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Thunderbird Club

WW…… love this bass……:hyper:
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If you were looking for a light combo amp but loud enough for small gigs, would a Rumble 500 v3 be on your list? Anything comparable?
A Rumble, yes. Wattage would depend on your definition of "small gig". A 500 should easily keep up with a loud drummer and a couple of guitar players. Might need a second cab, depending.
 
If you were looking for a light combo amp but loud enough for small gigs, would a Rumble 500 v3 be on your list? Anything comparable?
250w - 12" - I've used it for small room shows w/Bond Girl. Plenty loud enough. Light, small footprint - we use it for keys live w/TSC. I've yet to use the Toneprint, but it offers a lot of downloadable effects.

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If you were looking for a light combo amp but loud enough for small gigs, would a Rumble 500 v3 be on your list? Anything comparable?
If it’s like the 500w Ampeg RB-210, it will only run at 500W if you connect an 8ohm extension speaker cabinet. Still, might be plenty loud at 250w with 2 x 10”

I have the RB-112, and I think it’s a spectacular sounding combo, but it’s only for use in my garage and/or back patio for solo practice. The 112 would not be nearly enough for either of my bands.