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Fender Rumble Club

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FirewalZ said:
I not sure if it was a SUB or not, but I've played on the lower end models they have at GC. It did play well, neck had a good feel, electronics and HW are easy to swap out, etc. However they were all way to heavy, not sure what that's about but everyone i tried felt like it was 12lbs+.
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Owned one for about a year and a half. Upgraded and gave it to my brother, and still play it some times when I visit. I'm very pleasantly surprised each time.
 
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Quotes aren't working again. On the SUB bass---I seriously doubt I will ever pick it up again unless I have an emergency.
I have a back-up tenor sax that I have never actually played. I check once a year to make sure the pads are still glued in.

I know there are sound reasons to have multiple instruments. However, I have been playing the exact tenor sax since 1980. Has served me well and I know her intimately. I want the same with the bass.
 
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HAPPY FENDER FRIDAY!
(I am looking at YOU, Linnin!)

Hey, I certainly know how capable my 500C is, but what about the extreme at the other end...the Rumble 25? I am considering gifting my old pal with one but want to be sure it is decent sounding. He would only play it in his apartment so it isn't like he needs something like a 200 or 500. But still, I am concerned that it won't quite be convincing. Does that 8" speaker do justice to a 4-string?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Indiedog said:
HAPPY FENDER FRIDAY!
(I am looking at YOU, Linnin!)

Hey, I certainly know how capable my 500C is, but what about the extreme at the other end...the Rumble 25? I am considering gifting my old pal with one but want to be sure it is decent sounding. He would only play it in his apartment so it isn't like he needs something like a 200 or 500. But still, I am concerned that it won't quite be convincing. Does that 8" speaker do justice to a 4-string?

Thanks in advance!
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I owned a Rumble 25 for about a year to leave at my guitarist's house. It served it's purpose and acquitted itself well. No, it can't truly reproduce a low E fundamental, but sounded just fine without straining or farting. I have posted my optimal tone settings in the tone pool.

While it is just fine for the bedroom and low volume practice, the Rumble 40 is just so much better. Is it 100% more $$$ better ($99 vs $199)? Emphatically yes, most definitely.

I ended up selling it to another bass player to give to an underprivileged teenager that he was mentoring. I still have my V2 Rumble 75 and 350, plus my V3 Rumble 200. All Basses are covered.
 
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Linnin said:
I owned a Rumble 25 for about a year to leave at my guitarist's house. It served it's purpose and acquitted itself well. No, it can't truly reproduce a low E fundamental, but sounded just fine without straining or farting. I have posted my optimal tone settings in the tone pool.

While it is just fine for the bedroom and low volume practice, the Rumble 40 is just so much better. Is it 100% more $$$ better ($99 vs $199)? Emphatically yes, most definitely.

I ended up selling it to another bass player to give to an underprivileged teenager that he was mentoring. I still have my V2 Rumble 75 and 350, plus my V3 Rumble 200. All Basses are covered.
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Thank you, Linnin!
I had a feeling that the 40 was the way to go. It sounds like the perfect small amp.

And kudos to you for helping out the needy teenager! I knew you had good Karma!
 
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Indiedog said:
HAPPY FENDER FRIDAY!
(I am looking at YOU, Linnin!)

Hey, I certainly know how capable my 500C is, but what about the extreme at the other end...the Rumble 25? I am considering gifting my old pal with one but want to be sure it is decent sounding. He would only play it in his apartment so it isn't like he needs something like a 200 or 500. But still, I am concerned that it won't quite be convincing. Does that 8" speaker do justice to a 4-string?

Thanks in advance!
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I use one for bedroom practice. I find it does a fine job. It even reproduced the low B nicely.
 
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Gravedigger Dav said:
I use one for bedroom practice. I find it does a fine job. It even reproduced the low B nicely.
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Yep, it does. Handling a low B and reproducing a fundamental 31 Hz are two different things. I don't know of any bass combos that can actually do that, and just a very few high $$$ speaker cabinets that can. Plus you need a truck load of watts to do it with.
 
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Linnin said:
Yep, it does. Handling a low B and reproducing a fundamental 31 Hz are two different things. I don't know of any bass combos that can actually do that, and just a very few high $$$ speaker cabinets that can. Plus you need a truck load of watts to do it with.
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Yup. Physics is physics.

I have a Mackie sub for my Taurus III. That makes a convincing attempt at doing them justice. I'll have to route my bass through it sometime for fun.
 
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Indiedog said:
HAPPY FENDER FRIDAY!
(I am looking at YOU, Linnin!)

Hey, I certainly know how capable my 500C is, but what about the extreme at the other end...the Rumble 25? I am considering gifting my old pal with one but want to be sure it is decent sounding. He would only play it in his apartment so it isn't like he needs something like a 200 or 500. But still, I am concerned that it won't quite be convincing. Does that 8" speaker do justice to a 4-string?

Thanks in advance!
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I have a Rumble 25. It's an excellent practice amp - sounds great! I've also done a couple of acoustic gigs with it (Bass, two guitars and piano). I also use it to practice with my oldies/classic rock group. (We practice in the leader's basement and don't turn up to gig volume.) It can go astonishingly loud for such a small amp. (I also have a 500 combo I gig with, sometimes with an extension cabinet, sometimes not.)

As for a low B, Gravedigger Dav is right, there are VERY few speakers capable of truly producing the 31Hz primary of the low B. I don't have one, but since a lot of what we hear in a tone are overtones a low B can still sound good without an uber-expensive cabinet. My bet is that MOST 5-string players don't have a cabinet capable of the 31Hz frequency response. I don't play 5-string very often, but I have played is through the Rumble 25. It sounds OK in the situations I've mentioned above. Per your original question, the 8" speaker indeed does justice to a 4-string. I'm amazed at the tone and volume for such a small, inexpensive amp.
 
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Indiedog said:
When I was younger, I would often go with the less-costly option and live to regret it. So if in doubt I will lean towards the 40. But, I will give the 25 a honest chance. Thanks to all for offering their thoughts.
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Keep in mind I'm not suggesting that the 25 is in any way better than the 40. The 40 has more power, a 10" speaker and an XLR output. It should be a better amp than the 25, but it's also double the money. I wrote about the 25 because it was mentioned in your original post. I AM saying the 25 is amazingly loud for 25W and an 8" speaker and the tone is very good. It's the best amp I've ever heard for under $100. The 40 should be louder, also have great tone and be more versatile - no question. I got my 25 for practicing at low volume at home. I was pleased and surprised it could handle an acoustic combo and my oldies/classic band at practice volume. That was a bonus. For practicing at home, I don't think you can go wrong with either one.
 
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Dale Griffith said:
Keep in mind I'm not suggesting that the 25 is in any way better than the 40. The 40 has more power, a 10" speaker and an XLR output. It should be a better amp than the 25, but it's also double the money. I wrote about the 25 because it was mentioned in your original post. I AM saying the 25 is amazingly loud for 25W and an 8" speaker and the tone is very good. It's the best amp I've ever heard for under $100. The 40 should be louder, also have great tone and be more versatile - no question. I got my 25 for practicing at low volume at home. I was pleased and surprised it could handle an acoustic combo and my oldies/classic band at practice volume. That was a bonus. For practicing at home, I don't think you can go wrong with either one.
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I dig what you're rapping. :)
This choice is a bit tougher since it is not for me. I have to try and suss out what he would be happy with. I bet the 25 would be fine for his apartment, especially when he gets the darn thing for free! My bias is probably fairly clear...I am sure I would be fine with the 200C but I went with the 500C.

It is all so simple with electric guitar...I swear I could fill a large hall with my 36W amp. But bass geetars just need more power. That darn physics thing again!
 
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...I am sure I would be fine with the 200C but I went with the 500C.

I understand. When I got my 500 I wasn't sure it would be enough amp. When I started in the '70s your stack had to be @ 5' tall with eight tens and weigh 100lbs plus a 30lb head or it just wasn't gig worthy. Still getting used to small, lightweight stuff.
 

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