 200 1x15 or 500 2x 10 combo would seem to be too close to the highly successful rumbles.
Wow @ubernator! You really got hit hard.
That sucks totally. I hope they catch the thief.
Glad you still have your bass and Rumble 200 combo. Finding a cab that will match up well that isn't a Rumble 115 or 112 is a total crap shoot. You just have to try them out at volume and listen for yourself. If you have any credit at all, try one of major e-tailers that have 0% interest payment plans. Better to pay $50 for 6 months for a brand new cabinet that you know will be a solid sonic match.
Best of luck to you in your future.
That sucks totally. I hope they catch the thief.Glad you still have your bass and Rumble 200 combo. Finding a cab that will match up well that isn't a Rumble 115 or 112 is a total crap shoot. You just have to try them out at volume and listen for yourself. If you have any credit at all, try one of major e-tailers that have 0% interest payment plans. Better to pay $50 for 6 months for a brand new cabinet that you know will be a solid sonic match.
Best of luck to you in your future.
I have a Tripp-Lite 1800W 120v Power Conditioner. The pedal board is powered by a Walrus Audio Aetos so no wall-warts. I bring a 50-foot (15 meter) 14 gauge extension cord, if needed. That set-up covers pretty much all the bases.
