not to confuse the topic but for smaller venues I did gig a rumble 200 combo, then rumble 500 head with 115 cab. it was good, but did a semi crossgrade to an aguilar 500 on a trade keeping the rumble115 cab. so much better Imo
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Rumble 200 combo vs head and 115 cab
- Thread starter bwinger
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Just your preferences. I sold my heavy combos and went to a TC Electronics head and 12" cab. (32 lbs). Also a 15" cab for more sound. I don't believe the rumble 200 is heavy. But sounds like a god excuse to buy gear!!
Thanks for the feedback everyone.
I'm already considering swapping out for separates for plenty of other reasons. I didn't bring them up because I didn't want to divert the conversation away from just the tonal differences in the box sizes, but maybe I just need to give it a go and hear what my ears tell me.
I'm already considering swapping out for separates for plenty of other reasons. I didn't bring them up because I didn't want to divert the conversation away from just the tonal differences in the box sizes, but maybe I just need to give it a go and hear what my ears tell me.
I have the 200 head, a 115v3 and a 112v2. The 112 is more throaty. The 115 gets. very. low. I prefer the 112. Then I upgraded the speaker in the 112 to a Kappalite. And I liked it more. I toyed with upgrading the 115. I ended up getting a WD-800. It has a HPF. hoped to dial back some of the 115 lows. Still prefer the 112. Bare in mind I’m playing in the house. I really like the 200 head a lot. I love it and the 500. It’s perfect but for OD, I just was never able to find a flexibility w OD. I’m considering selling the 115 and 200 head locally. Happy w the 112 and new head. Small enough to sit on my dresser. Don’t think I’ll need the others. Like new. Too bad.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
I much prefer having a separate head. I keep one cab in my practice room, and one at the rehearsal spot. This way I have to carry less. I've used the Rumble 500 head, and the 210 and 112 cabs.
Check if your combo is fully lined. It can reduce the boxy type tone.
Old man @GonePlaid will know, are they usually lined properly mate?
Old man @GonePlaid will know, are they usually lined properly mate?
