Every time I see "modelling", at first glance I see "yodelling".
I guess I do, too, because "Hocus Pocus" started playing in my head as soon as I started on this thread. I didn't think about why until you said this.
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The Combo Club
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I guess I do, too, because "Hocus Pocus" started playing in my head as soon as I started on this thread. I didn't think about why until you said this.
Do you need new glasses?
He views everything through the eye of his phone camera. Nuff said.
Truthfully I'm just looking for another toy to play with...-And since I'm still in the process of selling off my bigger stuff and going with smaller gear instead, I thought why not one of the smaller Rumble studio types with all those built-in extras? For what you get IMO they don't cost all that much over their plain-Jane cousins, and I really don't want a bunch of cluttering floor pedals we'd have to move around for house cleaning.
And yes, a while back I might've found the Rumble 'studios' too ""fussy"" myself, but they look to me (now) like they're interesting fun that's not-overly-complicated.
~~Hmmmmm.... (??)
(I need my toys now more than ever- My bass teacher is now pushing me to work more on chords and scales...)
A. There are only 3 Rumble 'studio' type [bass modeling] amps; the more limited capability Rumble LT25 (manual), the full featured Rumble Studio 40 and the super powered Rumble Stage 800. If at all interested, you should peruse the Studio/Stage manual to see what all they offer. Some people DO find them too complicated. The rest of us find them quite flexible.
2. Yeah, sure, the Rumble Studio 40 has a toyish excitement about it. And, depending on your desire for very different tones on occasion, I would imagine it's possible to tire of the novelties it presents. But, make no mistake, it's a solid, professional quality combo amp that punches above its 40W class expectations!
₩. I've never been much for pedals, though I have a coupla big mega-multi-effects bass pedals (Boss & Pod) I rarely play with. It's just that I find the Studio/Stage Tone App interface on my tablet SO much more intuitive and easy to tweak! And, even though its just a 40, mine has kept up with 2 dozen simultaneous bluegrass instruments in full swing several times, and a mature drummer with 3-to-5 mature electric guitarists only a precious few times. Master has never been over half up!
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Sometimes-not often-I'll use a Micro POG. Thassit.
Well yes, in a manner of speaking . . . Mesa Walkabout Scout 12. 300 watts into 4 ohms. Even better because I bought it from TBer and all-around good guy @hotrodjohn !!
Well yes, in a manner of speaking . . . Mesa Walkabout Scout 12. 300 watts into 4 ohms. Even better because I bought it from TBer and all-around good guy @hotrodjohn !!
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Why thank you kind sir!! I trust you are using it in good health.
Yes, I am . . . It is now loaded with the 8 ohm driver and I had a metal grill made to match my "rescue" Avatar cube extension cab. What a great amp!
Those are fair points. But only if you like them. I like the effects on my Fender combo. And for the price it was well worth it. But if you don’t like it then it’s not really a good deal.It’s not only effects, though - it’s also all the different amp models, cab sims and so on, most of which are very good. And while I do use effects pedals live, it’s exceedingly useful to be able try out different effects on the amp for free before shelling out your hard-earned on a dedicated pedal.
If you were to buy all the effects on the Rumble Stage/Studio in pedal form - now that would be paying extra.
Someone in Texas needs a Combo Club membership number...
A headphone jack into the phone’s input works magic to bypass the speaker while allowing you to set your volume to recording taste.
Absolutely. But pedals are easily replaced and can be swapped infinitely. And when you find that one that works for you. Then it’s separate from the combo and can be used elsewhere.
You're not wrong. Somehow though, I find this exchange to be somewhat reminiscent of a discussion that's very familiar to the members of this club - the discussion of separates vs. combos. And like there isn't really a right or wrong answer in that discussion, so it is with this one. It's not a question of what's best, but what's best for you, and we're all different, with different preferences and needs. "Ya pays yer money and ya makes yer choice", and YMM - as always - V.
Well maybe I should apply for membership? I ALWAYS gig with my Walkabout Scout; occasionally with an extension cab. Must say though, it's not a matter of "pride in combo ownership" for me. Like many here, I've been playing for a long, long time . . . this amp is simply my favorite tone, feature set, and quality of construction. (picture of my '88 Fury included at no extra cost)
Yup. It’s a worthy discussion. For example I don’t currently own a bass combo but I do own 2 guitar combos one of which has the aforementioned and maligned built in effects. Go figure. Ultimately we all buy equipment with different goals and needs in mind. A lot of it is just based on price and availability. That Fender combo I bought cost 20% of what a new one would. Why not buy it?You're not wrong. Somehow though, I find this exchange to be somewhat reminiscent of a discussion that's very familiar to the members of this club - the discussion of separates vs. combos. And like there isn't really a right or wrong answer in that discussion, so it is with this one. It's not a question of what's best, but what's best for you, and we're all different, with different preferences and needs. "Ya pays yer money and ya makes yer choice", and YMM - as always - V.
OTH I recently reacquired a Keely Gold Star reverb pedal (I sadly fried the previous one in a an apocalypse of user error) and I am so glad I decided to buy one once I could get it at a decent price. It just sounds so good. I hate to use the words always on but it’s just that nice and subtle to me.
If "it"(whatever "it" that might be)works for "you"(whatever "you", etc.), thass all what matters.
Well maybe I should apply for membership? I ALWAYS gig with my Walkabout Scout; occasionally with an extension cab. Must say though, it's not a matter of "pride in combo ownership" for me. Like many here, I've been playing for a long, long time . . . this amp is simply my favorite tone, feature set, and quality of construction. (picture of my '88 Fury included at no extra cost)
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W00T! Another Texan in the Combo Club. Don, you are member 299. details are available at Combo Club Membership Notes | TalkBass.com . At least, the ones that weren't redacted. Even fearless leaders aren't allowed to know about Rule #7, Obligation #0(which we are required to meet), or Benefit #3.14.
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Hey. looks like you're moving up from the 20T to the 50T... ~Congratulations!
~But if that ain't a flip-top cab it's sitting on (and attached to), I think here they would consider this to be a separate head and cab arrangement..?
~But if that ain't a flip-top cab it's sitting on (and attached to), I think here they would consider this to be a separate head and cab arrangement..?
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