Why is the Fender Rumble 40 so popular? 

Best ending to a video in 2022! ❤❤❤❤

3:27 not enough people know this so I'm glad you mentioned it. Being able to use it like a normal amp but then also completely silent home recording is super useful and is my favorite part about my rumble 100

I have the Rumble 200 V3 and use it both for bass and guitar. It’s a Swiss army amp, pairs well with different instruments and sounds massive. It doesn’t gets little when playing with my JCM 2000 and a 4x12” cab

I regularly gig with it since 2 years: in pubs and small venues it can easily go without the PA, and I've used in big venues or outside venues sending it to the PA and just using it as my reference cab, and it works pretty well. the real top characteristic is that it's small and weights nothing, so I can put it on my motorbike or on public transportation here in Rome (Italy), without moving my car.

Don't tell me where my ears are!

I have the 300, and it rocks. And recording off the XLR direct into my DAW is heavenly.

Hey wanted to put my own personal experience with rumble amps here. I play for a R&B band for my HS. I bring my own bass but i use the schools amp. They have an older model fender rumble 75 and a fender rumble 100. And lemme tell you that fender rumble 100 is soooo gooooood. The fact its actually smaller and lighter and LOUDER than the 75 is so useful especially when you are having to lug it around by hand around the school. And i actually use the OD circuit occasionally for songs that have a more fuzzy tone. Id say that if you're doing small gigs the 100 is more than enough. Definitely going to invest in a 500 when i get out of HS! 😌😌

I bought the 40 based mostly on Josh’s Bass Buzz video and recommendation, and I’ve been very satisfied with its overall performance and frankly quite impressed with its power. I’ve rehearsed at high volume with two different bands - full drums, electric guitar(s), keys, and multi vocals - and although it’s sometimes having to be cranked to about 75% gain and master vol., it *does* produce enough volume to be heard and still sounds good. The tone is very nice and quite versatile. Personally, I like to run the vintage and bright buttons simultaneously; it gives you a full bodied low end with a touch of added clarity. For live applications, I set the 40 on top of a borrowed Rumble 200 combo for a nice little mini stack 😂 How, you ask? By splitting my signal as it comes out of my Boss looper pedal! (I don’t use the looper live; it’s on my board for messing around at home with guitar and bass. Like I think all Boss pedals, it’s stereo/dual mono out, so “free splitter” 😂) Anyway… Eventually, I aim to get my own 200, or 500, or maybe even an 800 (the new one with the 210 neo speakers). But I’ll probably never get rid of my little 40.

After starting to feel underwhelmed by the cheap beginner’s practice amp I bought when I first started out I upgraded to a fender rumble 100 and I’m so much happier with it, sounds way better than what I had

I own a Rumble 40, did own a 500 before that, and wasn't sure of the best settings. This is a great video. Thank you. I trust your reviews. That's a big thing! :)

I have used the Fender Rumble 100w for almost two years now and it's a great amp for bass or guitar. It's really loud.

I just bought one of these for playing/recording at home, and low key rehearsal or open mic sessions. It works great in all those settings, even when there's a drummer this amp keeps up fine (as long as the drummer isn't playing too hard!). I never use the overdrive as I prefer it clean, and to get the sound I like I have all the eq flat and the vintage switch on. After that any major tweaks can be done from the bass, a Bass Centre Betsy which is a 64 jazz replica with active EMG's. Love the feel of this bass and it couple's perfectly with the amp which is wonderfully lightweight for getting to other places.

I call the vintage button the ampeg button ;-)

Like # 700 !!! Yes !!! Love the Rumble Amps …. 40 for home rehearsal 500 for gigs 500 on top of 210’s when I play Larger venues . God Bless the Fender Rumble series ♥️🤠🙏

The Rumble 40 was my favorite home amp for several years... 'till I overstressed the speaker, likely with my Stingray (it was getting farty/fuzzy). Replaced it with a Rumble 100 which has served my home well for the last few years. When used lightly, the "Overdrive" section sounds good to my ears... but less so as the knob continues clockwise. Thinking of auditioning the Ampeg Rocket 200 (15" speaker version) as a replacement soon...

An AMP "the bass player" video is always the right video! Those Fender Rumble amps are popular and sound great but you are right, at 40w I can't see a use for it for me, at least for now. BTW, that Serek would sound great with almost any amp! Awesome ending to the video, I thought you may be heading in that direction?!

I completely agree about the vintage on and dialing back the bass knob. I practice with this and often find it enough meeting up with a group to jam with in a room. When I play out I stack it on my R100 and find them generally sufficient for bars. Soundmen often don't bother PAing me.

Can I play lead guitar here?

Outstanding amp for practice or jamming in a smaller to small/medium environment w/ a group. Lightweight but can shake the corners of a small room! The rumble 25 watt is great for practice but is limited. Get the Rumble 40. Be happy. 👍🙂

Always happy to see someone getting something for Crimbus. As it’s the season of receiving.

Can’t lie it’s my favorite because my arms are weak AF

I've got a Rumble100!

If you mic the amp. Can't you theoretically use almost any amp for any venue/STADIUM??

Super clean.

Quick note, the headphone jack on the rumble 40 is 3.5mm (1/8" ), NOT 1/4", so just plug in an aux cable or random earbuds and you'll get the same effect

Starting out with Rush is a good way to keep my attention!

Very good review and very entertaining! Cheers!

Just got mine today!!

If you mic it, can't you use it for bigger gigs as well? This will work as a monitor in that case.

Would you recommend I just buy a headphone amp (such as the Zoom B1x Four) and worry about amplification when I find a band then? I don't want to be that guy who doesn't even have an amp either and if I'm not even sure a 100w will be enough I don't feel like paying so much more for one

Why is the bass so low in the videos I have to turn the volume up and down the whole time I watch the video

Opens with Limelight. Awesome!

My ears are unfortunately not where my melon is. My melon is a little lower than my ears. And i also dont just have one melon.

Have the 15watt version Lovely little amp

whats that bassline from ???? 3:29 ?? i recognize it from some song but cant remember which one

More about the XLR out, please. You didn't seem to be sold

What’s the difference between 40 and V3 40 ???

Cool but I'm just going to save up for a rumble 500 as I want something I can jam/record/play live with.

This was a rad take on a popular bedroom amp 🤙🏾

Rush Limelight...Awesome!

Can't you use a microphone and PA system if you want it louder

I do the mute thing too... also on my ampeg XD

Who is the person in this video and where can I watch more of his videos?

I only found you the other day when Lobster "Vouched" for you.......Now you just scored Major Personal Plus points by Clearly stating that you don't care for Distortion. I spun my chair around 3 or 4 times in Celebration as it's becoming more clear that you have good taste. Keep up the good work. Should you state that you don't have a Pedal Board I'll become a Life-Long Fan!!! (If you DO use pedals....don't tell me........I'd like to enjoy your channel for at least a week. :) ✌ #bassilicious RB

what’s that tune @3:22

My Rumble 40 is cutting off and on, off and on, off and on. It's 2 months old.

Just came across your awesome channel. What would you consider being the best “budget” bass right now? Under $400 or $500? Thanks!

its Tristan Novoselic

how to choose between this and positive grid spark 40

How will having two of them do in terms of beyond "coffee shop"?

Have you also gigged with markbass? I'm really torn between the new rumble 500/800 and the MB cmd 121 and the new models of the P and the PURE. Also is the volume of the xlr out of the 500 affected by the master volume?

I'm going to try to get a Rumble 40 this week.

If the amps plugged into an xlr out does the amp itself still output sound?

My headphones (beyerdynamic dt 770 pro) don't fit into this amp. How can I plug these in to mute the amp? Thanks

Hi can you explain which one is better fender rumble 40 or studio 40.

I didn't know john wolfe played bass

This is just a review of the electronics then. DI doesn't tell you how the cab itself actually sounds. Shame.

Playing "Limelight" over the badly-lit reviewed item is pretty damn funny.

Is it only for bass?

Would go for the 100 or 200 instead. Just a couple kg more.

Is the rumble 100 big enough for gigs then? Small rock band

Hi, I have this rumble but the 100, it’s a perfect amp but the onboard overdrive … sounds not as good … any overdrive pedal suggestions?

I am your nephew

I dont understand why would you DEMO an amp with ONLY the DI. I know your excuse, because you said why you did it. But just using the DI is not the full picture . Why not just use a DI and EQ pedal? An amps equation has a speaker as part of that equation.. This video does NOT give us the info we need to know what the "AMP" sounds like in real life. We only hear a DI and not the whole picture.

YT unsubbed me again . . . from both you and lobster

its $300

No way would that 40 cut it in live rehearsal room More like 400watts you need

That amp is garbage. Luckily, I have an electronics pro friend with the proper equipment to fix the unintended shut off feature Fender failed to mention. Any great bass guitar work Fender is known for is wiped out if their amps are cheaply made. Go with a company that SPECIALIZES in amps. Marshall, Ampeg, etc. If the company specializes in a different product, then tries to take a piece of the $$$ from another market; DO NOT FALL FOR THAT BULLJIVE! The low price and temporarily loud, good sound, effects, and low weight is to ENTICE newbee suckers looking to save cash! That's all. 🤔

Great review ty!!!