Yeah that's maybe what I thought may happen, it does get loud at rehearsals. I have gig experience but not as a bass player. Harmonica! I'll have to save a bit more
.Thanks for the reply though
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.Thanks for the reply though
I just ditched my Ampeg MicroVR (2x10, two cabs high) today for a 1x15 Rumble 200 combo. While the volume and low end are more than adequate, and setup has been made a lot easier, I'm a little concerned about the fact that the MicroVR was much more immediate and easier to hear. Can you guys think of maybe adding a small cabinet to sit on top of the 1x15 combo that would help me a little bit on that regard? Thanks!
Or should I just go back and put an order in for the Rumble 500 instead? We can just use my bandmate's Ampeg B100R for gigs if the Rumble 500 takes a few weeks to arrive.
Or should I just go back and put an order in for the Rumble 500 instead? We can just use my bandmate's Ampeg B100R for gigs if the Rumble 500 takes a few weeks to arrive.
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First things first! Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, honeyiscool! You are member #208
Secondly, You could just get a Rumble 115 cab to put underneath your Rumble 200 combo. Raising your combo off the ground closer to ear level will help. You could also tilt it back some with a simple length of 2x4 under the front edge. Another option would be to get the Rumble 500 combo and put it on top of that same 115 cab. Many Rumble Club members are reporting excellent results with this rig. You might rather have a Rumble 500 head and a pair of 115's.
Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, bdplaid! You are member #210
Send Fender an email and tell them you would like them to make a Rumble 210 cab. Many others have also voiced this very desire.
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Hi Rumble club/fans etc...
I've just joined the TB forum after reading the great reports on these amps from all you guys.
I haven't got a clue what I'm doing or how anything works on here. Anyway I have a Jack Casady ebony though a little Vox Bassman which is great for the home,(10 watts I think) but I've just joined a band and hire a Line 6 in the rehearsal studio. I want to buy a 200 combo but not sure the 200 will be loud enough over the rest of the band,(2 guitars and drums) we play old covers like Cream,Small Faces,TheJam,The Who and look to play bars/pubs etc. thing is I'm not sure I can stretch to the price of the 500 combo and think the 15" in the 200 will sound a bit more "old school" if you know what I mean. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
I have used the original rumble 100 v1, the one with the red lights inside and the 15 inch speaker at 100 watts, in band practice several times when I had left my rig at home. I have always been able to hear myself in the mix even when the drummer started getting a little happy and heavy handed. We play classic rock like zztop, journey, Aerosmith and a bunch of other stuff. The guitarists use 1x12 tube combos and vocals and kick in the pa. I also used to use a rumble 150 v2 head into a v2 4 ohm cab and was always plenty loud for practice.
I've just joined the TB forum after reading the great reports on these amps from all you guys.
I haven't got a clue what I'm doing or how anything works on here. Anyway I have a Jack Casady ebony though a little Vox Bassman which is great for the home,(10 watts I think) but I've just joined a band and hire a Line 6 in the rehearsal studio. I want to buy a 200 combo but not sure the 200 will be loud enough over the rest of the band,(2 guitars and drums) we play old covers like Cream,Small Faces,TheJam,The Who and look to play bars/pubs etc. thing is I'm not sure I can stretch to the price of the 500 combo and think the 15" in the 200 will sound a bit more "old school" if you know what I mean. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
I have used the original rumble 100 v1, the one with the red lights inside and the 15 inch speaker at 100 watts, in band practice several times when I had left my rig at home. I have always been able to hear myself in the mix even when the drummer started getting a little happy and heavy handed. We play classic rock like zztop, journey, Aerosmith and a bunch of other stuff. The guitarists use 1x12 tube combos and vocals and kick in the pa. I also used to use a rumble 150 v2 head into a v2 4 ohm cab and was always plenty loud for practice.
OK you can be member #210Thanks, but jeez, couldn't you give me #210, since that's what I'm after in a cab?
good suggestion, I'll e-mail them. and not hold my breath.
I'll give 209 to the next guy or gal. DerekW just got a Rumble 500 combo and put it on top of a Rumble 410 cab. ODDBALL just ordered a Rumble 500 head with a pair of 410 cabs outoftune just got a Rumble 500 head and a 410 
So you see there are good solid options out there.
Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, RandyM! You are member #209
I'd get a Rumble 500 head and a pair of 115 cabs if you can swing it. Another option is the Rumble 200 combo now and pick up a Rumble 115 cab later. The Rumble 500 combo on top of a Rumble 115 cab is also getting rave reviews.
If I'm member #208, does that mean I need to get a V2 2x8 cabinet? It'd be pretty easy to make a new Silverface grille for that, right?
But not that I'm having buyer's remorse, but I just feel like given how Fender has seemingly arranged the lineup, I should be better off with a 2x10" combo instead. Even if I got another 1x15", I feel like 1x15" + 2x10" is a better setup than two 1x15s. I love the sound of 10s at ear level. I've sat down on the ground near the 15" speaker and not gotten the same immediate feel that I got with my Ampeg. Although I think 200 watts is enough for me, the fact of the matter is that with the way the amp is configured, it's hard to get a cab to sit above the amp, and I don't really think there'd be much point to getting another speaker to put under my combo.
I just wish that the Rumble 500 was actually something someone could buy right now so I could return my 200 and get it. The 500 barely even exists right now.
Of course, here's another thought: 500 head + v2 208 cabinet + v3 115 cabinet? Yes?
But not that I'm having buyer's remorse, but I just feel like given how Fender has seemingly arranged the lineup, I should be better off with a 2x10" combo instead. Even if I got another 1x15", I feel like 1x15" + 2x10" is a better setup than two 1x15s. I love the sound of 10s at ear level. I've sat down on the ground near the 15" speaker and not gotten the same immediate feel that I got with my Ampeg. Although I think 200 watts is enough for me, the fact of the matter is that with the way the amp is configured, it's hard to get a cab to sit above the amp, and I don't really think there'd be much point to getting another speaker to put under my combo.
I just wish that the Rumble 500 was actually something someone could buy right now so I could return my 200 and get it. The 500 barely even exists right now.
Of course, here's another thought: 500 head + v2 208 cabinet + v3 115 cabinet? Yes?
There are a lot of custom cab builders out there. Some of them are a bit under the radar but I've been able to get a Vox replica cab w/ accurate tolex, logo, and grille, and they're far more difficult to do right than a standard silverface cabinet. Most of them are guitar cab makers, though, which means that they probably will just build a 210 without the tweeter, but I personally think tweeters are unnecessary luxury on a 210 anyway, and you really shouldn't need one if it's the bottom speaker. My opinion, of course.
That might work! The 208 cab is loaded with Eminence neos and are ment to match up the Rumble 112 cab. I have a pair of the 112's that I love, but have never heard the 208's.
I also recently sold my Micro VR with only one 210AV and picked up the V3 100 (with 1x12 in it). I put a set of Fender tilt-back legs on it. Puts it at a 45 degree angle, and shoots right where I want it to. See Pit2 pic below. The last show I did I didn't have room to bring it far enough forward to use the legs, so I just turned a 2X4 on the 2 side, and propped the amp up on the 4 side (OK, for you purists, I know it's 1 1/2 and 3 1/2 but work with me here, OK?) See Pit4 pic below. Just some ideas for you - I'm sure other folks have better ones!!! Happy Rumbling!!!
Blooz
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Cool!
The more and more I'm looking at it, it seems like using last generation speaker cabs + current generation 500W head might make the most sense for me. Stacking a 2x8 on a 1x12 should give me the kind of response I'm looking for. I find the metal grilles insufferably ugly, but it looks pretty easy to DIY together a cloth grille.
The more and more I'm looking at it, it seems like using last generation speaker cabs + current generation 500W head might make the most sense for me. Stacking a 2x8 on a 1x12 should give me the kind of response I'm looking for. I find the metal grilles insufferably ugly, but it looks pretty easy to DIY together a cloth grille.
The rumble 500 head will fit in the foot cups and magnetic hold down system on the 208 cab. I happen to like modern good looks of the "insufferably ugly" metal grilles.
A simple wood frame; stretch some grill cloth, and a bit of velcro along with a pair of retro Fender amp badges and you're in business! 
We'll I've been down to my local shop and had a play!
Back to back with the 200 and 500 combo and was blown away by both!!!
As soon as my pal pays me for my telecaster, I'll be ordering a 500 combo.
Watch this space.
WOOT! Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, 68Luds! You are member #211 
Rumbles Rule! 
