Fender Rumble Club

[Steadfast]

All right. Going to buy the 115 or 210 cab. Can't try them out. Concerned about the 115 not stacking on my 500c. Persuade me the 115 stack is ok. Or persuade me the 210 is better.

OK.. Thanks for the many responses. A little more info: I am playing a rig similar to Royal Blood....guitar and bass together for my personal band. My other gigs I don't need more than the 500C. When I split the signal I feel that the bass is missing something.....I am not sure if it needs more sub or more punch????**** Any advice or guidance????

Mucho appreciate your thoughts!!!!

****when I turn the bass on--I want it to stop your heart.

 

[Linnin]

So--I can have the 500C + 115 + 212R for a mega stack???????

That'll put some beef in your brisket!

 

[Linnin]

When I split the signal I feel that the bass is missing something.....I am not sure if it needs more sub or more punch????**** Any advice or guidance????

Don't split the signal. Take the FX send from your Rumble into the G-input on your Frontman.

 

[Steadfast]

Don't split the signal. Take the FX send from your Rumble into the G-input on your Frontman.

hMMM.. not sure I can do it that way.... I play solo guitar parts then switch the bass on and off. There are significant sections with zero bass.

Educate me...

 

[lowplaces]

Good Advice! Working your controls over the full sweep self cleans the contact of the 'wiper' inside the potentiometer. While it is true the pot shafts are sealed, some Rumble Club Members have reported being able to clean them using DeoxIT from the inside. If you are competent in your repair skills, and are not a klutz, you might give it a go.

My local Radio Shack has the Deoxit D5 and F5 in stock.

I was hoping I could just spray it on the shaft and let it seep down but if I have to go inside I can do it.

Thanks for the heads up !

 

[wilder]

OK.. Thanks for the many responses. A little more info: I am playing a rig similar to Royal Blood....guitar and bass together for my personal band. My other gigs I don't need more than the 500C. When I split the signal I feel that the bass is missing something.....I am not sure if it needs more sub or more punch????**** Any advice or guidance????

Mucho appreciate your thoughts!!!!

****when I turn the bass on--I want it to stop your heart.

I've set this up at home for my own amusement, but I'm using a POG to split the signal and send the octave up to the guitar rig. No issues with the bass hammering when using the dry out of the POG. How are you splitting the signal?

 

[Steadfast]

I've set this up at home for my own amusement, but I'm using a POG to split the signal and send the octave up to the guitar rig. No issues with the bass hammering when using the dry out of the POG. How are you splitting the signal?

I have an ab-y splitter. Guitar (A) goes to POG and some other pedals to G amp. Bass signal (B) goes to Rumble amp. Y is both amps on together.

 

[wilder]

I have an ab-y splitter. Guitar (A) goes to POG and some other pedals to G amp. Bass signal (B) goes to Rumble amp. Y is both amps on together.

You're going to lose some signal with a passive splitter or A/B/Y. Try the dry out on the POG just to test. I use a tuner pedal at the end of the bass pedal chain to mute the bass for the "guitar only" parts.

 

[Steadfast]

You're going to lose some signal with a passive splitter or A/B/Y. Try the dry out on the POG just to test. I use a tuner pedal at the end of the bass pedal chain to mute the bass for the "guitar only" parts.

I will try it. Don't have a tuner pedal today...what if I used the AB-y switch after the POG dry to switch bass on and off?

Also, can what Linnin suggested (Rumble effects to guitar amp) help in this situation?

I really appreciate your input.

 

[wilder]

I will try it. Don't have a tuner pedal today...what if I used the AB-y switch after the POG dry to switch bass on and off?

Also, can what Linnin suggested (Rumble effects to guitar amp) help in this situation?

I really appreciate your input.

Using the ABY to just mute the bass would probably work just fine. I'd try without it first just to make sure it's not bleeding off any signal to the bass amp. The pre-amp out might work, but it would be post gain and EQ on the rumble which might or might not work going into the POG and guitar rig. It will certainly make it hard to adjust the volumes of both rigs independently.

 

[Steadfast]

Using the ABY to just mute the bass would probably work just fine. I'd try without it first just to make sure it's not bleeding off any signal to the bass amp. y.

Thanks! I will try it later and report back here after I finish my taxes. Perhaps this is why I feel something is missing in the bass....

 

[dlb1001]

Bought a Rumble 500 head over the weekend, from the local GC. Played a couple of basses through a 500C (the shop had a Geddy Lee that I tried and was very tempted to buy it, too!) and was really impressed with the sound. But, just bought the head only since I have a couple of Subway cabinets that, I hope, work well with the Rumble.
Now, I just have to wait for the amp to get shipped to the shop since they didn't have any on-hand.

 

[Linnin]

a couple of Subway cabinets

I like the sound of Fender Rumble 115's far better than the subway's, and you can buy two Rumble 115's for less than the price of one subway 115.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Bought a Rumble 500 head over the weekend, from the local GC. Played a couple of basses through a 500C (the shop had a Geddy Lee that I tried and was very tempted to buy it, too!) and was really impressed with the sound. But, just bought the head only since I have a couple of Subway cabinets that, I hope, work well with the Rumble.
Now, I just have to wait for the amp to get shipped to the shop since they didn't have any on-hand.

Well, that makes you Rumbler #751. When you get your amp, rumble on!.

 

[gjohnson441496]

Bought a Rumble 500 head over the weekend, from the local GC. Played a couple of basses through a 500C (the shop had a Geddy Lee that I tried and was very tempted to buy it, too!) and was really impressed with the sound. But, just bought the head only since I have a couple of Subway cabinets that, I hope, work well with the Rumble.
Now, I just have to wait for the amp to get shipped to the shop since they didn't have any on-hand.

Let us know how satisfied you are using the Rumble head with your Subway cabs. I love my Rumble 100 so much that I'm considering buying a Rumble 500 head to pair with my Hartke hd 115 and 410 for larger venues than the Rumble 100 can handle. I like my LH1000 head buts it's just as heavy or heavier than the cabs.

 

[dlb1001]

Let us know how satisfied you are using the Rumble head with your Subway cabs. I love my Rumble 100 so much that I'm considering buying a Rumble 500 head to pair with my Hartke hd 115 and 410 for larger venues than the Rumble 100 can handle. I like my LH1000 head buts it's just as heavy or heavier than the cabs.

I did notice that the Rumble doesn't have Speakon connectors so I need to get a pair of 1/4 inch to Speakon cables.

 

[Russell L]

Ok, just picked up a Rumble 100w v3 model, new. Putting it through its paces at the house. Dunno how to post a pic on here, but I'll work on it later.

So far, so good. Loud enough for small gigs, depending. Tone is good. Just what I expected from the Eminence special design. I can hear the speaker flap if I make it so with added lows and volume. But, that was just to test it. Gain, low, and master at 3:00 and plucking hard. No problem, I won't be playing it that hard. But I'd like a more robust speaker in the future. No hurry, this thing sounds good.

Eq works fine, the knobs at center frequencies I like, especially the low and low mid knobs. I'm guessing 80Hz and maybe 200-250Hz respectively (anyone know?).

The filters are interesting and work as advertised. I like the vintage one best.

The overdrive isn't my thang, but I'm having fun playing with it.

A/B'd it against my Markbass CMD 121H combo. At the same volume the Markbass brought out the lows better, shook the floorboards more, and its B&C driver felt tighter. But of course. The Mark also had a warmer tone. Overall, it made the Fender sound a little boxy and lightweight, and it is, but the Fender will go a long way doing what it does best -- lower volume stuff.

Anyway, satisfied so far. I got this purely to carry around for soft rehearsals and small gigs. I can't haul the heavier stuff very much anymore with my knee and shoulders. It will be perfect for all those short little trips here and there for a coyple of hours.The cab is a tad bigger than I'd like, but the 22 lb. weight makes up for it.

I had also considered a Markbass CMD 121P combo, but the cost was prohibiting, and the Fender weighs seven pounds less. Besides, I was ready to take a side step away from Markbass' center frequencies of 40Hz and 360Hz for lows and mid-lows. It's also interesting to play an amp that has a more built-in tone bias as opposed to the Markbass' more flat and transparent recipe. Both amps sound great. The Mark is truly amazing, but ain't cheap.

So...I'm having a blast with my Rumble 100 v3. I'm quite proud of it.

 

[dlb1001]

I like the sound of Fender Rumble 115's far better than the subway's, and you can buy two Rumble 115's for less than the price of one subway 115.

I would have but the local GC and another shop, where I usually shop, doesn't keep the cabinets on the floor. The sales guy at GC didn't understand why management did have a Rumble head and cabinet on the floor for demo purposes. The same goes for the other shop.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Ok, just picked up a Rumble 100w v3 model, new. Putting it through its paces at the house. Dunno how to post a pic on here, but I'll work on it later.

So far, so good. Loud enough for small gigs, depending. Tone is good. Just what I expected from the Eminence special design. I can hear the speaker flap if I make it so with added lows and volume. But, that was just to test it. Gain, low, and master at 3:00 and plucking hard. No problem, I won't be playing it that hard. But I'd like a more robust speaker in the future. No hurry, this thing sounds good.

Eq works fine, the knobs at center frequencies I like, especially the low and low mid knobs. I'm guessing 80Hz and maybe 200-250Hz respectively (anyone know?).

The filters are interesting and work as advertised. I like the vintage one best.

The overdrive isn't my thang, but I'm having fun playing with it.

A/B'd it against my Markbass CMD 121H combo. At the same volume the Markbass brought out the lows better, shook the floorboards more, and its B&C driver felt tighter. But of course. The Mark also had a warmer tone. Overall, it made the Fender sound a little boxy and lightweight, and it is, but the Fender will go a long way doing what it does best -- lower volume stuff.

Anyway, satisfied so far. I got this purely to carry around for soft rehearsals and small gigs. I can't haul the heavier stuff very much anymore with my knee and shoulders. It will be perfect for all those short little trips here and there for a coyple of hours.The cab is a tad bigger than I'd like, but the 22 lb. weight makes up for it.

I had also considered a Markbass CMD 121P combo, but the cost was prohibiting, and the Fender weighs seven pounds less. Besides, I was ready to take a side step away from Markbass' center frequencies of 40Hz and 360Hz for lows and mid-lows. It's also interesting to play an amp that has a more built-in tone bias as opposed to the Markbass' more flat and transparent recipe. Both amps sound great. The Mark is truly amazing, but ain't cheap.

So...I'm having a blast with my Rumble 100 v3. I'm quite proud of it.

Welcome Rumbler # 752. I'm sure you'll find you can get all you want from your 100. You should check out the info in the Fender Rumble Tone Pool. You can find it here: Fender Rumble Club "TONE POOL"
Rumble on!

 

[beaglesandbass]

Good Advice! Working your controls over the full sweep self cleans the contact of the 'wiper' inside the potentiometer. While it is true the pot shafts are sealed, some Rumble Club Members have reported being able to clean them using DeoxIT from the inside. If you are competent in your repair skills, and are not a klutz, you might give it a go.

Yeah tried the working the controls bit, didn't help at all. *shrugs*

If it happens with this one I'll just never turn down.

I'm not too confident in repair skills so I'm not sure opening it up would be a good idea!