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The Combo Club
- Thread starter ChefKen
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Something you folks could use a few inches of, methinks.
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Getting used to the feel of the string surface is the first thing that comes to mind. They're a little slipperier than the tapewounds, and I find myself paying a great deal of attention to that. The LTFs feel about as responsive under my fretting hand as the tapes. Easy to bend, and fairly effortless to fret.
The tone, though, the tone, the tone. I do believe these are the right strings for the character of the Chowny. Over at the TB strings section, many mention the break-in on LTFs isn't too bad. There's still a lot of high end in the first and second strings. The third and fourth strings sound perfect!
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The Elf is very much has its own thing going on. The attitude of the Elf in this household might be described as "polite, but firm". Mine is paired with a Phil Jones Cab 27, and will likely be paired with another Cab 27. Based on reports from the PJ players, that combination stands up to a g* player's Marshall half-stack in a loud room.
Based on my experience, I'd say both the Elf combos will pair very well with the Trace 2x8 and the 1x10. Mix and match to taste. Or take the combo alone for lighter duty. The reports at TB all say the Elf and the 1x10 is a great setup, and I can only imagine the 1x10 combo is all that.
And a bag of chips/crisps?
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OK, I gave our Fearless Leader a chance, but he's back at work now, molding the minds of our future citizens. I mean, he is a Fender Rumble Stage 800 owner and there is evidence that he saw the announcement in another thread, 'cause he commented on it there, twice! Yet he did not share it here for other Rumble Stage and Studio combo owners to revel in.
For the uninitiated, the WiFi & Bluetooth enabled Fender Rumble Stage & Studio bass combo amps can use the Fender TONE App to wirelessly control the modeling tones they produce and can get software updates directly from the internet. They were introduced just 2 years ago at Winter NAMM 2018 and have had a few interesting updates since then. But, at last week's NAMM show Fender announced their new TONE 3.0 App for their new Mustang GTX guitar modeling amps. The older Mustang GT series has been the guitar modeling brothers to the Rumble Stage & Studio and even share the same current version of the TONE App.
Well, owners of the Mustang GT amps were beginning to feel left behind, until they heard that they will be able to upgrade to the new TONE 3.0 App, too. Which, naturally, made me wonder if the Rumble Stage & Studio could also benefit from the new App. Fortunately, Mr. Tom Bowlus, of Bass Gear Magazine, saw my question here on TB and consulted his Fender sources. The result is a lovely affirmative! The Rumble Stage & Studio will, indeed, get the new Fender TONE 3.0 App, too, with additional features and the functionality of a new 7-button footswitch!!
Oh, happy day!
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OK, I gave our Fearless Leader a chance, but he's back at work now, molding the minds of our future citizens. I mean, he is a Fender Rumble Stage 800 owner and there is evidence that he saw the announcement in another thread, 'cause he commented on it there, twice! Yet he did not share it here for other Rumble Stage and Studio combo owners to revel in.
For the uninitiated, the WiFi & Bluetooth enabled Fender Rumble Stage & Studio bass combo amps can use the Fender TONE App to wirelessly control the modeling tones they produce and can get software updates directly from the internet. They were introduced just 2 years ago at Winter NAMM 2018 and have had a few interesting updates since then. But, at last week's NAMM show Fender announced their new TONE 3.0 App for their new Mustang GTX guitar modeling amps. The older Mustang GT series has been the guitar modeling brothers to the Rumble Stage & Studio and even share the same current version of the TONE App.
Well, owners of the Mustang GT amps were beginning to feel left behind, until they heard that they will be able to upgrade to the new TONE 3.0 App, too. Which, naturally, made me wonder if the Rumble Stage & Studio could also benefit from the new App. Fortunately, Mr. Tom Bowlus, of Bass Gear Magazine, saw my question here on TB and consulted his Fender sources. The result is a lovely affirmative! The Rumble Stage & Studio will, indeed, get the new Fender TONE 3.0 App, too, with additional features and the functionality of a new 7-button footswitch!!
Oh, happy day!
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Ya think maybe he’s a little distracted?
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Like his Rumble said "Hold my beer!"
Well...yeah. What you say. Not sure if we're agreeing, disagreeing, or just talking past each other.
Hmm, I'll root around. If I can find some of those pics, I'll PM you for your address and send them your way. No promises, but I've got a lot of picks around here.
I can see that from the kind of playing you do, an unconventional tuning would be more pain than joy. For me, I'm just noodling around for my own entertainment, so trying something new is entertaining. No band leader to give me the stink eye if I'm off by two frets!
I will take the MI winter, thank you. 
Nah, I understand the commitments of life. I've still not finished cleaning out my practice space, so I can't throw any stones (not that I would; I'm pretty passive these days - yes, pun intended).
When you get to it, you get to it. I believe it will be worth waiting for, and I'm not in any hurry. You've already done a good job letting us know your experiences with that amp, so I consider anything more to be truly the best icing on the combo review cake!
As I mentioned, this is the lean time of year for me, so I have to wait until probably April or May to have the funds.
Oh yeah! Nice GK review! Sounds like it's a similar sound machine to my tiny MB150/112E, but with twice the size and more than twice the power. The boost knob is always nice to thicken up the sound. Hope you get to enjoy it more!
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About that GK @biguglyman Tuner Out, what else can a tuner out be used for? Is it line level?
Politely ask and the request is filled. Thanks Bigs! Let’s hope Balog gets something out of it.
Tuner out? Don't see one in his picture...
Nah, I understand the commitments of life. I've still not finished cleaning out my practice space, so I can't throw any stones (not that I would; I'm pretty passive these days - yes, pun intended).
When you get to it, you get to it. I believe it will be worth waiting for, and I'm not in any hurry. You've already done a good job letting us know your experiences with that amp, so I consider anything more to be truly the best icing on the combo review cake!
As I mentioned, this is the lean time of year for me, so I have to wait until probably April or May to have the funds.
Thank you, Rod. I’ll be getting ya something long before you’re ready to go into combo wars. Played two nights ago and between the LaBellas beginning to mellow just a tad and the D4 getting a few more hours of sound through it, I liked what I heard at a very polite volume level.
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Great review. Played the 210 and 212 a while back at a GC. I'd opt for the 212 if I was currently in the market. Beefy, punchy and yes it gets VERY loud!
Looking forward to the post gig review!
I was quite puzzled. I keep looking around for a tuner out...thanks for the clarification.
