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Fender Rumble Club

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Yahboy said:
I have some wishlist for future Rumble V4 combo.

Keep all the current V3 features, upward panel ,lightweight and vintage combo look , but need to add :

1, an accurate Built-in Tuner
tone shape control
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4, Clean channel and Overdrive channel with Seperate EQ and tone shape control
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I agree with number 1. Plus an effects loop on the lower watt combos and they would be perfect! 4 would be useful but not a must have.
 
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Here is a pic of my 500c with the custom cover just before we hit the stage (the skull and crossbones belongs to the venue)--the lettering is in fluorescent paint:


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#11,324
munkeyfish said:
Hey guys, I've scanned through this thread a bit and not sure if I missed it, but is there a big difference from using the Rumble 500v3 210 combo vs. The head and 410 cab? Outside of portability, soundwise/volume? I only ask because I need to order one or the other today.

Or should I concider other options?

Long story short, my beloved GK MB212II is acting up, not sure if the amp is messed up or the speakers( I'll trouble shoot tonight). But I have gigs coming up that require more umph than my MB115II can give me. And it is good to have a back up plan or other options for tone. Hince why I am drawn to the 410 cab and head.
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I own the 500w combo. No regrets at all, but it would be very nice to have the head to be able use it with various cabs. I've not tried the head, but it looks identical to the amp in the 500w cab feature-wise.

Good luck.
 
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BoatyMcBoatface said:
Ah, I shouldn't have said moderator, more like Giver of Numbers. At any rate, I think you're doing a great job! A little number giving, a little welcome wagon, a little bit of cheerleading for Rumble - not an easy thing to keep up for a while.

I'd seen other threads where the Rumble got a bad rap. Is it because tone is subjective and what sounds good to one person sounds terrible to another? Or did the amps improve significantly during the second and third generations? Or a little of both?
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All of these message boards are floating with opinions, which is part of the fun...always plenty of friendly dialogue. You will find passionate posts for (and against) all products here. As for these rumble amps, just one guy's opinion here: I've played and owned lots of different basses and amps, both high end and modest or 'budget' lines. The reality is that we are in a golden age of music gear right now. You really don't need to spend a ton of money to get good gear. These Rumble amps are excellent on many fronts, not the least of which is tone...so many good tones to be had.

When I go see live music, I always like to see what real-world gigging musicians are using onstage (music is not my day job). Are stages and clubs cluttered with boutique bass gear...nope. You see a lot of Fender amps, a lot of Fender (and Squier CV and VM) basses, as well as other 'budget-friendly' gear.

Enjoy your excellent amp and bass!
 
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munkeyfish said:
Hey guys, I've scanned through this thread a bit and not sure if I missed it, but is there a big difference from using the Rumble 500v3 210 combo vs. The head and 410 cab? Outside of portability, soundwise/volume? I only ask because I need to order one or the other today.
Or should I consider other options?
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Rather than head plus 410 cab: I'd go with either 500 combo with 210 cab, or head plus a pair of 210 cabs for versatility.

The Rumble 500 head plus Rumble 410 cabinet is cost effective at $800. Even at the very same 350 watts you move twice as much air as the combo simply by virtue of having twice as many drivers.

Rumble 500 head plus a pair of Rumble 210 cabinets = $1,110
Rumble 500 combo plus a Rumble 210 is the most popular choice = $950

My choice would be the head plus 210 cabs. The benefit of a linear array plus the coupling effect of identical stacked cabinets is worth the additional $$$.

You can't make a bad choice. They're all good.
 
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Linnin said:
Rather than head plus 410 cab: I'd go with either 500 combo with 210 cab, or head plus a pair of 210 cabs for versatility.

The Rumble 500 head plus Rumble 410 cabinet is cost effective at $800. Even at the very same 350 watts you move twice as much air as the combo simply by virtue of having twice as many drivers.

Rumble 500 head plus a pair of Rumble 210 cabinets = $1,110
Rumble 500 combo plus a Rumble 210 is the most popular choice = $950

My choice would be the head plus 210 cabs. The benefit of a linear array plus the coupling effect of identical stacked cabinets is worth the additional $$$.

You can't make a bad choice. They're all good.
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This is the choice I went with, but I have yet to have a situation where I have needed the external 210 cab. The combo has fit the bill for all of my gigs, from small to medium sized rooms, WITHOUT FOH support.
 
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Linnin said:
Rather than head plus 410 cab: I'd go with either 500 combo with 210 cab, or head plus a pair of 210 cabs for versatility.

The Rumble 500 head plus Rumble 410 cabinet is cost effective at $800. Even at the very same 350 watts you move twice as much air as the combo simply by virtue of having twice as many drivers.

Rumble 500 head plus a pair of Rumble 210 cabinets = $1,110
Rumble 500 combo plus a Rumble 210 is the most popular choice = $950

My choice would be the head plus 210 cabs. The benefit of a linear array plus the coupling effect of identical stacked cabinets is worth the additional $$$.

You can't make a bad choice. They're all good.
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I see what you are saying. But looking at the specs, the 410 isn't that much bigger of a footprint and only $50 more than the 210. My thought was better bang for the buck.

My thought was to start with 410 and maybe add the 210 or 115 or even another 410 later on. If needed!

But Would the 2x 410 cabs be overkill?

However, it would be awesome to not have to worry about blowing speakers or being heard.
 
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Linnin said:
Rather than head plus 410 cab: I'd go with either 500 combo with 210 cab, or head plus a pair of 210 cabs for versatility.

The Rumble 500 head plus Rumble 410 cabinet is cost effective at $800. Even at the very same 350 watts you move twice as much air as the combo simply by virtue of having twice as many drivers.

Rumble 500 head plus a pair of Rumble 210 cabinets = $1,110
Rumble 500 combo plus a Rumble 210 is the most popular choice = $950

My choice would be the head plus 210 cabs. The benefit of a linear array plus the coupling effect of identical stacked cabinets is worth the additional $$$.

You can't make a bad choice. They're all good.
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All good choices, as you say. A quick word on the weight of the various setups:

Rumble 500 head plus a pair of Rumble 210 cabinets: 42,27 kilograms (93.19 lbs)
Rumble 500 combo plus a Rumble 210 cabinet: 36,56 kilograms (80.06 lbs)
Rumble 500 head plus a Rumble 410 cabinet: 30,62 kilograms (67.5 lbs)

So a Rumble 500 head plus a Rumble 410 cabinet is both the cheapest and lightest option. The head and two cabs is the most flexible solution but the heaviest by far, as well as the most expensive, but the combo and extension cab is almost as flexible without too big a weight and cost penalty. No wonder it's so popular. :)
 
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JakobT said:
but the combo and extension cab is almost as flexible without too big a weight and cost penalty. No wonder it's so popular. :)
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Plus you get the option of using the combo alone at only 36 pounds or using both you get the full 500 watts plus the benefits of linear array with coupling effect. That should yield about 5dB more SPL over the head +410.
 
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btmpancake said:
How do you do that? I'am lotech.
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That's easy! Just start out with My favorite Rumble Tale was when ... and then just tell your story. Be sure to include juicy tidbits such as pissed off G-wankers. Pleased drummers and sound men. Positive comments from people in the crowd. How many times you were told to turn down. How many ladies bought you drinks and invited you for casual sex. You know, the usual. :cool: Rumble On! :cool:
 
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