Fender Rumble LT25, Studio 40 & Stage 800

[reverendboom]

Brilliant.Looks like the drummer could be your partner in crime!!

Going into this, I was actually concerned about the drummer. All I knew was that they were breaking in a new drummer and "teaching" him the setlist. I was half expecting a trainwreck. Turns out he has been playing since he was playing in the Haight when he was 16 (I can't remember the band he was in, but they had a hit). We locked in right from the get-go. This going to be a fun group to play with.

 

[Buzzment]

Going into this, I was actually concerned about the drummer. All I knew was that they were breaking in a new drummer and "teaching" him the setlist. I was half expecting a trainwreck. Turns out he has been playing since he was playing in the Haight when he was 16 (I can't remember the band he was in, but they had a hit). We locked in right from the get-go. This going to be a fun group to play with.

Sounds like lots of fun!! Nothing beats being locked in the groove with a good drummer as a bassist like us lol..

 

[Buzzment]

Anyone into Ambient Bass check out my latest preset on the Fender tone app..
Headphones a must for stereo effect.Also drench with reverb with a very long decay for huge soundscapes..
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[G-Dog]

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Attention: Rumble Club Wiki Edit Alert!

Thank you, @Steam Crow! Your '50s style 7ender Rumble is so cool that I just had to put it on your Rumble Club Wiki page at the top of the Rumble Artwork - Continued section and at the bottom of the Rumble Modifications section for all to see.

Thank you, Steamy, for sharing your wonderfully imaginative renovation!

Rumble On!​

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[Yogi Bear]

New stage 800 owner here. There are, for sure, a dizzying amount of options this amp has. I have created a whopping one preset for myself. Rockin Peg - direct (no cab sim) - no effects. I dialed back the gain and only slightly boost the bass. Mids and treble "flat" or at least the noon position. What a nice thick and meaty tone! For the band I am going to be playing with soon I think this will be a good setup... Stevie Wonder, old Santana, Steely Dan, etc.

The only slight kerfuffle is the master volume does not taper smoothly for the first 1/8 of a dial from the off position. Turn then, thankfully, low volume with a gradual increase form there. I don't know if anyone else has noticed this as well - or if this might be an issue? Anyway, other than that this thing is a modern marvel!

 

[G-Dog]

New stage 800 owner here. There are, for sure, a dizzying amount of options this amp has. ... ... The only slight kerfuffle is the master volume does not taper smoothly for the first 1/8 of a dial from the off position. Turn then, thankfully, low volume with a gradual increase form there. I don't know if anyone else has noticed this as well - or if this might be an issue? Anyway, other than that this thing is a modern marvel!

Congratulations, Yogi! You are clearly sma-a-arter than the av-er-age bear. Just show this beauty in the main Rumble Club thread to get your membership number!

So, is that low volume at the first 1/8th turn of the Master Volume too loud for your lowest purpose, do you think? As the Clock Knob Reading page shows, the first 1/8th turn of the dial is from 7 o'clock to about 8:12. Or 1 (off) to 2.2 on a numbered knob, which is not very much at all. I would think that this would be common in such super-powerful amps.

But I suspect that this might even depend on the "hotness" of the settings in each individual preset, with very hot settings being louder and others being quieter. Have you surveyed several presets for such differences? Or, even make copies of your clean 'Peg preset and adjust the Volume and Gain of them for different "hotness" levels to test. This could be helpful if you need a very quiet preset.
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[Yogi Bear]

Congratulations, Yogi! You are clearly sma-a-arter than the av-er-age bear. Just show this beauty in the main Rumble Club thread to get your membership number!

So, is that low volume at the first 1/8th turn of the Master Volume too loud for your lowest purpose, do you think? As the Clock Knob Reading page shows, the first 1/8th turn of the dial is from 7 o'clock to about 8:12. Or 1 (off) to 2.2 on a numbered knob, which is not very much at all. I would think that this would be common in such super-powerful amps.

But I suspect that this might even depend on the "hotness" of the settings in each individual preset, with very hot settings being louder and others being quieter. Have you surveyed several presets for such differences? This could be helpful if you need a very quiet preset.
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This is fantastic information... yep, pretty much starts at 7:00 on the dot and is a very reasonable low volume. Thank you very much!

 

[Buzzment]

How often do my fellow rumblers change their strings?..I'm noticing the beautiful Studio 40 tones aren't sounding as gorgeous as they should be..bit dull..It's been a year since I changed them..I don't gig.. just noodle and practice a few hours a week but still....

 

[JakobT]

How often do my fellow rumblers change their strings?..I'm noticing the beautiful Studio 40 tones aren't sounding as gorgeous as they should be..bit dull..It's been a year since I changed them..I don't gig.. just noodle and practice a few hours a week but still....

Exactly how often will depend on a slew of factors and vary greatly from player to player, but it sounds like you need a new set. I change mine at least every six months, or when they start to dound dull, whichever comes first.

 

[SoulReflection]

How often do my fellow rumblers change their strings?

I change mine at least every six months

What kind of strings are you Rumblers using? I use LB flats and never change them unless they break...

 

[JakobT]

What kind of strings are you Rumblers using? I use LB flats and never change them unless they break...

I mostly use Fender 7250’s or Ernie Ball Super Slinkys, occasionally GHS Bass Boomers.

 

[Buzzment]

I use D'addario XL Nickel rounds for crisp tones..
Also I'd like to clean my fretboard while I'm changing strings..It's a Jatoba wood fretboard and wondered what's the best cleaner for it without damaging or staining it etc?...

 

[RL5]

Anyone using Rotosounds? I should probably change the strings on my G&L JB. Considering Swing Bass 66 Nickels. I like a good, crisp sounding string. I know they were "the" string for some bass players many years ago. Don't know if they're still considered that way or if other's have surpassed them.

 

[RL5]

I have GAS. There's a Rumble 115 cabinet on Craigslist for $250 with a nice cover. I could pair it with my Stage 800, as long as I don't drive it too hard. But since we haven't played out yet, and I doubt we'll be playing anywhere that really requires the extra wattage, I should probably just wait for a 210 cab to become available at a good price, right? RIGHT?!?

 

[SoulReflection]

I have GAS. There's a Rumble 115 cabinet on Craigslist for $250 with a nice cover. I could pair it with my Stage 800, as long as I don't drive it too hard. But since we haven't played out yet, and I doubt we'll be playing anywhere that really requires the extra wattage, I should probably just wait for a 210 cab to become available at a good price, right? RIGHT?!?

Well, IMHO, there is nothing like an R1-15 cab, unless there is two of them. But, it depends upon what music you are playing and how loud you need to be. Those are things that only you can decide...

 

[RL5]

Well, IMHO, there is nothing like an R1-15 cab, unless there is two of them. But, it depends upon what music you are playing and how loud you need to be. Those are things that only you can decide...

Mostly classic rock type stuff, or newer stuff in a similar style (Foo Fighters, etc.). Guitarist has a 100W Boss Katana Artist MkII amp. Plenty loud. I may need to push my amp to keep up.

 

[SoulReflection]

Mostly classic rock type stuff, or newer stuff in a similar style (Foo Fighters, etc.). Guitarist has a 100W Boss Katana Artist MkII amp. Plenty loud. I may need to push my amp to keep up.

Then go with the 2-10's...

 

[SoulReflection]

I really wish people would state their music preferences before asking these questions. It makes it much easier to respond with an appropriate answer. But that is just MHO...

 

[ricardol]

I have GAS. There's a Rumble 115 cabinet on Craigslist for $250 with a nice cover. I could pair it with my Stage 800, as long as I don't drive it too hard. But since we haven't played out yet, and I doubt we'll be playing anywhere that really requires the extra wattage, I should probably just wait for a 210 cab to become available at a good price, right? RIGHT?!?

This modeling amp was tuned for the 210 cab so it should serve you better with a similar cab.

 

[G-Dog]

I have GAS. There's a Rumble 115 cabinet on Craigslist for $250 with a nice cover. I could pair it with my Stage 800, as long as I don't drive it too hard. But since we haven't played out yet, and I doubt we'll be playing anywhere that really requires the extra wattage, I should probably just wait for a 210 cab to become available at a good price, right? RIGHT?!?

IF you want to be sure to get the max 400 watts capacity outta just one cab, then, yeah, the 210, or 410 is the way to go.

IF you are afflicted with visual OCD, then be aware that both the Rumble 115 and 410 cabs are wider than the Stage combo & 210. The Rumble 115 and 410 also only come in silver & chrome, which don't match the Stage combo. The 210, of course, does come in black to match the Stage combo. In case that matters to you. ​

Well, IMHO, there is nothing like an R1-15 cab, unless there is two of them. But, it depends upon what music you are playing and how loud you need to be. Those are things that only you can decide...

Souly, you're exactly right that two Rumble 115 cabs may be the solution! Yes, the mighty Stage 800 can drive two 8 ohm cabs, thus putting "only" up to 266.7 watts safely thru each 300 watt rated 115 cab and the combo's internal speakers. That second 115 cab would also add more SPL to your sound due to the extra cone area! But, for total max SPL, you gotta get two Rumble 410 cabs!
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