Fender Rumble Club

[MonsterRain]

Greetings to all, I am a new member (collective DUH based on my join date/post count/etc)

Yes, I know how to use the search engine and believe me I am a research junkie so if what I am asking has been answered and I just could not find it? I apologize in advance.

I have a Hartke B600 combo amp and I enjoy it BUT I entered a music store and tried out some other amps just to see because while I am learning the instrument, I am also seeking a tone that pleases me which will serve me in the longer run but also immediately as it just makes the growth process that much better if I love the sound THAT much more.

Because I like the Orange guitar amps and yeah, I will admit to LOVING the color/look I tried an Orange Crush 25 and 50 out but hated that it simply was not a sound I loved.

So, I eyed up Fender Rumbles and from seeing so much Rumble Club business I decided to try them on for size.

The Fender Rumble 40 blew me away with its sound. Ear to ear stuff.

So, naturally with eyes big as saucers and my ears feeling like that first time I stayed up too late and saw a Cinemax offering; I tried the 500 on for size.

It was amazing and so good that I could not believe it.

They were out of the 100s and 200s so I was unable to sample either of those.

Correct me if I am way wrong (seriously, I will gleefully admit not knowing before I will ever claim knowing what I do not) but I believe the Rumble 40 would be more on par with my Hartke B600. So here come the questions.

1. In any of your estimated opinions would I be stupid to just go with the Rumble 40 or just go for the 100 if I am okay with a combo amp solid enough for solo practice/ small jam sessions and no ext cab possibilities while having more power than what I currently have and what the 40 would provide?

2. If I am willing to go right for the 100, should I just go for the 200 instead since it has slightly more power (140W from my research without additional speakers) BUT the wonderful ext cab possibilities for future growth/playing with others and having enough to be heard?

3. If the answer is to go for the 200 should I just go for the 500 and call it a day?

4. For solo practice I have zero need nor desire to crank it ridiculously and they do have volume knobs for such a purpose but would a Rumble 500 NOW be just absolute overkill and insane or would that be a wise investment since it would be capable of growing with me and providing me with killer tone and headroom now while retaining the ability to play with a band standalone as well as adding ext cabs if ever such a need came up?

I am not trying to just buy the biggest most powerful amp for no reason at all or because I have a need or desire to dime something and create mayhem. I so loved the tones of the 40 and the 500 that I feel the Rumble Club is more for me than my current Hartke as well as the Oranges and Ampegs I tried (combo amps all as I did not sample any head/cab options).

I would assume the 100 would make way more sense than the 40 but please advise me otherwise.

After that tell me what you think as far as 100, 200 or 500.

As for what I truly want?

I want that Rumble sound, headroom and capability to be more than just my basement/bedroom amp as I grow and by that I mean I view it as an investment in that this amp would be there for me as I can jam with others, potentially practice with a band and so forth.

(last question for now)

5. Based on all of the above, would the 200 be the best bet given that it isn't as powerful as the 500 but yet more than the 100 while having ext cab capabilities or would it make sense to go with the 100 and then simply retain that as my practice amp and invest in something more powerful when the absolute need arises?

So, as you can see from my King James version of a post I am trying to see if price wise it would make more sense to go for the 100 instead of the 40 and then look for more down the road or if it would be wiser to look at the 200 and 500 straight away.

Thank you all for your time and for now I stand outside the club behind those velvet ropes with a desire to get in.

 

[Linnin]

The Fender Rumble 40 blew me away with its sound.

The Fender Rumble 40 has a nasty habit of doing that. It is extremely popular as a personal practice amp even among those that play a different name brand as their gig-rig.

should I just go for the 200 instead since it has slightly more power (140W from my research without additional speakers) BUT the wonderful ext cab possibilities for future growth/playing with others and having enough to be heard?

Yes. I LOVE my Rumble 200. It does everything I need from personal practice to bar gigs.

would a Rumble 500 NOW be just absolute overkill and insane or would that be a wise investment since it would be capable of growing with me and providing me with killer tone and headroom now while retaining the ability to play with a band standalone as well as adding ext cabs if ever such a need came up?

Yes it would, and you would still want a Rumble 40 for personal practice. Just ask the many happy Rumble 500 owners that have gone back to buy a Rumble 40 or even a Rumble 25.
Rumbles Rock!

 

[RedVee]

Greetings to all, I am a new member (collective DUH based on my join date/post count/etc)

Yes, I know how to use the search engine and believe me I am a research junkie so if what I am asking has been answered and I just could not find it? I apologize in advance.

I have a Hartke B600 combo amp and I enjoy it BUT I entered a music store and tried out some other amps just to see because while I am learning the instrument, I am also seeking a tone that pleases me which will serve me in the longer run but also immediately as it just makes the growth process that much better if I love the sound THAT much more.

Because I like the Orange guitar amps and yeah, I will admit to LOVING the color/look I tried an Orange Crush 25 and 50 out but hated that it simply was not a sound I loved.

So, I eyed up Fender Rumbles and from seeing so much Rumble Club business I decided to try them on for size.

The Fender Rumble 40 blew me away with its sound. Ear to ear stuff.

So, naturally with eyes big as saucers and my ears feeling like that first time I stayed up too late and saw a Cinemax offering; I tried the 500 on for size.

It was amazing and so good that I could not believe it.

They were out of the 100s and 200s so I was unable to sample either of those.

Correct me if I am way wrong (seriously, I will gleefully admit not knowing before I will ever claim knowing what I do not) but I believe the Rumble 40 would be more on par with my Hartke B600. So here come the questions.

1. In any of your estimated opinions would I be stupid to just go with the Rumble 40 or just go for the 100 if I am okay with a combo amp solid enough for solo practice/ small jam sessions and no ext cab possibilities while having more power than what I currently have and what the 40 would provide?

2. If I am willing to go right for the 100, should I just go for the 200 instead since it has slightly more power (140W from my research without additional speakers) BUT the wonderful ext cab possibilities for future growth/playing with others and having enough to be heard?

3. If the answer is to go for the 200 should I just go for the 500 and call it a day?

4. For solo practice I have zero need nor desire to crank it ridiculously and they do have volume knobs for such a purpose but would a Rumble 500 NOW be just absolute overkill and insane or would that be a wise investment since it would be capable of growing with me and providing me with killer tone and headroom now while retaining the ability to play with a band standalone as well as adding ext cabs if ever such a need came up?

I am not trying to just buy the biggest most powerful amp for no reason at all or because I have a need or desire to dime something and create mayhem. I so loved the tones of the 40 and the 500 that I feel the Rumble Club is more for me than my current Hartke as well as the Oranges and Ampegs I tried (combo amps all as I did not sample any head/cab options).

I would assume the 100 would make way more sense than the 40 but please advise me otherwise.

After that tell me what you think as far as 100, 200 or 500.

As for what I truly want?

I want that Rumble sound, headroom and capability to be more than just my basement/bedroom amp as I grow and by that I mean I view it as an investment in that this amp would be there for me as I can jam with others, potentially practice with a band and so forth.

(last question for now)

5. Based on all of the above, would the 200 be the best bet given that it isn't as powerful as the 500 but yet more than the 100 while having ext cab capabilities or would it make sense to go with the 100 and then simply retain that as my practice amp and invest in something more powerful when the absolute need arises?

So, as you can see from my King James version of a post I am trying to see if price wise it would make more sense to go for the 100 instead of the 40 and then look for more down the road or if it would be wiser to look at the 200 and 500 straight away.

Thank you all for your time and for now I stand outside the club behind those velvet ropes with a desire to get in.

The experts will be along soon, but I have been thinking along similar paths.
My (current) opinion is that the 100 is sort of lost between the 40 and 200. Being that the 40 will give the tone and still have an xlr out if house use is needed, and effects out if you wanted to use with a higher powered amp. The 200 has all of that plus 140kw as is or 200 with an extra cab.
So whilst the 100 is great, I'd tend to look either side of it.
Having said all that your circumstances may be better handled by the 100 over the 40. It's an individual thing at the end if the day.

 

[Linnin]

Being that the 40 will give the tone and still have an xlr out if house use is needed, and effects out if you wanted to use with a higher powered amp.

The effects loop is the one thing the Rumble 40 doesn't have that all it's bigger brothers do have. Invalid Link Removed

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

I had an early v3 100 that was good, but my 500C has exceeded my expectations. It's easy to get over-excited on a Rumble.

I have a 100 and a 500 and a 25.

 

[Linnin]

I have a 100 and a 500 and a 25.

It is important to own a car load of Fender Rumbles

 

[slap2much]

First off welcome to TB MonsterRain!

I'm currently a Rumble 40 owner after briefly going with a Rumble 100. Felt the 100 would have been enough to pull off a small full band gig with drums but for something larger I'd need to go with something else. The 40 works fine for me to practice/rehearse with a full band and though only slightly smaller seems a lot easier to move around. I have a larger rig that lives at my rehearsal spot so for me the 40 is ideal to use at home and bring along to a jam or casual small bar setting.

(I did upgrade the speaker in my 40 which bumped up its capabilities, speaking above about a 'stock' unit)

The 200 or 500 are definitely 'play out & play loud' capable. My feeling is you're likely to want a smaller setup by the time you need the bigger one...but, if you don't mind the schlepping and really want only one rig, buy the biggest/baddest one you can!

 

[RedVee]

The effects loop is the one thing the Rumble 40 doesn't have that all it's bigger brothers do have. Invalid Link Removed

Whoops

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Greetings to all, I am a new member (collective DUH based on my join date/post count/etc)

Yes, I know how to use the search engine and believe me I am a research junkie so if what I am asking has been answered and I just could not find it? I apologize in advance.

I have a Hartke B600 combo amp and I enjoy it BUT I entered a music store and tried out some other amps just to see because while I am learning the instrument, I am also seeking a tone that pleases me which will serve me in the longer run but also immediately as it just makes the growth process that much better if I love the sound THAT much more.

Because I like the Orange guitar amps and yeah, I will admit to LOVING the color/look I tried an Orange Crush 25 and 50 out but hated that it simply was not a sound I loved.

So, I eyed up Fender Rumbles and from seeing so much Rumble Club business I decided to try them on for size.

The Fender Rumble 40 blew me away with its sound. Ear to ear stuff.

So, naturally with eyes big as saucers and my ears feeling like that first time I stayed up too late and saw a Cinemax offering; I tried the 500 on for size.

It was amazing and so good that I could not believe it.

They were out of the 100s and 200s so I was unable to sample either of those.

Correct me if I am way wrong (seriously, I will gleefully admit not knowing before I will ever claim knowing what I do not) but I believe the Rumble 40 would be more on par with my Hartke B600. So here come the questions.

1. In any of your estimated opinions would I be stupid to just go with the Rumble 40 or just go for the 100 if I am okay with a combo amp solid enough for solo practice/ small jam sessions and no ext cab possibilities while having more power than what I currently have and what the 40 would provide?

2. If I am willing to go right for the 100, should I just go for the 200 instead since it has slightly more power (140W from my research without additional speakers) BUT the wonderful ext cab possibilities for future growth/playing with others and having enough to be heard?

3. If the answer is to go for the 200 should I just go for the 500 and call it a day?

4. For solo practice I have zero need nor desire to crank it ridiculously and they do have volume knobs for such a purpose but would a Rumble 500 NOW be just absolute overkill and insane or would that be a wise investment since it would be capable of growing with me and providing me with killer tone and headroom now while retaining the ability to play with a band standalone as well as adding ext cabs if ever such a need came up?

I am not trying to just buy the biggest most powerful amp for no reason at all or because I have a need or desire to dime something and create mayhem. I so loved the tones of the 40 and the 500 that I feel the Rumble Club is more for me than my current Hartke as well as the Oranges and Ampegs I tried (combo amps all as I did not sample any head/cab options).

I would assume the 100 would make way more sense than the 40 but please advise me otherwise.

After that tell me what you think as far as 100, 200 or 500.

As for what I truly want?

I want that Rumble sound, headroom and capability to be more than just my basement/bedroom amp as I grow and by that I mean I view it as an investment in that this amp would be there for me as I can jam with others, potentially practice with a band and so forth.

(last question for now)

5. Based on all of the above, would the 200 be the best bet given that it isn't as powerful as the 500 but yet more than the 100 while having ext cab capabilities or would it make sense to go with the 100 and then simply retain that as my practice amp and invest in something more powerful when the absolute need arises?

So, as you can see from my King James version of a post I am trying to see if price wise it would make more sense to go for the 100 instead of the 40 and then look for more down the road or if it would be wiser to look at the 200 and 500 straight away.

Thank you all for your time and for now I stand outside the club behind those velvet ropes with a desire to get in.

Well, it depends. Mostly it depends on where and what you play. If you are gigging with fairly large or loud band, you would probably want the 500. If you are doing smaller bar gigs with a trio, then the 200 would suffice nicely.
If you are looking for just one amp to do everything from personal practice, to small room gigs, the 100 would be a good choice. The advantage with the 200 and 500 is you can add the extension cabinets. It wont actually be a whole lot louder, but it will add a dimension to the sound that is very pleasing. Currently, I own 3 Rumble v3s, a 25, a 100, and a 500 with the 2x10 extension. The 25 is great for personal practice. I also used it for a performance at a friend's church. We were in the balcony and I was playing my Mike Kelley Dragonfly V fretless. It was plenty of amp. The 100 I got on a fluke and I use it at home to test setting because the front end (preamp and controls) of all the amps from the 40 up are the same. I also use it as a stage monitor if we are playing a place that has a sound man and I am going through the FOH, for band rehearsal, and as a backup to my main gigging rig, The 500 with the extension.
Hopefully, I hope this will help you make your selection. Now, go place your order and we will be happy to assign you a number.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

It is important to own a car load of Fender Rumbles

Well, I guess I'd better go ahead and order the 14, 40, and 200 and a 1x15 for the 200. I drive a pickup and it will take take a few more Rumbles to fill it. But I do have to save room for my 5 Fender basses.

 

[Joe Ty]

Just ordered a Rumble 100 Combo from Sweetwater. I assume it's the vaunted Version 3, but how do you tell?

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Just ordered a Rumble 100 Combo from Sweetwater. I assume it's the vaunted Version 3, but how do you tell?

New or used?
The v3 looks like this:

Regardless, that qualifies you to be Rumbler #799. Send pics when you get it and Rumble on!

 

[J-Bassomatic]

The experts will be along soon, but I have been thinking along similar paths.
My (current) opinion is that the 100 is sort of lost between the 40 and 200. Being that the 40 will give the tone and still have an xlr out if house use is needed, and effects out if you wanted to use with a higher powered amp. The 200 has all of that plus 140kw as is or 200 with an extra cab.
So whilst the 100 is great, I'd tend to look either side of it.
Having said all that your circumstances may be better handled by the 100 over the 40. It's an individual thing at the end if the day.

The 200 is a very loud amp. Probably all the headroom you would need depending on what kind of music you plan on playing with the option to add another cabinet.
WE RUMBLE!

 

[Joe Ty]

New or used?
The v3 looks like this:
View attachment 1153914
Regardless, that qualifies you to be Rumbler #799. Send pics when you get it and Rumble on!

New, thanks for the number and will do!

 

[trigger happy]

Got it all set up yesterday and I couldn't be happier with the upgrade. I dare say a better sound both with and without headphones than the 40. Now I can rumble the whole house instead of just the room. Footprint isn't much larger than the 40 either, and weight is manageable. I should be able to transport my whole rig in one carry easily.
Ps... my 1st guitar amp was a little 15 watt squire, pictured all 3 together for size reference.

 

[trigger happy]

One with the surveyor 5, ready to rumble and shake. \m/

 

[J-Bassomatic]

Got it all set up yesterday and I couldn't be happier with the upgrade. I dare say a better sound both with and without headphones than the 40. Now I can rumble the whole house instead of just the room. Footprint isn't much larger than the 40 either, and weight is manageable. I should be able to transport my whole rig in one carry easily.
Ps... my 1st guitar amp was a little 15 watt squire, pictured all 3 together for size reference. View attachment 1154002

Congrats, very nice group of amps!

 

[Linnin]

Rumble Forth & Conquer!

 

[OldFunBass]

Greetings to all, I am a new member (collective DUH based on my join date/post count/etc)

Yes, I know how to use the search engine and believe me I am a research junkie so if what I am asking has been answered and I just could not find it? I apologize in advance.

I have a Hartke B600 combo amp and I enjoy it BUT I entered a music store and tried out some other amps just to see because while I am learning the instrument, I am also seeking a tone that pleases me which will serve me in the longer run but also immediately as it just makes the growth process that much better if I love the sound THAT much more.

Because I like the Orange guitar amps and yeah, I will admit to LOVING the color/look I tried an Orange Crush 25 and 50 out but hated that it simply was not a sound I loved.

So, I eyed up Fender Rumbles and from seeing so much Rumble Club business I decided to try them on for size.

The Fender Rumble 40 blew me away with its sound. Ear to ear stuff.

So, naturally with eyes big as saucers and my ears feeling like that first time I stayed up too late and saw a Cinemax offering; I tried the 500 on for size.

It was amazing and so good that I could not believe it.

They were out of the 100s and 200s so I was unable to sample either of those.

Correct me if I am way wrong (seriously, I will gleefully admit not knowing before I will ever claim knowing what I do not) but I believe the Rumble 40 would be more on par with my Hartke B600. So here come the questions.

1. In any of your estimated opinions would I be stupid to just go with the Rumble 40 or just go for the 100 if I am okay with a combo amp solid enough for solo practice/ small jam sessions and no ext cab possibilities while having more power than what I currently have and what the 40 would provide?

2. If I am willing to go right for the 100, should I just go for the 200 instead since it has slightly more power (140W from my research without additional speakers) BUT the wonderful ext cab possibilities for future growth/playing with others and having enough to be heard?

3. If the answer is to go for the 200 should I just go for the 500 and call it a day?

4. For solo practice I have zero need nor desire to crank it ridiculously and they do have volume knobs for such a purpose but would a Rumble 500 NOW be just absolute overkill and insane or would that be a wise investment since it would be capable of growing with me and providing me with killer tone and headroom now while retaining the ability to play with a band standalone as well as adding ext cabs if ever such a need came up?

I am not trying to just buy the biggest most powerful amp for no reason at all or because I have a need or desire to dime something and create mayhem. I so loved the tones of the 40 and the 500 that I feel the Rumble Club is more for me than my current Hartke as well as the Oranges and Ampegs I tried (combo amps all as I did not sample any head/cab options).

I would assume the 100 would make way more sense than the 40 but please advise me otherwise.

After that tell me what you think as far as 100, 200 or 500.

As for what I truly want?

I want that Rumble sound, headroom and capability to be more than just my basement/bedroom amp as I grow and by that I mean I view it as an investment in that this amp would be there for me as I can jam with others, potentially practice with a band and so forth.

(last question for now)

5. Based on all of the above, would the 200 be the best bet given that it isn't as powerful as the 500 but yet more than the 100 while having ext cab capabilities or would it make sense to go with the 100 and then simply retain that as my practice amp and invest in something more powerful when the absolute need arises?

So, as you can see from my King James version of a post I am trying to see if price wise it would make more sense to go for the 100 instead of the 40 and then look for more down the road or if it would be wiser to look at the 200 and 500 straight away.

Thank you all for your time and for now I stand outside the club behind those velvet ropes with a desire to get in.

Welcome to Rumble World! I know you have gotten several opinions so far, but thought I would weigh in with mine. When I was looking to get back into playing, I shopped around for a practice amp, researched and listened to a lot, and selected the Rumble 40. Took it home and played with it, and the more I did the more I liked everything about it. But weirdly, I kept feeling in the back of my mind that I had made some sort of mistake. So...before the 30 day return period ended (30th day) I took it back to the store and upgraded to the Rumble 200. What had been bugging me was that I knew that eventually I would want more than the 40. If I got an opportunity to jam with some people I did not want to be underpowered, plus I knew that I would want to get into a band situation again once I got up to speed. So by going with the 200 I felt I could still use it as a practice amp at home but yet have enough power to do most anything I would need to do. Plus, I loved the sound of the 15" speaker in the 200. So much so that I eventually bought a Rumble 115 extension cab to go with the 200 combo. Awesome sound, and I could not be happier. And it has been plenty powerful enough for any circumstance. Only you can know if the 200 is enough for what you might do, but it was for me.

 

[Linnin]

I loved the sound of the 15" speaker in the 200. So much so that I eventually bought a Rumble 115 extension cab to go with the 200 combo. Awesome sound, and I could not be happier. And it has been plenty powerful enough for any circumstance.

^^^Agree!^^^ Even though I do not have the Rumble 115 cabinet, my Rumble 200 combo sounds awesome and is plenty loud enough for any jam or gig I have played. Reminds me a lot of my 1979 Fender Studio Bass (all tube) 200 watt 1x15 combo. Yes, that good.