Fender Rumble Club

[ubernator]

Ran the 200 at system rehearsal tonight, left the 112 in the car as promised. It is truly the magic box. Never really got it out of second gear, 9-9:15 or so on the master, similar to my other band, but I run the gain a little hotter for more punch. I am going to be lazy more often at practice, save the 112 for the gigs since the combo alone is plenty for practice. In most cases, I am fortunate to not have guitar players who turn up too loud in these bands, with a few exceptions here and there.

Next sat is the gig and it should be pretty insane. And then one with the other band the sat after that.

 

[Linnin]

I have this one

 

[Linnin]

This is the new one:
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[G-Dog]

This is like the old one:

Though I just got it with my Bassman 500.

 

[ubernator]

I have this one

Yep, that's the one, been that way for a very long time.

This is the new one:
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when did this version come out? Looks like an improvement, but looks can be deceiving.

 

[GregT]

Yep, that's the one, been that way for a very long time.

when did this version come out? Looks like an improvement, but looks can be deceiving.

Both of those Fender Channel Select switches have the same part number: 028890. Probably the same inside with an updated box.

 

[ubernator]

Both of those Fender Channel Select switches have the same part number: 028890. Probably the same inside with an updated box.
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Yeah looked like the same faceplate for sure.

 

[Linnin]

This like the old one:
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Though I just got it with my Bassman 500.

and there is an even less expensive black version too. I like the others in that a simple instrument cable is all you need to change length or quickly replace a cable that's gone bad. No soldering iron needed, unless of course the switch itself goes bad.

 

[ubernator]

and there is an even less expensive black version too. I like the others in that a simple instrument cable is all you need to change length or quickly replace a cable that's gone bad. No soldering iron needed, unless of course the switch itself goes bad.

And the cable it comes with certainly does not last forever, I just use an instrument cable, the fender 10ft molded end case candy cable from the turn of the century for practice, and usually an 18ft cable for shows

 

[Linnin]

For your amusement, Fruitcakes Beware!

 

[John B jr]

and there is an even less expensive black version too. I like the others in that a simple instrument cable is all you need to change length or quickly replace a cable that's gone bad. No soldering iron needed, unless of course the switch itself goes bad.

I have the $13 dollar one; round and black with a white logo. No LED except on the combo itself which is fine. It's not attached but goes on my pedalboard next to the fuzz.

It's loaded up for a live show down in Morgan Hill, CA. I don't recall the name of the joint but it's on Second St. Whatever, just tally up the cowboy hat ratio and mix the set accordingly.

 

[vision]

Here's a pic of my Rumble in a unique environment. I'm playing in a concert this weekend at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with the University of Michigan Glee Club. At the first rehearsal I brought my usual Tecamp rig, but it was difficult to control the volume on stage. Today I brought my Rumble 100 (on the floor right next to me in the center of the pic) and it was perfect along with my MTD 535. I'll be using the Rumble at the concert tomorrow.

 

[Linnin]

Here's a pic of my Rumble in a unique environment. I'm playing in a concert this weekend at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with the University of Michigan Glee Club. At the first rehearsal I brought my usual Tecamp rig, but it was difficult to control the volume on stage. Today I brought my Rumble 100 (on the floor right next to me in the center of the pic) and it was perfect along with my MTD 535. I'll be using the Rumble at the concert tomorrow. View attachment 1054210

Thanks for posting! It's great to see something positive happening in Detroit, and I'm glad you're part of it and shared your life with us. I'm chuffed that you not only own a Rumble 100, but brought it with you to the concert when a very expensive amp just wasn't right for the job. I'm very gratified, and welcome to the club.

 

[tubatodd]

Tonight's rig.

 

[FirewalZ]

Just got back in from a really good gig with a new group...was getting a fantastic sound....no PA stage only
1996 EBMM-SR4, Rumble 500 head w/210 Cab
This is really a good combination, seems to be "My Sound" for this band

 

[WaynerBass]

Tonight's rig.
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How are you liking that Carvin BX250 ?

 

[Shawn Luckman]

Mine come labeled from the factory: Fender Precision (or Jazz) Bass; Fender Custom Shop Instrument Cable, and Fender Rumble 200 bass amplifier. No misidentification ever.

Same here great minds think alike .

 

[Linnin]

Some Interesting Fender Facts from Brother Dave!
"On this very date, February 11, in the year 1994 Fender's 22,000 square foot Ensenada facility in Baja Mexico burned to the ground when a spark started a fire in a paint booth during routine maintenance and the fire got into the vent system almost instantly engulfing the entire building. Fortunately the inferno resulted in no fatalities because the plant was closed at the time.

What I call "The Fender Miracle" followed. Thanks to an around the clock construction schedule the new larger plant opened for production completely retooled and restocked 100 days later.

Fender has expanded Ensenada further today to a complex encompassing 288,000 square feet employing over 1,000 workers making it the most costly and largest guitar/amp manufacturing complex on the entire continent. Fender's USA plant in Corona, California by comparison is 176,000 square feet."

 

[tubatodd]

Gig Report: Last night's big band gig was my first with the rumble 210 cabinet. It sounded fantastic! I am very pleased with my purchase.

 

[tubatodd]

How are you liking that Carvin BX250 ?

It's a great LIGHT amp head. It is very clean and sonically neutral (uncolored sound). The parametric EQ is pretty flexible.....although I usually play with it set flat. The compressor is super simple and sounds great. The head pairs nicely with my Hartke 210XL cabs and my Fender Rumble 210 cab.