A J, a P, and a Rumble. You are properly equipped, sir. Rumble on!
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Rumble Tales! Write Your Rumble Tales Here! This is a composite of several events. I had been seeking bass work and also jamming around. It became the norm to scrutinize my (bass) equipment as I loaded into the rehearsal/jam space. I got used to the lightly muffled snickers and eyes rolled heavenward.
If it was at all possible I tried to set up directly opposite the drummer. Having both Rumble 112's aimed directly at his/her head. Ha!
OK, I'm ready. "Give Me A Beat!" I yell at the drummer and off we go together into an improvisational sound cloud leaving the g-wankers behind.
We go after it hand-over-fist with total reckless abandon. Sometimes the better g-wankers would catch on and jam too, but more often than not there were scowling looks of disdain.
What the 'eff' are you playing? Answer: A jam; improvised on the spot. {This is how I can tell if a drummer is worth working with.} Well that's not how 'we' do it. Do you know any Van Halen? No, but I've got some Non-Jovi down pat!
Eventually something comes together, and sounds OK. The results are always two and sometimes three fold. " Man you sound Great!" I never knew Fenders could sound that good."
I would get other remarks, such as: "I never thought Rumbles were any good." You thought wrong. Or "Could you turn down? You're drowning me out!" Answer: HAHAHAHA!
Rumbles Rock! 
Here's one for you Rumbler's....
I'm currently owning a 500 combo, and 115 cab
Of late, and because I can't fit both in my car anymore (I bought the car knowing this beforehand), I've just been gigging the 500 combo. It's more than fine on it's own, and TBH, I've never really needed the cab at any gig...it just looks better! So the cab isn't getting any action.
Anyhow, I was looking to sell the 115. Interest has been a little slow, so a bit of searching has made me consider selling the 500 combo instead, and perhaps investing in a head to run with it. Have seen the 500 head as the one to go with? I think the combo would be more in demand used than my cab is.
Having never run a head/cab before (always just gone combo) - any pros/cons? Also, performance-wise, would I be losing anything with a 500 head/115 cab vs. the 500 combo?
Opinions please!
I'm currently owning a 500 combo, and 115 cab
Of late, and because I can't fit both in my car anymore (I bought the car knowing this beforehand), I've just been gigging the 500 combo. It's more than fine on it's own, and TBH, I've never really needed the cab at any gig...it just looks better! So the cab isn't getting any action.
Anyhow, I was looking to sell the 115. Interest has been a little slow, so a bit of searching has made me consider selling the 500 combo instead, and perhaps investing in a head to run with it. Have seen the 500 head as the one to go with? I think the combo would be more in demand used than my cab is.
Having never run a head/cab before (always just gone combo) - any pros/cons? Also, performance-wise, would I be losing anything with a 500 head/115 cab vs. the 500 combo?
Opinions please!
That's a tough call @theevilplankton. Have you played a Rumble 200 combo? How did you like the sound compared to your Rumble 500 combo?
The 15" woofer is the same as the Rumble 115 cabinet. As far as amount of air moved and maximum SPL, it should be really close between 115 vs 210.
Will two Rumble 112's fit in your car? If they will, there's your answer!
Thanks Linnin. I was hoping you'd be around to jump in!
Space-wise, I'm pretty much down to keeping one or the other....
I've not played a 200, only the 500 and my 40.
I like the power of the 500 - so the 115 could match that?
I've also seen the 350 head - as well as the 500......and there was me trying to simplify things!
Just window shopping on a match for power. Does the head attach with just a regular speakon? The one I use for my combo/cab?
Space-wise, I'm pretty much down to keeping one or the other....
I've not played a 200, only the 500 and my 40.
I like the power of the 500 - so the 115 could match that?
I've also seen the 350 head - as well as the 500......and there was me trying to simplify things!
Just window shopping on a match for power. Does the head attach with just a regular speakon? The one I use for my combo/cab?
The 350 watts @8ohms of the Rumble 500 head would be just fine into the Rumble 115 cabinet. Yes, it uses the very same 1/4" male plug to regular speakon cable.
Just what are you driving? An MG Midget? A BSA with a sidecar?
Classic!
It's actually a BMW 330 - the boot (or should I say trunk!) is tiny for gear. I'm not a fan of manoeuvring gear on the rear seats, so like to pack as little as poss.
So in reality, power-wise, I wouldn't be missing out by the sound of things. Guessing tone would be very similar too?
I was trying to Google the weight of the 350 head.....couldn't find it!
If I intend to just use the 115 cab, I'm assuming that the 350 head would be the perfect fit?
Re the combo/cab question, I guess there is no right or wrong!
No. The Rumble 350 head is second generation (I have one) from 2011-14, and is 222 watts into 8 ohms & 350@4. You really want the Rumble 500 head.
The 500 head does come with a nifty case for it. Has a shoulder strap and place for cables. Light as get out too.
Hi Fellow Rumblers! I have a Rumble 15 that I use for practice and a Rumble 100 that I use for gigs - although I just also purchased a GK MB800 Fusion Head and CX410 Cabinet for outdoor gigs coming up. SO - on the Rumble 100, if you use the line out to go to the PA Mixer, it kills the Rumble speaker? Is there a way to line-out to PA AND keep the Rumble as a stage monitor or supplement amp? Is it only all or nothing? Yeah, I'm totally ignorant on this stuff and we don't have the luxury of a roadie sound crew just yet
Great first post and excellent question. You would use the XLR out to your PA board. Just use a standard XLR mic cable, and bingo-zingo you're done! Using the XLR out does not defeat the internal woofer, and yes you can use it on stage for a bass monitor.
Oh and by the way ....Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club @Geoff Rinehart!
You are member #638
Rumble On! THANKS!Great first post and excellent question. You would use the XLR out to your PA board. Just use a standard XLR mic cable, and bingo-zingo you're done! Using the XLR out does not defeat the internal woofer, and yes you can use it on stage for a bass monitor.
Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club @Geoff Rinehart!
You are member #638
So basically you're telling me, a Rumble 40 owner who was considering a 100, that I saved $120. Blessings upon you!
This is just my opinion. Others might disagree I'm sure.
And I'm sure it was louder, just not enough for me to justify having both those models. Now a 40 and a 200 sure. Also, if I didn't already have the 40, the 100 would have been nice for the fx loop. But I love my 40. The 10" sounds good. It's light, small yet loud enough for the times I use it.
I'm one of those that agree with you, so much that my next upgrade will be the r200 head + the r112 cab, even though I own (2) bigger rumble rigs I still need to go between what I got-I've read great things about the r112cab so much that I will buy it through faith and not by ears with confidence. My daughter (now my mother) said ''get the r115 cab-it's bigger for the same price DAD.'' ???!!!
How bad of an idea would be to add feet to the side of the 210 cab and use it side ways? Thinking about doing that to 2 of these cabs to use with larger heads when not using the Rumble 500 head. Mainly thinly Bassman 500.
The Rumble 200 head weighs 2.04 kilograms, or about 4.5 lbs.
I've been looking at the Fender specs on the 115 vs the 500 cab re output and power, and I'm even more confused!
The 15" is warmer, 10s more punchy?
I'm just trying to establish if I'd be losing anything output wise going down the head/cab route.
I had considered doing that with the 115, but I was concerned because of the tweeter and port placement. Not sure if it would even matter though.
