Fender Rumble 500 210 Bass Amp Review

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Fender Rumble 500 demo. Really good sounding durable combo amp.
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update 3/6/17- Did first 3 gigs with the Rumble 500... sounded good... set EQ flat with the vintage button pushed in... for outdoor gig still needed to go through the PA system.
update 7/4/17- After 4 months of gigs the amp is working great. Had the amp tip over in vehicle while driving. It took a hard hit but there were no problems so it proved to be sturdy.

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@richardholmes8470 5 лет назад

In my 50 years of playing, I've used tons of expensive gear like: Ampeg SVT, Eden, Mesa, GK, Epifani, EV and Bergantino. I purchased the Rumble 500 2X10 combo for home practice, started using it for band rehearsal and now it is my favorite amp. I just love the tone and so do my band mates. I am floored by this amp because I am somewhat a gear snob and have always thought that more expensive = more better. I am now considering purchasing the 2X10 extension cabinet for gigs. Also, this is my first Fender amp.

@cabininthewoods3750 5 лет назад

Are you plugging the 2x10 into the back of the 500 combo? Im trying to figure out what is compatible to the rear output. Are you talking about the 2x10 400 ?

@davidbrown2806 3 месяца назад

I am trying to understand why people add an extension cab to a combo since will be connected in parallel. I am assuming that the ohms will now be 16 instead of 8 which will drop the wattage. What is the benefit ? I find nothing on the internet to explain this.

@randybargar4408 3 года назад

I have its 200 watt brother. Had it for about four years, used in a variety of gigs and venues. Never had a problem and with flats on the bass.. really sounds like old school tube.

@michael_caz_nyc 2 года назад

I bought the Rumble 100 and it's perfect for what I was looking for (in terms of) Sound quality, size, weight, portability and . . . No Hernia. Nice demo.

@troublebrewing2121 7 лет назад

Good purchase, I have been using mine for a few years now and it has never let me down. I also have the 210 extension I use for bigger gigs and at practice. I set mine almost always flat with a slight bump to the bass, the gain up at 12 gives some sparkle, gets me a great Fender sound witrh a P-bass.

@stevekonbass 7 лет назад

Yeah, so far it's been great. I'm running it with the bass and low mids slightly under the 12 o'clock position and the hi mids and treble a little past 12 with the vintage button pushed in. The guys in the band like it too.

@Compendium_of_tom 7 лет назад

Don Wright so it has the ability to have a cab extension? if so I'm gonna get the 500 with the 2x10 cab

@Bigbaby61 2 месяца назад

You are an excellent teacher, i really enjoy your videos, i been watch you for almost a year, i learned a lot about bass. Thank you Keep up the excellent work 👍💯

@stevekonbass 2 месяца назад

That's music to my ears. Glad the videos were a help.

@NGH99999 4 года назад

Excellent demo. Love the straightforward simplicity of your approach.

@stevekonbass 4 года назад

Thanks William. I appreciate it. Here's a follow up video I did on the amp. It's served me well. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VY70vRK8cuc.html

@sboy1955 Год назад

Good review.. thanks for taking the time. I’ve been looking at these lately. Your demo was solid, no nonsense, just what we need on YT.

@stevekonbass Год назад

Thanks. This is an update I did: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VY70vRK8cuc.html

@sboy1955 Год назад

@@stevekonbass - I’ll check it out 👍🏽

@sboy1955 Год назад

@@stevekonbass - Guess what.. I already watched that one, my thumbs up was already there… hahaha! Left a comment this time.

@prestachuck2867 3 года назад

I know this is about three years down the road, but here’s my experience. I own the Rumble 500v.3 head, a Rumble 210 Cab, and a Rumble 112 cab. Everything you’ve said is true. The R500v.3 is a little killer! My only dislike is that the built-in Di signal is post-everything. I cannot imagine why Fender thought it would be a good idea to have the Di output affected by changing the gain, any and all eq settings, and the master volume! I placed a small strip of gaffer’s tape over the built in Di out on the amp to prevent any soundmen from plugging into it. I use an active Di at the end of my pedal board. Problem solved

@caucajunman5930 3 года назад

I totally agree. Also no active and passive bass selector button. Playing post out will not give a clean sound. The 35LB 2-10 500 watt combo is unbelievably light. I personally don't like the very sensitive volume control knobs. I'm on the fence about getting one.

@Thurgor_Supreme 2 года назад

Yup! If I didn't already have a DI pedal, I would hard pass on this thing. Dont know what Fender was thinking. Apparently they fixed it with the 800 though

@derivacontinental5086 7 лет назад

Thinking of getting one, myself. It is good to see a review like yours. Thx, man

@stevekonbass 7 лет назад

Thank you. Glad it helped. It's a good amp.

@jimanspach9944 7 лет назад

I play thru the 500 . been Gigging with it just over a year. Keeps up with what we do. Lots of outside patio gigs in the summer. Classic rock band. Best buy I have made in a long time. Only weights 36lbs so easy on the back!

@russianbear6384 5 лет назад

Is it loud enough

@no-ff8gm 5 лет назад

@@russianbear6384 if it can be gigged with for over a year without complaints then I'd assume its loud enough lol

@MikeTrifixion 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for your review! I dind't know if this was the combo for me, but it sure is, I just ordered mine from a local store here in México. Gracias!

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

Glad the video was a help Mike. It's a really good amp.

@HasanWarrior 4 года назад

Good review! I played my ‘78 Music Man Sting Ray 4 string through this at multiple settings and I turned the volume up high. This amp possesses pure rich tone without distortion! This was a no-brainer.

@stevekonbass 4 года назад

Thanks. It's reliable too.

@twobrothersgunchannel1908 14 дней назад

Best review I've seen so far

@stevekonbass 7 дней назад

Thanks!

@carlwilson4375 5 лет назад

Thanks . This is the kind of review I’ve been looking for. I’m going to buy one of these amps. 🤘😎

@Pablotercero90 4 года назад

Would you recommend it?

@brettthebassist 2 года назад

Nice demo and cool shirt, I plan on getting this comb

@stevekonbass 2 года назад

I think you'll dig it.

@grizelda4526 5 лет назад

Great no nonsense demo. Thank you sir.

@pwhite102 2 года назад

I tried one at guitar center recently. Really surprised by how nice it sounds. I have an ampeg svt but I will probably downsize (it's so loud and large--can't play past 10 o'clock on the volume at gigs). It could get grind and punch and smooth out a bit.

@plinkbottle 7 лет назад

Nice little review from some body who does gigs and knows what a bass should sound like.

@CrisGarcia6 4 года назад

I pretty much got the Hartke Hd500. Both brands like hartke and Mark bass are satisfying amps for me.

@charleswidmore5458 2 года назад

Awesome review. My hohner amp is going out and I need something. I like the 500 but the lack of a metal grill may be a bit to much.

@stevekonbass 2 года назад

Yeah, I thought the same thing, but the front it has cuts back on dust getting on the speakers, or rain getting on the speakers when loading it in your vehicle. Unless the front gets rammed into something pointy, it's safe.

@kenisz3n377 6 лет назад

Hey man! Just wanted to thank you for your review. Been looking to upgrade and was thinking of leaning towards this and your review convinced me! Thanks brother.

@stevekonbass 6 лет назад

You're welcome. It's been a great amp for me. Hope it serves you well.

@carlwilson4375 4 года назад

I just recognized you my friend. You have an awesome BASS video.. Bass Guitar 101. Very informative and helpful . Thank you.

@stevekonbass 4 года назад

Thank you Carl. Glad to hear Bass Guitar 101 was helpful to you. Not sure if you viewed Part 2 where I discuss the relative minor, but here it is if you didn't: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FVPjNpeU3Z8.html

@carlwilson4375 4 года назад

Will check that video now.

@carlwilson4375 4 года назад

Just subscribed to your channel too.

@stevekonbass 4 года назад

Thanks Carl.

@spikesvideos 5 лет назад

Good stuff Steve! very detailed and informative!!

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@russellthompson197 3 года назад

Really straight down the line review, good stuff! Thanks...

@stevekonbass 3 года назад

Thanks Russell.

@celestelongway7315 3 года назад

Hey dude cool bass vid ! from michael t wyman in LA

@highlanderdetroit5370 2 года назад

Thank You, Great Information and delivery of videos.

@stevekonbass 2 года назад

I appreciate you watching.

@Thomas_Geist 2 года назад

I have a MusicMan Stingray-5. It’s active all the time. No switching from passive to active. I this going to be a problem with this amp?

@RedElephantStampede 5 лет назад

Ad a Fender 2x10 extension cab and you will get the full 500 watts.

@Brenners2010 3 года назад

Out of interest how many watts does the Rumble 500 on its own give out without the 2*10 extension cab?

@stevekonbass 3 года назад

About 350.

@Brenners2010 3 года назад

@@stevekonbass I assume that is loud enough to be heard over a drummer in a medium sized venue then?

@stevekonbass 3 года назад

Yeah. I've never had a problem with the amp not being loud enough. And there's the option of lining out to the PA or adding an extension cabinet.

@jaredpritchard4991 Год назад

Hell yeah brother you sound awesome

@stevekonbass Год назад

Thanks!

@johnshannon6492 2 года назад

Great no BS review!

@mattildahubbardo 4 года назад

thanks for the straight forward review 👍🏽

@facedowngaming 6 лет назад

I had one of these amps for a good three months then returned it back to get a GK 4x10 combo amp after hearing the fender amps can only produce 350 watts alone without an extension.

@User-es2yz 5 лет назад

Lavalval Dragon where would you ever need more than 350

@charleswidmore5458 2 года назад

@@User-es2yz he played it for 3 months and it was fine. then someone told him it was only 350w the way he was using it and suddenly it was no longer fine. yep, makes perfect sense. It seems like a nice little amp but without a metal grill I will take a pass.

@stevenordstedt2535 4 года назад

Very Good Informitive in Demo.Great not just talking. Thanks Much better than Any Just Talking waste Videos.

@stevekonbass 4 года назад

Thanks brother.

@warrenosborne1539 4 года назад

Sounds like it is gigable,, and thanks for your 4 finger left hand. I see so many three finger pickers and they just cheat themselves out of possibilities Good sound as well. Thanx, oz

@stevekonbass 4 года назад

Yeah, I did over 360 gigs with it and no problems. Sounds good on stage and musicians out in the audience have commented on how good it sounds.

@IAMREIKI 3 года назад

Thank You Looks Like I am gettin a Fender Rumble 500 wooo hooooo .

@stevekonbass 3 года назад

Hope you enjoy it! Happy playing!!

@QuestForGear Год назад

Great run through.

@stevekonbass Год назад

Thanks.

@OldBeatleMan 5 лет назад

Very good review .. Thank you for publishing this

@buckbumble 2 года назад

Is this too loud for at home? Can I get a decent tone at a lower volume?

@stevekonbass 2 года назад

I think so. I use it at home but have to keep the gain and volume really low. It's a great amp to gig with.

@MrWardnine 5 лет назад

Nice simple review man

@shockomega 5 лет назад

NIce playing man! I'm definitely thinking this amp will be enough to play most small local gigs in my town. I play mainly blues rock and my bandmates are LOUD!

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

Thanks. I've been using it 2 years now and did around 300 gigs with it and never had any problems. Thing has been knocked around, got wet in the rain, and subject to heat and sand at the beach so it's solid and sturdy. Always had all the volume I needed but of course for outdoor gigs or big venues I'd line out to the PA. If you get it I hope you like it.

@Brenners2010 3 года назад

@@stevekonbass When you say "line out to the PA" do you mean that you connect your bass directly to the PA mixer or would you connect the Rumble 500 to the PA mixer? Thanks

@stevekonbass 3 года назад

The Rumble 500 has a line out on it (it's on the back of the amp.) So, I line out from the amp and that goes to the PA.

@Cruiseangel72 6 лет назад

Great review. Nice mex bass i love those. I have 3 mex fender p bass's .

@stevekonbass 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@WisconsinDIYGuy 4 года назад

Thanks for review. I do bar gigs and send a line out to PA. Is the 100 adequate? What about the 200? Thing with the 200 is it's only $100 cheaper. I played all 3 in GC. The 200 and 500 did sound fuller but 100 still sounded great. You just can't crank it at GC.

@stevekonbass 4 года назад

I do bar gigs too but I wouldn't use the 100 or 200 for a few reasons... first off with a hard hitting drummer and loud guitar player it just wouldn't be loud enough. If you have to push and crank up the 100 or 200 to keep up with band volume, it'll distort. You might get away with using the 200 if the gigs are on the quiet side and your band isn't volume crazy. I'd skip the 100 though. I just got in from a gig and I don't think I had the master volume past the 9 o'clock position, but I'm using the 500. I also use the amp with the vintage button pushed in, which bumps up the volume a bit and makes it round. The 500 also has 2x10 verse the 200 which has 1x15. I think the 500 is about $100 more than the Rumble 200. Hope that helps brother.

@WisconsinDIYGuy 4 года назад

Thanks for the info. Super helpful. Here's my band. I'm the guy in the Dink shirt. m.facebook.com/code7d7/

@frankliuzza 2 года назад

Nice review✌️😎

@christosfragias592 2 года назад

Great review dude. Can you use this amp at low bedroom volumes and still sound good?

@stevekonbass 2 года назад

Yes, sure can.

@christosfragias592 2 года назад

@@stevekonbass thanks dude. I currently have a Fender Rumble 25, and having this beast would be a great addition. 👍

@stevekonbass 2 года назад

It would be. I've done a lot of gigs with it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VY70vRK8cuc.html

@christosfragias592 2 года назад

Hey Brother, great review. Can you use this amp for home practice at low volume? I would prefer to get one amp for home and jamming with a band. Rather than two amps for each purpose. 🎸🤘

@stevekonbass 2 года назад

Absolutely Christos. I use it at home to practice. It's all you'd need. Gigs, band practice, low volume at home practice, etc.

@jimroveto1543 7 лет назад

Hey Stevo, nice video. Amp sounds great. Sure do miss giggin with ya man.

@stevekonbass 7 лет назад

Jimmy Jam!!! Good to hear from you brother. Yeah, this amp has been great so far. Gigging full-time so I wanted something compact but with some juice. Maybe one day we'll get to do some Elvis again.

@jimroveto1543 7 лет назад

My son helped me start a new channel, "STRING UP '58" gonna try to do some videos.

@stevekonbass 7 лет назад

That's awesome! Send me a link.

@stevekonbass 7 лет назад

Hey I sent you an email to your old address.

@sirvicemanone 7 лет назад

thanks for your review ! Also thanks for your update !

@sirvicemanone 7 лет назад

would be interesting to hear the amp with your MM Bass That one looks pretty sweet As well peace

@stevekonbass 7 лет назад

Funny you should say that, I just reviewed the MM and played it through the Fender Rumble. LOL! Here's the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wAC-uYfrIoM.html The Fender Rumble is still sounding great. It's getting it's share of road testing and getting knocked around. I did notice a little noise coming from the volume knob the other night at a gig when I adjusted the volume. Something I have to look into.

@jimkalfakis9893 4 года назад

Sounds great Steve.

@stevekonbass 4 года назад

Thanks Jim.

@Trump-rn6dq 5 лет назад

This is fenders step down from the bassman imho, the bassman 115 is an awesome combo delivering a tight punchy sound, these rumble combos are more affordable and that's it.

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

They don't make the Bassman combos anymore. When they did make those combos, they also made heads. I used a Bassman head and 2x10 cabinet for years but I keep it stored in the garage now. Much easier to take the Rumble to gigs.

@Trump-rn6dq 5 лет назад

stevekonbass in the end it's all just a matter of taste and preference, admittedly I've been spoilt having been using Eden cabs for the last 8 yrs..guess you get what you pay for.

@richardholmes8470 5 лет назад

I have a Mesa Subway 800 head with Epifani 2X10 and 1X15 cabinets for my gig rig. In the past, I've used Eden, Ampeg and GK heads and Bergantino, EV and Ampeg cabinets. I purchased the Rumble 500 2X10 combo for home practice. Lately, I started using the Rumble for band rehearsals and now I prefer this amp over my other much more expensive equipment. I just love the tone and so do my band mates. I am amazed because I am somewhat a gear snob. I am seriously considering purchasing the 2X10 extension cabinet to use with the combo for gigs. I have been playing for 50 years and this is my first Fender amp.

@alexfithero 6 лет назад

I have a small FENDOR bass amp. I like it more then my tc electronics.

@hadrosaurus 6 лет назад

great review, thanks. how do you feel about it a year later?

@stevekonbass 6 лет назад

It's awesome. I gig with it 3 or 4 nights a week. Band mates love it too.

@chrisb48907 4 года назад

awesome review Steve, just wondering as you mentioned when playing gigs, most times the sound folks always make me play thru a DI box, so do you think a fella could get away with gigging with 200 watt version ? cheers from Canada

@stevekonbass 4 года назад

It really all depends on stage volume Chris. If your band is doing a laid back low volume type of thing, the 200 might work for you as long as you can hear yourself on stage. Also consider it's rated at 200, but it won't push a full 200 by itself. Although the 500 is about $100 more, I'd say get the 500. I've done over 360 gigs with it and I never had any problems dialing in the tone for a room and always had enough volume. Another advantage with the 500 is it has 2 10" speakers in it as opposed to the 200 having 1 15". At louder volumes, the 2 10" maintains clarity where a 15" at louder volumes can get muddy.

@chrisb48907 4 года назад

@@stevekonbass makes perfect sense, looks looks like i will be looking for a 500..thanks Steve !!

@J_David_Worthington_III 6 лет назад

Great video! Im sold! Just ordered one!

@stevekonbass 6 лет назад

Hope you're happy with it. Mine has been great.

@jasoncollins8748 6 лет назад

Great demo, I picked one up based on your review. Do you have the horn on or off? I get a lot more hiss with the horn on so I've been leaving it off.

@jasoncollins8748 6 лет назад

I know it's on in the video, but do you you have it on at gig volumes?

@stevekonbass 6 лет назад

Yes, I always have the horn turned on at gigs. I never had any hiss problems. Only thing that I can think of is if maybe you have really hot active pickups or pre-amp and you have the treble turned up. That can give you that hiss.

@jasoncollins8748 6 лет назад

Yeah, I have active EMGs, I bet that's it. Thanks for the reply!

@jakesmith4506 7 лет назад

My friend, I picked up a Fender Rumble 200 amp and 1 x 15 cabinet. The cloth on my cabinet flutters like crazy. It drives me crazy. Did you experience such an issue? I love the setup, but that fluttering fabric is crazy. certain frequencies cause the fabric to flutter like mad. How could Fender let this happen?

@stevekonbass 7 лет назад

No I haven't. I'm constantly using the amp, moving it in and out of my vehicle, in and out of clubs, and I haven't experienced anything like that. That front grill is held in with Velcro. There should be a black pull tab hanging out of the bottom right corner so the grill can be removed. If it were me, I'd pull the grill off and inspect it and then put it back to make sure it fits snug. Bottom line is if you're not happy with it, send or take it back. If you bought it at a music store try out the same model and see if it does the same thing. Good luck.

@bryanleigh6497 5 лет назад

Hiya mate I just got one of these. I like it except the gain won't turn off. On zero some sound comes through. I can live with it if doesn't get worse. Is yours the same?

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

Yep, mine is the same. The gain will also affect the level of compression and distortion if the vintage or overdrive is selected. www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10002/237030_bamp_manual_all_revA.pdf

@bryanleigh6497 5 лет назад

@@stevekonbass Thanks. Never had an amp where gain pot won't send the whole signal to ground at zero. But here's one, so design not fault. I got it instead of a MB or GK because of talk about its vintage sound bias. And I was right to go with that. Vintage button will be on always, and with my TElliot 210 cab no local gig I can't rock. Top review mate👍

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

Thanks. Yep, my vintage button is always on.

@dogpoundoatthetube7756 6 лет назад

Great demo, Just one question. Was the horn on or off? Thanks....

@stevekonbass 6 лет назад

Thank you! The horn was on.

@kennyplay5982 6 лет назад

When an external speaker is used, does it disconnect the combo speakers? Thx

@stevekonbass 6 лет назад

No it doesn't. Using the combo itself pushes 350 watts. With an external cabinet it'll push 500.

@kennyplay5982 6 лет назад

stevekonbass thanks

@4deuce31 6 лет назад

I would get one of these if they put a steel grill on them. They look nice as is but it doesn't take much to rip that and wreck the speakers.

@Losbass 2 года назад

Or you can get an amp cover , works great for me . I've had my Rumble 200 now for 6 years zero issues. Still looks new! And I gig for a living so it's seen a ton of gigs.

@johnschoppmusic 5 лет назад

Nice work!! Thank you!

@Newsky79 5 лет назад

Did this not come with a pedal? Thanks for this review! :)

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

You mean a foot switch for the overdrive? No it didn't.

@russianbear6384 5 лет назад

What's the benefit of an additional speaker? Does it just distribute the sound better

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

Basically you'd get more coverage and more volume with an extra cabinet added to it.

@russianbear6384 5 лет назад

@@stevekonbass cool l probally would never need it. But it's nice to have that option

@KCKane-kc5dd 5 лет назад

only 350w. stand alone. With extension cab it reaches it's 500w max,

@usta028 6 лет назад

lovin the updates on it, I'm planning on getting the head later on as a second option for recording.

@Ty4Tiberius 5 лет назад

Do you think the 25 w would still be able to achieve that low mellow bass sound this 500 w played at 3:38? Not necessarily as loud but just the same sound, just quieter.

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

No, I don't think so. It doesn't have the same EQ and sound shaping features as the 500.

@Ty4Tiberius 5 лет назад

stevekonbass do you think the 40 would have the feature to make it mellow sounding?

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

The 40 has the same sound shaping features as the 500 but you're not going to get much volume out of it. So you might get the sound you're looking for, but not much volume.

@Ty4Tiberius 5 лет назад

stevekonbass I just watched your other review on the Sterling by Music Man bass. Was wondering if this is the amp you used in this video? Thinking about getting the 40 watt with that exact bass but the blue model

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

@@Ty4Tiberius Yes. I used the Fender Rumble in that video.

@MrRentgould 6 лет назад

Very Informative ,thank you

@BrodyHarris 5 лет назад

I want a bass amp that can overpower a set of drums... will this do that?

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

The amp by itself pushes 350. With an extension cabinet you'll get 500. I play with a hard hitting drummer and never have a problem being heard.

@BrodyHarris 5 лет назад

stevekonbass ok cool thanks

@billstafford8863 7 лет назад

I just ordered mine but i'm concerned about the volume will actually produce with the volume cranked up? are you able to keep up with the members playing without having the extension cab?

@stevekonbass 7 лет назад

Yeah Bill, I don't have any problem keeping up with the band with just the Rumble 500 2X10. For stage volume it's fine and for small clubs it's plenty loud. If I'm playing outdoors or a big club, I just use the line out and go into the PA system. I keep the vintage button pushed in which gives it a boost. I don't think I've ever had the master volume past 4. I guess if you're in a metal band and your guitar player has Marshall stacks, you may want to put an extension cab on.

@billstafford8863 7 лет назад

Just hard to get my mind to except a bass amp without at least one 15" BW speaker lol. '

@stevekonbass 7 лет назад

You can always add a Fender 15" extension cab on it. I have found that 2 10" speakers can handle more volume than 1 15" speaker. They tend to be cleaner, less muddy, and don't break up as much when pushing the amp.

@Jazman342 7 лет назад

I have used mine with a very loud drummer and never gone over 1/2 Volume. Tons of head room and nice and light to carry. Great review of tone control setting btw and some fine playing.

@stevekonbass 7 лет назад

Thanks. Yeah, the weight of it is great. Beats carrying the Fender head and cabinet I used to play through.

@tomthomas8472 4 года назад

Thanks.

@douglasgoodall3612 3 года назад

Do you happen to recommend any tube preamp for use with this amp?

@stevekonbass 3 года назад

No... I messed around with a Sans Amp (not a tube pre) years ago with my old Fender BXR amp, but that didn't do much for me.

@douglasgoodall3612 3 года назад

@@stevekonbass Thank you Steve :-)

@iansorensen1790 6 лет назад

would this amp be good with a fender rumble 1x15 extension cab or 2x10 or even a 4x10?

@stevekonbass 6 лет назад

Yes. I was at the Fender website and they have a 1x15, 1x12, and 4x10. With the extension on it you'd be getting closer to pushing the full 500 watts too.

@iansorensen1790 6 лет назад

alright thanks

@mickey7664696 Год назад

I jam on i think is a 1982-83 fender side 50 and beat the shit out of it, no physically i love the sound it puts out.

@josh4126 7 лет назад

Could this amp handle hard rock and metal? I play things like Tool, Queens of the stone age, etc REPLY

@stevekonbass 7 лет назад

Depends on how you define "handle". You get plenty of tone out of it and for small clubs it's fine. I play Ozzy and Rage Against The Machine in the course of a night and it sounds great. For me the stage volume is fine and I play with hard hitting drummers. You can also add a cabinet to it if you wanted to. There's also a line out so you can go direct from the amp to the PA.

@Stewr306 5 лет назад

Good job on the review but for slap you should cut high mids, not low mids.

@ianrasmussen6705 6 лет назад

what was this slap riff just starting slap and that sounds Like something I want to play

@stevekonbass 6 лет назад

Just something I made up.

@stevekonbass 6 лет назад

If you're just learning slap, this may help you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-38hHM-oRZJA.html

@thedailyclatter7125 4 года назад

Hi we just bought one today and when the horn is on the amp makes a loud buzz. The basses that were using have stock pickups and not the best. Worried that we got a lemon. The noise goes away when you touch the strings. Any input?

@stevekonbass 4 года назад

When you have noise that goes away when you touch the strings usually means that you have a ground issue. Try pushing in the ground lift button in the back of the amp and see if the noise goes away. Could also be the bass. Cheaper basses tend to be noisy.

@thedailyclatter7125 4 года назад

@@stevekonbass Thanks for the quick response

@jdssurf 4 года назад

did that work

@Takeomtz 6 лет назад

Does it sound good with an ibanez?

@stevekonbass 6 лет назад

I'd say yes.

@AlejandroFloresmotorsport 5 лет назад

Is it loud enough for live?

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

I've done around 300 gigs with it and it's been plenty loud. For outdoor gigs, or big rooms, I line out the back of it and go through the PA. By itself, it's pushing around 350 watts. With an added cabinet it pushes around 500 watts.

@pjstake1566 7 лет назад

what is that run you did around 3:30?

@stevekonbass 7 лет назад

3:30? That's just a standard walking blues bass line probably heard on hundreds on songs.

@pjstake1566 7 лет назад

Ok thankyou.

@yaboicolvin2870 7 лет назад

So I can just plug my bass into the amp, I dont need anything else ?

@stevekonbass 7 лет назад

Yep, just plug it right in.

@yaboicolvin2870 6 лет назад

stevekonbass I play with my band in my basement, with a loud drummer, and 2 guitarists, will this be loud enough ?

@stevekonbass 6 лет назад

I'd say yes, it's plenty loud. I gig with it and there hasn't been a room where it wasn't loud enough.

@yaboicolvin2870 6 лет назад

stevekonbass Cool thx

@CrisGarcia6 5 лет назад

Can I still plug into an active bass to this amp?

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

Yes.

@bassboyj468 4 года назад

By the way, cool Stingray!

@stevekonbass 4 года назад

That's the Sterling Ray 34. Good bass to record with. I'm selling it... too many basses.

@SydneyEllenMusic 6 лет назад

Nice! 😄

@RedElephantStampede 6 лет назад

Best combo I’ve ever owned

@stevekonbass 6 лет назад

Me too.

@RedElephantStampede 6 лет назад

stevekonbass A Sansamp Bass DI will really make it thump.

@MichaelJordan-hn4zd 6 лет назад

Does it do well with a 5 string ?

@dalbyonemanband 3 года назад

@@MichaelJordan-hn4zd ive seen people selling their ampeg ba210v2, because it didnt do well with the low b string. They replaced with the fender r500 and it did the trick!

@DieselTrucker2018 3 года назад

I don't know what kind of clubs You play... but where I play, that little box would be Killed just by the drums alone- But of course, I play METAL!!

@stevekonbass 3 года назад

Nah.

@eaglebauer944 3 года назад

@playeunjitv 5 лет назад

Rumble 200 P28,000 vs peavey max300 P20,999? max here in philippines are more cheaper .

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

That's a big difference in price. In the States they're about the same price, $500.

@playeunjitv 5 лет назад

yep $560 fen 200w vs $420 peav.300w . 😅 just for my rental maybe the peavey. nice review

@Jeremy-ob4gm 5 лет назад

Any updates?

@stevekonbass 5 лет назад

Hey Jeremy- As of 5/24/19, I've done around 300 gigs with it and haven't had any issues. Sounds really good and it held up well. It's been out in the elements and has gotten banged around with load in/outs so it's a sturdy combo amp.

@Jeremy-ob4gm 5 лет назад

stevekonbass thanks for the response! I found your review really helpful.