TL;DR
Got a 2nd Fender Rumble 100 v3 combo. One for home/gigs, one to leave in the rehearsal space. Can daisy chain together in a pinch for a lil 2x12 rig.
The story:
Some may have followed my desire to get a bigger amp here:
What comes first, the amp or the gig?
Basically I wanted something bigger in the event I joined a band with bigger needs. I was looking at a Rumble 500 or similar. But as the GAS crept in, and window shopping became obsessive, it finally hit me: you don't need this. I'm able to use my 100 for 99% of my gigs now, and I'm not looking for another band ATM. the reasoning for getting the 2nd 100c was 2-fold:
1) after a frustrating rehearsal with my 25w ampeg vs. My drummer on the kit, I decided I wanted one for the rehearsal room. Great Rumble tone and no schlep? I'll take it!
2) I figure I can do the daisy chain in the rare case that the 100 alone isnt enough; In 2 years of gigs, only once did I find the 100 wasnt. The idea of a bigger amp spending most of it's time in the closet just wasnt sitting right with me!
So I see it as a win win. I only got to spend a little time testing out the daisy chain, but it is LOUD! I figure if I find myself hauling the 2 combos to gigs on a regular basis, then I can upgrade. But I've got my bases (pun intended) covered now, and let me tell you it's been a real GAS buster!
Now the fun stuff!
Got it from GC used online. I called to confirm basic working order. My first rumble was priced higher, but also in better condition. The 2nd was at a great price, but still a few minor issues:
1) the dreaded sticky yellow knobs! Not huge for me, I can change them down the line.
2) fender logo is cracked! Also no biggie, my other logo got snapped off in a load-in, I can just remove this one to match!
3) rubber feet are a bit damaged, 1 chewed up, 1 missing. Anyone ever replace these? Seems like the kinda thing I can get at a hardware store....
https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/20190718_211337-jpg.3481243/ https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/20190718_211300-jpg.3481245/
Thanks for reading!
Got a 2nd Fender Rumble 100 v3 combo. One for home/gigs, one to leave in the rehearsal space. Can daisy chain together in a pinch for a lil 2x12 rig.
The story:
Some may have followed my desire to get a bigger amp here:
What comes first, the amp or the gig?
Basically I wanted something bigger in the event I joined a band with bigger needs. I was looking at a Rumble 500 or similar. But as the GAS crept in, and window shopping became obsessive, it finally hit me: you don't need this. I'm able to use my 100 for 99% of my gigs now, and I'm not looking for another band ATM. the reasoning for getting the 2nd 100c was 2-fold:
1) after a frustrating rehearsal with my 25w ampeg vs. My drummer on the kit, I decided I wanted one for the rehearsal room. Great Rumble tone and no schlep? I'll take it!
2) I figure I can do the daisy chain in the rare case that the 100 alone isnt enough; In 2 years of gigs, only once did I find the 100 wasnt. The idea of a bigger amp spending most of it's time in the closet just wasnt sitting right with me!
So I see it as a win win. I only got to spend a little time testing out the daisy chain, but it is LOUD! I figure if I find myself hauling the 2 combos to gigs on a regular basis, then I can upgrade. But I've got my bases (pun intended) covered now, and let me tell you it's been a real GAS buster!
Now the fun stuff!
Got it from GC used online. I called to confirm basic working order. My first rumble was priced higher, but also in better condition. The 2nd was at a great price, but still a few minor issues:
1) the dreaded sticky yellow knobs! Not huge for me, I can change them down the line.
2) fender logo is cracked! Also no biggie, my other logo got snapped off in a load-in, I can just remove this one to match!
3) rubber feet are a bit damaged, 1 chewed up, 1 missing. Anyone ever replace these? Seems like the kinda thing I can get at a hardware store....
https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/20190718_211337-jpg.3481243/ https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/20190718_211300-jpg.3481245/
Thanks for reading!
I can save up, shop around, and take some test drives.
