The Combo Club

[GonePlaid]

Well, I’ve been symptom-free for about 48 hours now. Still a little tired, but my energy is coming back quickly.

I’ve been dunking around with the tone on the Max 110 just to see what it’s capable of, and lemme tell ya, this thing runs the gamut. Dark and muddy, bright and clear, jazzy... and that’s before I start messing with the preamp on the bass. I’ve found it sounds best to me with the EQs at noon, the gain dialed up to 6 or 7, and the active port used. On the bass, I cut the treble and run on the neck pickup. This gives a buttery smooth tone without being too bright, and if you dial the gain back a bit, you get that lovely double bass sound.

Glad to hear of your recovery. May it continue.
Question: What year is your MAX 110. I have one and I just can't get the tone I want out of it. I've tried just about every conceivable combination of settings, buttons, etc. It's been relegated to being the amp that(used to)stay in my van in case any of us had an amp crap out on a gig. For now, it sits in my garage gathering dust. The fact that it weighs 13# more than my Rumble 100, and ~1/2# more than my R200c doesn't help.

MAX110 100W, 1x10"

 

[Recon1342]

Glad to hear of your recovery. May it continue.
Question: What year is your MAX 110. I have one and I just can't get the tone I want out of it. I've tried just about every conceivable combination of settings, buttons, etc. It's been relegated to being the amp that(used to)stay in my van in case any of us had an amp crap out on a gig. For now, it sits in my garage gathering dust. The fact that it weighs 13# more than my Rumble 100, and ~1/2# more than my R200c doesn't help.

MAX110 100W, 1x10"

I think it was built in 2018. Do you have an active bass? I’ve found that the preamp on my TRBX allows me a lot of leeway in tone.

 

[GonePlaid]

I think it was built in 2018. Do you have an active bass? I’ve found that the preamp on my TRBX allows me a lot of leeway in tone.

The Les Paul 5er(the one I play the least) is active, the others are passive. I got mine in 2014.

 

[SoulReflection]

How can everyone say the same thing as me but in 1/1000 of the typing space? I must think about this.

Try typing with one finger ! I heard recently that some people write like the British talk. It takes them 100 words to say something that could be said in a few words. I am married to a Brit, so I approve of this message and it is password protected .

 

[iagtrplyr]

Try typing with one finger ! I heard recently that some people write like the British talk. It takes them 100 words to say something that could be said in a few words. I am married to a Brit, so I approve of this message and it is password protected .

I wonder if being half-Italian and a mix of English, Irish, and Scottish has anything to do with it? Eh, maybe, maybe not.

Recon and GP, by the looks of it, I'd say Goner's Peavey amp is the second version of the Max line, different from the current combos in looks and some specs. I can't believe the weight issue, yikes! And they complain about Ampeg...

 

[Rob112]

Sorry I was a little MIA. I’ve been reading along but not much time to post. This thread moves fast! Anyways I’m off today and I made a purchase. Love it!

 

[SoulReflection]

I wonder if being half-Italian and a mix of English, Irish, and Scottish has anything to do with it? Eh, maybe, maybe not.

Teachers are trained to explain, sometimes to the nth degree, or so I have experienced. Maybe its something about my learning curve.

 

[RodRy]

Hey, someone actually took my advice for once. Thanks, JPD!

Rod, I agree with JPDsma in that it's probably time to begin looking beyond, but I wouldn't even keep the speaker. It's old too. I'd look for something that sounds great, is easy to move around, and gives you a clean tone to go with your Rob Allen bass. Did someone say PJB? Hmm, I'd start saving!

I'm still in the kicking-my-feet-pounding-my-fists-on-the-ground phase of denial about having to relinquish my favorite little combo. I'll see what the fix-it shop says in a week or so when I get back from vaca.

Despite my statement above, last night I looked around for a proper replacement for the MB150E-112, and realized that the Rumble series seems to be missing one of my "must-haves": a powered line out to run a second cabinet. Is there one in the Rumble range that includes this feature?

The new GK combos only have an XLR out for use with their powered extension cabs. No deal.

The new Peavy MAX 150 combo has one, and it's the same wattage, so that's possible. But it's big-ish. I may end up getting a replacement MB150E-112 or MB150S-112 from the used market. Have to check some other amps in the 100-200 W range and see who's got what. If the Elf combo has that feature, it may be a direction I go.

Don't worry Mike, the Double 4 is my dream amp for just quiet playing in my office, it can't replace the GK. One day I'll have one.

 

[Recon1342]

I wonder if being half-Italian and a mix of English, Irish, and Scottish has anything to do with it? Eh, maybe, maybe not.

Recon and GP, by the looks of it, I'd say Goner's Peavey amp is the second version of the Max line, different from the current combos in looks and some specs. I can't believe the weight issue, yikes! And they complain about Ampeg...

@GonePlaid - is this the version you have?

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/peavey-max-110-ii-1x10-100w-bass-combo-amp

If so, it’s the same as mine.

 

[G-Dog]

... ... I looked around for a proper replacement for the MB150E-112, and realized that the Rumble series seems to be missing one of my "must-haves": a powered line out to run a second cabinet. Is there one in the Rumble range that includes this feature? ... ...

There are no Rumble powered cabs unless you count a second identical combo*, chained FX Send from one to FX Return of the other, a powered (and EQ'd if sent to input) "cab". And that "powered cab" is a fully functioning backup amp! Only the Rumble 200, 500 & Stage 800 combos can use a passive 8 ohm speaker cabinet (or 4 ohms worth for the Stage!). And lately, many Rumblers consider, or buy, duplicate combos before cabs. Imagine, if you will, two Rumble Stage 800s pumping up to 800 watts thru 4x10s; add a couple 210 cabs and it's 1,600 watts thru 8x10s; add another couple 210 cabs (yep, the Stage can do 2.67 ohms!) and it's 1,600 watts thru 12x10s!!

ETA: Or, since the Stage has stereo FX Loops, you could run each side to another Stage for 3 combos and 6 cabs driving 2,400 watts thru 18x10s!!! OR ... ... no, let's just leave it at that.



*At least one comboite here (name withheld to protect ... uh, me) has said that if he'd known about that handy "chaining" facility he'd have bought 2 Rumble 100s instead of a 200 and a cab.
.

 

[iagtrplyr]

Sorry I was a little MIA. I’ve been reading along but not much time to post. This thread moves fast! Anyways I’m off today and I made a purchase. Love it! View attachment 3926918

Wow, Rob, that is a nice-looking bass. It’s like something you’d see in an art gallery. I love the gold bridge, but the width of that fretboard scared an old man’s right hand into hiding! Rock that sucker, Sir!

 

[Protagonist]

Sorry I was a little MIA. I’ve been reading along but not much time to post. This thread moves fast! Anyways I’m off today and I made a purchase. Love it!

I'd love to know how the Aguilar pickups and probably preamp sound with your amps.

 

[RodRy]

There are no Rumble powered cabs unless you count a second identical combo*, chained FX Send from one to FX Return of the other, a powered (and EQ'd if sent to input) "cab". And that "powered cab" is a fully functioning backup amp! Only the Rumble 200, 500 & Stage 800 combos can use a passive 8 ohm speaker cabinet (or 4 ohms worth for the Stage!). And lately, many Rumblers consider, or buy, duplicate combos before cabs. Imagine, if you will, two Rumble Stage 800s pumping up to 800 watts thru 4x10s; add a couple 210 cabs and it's 1,600 watts thru 8x10s; add another couple 210 cabs (yep, the Stage can do 2.67 ohms!) and it's 1,600 watts thru 12x10s!!

ETA: Or, since the Stage has stereo FX Loops, you could run each side to another Stage for 3 combos and 6 cabs driving 2,400 watts thru 18x10s!!! OR ... ... no, let's just leave it at that.

*At least one comboite here (name withheld to protect ... uh, me) has said that if he'd known about that handy "chaining" facility he'd have bought 2 Rumble 100s instead of a 200 and a cab.
.

Wait, I'm not asking for powered cabs, I'm looking for a line out to power a cab. I've got a light weight 4x10 cabinet, and I just need a combo that can run that along with or instead of the combo's internal speaker. I could run the GK with it's internal speaker, and run the 410 at the same time.

Are you saying above that a Rumble 200 can power an external cab?

 

[iagtrplyr]

I'm still in the kicking-my-feet-pounding-my-fists-on-the-ground phase of denial about having to relinquish my favorite little combo. I'll see what the fix-it shop says in a week or so when I get back from vaca.

Despite my statement above, last night I looked around for a proper replacement for the MB150E-112, and realized that the Rumble series seems to be missing one of my "must-haves": a powered line out to run a second cabinet. Is there one in the Rumble range that includes this feature?

The new GK combos only have an XLR out for use with their powered extension cabs. No deal.

The new Peavy MAX 150 combo has one, and it's the same wattage, so that's possible. But it's big-ish. I may end up getting a replacement MB150E-112 or MB150S-112 from the used market. Have to check some other amps in the 100-200 W range and see who's got what. If the Elf combo has that feature, it may be a direction I go.

Don't worry Mike, the Double 4 is my dream amp for just quiet playing in my office, it can't replace the GK. One day I'll have one.

Q: What should RR do?

1) see if his GK can be saved (crossing fingers)
2) look for a used GK (very good idea)
3) search for something new (wise idea if ya find the right one)
4) learn the harmonica

Take your time and good luck.

 

[Protagonist]

Q: What should RR do?

1) see if his GK can be saved (crossing fingers)
2) look for a used GK (very good idea)
3) search for something new (wise idea if ya find the right one)
4) learn the harmonica

Take your time and good luck.

5) All of the above.

 

[iagtrplyr]

There are no Rumble powered cabs unless you count a second identical combo*, chained FX Send from one to FX Return of the other, a powered (and EQ'd if sent to input) "cab". And that "powered cab" is a fully functioning backup amp! Only the Rumble 200, 500 & Stage 800 combos can use a passive 8 ohm speaker cabinet (or 4 ohms worth for the Stage!). And lately, many Rumblers consider, or buy, duplicate combos before cabs. Imagine, if you will, two Rumble Stage 800s pumping up to 800 watts thru 4x10s; add a couple 210 cabs and it's 1,600 watts thru 8x10s; add another couple 210 cabs (yep, the Stage can do 2.67 ohms!) and it's 1,600 watts thru 12x10s!!

ETA: Or, since the Stage has stereo FX Loops, you could run each side to another Stage for 3 combos and 6 cabs driving 2,400 watts thru 18x10s!!! OR ... ... no, let's just leave it at that.



*At least one comboite here (name withheld to protect ... uh, me) has said that if he'd known about that handy "chaining" facility he'd have bought 2 Rumble 100s instead of a 200 and a cab.
.

And while JakobT has proven a flair for the written word this week, Sir Dog of G pulls one out of the Fun Fender Fantasy Book and he Schmacks it right out of the old ballpark!

I love the idea of side-by-side Rumblers. And in the end, it’s probably cheaper then all the buying and selling some of us tend to do! I’d go for two 100s and the cable needed to do the job, even though Dog’s twin S800 dreamscape is awfully appealing! Where ya gonna play that thing...the Grand Canyon?

 

[Recon1342]

Q: What should RR do?

1) see if his GK can be saved (crossing fingers)
2) look for a used GK (very good idea)
3) search for something new (wise idea if ya find the right one)
4) learn the harmonica

Take your time and good luck.

4.

 

[iagtrplyr]

Wait, I'm not asking for powered cabs, I'm looking for a line out to power a cab. I've got a light weight 4x10 cabinet, and I just need a combo that can run that along with or instead of the combo's internal speaker. I could run the GK with it's internal speaker, and run the 410 at the same time.

Are you saying above that a Rumble 200 can power an external cab?

Yes, Rod, the 200c has an ext speaker out which gives you the full 200 watts. You could run it with you 410 as long as it has an 8 ohm impedance. If it’s 4 you’re outta luck.

Another, much simpler idea if you’re willing to marry your 410 and take it everywhere; buy just a head for the cab. There’s as many to choose from as combos and from dirt cheap to boutique.

I know it’s against club protocol, but unless you have a hankering for a combo and to be able to split thr pair apart and use both, a head like an Elf might do you fine.

 

[iagtrplyr]

4.

Harsh Recon!

 

[GonePlaid]

I wonder if being half-Italian and a mix of English, Irish, and Scottish has anything to do with it? Eh, maybe, maybe not.

Recon and GP, by the looks of it, I'd say Goner's Peavey amp is the second version of the Max line, different from the current combos in looks and some specs. I can't believe the weight issue, yikes! And they complain about Ampeg...

At the time, it was considered 'light'.