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- Oct 18, 2012
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I actually see Ampeg recommended more often than any other brand. I've tried Fender Rumble amps and didn't like them at all. No clarity, no punch, very bland sounding.
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Wow,, after reading this all I'm wondering is how much fender would pay for an ad like this!
The real question is, if it hasn't already been asked, what is the best bass for slavic gnome metal?
I have an Ampeg BA10v2 and it IS superior to the Rumple 40 I also own, but not my much, and it weighs almost twice as much which is like, one feather vs 2 feather. The Fender has a more mushy tone, more suited to low end, the Ampeg is clean across the board. Box shape and weight account for it somewhat.While I was at GC, I also plugged into a number of various sized Ampeg BA V2 series amps, and I had this reaction with all of them......quite *GOOD* sounding, IMO (especially the BA-115 V2).
I guess that just means, when it comes to portable combos, I prefer the Ampeg tone versus the Fender tone. Pure personal preference there. But I know one thing for sure, nobody could ever talk me into buying a Fender Rumble amp.
YMMV of course!
SVT's have been the hot set up for me since 1976, although I gotta admit I also like the old Fenders. I just bought a really nice 67 blackface Dual Showman that sounds killer through an SVT bottom.
It really is amazing how often the word Rumble comes up in TB. Every time someone asks (often) which Class D amp to buy most of the answers are "Rumble." I started on Fender in the 60's when they sold wimpy bass amps and tried them over the decades and they tried and tried to develop a vision for something else besides the P and J basses, the Strats and Tele's, and Fender guitar combo amps. Well, somehow they finally struck on a formula that a lot of bass players like. I'm glad for them. Sadly, I tried a few Rumble combos in GC and still prefer my Gallien Kruegers.
Nothing wrong with brand loyalty. When a product is mentioned over and over again, the company must be doing something right.
Nothing wrong with brand loyalty. When a product is mentioned over and over again, the company must be doing something right.
Only one could possibly do it and be able to cover the requisite range needed.
I get more use out of my Rumble than any amp I own. Heavy equipment seems stupid now, it doesn't sound better and unless I am pumping up for a body building competition, I'm picking the Rumble. I have a Phil Jones that I use for Jazz gigs, but it doesn't have enough power for anything else. Rock - Rumble, Blues - Rumble, Funk RUMBLE! Until someone makes a lighter amp that sounds as good, I'm using the Rumble.
I remember a few years back when everyone started raving about the Rumble. I hadn't realized Fender re-tooled the line and I was still thinking they were talking about the blackface combo version that was basically the budget line of the solid-state Bassman that Fender had out at the time (this amp: Invalid Link Removed). I was like, "Really? People like those? They are the epitome of low-end junk." Then I realized that Fender totally redesigned that amp line.
Trading my Eden rig and 4001 Ric for a Rumble 500 and a VM Sqier P. Also about to enroll in online periodontal school at Trump university.
Thats 4 tricks - and why I own a 500 and 100 combo. I think their sound is way more than "useful" also. Ive been playing out for 30+ years and for most of them dreamed of a lightweight, good sounding amp with adequate volume. I wouldnt trade these for anything.
I stubbed my toe this morning. It was terrible, nearly cracked the nail off.
No worries. I bought a Rumble shortly after, and now I feel great.
No worries. I bought a Rumble shortly after, and now I feel great.
My predilection for brand loyalty is due solely to a desire for predictability.
"This isn't that great, but at last I know what to expect."
It's the same reasoning that leads me to eat at Taco Bell.
"This isn't that great, but at last I know what to expect."
It's the same reasoning that leads me to eat at Taco Bell.
