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Fender Rumble Club

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bluesrx said:
Does anyone know if the drivers in the 2x10 are genuine Eminence drivers or Eminence designed copies?
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Yes. Genuine Eminence drivers plus the entire cabinet is made by Eminence in China under contract for Fender as is the Rumble 112. Along with all of the woofers for the Rumble 100; 200, and 500 combos plus the Rumble 410; 210, 112, and 115 cabinets. The Rumble 115 cabinet along with all Rumble combos are manufactured in Fender's Indonesia factory. The Rumble 410 is made at Fender's Ensenada, Mexico manufacturing complex.
 
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BumbleB said:
I searched, but can't seem to find a club for those of us who use and love the Fender Rumble series of amps. Any interest?

I've been playing at home with my Rumble 30 since late January and it seems to me like this amp puts out a good share for being so small! Originally I was looking at the Rumble 15 but went with the 30 because of the extra input jack, more wattage, and I read online reviews which said the 30 would be good enough to play with a band in a small venue even versus the 15 which didn't have as much bang.

Hope to hear form some fellow Rumble fans soon! :D

So this makes me the founding member, #1? I feel this is a big honor for someone so new on the forum!
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Hey there Fender Rumble Club--request permission to come aboard. Join, that is. My credentials picture is below, Mistress Jaguar SS poses with her new boyfriend and stablemate, Mr. F. Rumble 40. Mr. Rumble a gift on my 65th birthday recently, and Mistress Jaguar Short Scale acquired from Musician's Friend last month (Nov. '16).

Have played guitar on and off since I was thirteen, have plunked on basses that were mostly borrowed (nothing blue) through the years, and was actually the bass player in the office pick-up band in '82 with a used Beatle-bass copy I had for a short while (which had a suspiciously blank headstock, and the name Hofner nowhere to be seen). But this today is totally different. This is my first new bass purchased to own, and I really like her very, very, much. I'd say love her but it's not even a month yet. But I'm so inspired I'm studying theory because I want to (thank you Mel Bay, and thank you too Hal Leonard. Fantastic job, both of you, from up there in rock and roll heaven with Janis, Jim, Jimi, Patsy Cline, the whole gang, and you two still a-pumpin' out the study books. You boys is plenty OK!)

The short scale really suits me and the Rumble 40 rattles the windows in my house when I put it on 8. Haven't tried 11 yet. Am waiting for Nigel Tufnel to come over for that. So cool. Such a terrific amplifier in such a relatively small package. "Why, if we'd had this equipment and this technology when I was a kid..." It would have been science fiction, is what. Why, (hoch-tooey!) back in them days, solid-state amps were only for the swells. Our amps had to warm up. Now everybody pays a lot more to have ones that need warming up. Science fiction indeed. Thank you, Fender/Squier! I love your products!

So, can we 3 join? I have been unable to follow the chain of numbering/joining, so please tell me, what's going to be the number, Fender Rumble Club #___?

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All right Rumblers....need your opinion: I have a New Years Eve gig on bass in a new band that I accepted yesterday. Local low pay gig but probably will be kind of steady local playing. The kink---I got a call to play sax New Years for mega money out of town. I am leaning towards not doing the sax gig because I never really want to back down on a commitment.

I am pretty sure if I mentioned it to the local band they would say go do it.....but, I think that if I did.... it would create a distrust that I don't want. What say ye? I am talking about 2K versus 30 cents and travel pay.
 
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Steadfast said:
All right Rumblers....need your opinion: I have a New Years Eve gig on bass in a new band that I accepted yesterday. Local low pay gig but probably will be kind of steady local playing. The kink---I got a call to play sax New Years for mega money out of town. I am leaning towards not doing the sax gig because I never really want to back down on a commitment.

I am pretty sure if I mentioned it to the local band they would say go do it.....but, I think that if I did.... it would create a distrust that I don't want. What say ye? I am talking about 2K versus 30 cents and travel pay.
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Depends on how much you need the money, which only you can answer. If you are trying to build your rep locally as a bass player, then the bass gig might be considered a future investment in your career. Sounds like you already have a good rep as a sax player, so if you tell the sax gig that you are already booked it will probably not stop them from asking you again in the future, so no bridges burned.
 
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OldFunBass said:
Depends on how much you need the money, which only you can answer. If you are trying to build your rep locally as a bass player, then the bass gig might be considered a future investment in your career. Sounds like you already have a good rep as a sax player, so if you tell the sax gig that you are already booked it will probably not stop them from asking you again in the future, so no bridges burned.
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Yep...I agree. I don't need the money...it would be nice but...my wife and daughter can't go either. It is also an uptight gig with old (I am too) high rollers in WPB. I mean to tell you they don't have fun.

I meant I am older...but not a high roller...lololol
 
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Steadfast said:
All right Rumblers....need your opinion: I have a New Years Eve gig on bass in a new band that I accepted yesterday. Local low pay gig but probably will be kind of steady local playing. The kink---I got a call to play sax New Years for mega money out of town. I am leaning towards not doing the sax gig because I never really want to back down on a commitment.

I am pretty sure if I mentioned it to the local band they would say go do it.....but, I think that if I did.... it would create a distrust that I don't want. What say ye? I am talking about 2K versus 30 cents and travel pay.
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At this point in my personal and music life, a steady local gig that's, fun, convenient, and pays anything, is perfect for me. I have a day job and don't want the hassle/commitment that often comes with "high profile" gigs:)
 
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bnolsen said:
Think of the bonus's you'll get from laying guilt trips on the rest of the band when necessary!

Steadfast: With the money from your home sale you could probably make a few walls of fender!
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Naw--I won't say anything...I know what you are saying in a kidding way but it would defeat the purpose of not doing the other gig. I actually prefer unity...it is so hard to come by in bands. It would be hard to do without sounding arrogant...or just plain lying to make myself sound important. I raised it here knowing that no one knows me and if it sounded arrogant or bad...at least it is anonymous.

I did buy the Bongo bass after the sale and gave some money to a couple of missions. The rest I am waiting to find a local property investment. When I sell the remaining home...then the fender wall!
 
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Sean Cargill said:
Hey there Fender Rumble Club--request permission to come aboard. Join, that is. My credentials picture is below, Mistress Jaguar SS poses with her new boyfriend and stablemate, Mr. F. Rumble 40. Mr. Rumble a gift on my 65th birthday recently, and Mistress Jaguar Short Scale acquired from Musician's Friend last month (Nov. '16).

Have played guitar on and off since I was thirteen, have plunked on basses that were mostly borrowed (nothing blue) through the years, and was actually the bass player in the office pick-up band in '82 with a used Beatle-bass copy I had for a short while (which had a suspiciously blank headstock, and the name Hofner nowhere to be seen). But this today is totally different. This is my first new bass purchased to own, and I really like her very, very, much. I'd say love her but it's not even a month yet. But I'm so inspired I'm studying theory because I want to (thank you Mel Bay, and thank you too Hal Leonard. Fantastic job, both of you, from up there in rock and roll heaven with Janis, Jim, Jimi, Patsy Cline, the whole gang, and you two still a-pumpin' out the study books. You boys is plenty OK!)

The short scale really suits me and the Rumble 40 rattles the windows in my house when I put it on 8. Haven't tried 11 yet. Am waiting for Nigel Tufnel to come over for that. So cool. Such a terrific amplifier in such a relatively small package. "Why, if we'd had this equipment and this technology when I was a kid..." It would have been science fiction, is what. Why, (hoch-tooey!) back in them days, solid-state amps were only for the swells. Our amps had to warm up. Now everybody pays a lot more to have ones that need warming up. Science fiction indeed. Thank you, Fender/Squier! I love your products!

So, can we 3 join? I have been unable to follow the chain of numbering/joining, so please tell me, what's going to be the number, Fender Rumble Club #___?

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Welcome Sean Cargill, being a Texan and a Rumbler makes you a good guy in my book. Rumble On Rumbler #700!
I see you are just North of Austin, not far from Cedar Hill. My son lives in Austin and we have old friends in Cedar Hill. Maybe next time I'm down that way, we can have a cup of coffee somewhere.
 
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Linnin said:
Is your new nightclub completely outfitted? Stage? Lights? Sound System? Backline?
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Pretty much have everything. Backline--2 fender twin reverb guitar amps, electric and acoustic guitars, 2 basses and amp, full drum kit, full sound system, lighting system and a projection system--and of course a fog machine. lolol...and a cow bell. I am trying to do the first gig there in 2 weeks. Setting up now....
 
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Gravedigger Dav said:
Welcome Sean Cargill, being a Texan and a Rumbler makes you a good guy in my book. Rumble On Rumbler #700!
I see you are just North of Austin, not far from Cedar Hill. My son lives in Austin and we have old friends in Cedar Hill. Maybe next time I'm down that way, we can have a cup of coffee somewhere.
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Thanks, Gravedigger. Glad to be here and to make your acquaintance!

Anytime you are in the area, I'm buying the first cup of coffee. Look forward to it!

Rumble On!
 

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