My experience with the Rumble 40 is very different from the reviewer's opinion in this video. He says you have to push the 40 to its absolute limit to hang with a drummer, even a quiet drummer. I have used my 40 with a very loud big band (trumpets, trombones, saxes, noisy drummer), and it does just fine. I am not pushing anywhere near its limit. I also use it for musical theater, which can get pretty loud. I tend to doubt this reviewer has actually used all of these amps.
yes it gets loud but it doesnt produce as much bass, which is kind of the whole point playing bass. There is something about feeling the bass in your gut. once you try it you dont want to go back.
This was EXACTLY the overview that I needed. I especially appreciated the downside of bluetooth / firmware issues. I WANT ALL PHYSICAL KNOBS. Not messing with a freakin app.
The rumble series is truly in a class of its own from every other bass amp. Theres just something for everyone at every price range. They sound good and you feel like your getting your moneys worth.
I have the 40, and surprisingly, it does (barely) hang with the band. I have it at max volume and 50% gain, and I have a very hot active bass. It gets SURPRISINGLY loud for the size, but I'm looking to upgrade now to the 200 or 500 (or maybe stage 800) I might still keep the 40 because the balanced out into a PA sounds great, so if you have a PA at your disposal, then you can't beat the portability.
So, follow up, I got the 500. It cuts through the band way better to be honest. Effortlessly so. It's hard to describe but it almost cuts through better without having to be louder. Idk if it's an eq thing is all, or the speaker configuration or what. But the bass sounds simultaneously less noisy and more present in the mix. Maybe it's because I need way less gain than before to be heard. But yeah, if you're in a band, I'd pass the 40. It's doable, but it just won't sound as good/clear. I do wish I kept the 40 for some shows though, the 500 is way less portable
Maybe you should consider reuploading it without the background music or toning it down a bit. This guide is really usefull and would probably be interesting for a lot of people in the future.
The Fender Rumbles are FANTASTIC. The 15 is the best little practice amp I've ever owned. I don;t get the hate from people....It's a PRACTICE AMP....no one is gonna play Madison Square Garden with it....🙄.....of course it isn't gonna sound like a gig amp, but it's MORE than enough for practice and writing. ..it can go anywhere.....I also have the 40 which I also love..I used to be an Ampeg guy, but the Fenders are better IMO. All depends on the tone you want.
About 3 months ago I bought the Rumble 40, I was undecided between the Rumble 100 or the 40, I tried them in a small music store and the difference between the two was imperceptible, so I chose the 40 since I only needed it to practice at home. I am very happy with this combo, in the future I will buy the Rumble 500 because now that I have a Sansamp I want to use the return effect and use it at stage
Just got the Studio 40 a week ago and I think the many effects are awesome and not gimmicky at all. It'll let you experiment with tons of sounds and has Bluetooth to boot. Ijs. I love it
I bought a used Rumble 15 off my drummer, and it is killer! The tone is fantastic even tho the amp won't go loud enough to play gigs with (unless you're playing with acoustic gtrs or soft jazz music), however, for playing at home to recordings or just jamming around it is perfect. I'm never getting rid of mine!
Thanks and good video. I have the rumble 200. It’s a great amp for small venues. My understanding is that it won’t run 200 unless it is linked to an extension cabinet. But 120 watts or thereabouts, stand alone is plenty. I am usually running gain and volume at around half, sometimes I get volume to 2/3 rds ... we have 2 guitars and a drummer. I haven’t yet used it via the Di output to a p.a. ... it is light but I travel with a small collapsible trolley to get in and out of venues...
Extremely helpful to me, was trying to decided on an amp as im ''getting back into bass'' after many years of layoff..so many choices out there for anything nowadays its crazy!!! guy at the store told me he only plays fender for the most part after I had already picked out an Orange. Once I heard the fender I knew , the sound was deep and full and musical and rich. Now I choose between the 100 and 200. Your Chanel made the difference. :)
I have a small apartment with many neighbors and the 15 is what I keep at home to kick around. I use headphones on it ALWAYS. Its not fancy, but cheap, small and does what I need. For gigs I use the 500. I've actually never turned it all the way up. I have no clue how loud it actually gets. As for weight - I can carry it with 2 fingers! That was a huge reason I bought it as at the time I didn't have a car and wanted something easy to carry. My only issues with Rumble: I bought it for a basic traditional sound as I converted to upright. If you want a lot of variation buy a modelling amp, Orange or whatever. I didn't. I wanted a simple basic traditional sound, which then I can change with pedals. So if you want a million sounds this is not for you.
Great video!! I have the Fender Rumble 800 Stage amp and it is THE BEST by far. ALL of the settings are extremely beneficial!! I mean you have many amp heads to choose from and many cabinets as well. I feel most people don't understand it, fear it/become overwhelmed, etc, etc., and just go back to their pedals. This amp has the effects pedals and then some!! It's truly amazing and would be worth it even at double the price. I have had NO trouble or difficulties whatsoever. It comes with 100 presets already in their and then you can add another 100!! Honestly, I have tried many bass amps and companies but nothing comes close to this one at this time. You actually save a ton of money on effects pedals because they are all self-contained within the amp!! So, you don't have to cart your pedal board around with you. In regards to the cost of this amp...it's a steal! Think about the cost of your pedal board alone. You don't have to do that anymore!! So, the cost of this amp is WAY underpriced when you consider the whole scheme of things.
Hey! first time listener, long time bass player. Just purchased a Rumble 40 this morning! Replaced my Rumble 30 that I have had for the the last 12 years. I love your honest reviews and I agree with your comments 100%! Very interesting channel, keep up the good workQ Cheers!
The BG music is something which grows on you . . . kinda like a fungus. I think there's a decent video somewhere under all that noise but it's hard to be sure.
These amps are amazing! I’m a guitar player who has a bass for recording/jamming purposes and this amp has a huge range of tonal options. If your looking for a great practice amp for pretty much any genre these are pretty hard to beat at the price point,
My 'go to' amp has for fifty years has been the mid-late '60's 50 watt tube Bassman amp. With the Fender 2-15" cab, it does the trick for nearly everything. My back (at age 67!), can't handle moving it. OK! Lightweight combos to the rescue!!
Tried the Rumble 40. Major disappointment. Settled on the Ampeg RB112. Way louder, and daisy chained with my old Frontman 60 and a boost pedal in front, it got so damned loud that I had to shut it off and take a long break. No joke, I could play in a 50-80 seat venue with total ease with a psychotic drummer.
The 100 is sweet tone-wise, and stupidly light. I was running it at 9.5 on the master in a pub gig situation, and at that sound level,. I think the compromise in the cabinet design for the weight shows up - getting feedback which sounded like the actual CAB vibrating.
I have the 40 and love it for practice and a small room setting. I also have a 25 that is used for in-the-house practice and it also does a really good job for those low-volume atmospheres, BUT definitely get the 40watt if you plan to get a small Rumble. (My first Rumble was a Rumble 60v2. It really got me into Rumbles and you can pick up a used 60 for a great price). NEXT: I gotta get that 500 :-)
I plan on also getting a 500, I have a 25 and as much bass as it has and as loud as it is, not enough with my drummer, I’m hoping 500 should do the trick 😂
Novice/weekend-player here. I have the Fender Rumble 150 combo amp (approx. $200ish 10 yrs ago) and it has been great for my needs and skill level. I run it through a VT Bass console and I am quite pleased with her. My bass is a 2004 Squire Mustang reissue (which I also really like).
im surprised to see someone in the comments say their rumble 100 can't compete very well with their drummer, because i have a rumble 40 and i find i have to turn it DOWN so i don't drown my drummer out?
I play a lot of our smaller bar gigs with the Rumble 40. Myself and the band (two other guitar players with Fender Reverb amps) are always impressed with how how well it sounds and keeps up with the band. Sometimes we have to tell the drummer to dial it back but...oh who am I kidding, we always have to tell him that.
The 15w is perfect if you have a kid just getting started and you don't want them shaking the windows in the house. And the 15w is light enough that a kid can move it. My daughter has the 25w and it is plenty loud, to the point that she barely has the volume turned up past zero in her room. She takes lessons and is in a kids group. The place where she takes lessons has the 40w so that it can cut through the drums and multiple guitars. I certainly would not suggest going above the 25w for a beginner bedroom amp. If you later decide you need something louder for a group, you aren't out a lot of money and you still have a practice amp.
I have a Rumble 800 head that I push two Hartke 1x12 HyDrive cabs with and at half power it's basically atomic levels of destruction that sounds like it was dialed in by a room full of bass players. Bought it all used for 725.
I have been playing guitar since 1975, and have had a bass or two along the way. I have not had a bass for more than ten years. I just bought a Fender Rumble 200, and the 1975 Fender Precision Bass with rosewood fingerboard, and mocha finish will be here in about a week.
I have a 500 and a 100. I use the 500 for gigging and leave it at the parctice facility. I got a 100 for home since I like that the controls are identical on both. If I get called to sit in for a jam session, the 100 is plenty for that. I once had the 500 crap out on me just prior to a gig so I ran home, grabbed the 100 and it worked just fine. Side bar: The 500 is a great height for sitting on at band practices, which can drag on at times, while the 100 is a bit too low for that.
@@kallehakkanen2189 I really don't use the 500 at home but I'd think it would be ok. Actually, I used it at a gig last night and we had to keep the music at a very low level while people were still eating dinner and it worked out just fine.
Purchased the Rumble 100 and It has exceeded my expectations. I love it, and best-of-all No more Hernia or back-breaking. Great job. Nice review. oNe LovE from NYC
@@BrainsIreland I'd say Yes (however) it always depends on the band situation. If it's a Judas Priest or Scorpions cover-band . . . then perhaps No. I Love mine, and have used it in Med-sized gig's. It sounds fantastic and is a pleasure to Gig with. It's plenty Loud, but I'd Go play one - so you-can form your own opinion. Good Luck.
@@michael_caz_nyc Thanks. I did the opposite and ordered one blind. Collecting tomorrow so I guess we'll find out. Although now I just want to start a Scorpions tribute act.
@@shayh.3556 It's perfect for bar bands. Sounds great and there's plenty of volume on its own. When DI'd to a PA you can get enough out of it for pretty much any size gig. Also, as everyone says; It's light, bizarrely light, maybe even too light if that's a thing. Without even taking price in to account (and it's cheap) I'd recommend it to anyone.
I couldn't decide on which Rumble I liked best, so I went to the extreme and got a a Rumble 800 head with 2 410 Rumble cabs ha ha! Sounds amazing at low volumes for bedroom/ quiet practice, and have 2 410's for any situation I could ever find myself in. Bought all used from Guitar Center and waited until great deals could be had for all. Highly recommend if you have the space and money! I tried every other amp and combo out there and this setup always just sounded perfect to my ears!
You came at this from the perspective of 'playing with other people' which is a shame because I can attest to the fact that the LT25 is an incredibly powerful, versatile and quality practice amp for someone learning and practising from home. It not only has a great and dependably solid sound, but the presets have saved me a fortune in effects pedals. When I get more serious with my bass playing I will certainly look for something in the upper range of amps, and consider getting specific effects pedals for my needs. But for the last year it has been my very, very good friend whilst learning the bass and getting better and more confident. Anyway, really like the channel but left like I had to stick up for my buddy! haha peace x
This video really saved me a lot of money, because the Rumble waZ definitely what I wanted, I just didn't know which one...your video saved me from probably buying a crappy amp. I bought the Rumble 40, and I LOOOVE it!!! You definitely earned a Subscriber, my friend! 🎸
This review was very helpful as I am in need of new amp, and the Rumble 500 is one of four that I am considering. Also I agree on the Rumble 15. Bought it, regretted it.
The first Bass amp I ever bought was the Rumble 15, It's a fantastic practice amp especially if you live in a quiet house. I later got a Rumble 100 and I think it's probably the best bang for your buck at those specs.
I have the 25 and quite happy with it. Plenty of punch for home use, which is as far as it will go. I'm sure the 40 is nice, but for me, why pay the extra just to get 15 more unnecessary (for home use) watts. If you are planning on playing along with a guitar, keyboard and drums, then up it to at least 100.
Thanks for such an insightful video. I am a guitar player and I've had the itch to learn bass for a while. I've gotten into guitar tech stuff so I'm aiming to start a little bass project, thinking of hunting down some pre-loved Squier/Ibanez/Yamaha bass, save some money on that front and rather invest in a good amp. I think I see a Rumble 40 in my future, looks good for home practice and maybe the occasional jam session!
I got Rumble 25 for $50 from the used market. I I think it sounds good enough to me for bed room playing and I play on low volume to not disturb the neighbors.
@@E_MZ_ The rumble 40 is compact, somewhat giggable standalone and better through P.A and has nice controls, but the rumble 100 is louder and more gigable standalone, with the same controls as the 40 so you can still plug into P.A and is still pretty light. i'd say if you're in a band, get the 100 and if you're not get the 40, but still consider the 100 in case.
@@lollosfloofy Right. I should add that I already have a Peavy TNT that is 600 watts, and in my 8 years or owning it have never cranked it all the way. I just want something to record on at home and take to band practice. But I still want it to be nice.
@@E_MZ_ i'm personally more of a guitar player, but i own a half-stack 55 watt Bugera and completely understand why you'd want a smaller amp for recording and rehearsal. I plan on getting a rumble 40 for both guitar and bass because other bands i'm friends with use similar wattage and it's cheaper. However, if i had the money for the 100 and wasn't too sure about access to P.A , i'd definitely get it. it's entirely up to your situation but overall the rumble 100 is just better since it's just a more powerful rumble 40
Perhaps it's just me, but i think the rumble 15 (AS A HALF BASSIST) kinda sucks, especially if that's your only amp, only use it if your really low on options, it DOES NOT like distortion pedals >:/
Good review, thank you. I have the 25 strictly for practice, and recording as well (when I mic). The 200 and the 500 are not producing that much power without an 8 ohms extension cab though. ✌️
I have a rumble 350 2x10 and that thing is stupid loud for a bedroom/hobbyist player. I bought it from a older dude for 100 bucks. Deals can be had out there just be ready for them.
I really like your honesty on these amps. I'm trying to figure out what amp to buy as the one I have is to small when playing with my son and my friend. I'm new to bass and I need something louder so im not over powered. Thank you for your video.
I wish that I had watched this video before I bought my amp. I am new at playing bass and needed something quiet enough to use in an apartment. So. I bought the Rumble 25. It's a good practice amp and have no plans of playing with a band anytime in the near future. So. It's good enough for now. I'll upgrade to a bigger wattage amp when I need to. Great review. Thanks
I use this for bass and guitar, the 25, it sounds great with a boss metalcore plugged into it, my main tuning is drop b and this amp handles it pretty well.
Good review! One thing you missed is that the rumble 15 has a smaller cabinet than the rumble 25. So the 15 really sounds smaller. But no, neither one is good for anything but practice. (by the way, the 25 makes a good jazz guitar amp). I own the rumble 100 with the 12" speaker. It is SO light, and plays quite loud. Sounds great. This is so light that I thought that they forgot to put the speaker in the cabinet! I'd recommend this (or other in this line ) for a smaller person; (or old person like me), or anyone who wants lightweight gear. If you lift this amplifier next to an equivalent Ampeg, or most other amps, the difference in weight is mind-blowing! The 100 with the 12" is especially good in my opinion. I also own the 15" rumble cab, which is excellent, and also not very heavy for a solid 15" cabinet.
Instead of the 800 for $900, if you want modeling, the 500 for $600 + a good modeling pedal--there are so many to choose from--is the better way to go.
I got the 100, and it rattles everything in my 2-car garage, pretty ridiculous, Lol....I also demo'ed markbass 10" and 12"......after playing the 12", I didn't even wanna look at the 10, lol.....but they wanted like $400 for the Mark 12......and it only does cleans. Fender 100 is only around $300'ish, and more versatile.
Would you say the 100 is good for a garage band then? Recently got back into playing bass and currently using my Katana 100 thats for guitar... Nice tone at bedroom volumes but ya know lol @@94SexyStang
Great review! I just bought th Fender Rumble 800 Combo ( no efects/internet stuff) just the common amp. And it is great! I am playing the upright bass through it and it is absolutely great!
I bought a Rumble 40 stricly for home practice and possibly some light gigging. When the time comes where I need more I will likely bite the bullet and move to a Rumble 500 just to get it over with and have plenty of availble output power.
The Rumble 500 is killer, I wish it was around when I was gigging in the early 2010s. I used to use an Ampeg BA-115 which was 100 watts and 62 pounds, the fact that the 500 is almost 30 pounds lighter is crazy. I'm also not a fan of the bluetooth amps, definitely prefer the simple controls. Great in depth explanation for all the amps!
Very informative. Everything I didn't know I wanted to know and am now glad to have known it. Because you know, you dont know what you dont know until you know it, if you know what I mean.
My two year old Rumble 25 has a loud static independant of all the knobs and controls when I turn it on. The only way to get rid of it is to pat the back panel firmly a few times until it's silent as it should be. Then I can play fir a while until the static comes back and I have to pat it again.
something is probably loose and causing a bad connection. Open it up and take a look at the cable from speaker to PC board and then just look around at PC board. One guy found one in the trash because it was cutting out and it ended up being the solder on the PC board for the headphone jack. He added some solder on top of what was there and problem was solved. These amps are fairly simple and straight forward in design and circuitry. If yours is out of warranty, crack it open and look/feel around. Got nothing to lose.
@@truthwinseverytime8805 Yes. I was going to have the music store do the repairs but I thought I should at least have a look at it. When I opened it up, I didn't see anything obvious. So I just jiggled some connections around to make sure they were firm. The only thing I noticed was the red led indicater was not adhering to the chassis even though there was glue all over it. So when I put it all back together, making sure that led was in its proper place, everything worked fine. No more static since then.
Sort of a useful rundown. But definitely not the sort of review I thought we would get. What I was hoping for was something more in depth, that had some playing of some of the amps, where perhaps some tonal comparisons could have been made between some classic amps of days gone by. But the skimmed run down has made me want to look a little closer at some other reviews of some of the amps you’ve mentioned. Personally what I’m after is the late Beatles bass tone, where McCartney had moved away from Vox to Fender. Interestingly I might be interested to see what the Studio 40 has as far as amp models. So far not seen anything to make me want to trade in my Ashdown EVO 2
I'd think that it would be a better idea to get something like the Zoom b1x Four instead of one of those modeling amps. That way you can keep using your effects and presets when you end up getting a different amp.
I have the Rumble 25 and I use it in an acoustic trio with an Eden WT preamp at rehearsal and coffee shop gigs and it is excellent.Better than lugging my Bassman combo ,Hartke, Quad box,Mark head or heaven forbid the Eden WT 800 setup,leave that for the rock band.
In my country all bass amps have additional 100+$ to their price. I don't really know what to get. Fender Rumble 15 is costing 200 bucks here and Fender Rumble 40 is 400$... I don't know what to do
The rumble stage 800 is just fine I've had one since they came out and I haven't had any problems with it at all and I us it when I'm playing at small gigs, I think it's great for small stuff I have Messa boogie for the big stuff
I tried the Rumble 40 in a church setting as our main amp went out, and let me tell you it's a no go for a bigger setting, I don't know about micking up, that would maybe be better. I ended up buying the Rubber 500 and looking forward to getting the 210 cab to get a better sound....
I play with a guitarist and a drummer.. My drummer is a bit louder than your typical drummer and I absolutely struggle to compete with my drummer I would recommend at least a Rumble 200 I am currently using a Rumble 100 and its hard like he recommended I would at least go one step higher than the 100.. But if my drummer was a touch quieter it would be perfect.. But I can be heard if I am giving it all it has I can be heard slightly... Using the 100 is doable but it's all it has I just hate pushing it as hard as it can go.. If I could get a 200 I could play it turned down so I am not just giving it it's All 100 % of the time! If your a doing quieter more laid back gigs the 100 is a great amp and its great for laid back practice.. It is defiantly not like a guitar amp 100 watt guitar amps can absolutely scream anything less than 150 watts or a bass amp makes it struggle to compete if you are in a live situation!! BTW everything he said in this video is ON point he put a very useful informative video !! Thank you for taking the time to put this out my friend! As 1 musician to another =)
Thank you for sharing your real world experience! That’s extremely helpful. I find a lot of beginners like to cheap out and get away with less, but there is a limit to how low you can go before you make your gear completely worthless anyway.
@@ampthebassplayer You are 100% Right with that one!! I would recommend at least 200 watts for any kind of live experience at all just because guitar amps require less power for volume which I am more than sure you knew that as well if not more than the rest of us !! PS Grest video new sub here 😁
Same here, couldn't watch the whole thing and I wanted to hear about the 500 model. Found another video where I could actually hear the review without that horrible distracting music.
I agree with your assessment about modeling verses strait solid state versions of the Rumble line up. I have a Boss processor I use when I am at my home studio, but I prefer to simplify my set up when Live... To each their own, but I like to focus on my fretboard, not soundbanks.....lol
I do love the power, of these amps! Not a great tone, for me, but by God, it'll fill most any room. Like a bar room. Not sure how well they stand up to getting hit, with any basses, that are Boutique, with an 18 volt pre Amp. Probably best set with passive basses, or 9 volt basses, in small venues. That being said, they really do, kick all kinds of arse! Played on a 500, as back line once....damn!
My experience with the Rumble 40 is very different from the reviewer's opinion in this video. He says you have to push the 40 to its absolute limit to hang with a drummer, even a quiet drummer. I have used my 40 with a very loud big band (trumpets, trombones, saxes, noisy drummer), and it does just fine. I am not pushing anywhere near its limit. I also use it for musical theater, which can get pretty loud. I tend to doubt this reviewer has actually used all of these amps.
That's what I commented about!
yes it gets loud but it doesnt produce as much bass, which is kind of the whole point playing bass. There is something about feeling the bass in your gut. once you try it you dont want to go back.
My 25 sounds like a 40 watt and the 40 sounds like 80 watts !!!
This was EXACTLY the overview that I needed. I especially appreciated the downside of bluetooth / firmware issues. I WANT ALL PHYSICAL KNOBS. Not messing with a freakin app.
Great review of the Rumble's. The background music is very annoying though!
It ended up being much louder than I realized! Whoops!
I kinda liked it...
Not to mention the overly compressed vocal audio
Yeah it was almost a deal breaker
agreed. i had to stop watching. good review. but cut the music volume in half.
The rumble series is truly in a class of its own from every other bass amp. Theres just something for everyone at every price range. They sound good and you feel like your getting your moneys worth.
Excellent review ruined by horrid overpowering background racket.
I have the 40, and surprisingly, it does (barely) hang with the band. I have it at max volume and 50% gain, and I have a very hot active bass. It gets SURPRISINGLY loud for the size, but I'm looking to upgrade now to the 200 or 500 (or maybe stage 800)
I might still keep the 40 because the balanced out into a PA sounds great, so if you have a PA at your disposal, then you can't beat the portability.
So, follow up, I got the 500. It cuts through the band way better to be honest. Effortlessly so. It's hard to describe but it almost cuts through better without having to be louder. Idk if it's an eq thing is all, or the speaker configuration or what. But the bass sounds simultaneously less noisy and more present in the mix. Maybe it's because I need way less gain than before to be heard. But yeah, if you're in a band, I'd pass the 40. It's doable, but it just won't sound as good/clear. I do wish I kept the 40 for some shows though, the 500 is way less portable
Buy an external cab with a celestion speaker in it or just change the speaker to a celestion, it will upgrade your sound for less than 90bucks.
Maybe you should consider reuploading it without the background music or toning it down a bit. This guide is really usefull and would probably be interesting for a lot of people in the future.
Totally agree 👍
The music rules
Elevator music lame caveman
The Fender Rumbles are FANTASTIC. The 15 is the best little practice amp I've ever owned. I don;t get the hate from people....It's a PRACTICE AMP....no one is gonna play Madison Square Garden with it....🙄.....of course it isn't gonna sound like a gig amp, but it's MORE than enough for practice and writing. ..it can go anywhere.....I also have the 40 which I also love..I used to be an Ampeg guy, but the Fenders are better IMO. All depends on the tone you want.
About 3 months ago I bought the Rumble 40, I was undecided between the Rumble 100 or the 40, I tried them in a small music store and the difference between the two was imperceptible, so I chose the 40 since I only needed it to practice at home. I am very happy with this combo, in the future I will buy the Rumble 500 because now that I have a Sansamp I want to use the return effect and use it at stage
Thank you for your comment! I'm also thinking bout buying Rumble 40, instead of 25 and 100.
Just bought the R 40 for home. With the exact same plan as you, to buy the R 500 for events. Thanks for the post.
Very helpful feedback. Thanks!
Just got the Studio 40 a week ago and I think the many effects are awesome and not gimmicky at all. It'll let you experiment with tons of sounds and has Bluetooth to boot. Ijs. I love it
Does the Rumble 40 have any white noise or any hum or any annoying static?
I bought a used Rumble 15 off my drummer, and it is killer!
The tone is fantastic even tho the amp won't go loud enough to play gigs with (unless you're playing with acoustic gtrs or soft jazz music), however, for playing at home to recordings or just jamming around it is perfect.
I'm never getting rid of mine!
I‘m going to buy this amp today from a second hand store in my hometown. He sells it for 89,99€!
Definitely worth it.😀👍
I played with the rumble 15 at practice with a band once.. I was very surprised by the sound considering how small it is
Thanks and good video. I have the rumble 200. It’s a great amp for small venues. My understanding is that it won’t run 200 unless it is linked to an extension cabinet. But 120 watts or thereabouts, stand alone is plenty. I am usually running gain and volume at around half, sometimes I get volume to 2/3 rds ... we have 2 guitars and a drummer. I haven’t yet used it via the Di output to a p.a. ... it is light but I travel with a small collapsible trolley to get in and out of venues...
Extremely helpful to me, was trying to decided on an amp as im ''getting back into bass'' after many years of layoff..so many choices out there for anything nowadays its crazy!!! guy at the store told me he only plays fender for the most part after I had already picked out an Orange. Once I heard the fender I knew , the sound was deep and full and musical and rich. Now I choose between the 100 and 200. Your Chanel made the difference. :)
I have a small apartment with many neighbors and the 15 is what I keep at home to kick around. I use headphones on it ALWAYS. Its not fancy, but cheap, small and does what I need. For gigs I use the 500. I've actually never turned it all the way up. I have no clue how loud it actually gets. As for weight - I can carry it with 2 fingers! That was a huge reason I bought it as at the time I didn't have a car and wanted something easy to carry.
My only issues with Rumble: I bought it for a basic traditional sound as I converted to upright. If you want a lot of variation buy a modelling amp, Orange or whatever. I didn't. I wanted a simple basic traditional sound, which then I can change with pedals. So if you want a million sounds this is not for you.
I have the rumble 15. It's a practice amp for the house, and I love it. ♥️🎸.
Great video!! I have the Fender Rumble 800 Stage amp and it is THE BEST by far. ALL of the settings are extremely beneficial!! I mean you have many amp heads to choose from and many cabinets as well. I feel most people don't understand it, fear it/become overwhelmed, etc, etc., and just go back to their pedals. This amp has the effects pedals and then some!! It's truly amazing and would be worth it even at double the price. I have had NO trouble or difficulties whatsoever. It comes with 100 presets already in their and then you can add another 100!! Honestly, I have tried many bass amps and companies but nothing comes close to this one at this time. You actually save a ton of money on effects pedals because they are all self-contained within the amp!! So, you don't have to cart your pedal board around with you. In regards to the cost of this amp...it's a steal! Think about the cost of your pedal board alone. You don't have to do that anymore!! So, the cost of this amp is WAY underpriced when you consider the whole scheme of things.
Hey! first time listener, long time bass player. Just purchased a Rumble 40 this morning! Replaced my Rumble 30 that I have had for the the last 12 years. I love your honest reviews and I agree with your comments 100%! Very interesting channel, keep up the good workQ Cheers!
The BG music is something which grows on you . . . kinda like a fungus. I think there's a decent video somewhere under all that noise but it's hard to be sure.
turn down the background music, PLEASE!
These amps are amazing! I’m a guitar player who has a bass for recording/jamming purposes and this amp has a huge range of tonal options. If your looking for a great practice amp for pretty much any genre these are pretty hard to beat at the price point,
My 'go to' amp has for fifty years has been the mid-late '60's 50 watt tube Bassman amp. With the Fender 2-15" cab, it does the trick for nearly everything. My back (at age 67!), can't handle moving it. OK! Lightweight combos to the rescue!!
Tried the Rumble 40. Major disappointment. Settled on the Ampeg RB112. Way louder, and daisy chained with my old Frontman 60 and a boost pedal in front, it got so damned loud that I had to shut it off and take a long break. No joke, I could play in a 50-80 seat venue with total ease with a psychotic drummer.
From experience, for those that are wondering, I play in a duo with a Rumble 25, the thing is perfect for that but beyond that, go for a 100 or 200
The 40 gets incredibly loud, more than enough for an apartment. I also use it on the bright setting with my guitar, it sounds great.
I love the music track. What were those black boxes he was talking about? Hee, hee...
The 100 is sweet tone-wise, and stupidly light. I was running it at 9.5 on the master in a pub gig situation, and at that sound level,. I think the compromise in the cabinet design for the weight shows up - getting feedback which sounded like the actual CAB vibrating.
Yeah same I had to sit on the amp haha
I have the 40 and love it for practice and a small room setting. I also have a 25 that is used for in-the-house practice and it also does a really good job for those low-volume atmospheres, BUT definitely get the 40watt if you plan to get a small Rumble. (My first Rumble was a Rumble 60v2. It really got me into Rumbles and you can pick up a used 60 for a great price). NEXT: I gotta get that 500 :-)
I plan on also getting a 500, I have a 25 and as much bass as it has and as loud as it is, not enough with my drummer, I’m hoping 500 should do the trick 😂
@@kingtaco4064Yes, with the 500, you should be able to comfortably blow your drummer off his stool and through the wall into the next room.
Novice/weekend-player here. I have the Fender Rumble 150 combo amp (approx. $200ish 10 yrs ago) and it has been great for my needs and skill level. I run it through a VT Bass console and I am quite pleased with her. My bass is a 2004 Squire Mustang reissue (which I also really like).
I bought the rumble 500 for gigs. It is loud AF and only 36 lbs! Love it
Decibel test possibly?
im surprised to see someone in the comments say their rumble 100 can't compete very well with their drummer, because i have a rumble 40 and i find i have to turn it DOWN so i don't drown my drummer out?
I play a lot of our smaller bar gigs with the Rumble 40. Myself and the band (two other guitar players with Fender Reverb amps) are always impressed with how how well it sounds and keeps up with the band. Sometimes we have to tell the drummer to dial it back but...oh who am I kidding, we always have to tell him that.
just snagged a rumble 100 off facebook marketplace used like new for 100 bucks and hearing him say it’s good value for 300 is awesome
I just bought the rumble 25 and it is great for home practice and home recording and sounds awesome
I have the 25 it’s sound loud and very clear to my ears am in an apartment I don’t need a 40!!!
The 15w is perfect if you have a kid just getting started and you don't want them shaking the windows in the house. And the 15w is light enough that a kid can move it. My daughter has the 25w and it is plenty loud, to the point that she barely has the volume turned up past zero in her room. She takes lessons and is in a kids group. The place where she takes lessons has the 40w so that it can cut through the drums and multiple guitars.
I certainly would not suggest going above the 25w for a beginner bedroom amp. If you later decide you need something louder for a group, you aren't out a lot of money and you still have a practice amp.
I have a Rumble 800 head that I push two Hartke 1x12 HyDrive cabs with and at half power it's basically atomic levels of destruction that sounds like it was dialed in by a room full of bass players. Bought it all used for 725.
I have been playing guitar since 1975, and have had a bass or two along the way. I have not had a bass for more than ten years. I just bought a Fender Rumble 200, and the 1975 Fender Precision Bass with rosewood fingerboard, and mocha finish will be here in about a week.
I have a 500 and a 100. I use the 500 for gigging and leave it at the parctice facility. I got a 100 for home since I like that the controls are identical on both. If I get called to sit in for a jam session, the 100 is plenty for that. I once had the 500 crap out on me just prior to a gig so I ran home, grabbed the 100 and it worked just fine. Side bar: The 500 is a great height for sitting on at band practices, which can drag on at times, while the 100 is a bit too low for that.
Hi! How does the Rumble 500 sound with low volume levels? (For home practise without headphones)
@@kallehakkanen2189 I really don't use the 500 at home but I'd think it would be ok. Actually, I used it at a gig last night and we had to keep the music at a very low level while people were still eating dinner and it worked out just fine.
Purchased the Rumble 100 and It has exceeded my expectations. I love it, and best-of-all No more Hernia or back-breaking. Great job. Nice review. oNe LovE from NYC
I'm considering buying one to use for gigging in small bars, max capacity 200 people. I'd be outing to our PA also. Worth it?
@@BrainsIreland I'd say Yes (however) it always depends on the band situation. If it's a Judas Priest or Scorpions cover-band . . . then perhaps No. I Love mine, and have used it in Med-sized gig's. It sounds fantastic and is a pleasure to Gig with. It's plenty Loud, but I'd Go play one - so you-can form your own opinion. Good Luck.
@@michael_caz_nyc Thanks. I did the opposite and ordered one blind. Collecting tomorrow so I guess we'll find out. Although now I just want to start a Scorpions tribute act.
@@BrainsIrelandHaha how is the 100 for bar bands?
@@shayh.3556 It's perfect for bar bands. Sounds great and there's plenty of volume on its own. When DI'd to a PA you can get enough out of it for pretty much any size gig. Also, as everyone says; It's light, bizarrely light, maybe even too light if that's a thing. Without even taking price in to account (and it's cheap) I'd recommend it to anyone.
I couldn't decide on which Rumble I liked best, so I went to the extreme and got a a Rumble 800 head with 2 410 Rumble cabs ha ha! Sounds amazing at low volumes for bedroom/ quiet practice, and have 2 410's for any situation I could ever find myself in. Bought all used from Guitar Center and waited until great deals could be had for all. Highly recommend if you have the space and money! I tried every other amp and combo out there and this setup always just sounded perfect to my ears!
You came at this from the perspective of 'playing with other people' which is a shame because I can attest to the fact that the LT25 is an incredibly powerful, versatile and quality practice amp for someone learning and practising from home. It not only has a great and dependably solid sound, but the presets have saved me a fortune in effects pedals. When I get more serious with my bass playing I will certainly look for something in the upper range of amps, and consider getting specific effects pedals for my needs. But for the last year it has been my very, very good friend whilst learning the bass and getting better and more confident. Anyway, really like the channel but left like I had to stick up for my buddy! haha peace x
I just bought the rumble lt25. Love it. Plenty of volume for home practice. Great little amp. Nice and light as well.
This video really saved me a lot of money, because the Rumble waZ definitely what I wanted, I just didn't know which one...your video saved me from probably buying a crappy amp. I bought the Rumble 40, and I LOOOVE it!!! You definitely earned a Subscriber, my friend! 🎸
This review was very helpful as I am in need of new amp, and the Rumble 500 is one of four that I am considering. Also I agree on the Rumble 15. Bought it, regretted it.
The first Bass amp I ever bought was the Rumble 15, It's a fantastic practice amp especially if you live in a quiet house. I later got a Rumble 100 and I think it's probably the best bang for your buck at those specs.
I have the 25 and quite happy with it. Plenty of punch for home use, which is as far as it will go. I'm sure the 40 is nice, but for me, why pay the extra just to get 15 more unnecessary (for home use) watts. If you are planning on playing along with a guitar, keyboard and drums, then up it to at least 100.
Thanks for such an insightful video. I am a guitar player and I've had the itch to learn bass for a while. I've gotten into guitar tech stuff so I'm aiming to start a little bass project, thinking of hunting down some pre-loved Squier/Ibanez/Yamaha bass, save some money on that front and rather invest in a good amp. I think I see a Rumble 40 in my future, looks good for home practice and maybe the occasional jam session!
That rumble 500 paired with a 15" cabinet unleashes some serious thunder you can gig anywhere with that set up .
Very good review. I will be another vote for either eliminating the background music or severely dropping the music volume.
I second that big time. Good review but could have been more enjoyable without the highly distracting elevator music.
I got Rumble 25 for $50 from the used market. I I think it sounds good enough to me for bed room playing and I play on low volume to not disturb the neighbors.
First review I found explaining that the 500 only give 350w if there is not another amp attached to it. Thank you very much!!!
certainly helpful , 100 watts and up is the way to go. 800 watts is good if you are doing demolition work😂
I want to buy the 500 thanks to you. I have a Yamaha BB434M, and I think it would be great for it!
The Rumble 40 should be your absolute entry level amp. Great for any beginner and won’t break the bank should you decide bass is not for you.
What if you’ve been playing for 12 years but are just really broke? Is it worth it to save up for something nicer?
@@E_MZ_ The rumble 40 is compact, somewhat giggable standalone and better through P.A and has nice controls, but the rumble 100 is louder and more gigable standalone, with the same controls as the 40 so you can still plug into P.A and is still pretty light. i'd say if you're in a band, get the 100 and if you're not get the 40, but still consider the 100 in case.
@@lollosfloofy Right. I should add that I already have a Peavy TNT that is 600 watts, and in my 8 years or owning it have never cranked it all the way. I just want something to record on at home and take to band practice. But I still want it to be nice.
@@E_MZ_ i'm personally more of a guitar player, but i own a half-stack 55 watt Bugera and completely understand why you'd want a smaller amp for recording and rehearsal. I plan on getting a rumble 40 for both guitar and bass because other bands i'm friends with use similar wattage and it's cheaper. However, if i had the money for the 100 and wasn't too sure about access to P.A , i'd definitely get it. it's entirely up to your situation but overall the rumble 100 is just better since it's just a more powerful rumble 40
Смотрю сейчас 40. В России это зарплата (доход) за 1 месяц.
I tried and my Fender Strat sounds great with the Rumble 40 I have! Sounds more fuller compared to the accoustic guitar amp
I have the rumble 15 and 25 and they are great for practicing
Perhaps it's just me, but i think the rumble 15 (AS A HALF BASSIST) kinda sucks, especially if that's your only amp, only use it if your really low on options, it DOES NOT like distortion pedals >:/
I'd Begin at the 40 if possible.
Good review, thank you. I have the 25 strictly for practice, and recording as well (when I mic). The 200 and the 500 are not producing that much power without an 8 ohms extension cab though. ✌️
I have a rumble 350 2x10 and that thing is stupid loud for a bedroom/hobbyist player. I bought it from a older dude for 100 bucks. Deals can be had out there just be ready for them.
The rumble 25 is meant to be a home practice amp and its fine for just a practice amp.
Same as the Rumble 200, it's ONLY 200 watts with an extension cab plugged into it otherwise it's only around 140 watts but still plenty loud.
I really like your honesty on these amps. I'm trying to figure out what amp to buy as the one I have is to small when playing with my son and my friend. I'm new to bass and I need something louder so im not over powered. Thank you for your video.
Thanks for the review, I bought a Rumble 100
Nice! Enjoy!
I wish that I had watched this video before I bought my amp. I am new at playing bass and needed something quiet enough to use in an apartment. So. I bought the Rumble 25. It's a good practice amp and have no plans of playing with a band anytime in the near future. So. It's good enough for now. I'll upgrade to a bigger wattage amp when I need to. Great review. Thanks
I use this for bass and guitar, the 25, it sounds great with a boss metalcore plugged into it, my main tuning is drop b and this amp handles it pretty well.
Good review! One thing you missed is that the rumble 15 has a smaller cabinet than the rumble 25. So the 15 really sounds smaller. But no, neither one is good for anything but practice. (by the way, the 25 makes a good jazz guitar amp).
I own the rumble 100 with the 12" speaker. It is SO light, and plays quite loud. Sounds great. This is so light that I thought that they forgot to put the speaker in the cabinet! I'd recommend this (or other in this line ) for a smaller person; (or old person like me), or anyone who wants lightweight gear.
If you lift this amplifier next to an equivalent Ampeg, or most other amps, the difference in weight is mind-blowing!
The 100 with the 12" is especially good in my opinion.
I also own the 15" rumble cab, which is excellent, and also not very heavy for a solid 15" cabinet.
Instead of the 800 for $900, if you want modeling, the 500 for $600 + a good modeling pedal--there are so many to choose from--is the better way to go.
If you’re considering a Rumble 40, get the 100. They cost $100 more, weigh almost nothing and they just sound better.
I got the 100, and it rattles everything in my 2-car garage, pretty ridiculous, Lol....I also demo'ed markbass 10" and 12"......after playing the 12", I didn't even wanna look at the 10, lol.....but they wanted like $400 for the Mark 12......and it only does cleans. Fender 100 is only around $300'ish, and more versatile.
Would you say the 100 is good for a garage band then? Recently got back into playing bass and currently using my Katana 100 thats for guitar... Nice tone at bedroom volumes but ya know lol @@94SexyStang
I loved your review on the amps. Its helps me consider buying one on 40 watts. thank you.
Great review! I just bought th Fender Rumble 800 Combo ( no efects/internet stuff) just the common amp. And it is great! I am playing the upright bass through it and it is absolutely great!
I bought a Rumble 40 stricly for home practice and possibly some light gigging. When the time comes where I need more I will likely bite the bullet and move to a Rumble 500 just to get it over with and have plenty of availble output power.
To start, The 40 is enough and the 100 is solid! Anything more just shows us you got a good deal or can drop a couple xtra bucks for low-end support
The Rumble 500 is killer, I wish it was around when I was gigging in the early 2010s. I used to use an Ampeg BA-115 which was 100 watts and 62 pounds, the fact that the 500 is almost 30 pounds lighter is crazy.
I'm also not a fan of the bluetooth amps, definitely prefer the simple controls. Great in depth explanation for all the amps!
Chris is in the house!!!!!
Very informative. Everything I didn't know I wanted to know and am now glad to have known it. Because you know, you dont know what you dont know until you know it, if you know what I mean.
My two year old Rumble 25 has a loud static independant of all the knobs and controls when I turn it on. The only way to get rid of it is to pat the back panel firmly a few times until it's silent as it should be.
Then I can play fir a while until the static comes back and I have to pat it again.
something is probably loose and causing a bad connection. Open it up and take a look at the cable from speaker to PC board and then just look around at PC board. One guy found one in the trash because it was cutting out and it ended up being the solder on the PC board for the headphone jack. He added some solder on top of what was there and problem was solved. These amps are fairly simple and straight forward in design and circuitry. If yours is out of warranty, crack it open and look/feel around. Got nothing to lose.
@@truthwinseverytime8805 Yes. I was going to have the music store do the repairs but I thought I should at least have a look at it. When I opened it up, I didn't see anything obvious. So I just jiggled some connections around to make sure they were firm. The only thing I noticed was the red led indicater was not adhering to the chassis even though there was glue all over it. So when I put it all back together, making sure that led was in its proper place, everything worked fine. No more static since then.
Funny how the music got sweeter at the amp I was thinking to buy. 😏 Great review! Thanks!
Sort of a useful rundown. But definitely not the sort of review I thought we would get.
What I was hoping for was something more in depth, that had some playing of some of the amps, where perhaps some tonal comparisons could have been made between some classic amps of days gone by.
But the skimmed run down has made me want to look a little closer at some other reviews of some of the amps you’ve mentioned.
Personally what I’m after is the late Beatles bass tone, where McCartney had moved away from Vox to Fender.
Interestingly I might be interested to see what the Studio 40 has as far as amp models. So far not seen anything to make me want to trade in my Ashdown EVO 2
I’ve been waiting for a video like this for so long !!
Prices have definitely gone up in the last two years.
Thank God for closed caption 8-), very informative about the different models, thank you
I used the Rumble 25 while playing with my band. Works very well super loud for its size idk what this guy is on about
Good, honest review, mate but you might wanna turn down the background music, next video....
GREATEST REVIEW....THANKS! The Rumble 40 is for me........Thanks again.
I'd think that it would be a better idea to get something like the Zoom b1x Four instead of one of those modeling amps. That way you can keep using your effects and presets when you end up getting a different amp.
You are strong and wise. I am very proud of you.
Unwatchable. The commentary ruins that gorgeous music. What is wrong with these people? C'mon turn up that music!!!!
I just got a 500 not to long ago. Its so kick ass!
I have the Rumble 25 and I use it in an acoustic trio with an Eden WT preamp at rehearsal and coffee shop gigs and it is excellent.Better than lugging my Bassman combo ,Hartke, Quad box,Mark head or heaven forbid the Eden WT 800 setup,leave that for the rock band.
I just line in with my instruments when recording. Got the studio 40 on Black Friday sale on a great deal.
In my country all bass amps have additional 100+$ to their price. I don't really know what to get. Fender Rumble 15 is costing 200 bucks here and Fender Rumble 40 is 400$... I don't know what to do
Hate the music? Here's an updated version of this video for your ears. ruclips.net/video/dQw4w9WgXcQ/видео.html
I lasted 90 seconds with that distracting noise in background
The rumble stage 800 is just fine I've had one since they came out and I haven't had any problems with it at all and I us it when I'm playing at small gigs, I think it's great for small stuff I have Messa boogie for the big stuff
I just got the 15 watt it's sounds bigger than you think real loud they sound good
I tried the Rumble 40 in a church setting as our main amp went out, and let me tell you it's a no go for a bigger setting, I don't know about micking up, that would maybe be better. I ended up buying the Rubber 500 and looking forward to getting the 210 cab to get a better sound....
No PA?
Please get a Pop Filter for your mic
I play with a guitarist and a drummer.. My drummer is a bit louder than your typical drummer and I absolutely struggle to compete with my drummer I would recommend at least a Rumble 200 I am currently using a Rumble 100 and its hard like he recommended I would at least go one step higher than the 100.. But if my drummer was a touch quieter it would be perfect.. But I can be heard if I am giving it all it has I can be heard slightly... Using the 100 is doable but it's all it has I just hate pushing it as hard as it can go.. If I could get a 200 I could play it turned down so I am not just giving it it's All 100 % of the time! If your a doing quieter more laid back gigs the 100 is a great amp and its great for laid back practice.. It is defiantly not like a guitar amp 100 watt guitar amps can absolutely scream anything less than 150 watts or a bass amp makes it struggle to compete if you are in a live situation!! BTW everything he said in this video is ON point he put a very useful informative video
!! Thank you for taking the time to put this out my friend! As 1 musician to another =)
Thank you for sharing your real world experience! That’s extremely helpful. I find a lot of beginners like to cheap out and get away with less, but there is a limit to how low you can go before you make your gear completely worthless anyway.
@@ampthebassplayer You are 100% Right with that one!! I would recommend at least 200 watts for any kind of live experience at all just because guitar amps require less power for volume which I am more than sure you knew that as well if not more than the rest of us !! PS Grest video new sub here 😁
Things were going well but I had to stop, I couldn't take any more of the background music.
Same here, couldn't watch the whole thing and I wanted to hear about the 500 model. Found another video where I could actually hear the review without that horrible distracting music.
Getting the 500w this week thanks for the review!
I agree with your assessment about modeling verses strait solid state versions of the Rumble line up. I have a Boss processor I use when I am at my home studio, but I prefer to simplify my set up when Live... To each their own, but I like to focus on my fretboard, not soundbanks.....lol
On the Rumble 100 do you have to have Gain up to hear anything out of the Amp?? I just want a clean tone, no gain. Thanks and great video.
You forgot to mention the MGT4 that comes with the Rumble 800 Stage 🤔
I do love the power, of these amps! Not a great tone, for me, but by God, it'll fill most any room. Like a bar room. Not sure how well they stand up to getting hit, with any basses, that are Boutique, with an 18 volt pre Amp. Probably best set with passive basses, or 9 volt basses, in small venues. That being said, they really do, kick all kinds of arse! Played on a 500, as back line once....damn!
Thanks for the video. I’m having trouble deciding on one.
Review without testing? I got the 15watts for practice and it brings the roof down! Great practice amp. Really recommendable
I used to own one and I also worked at a music store for a while. I have plenty of hands on experience to comfortably talk about the entire lineup.