discreet Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) [b]Fender Rumble Combo Crap Logo Solution[/b] I'm very impressed with my Fender Rumble 500 Combo in almost every way. EXCEPT for the really very crappy, flimsy, badly-designed, cheap and nasty plastic logo Fender fitted with two screws to save themselves a shilling on each amp. It's only a matter of time before this abomination gets snapped off in normal use. OCD being what it is, I couldn't let it lie - so imported from the USA this rather nice Fender Blackface Amp logo, which is metal, weighty and very lovely, the whole on a sensible and practical 3-screw backplate. Makes all the difference and now all is calm and good. Yes, I have too much time on my hands. I thank you. Before: Terrible plastic Chinese flimsiness. After: Lovely sturdy metal USA goodness. Edited April 20, 2016 by discreet Quote
Billy Apple Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 Is it just fixed to the cloth? Will the weight not pull it and crease it up? Quote
discreet Posted April 20, 2016 Author Posted April 20, 2016 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1461148044' post='3031801'] Is it just fixed to the cloth? Will the weight not pull it and crease it up? [/quote] No, there is a triangle of wood behind the logo onto which it is firmly secured. Worry not! Quote
Billy Apple Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 No I'm worried. Is the triangle fixed to the cab? Does this mean you can't remove the grill cloth? Quote
discreet Posted April 20, 2016 Author Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1461148221' post='3031804'] No I'm worried. Is the triangle fixed to the cab? Does this mean you can't remove the grill cloth? [/quote] The triangle is part of the cloth frame which is fixed to the cab with a LOT of velcro. It's not going anywhere. Please don't make me take another photograph... Edited April 20, 2016 by discreet Quote
Billy Apple Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 I was worried that you couldn't remove the grill cloth for recording. Now I'm worried this large triangular piece of wood is going to vibrate off the cab, especially with all the extra weight on. This could seriously affect your tone, have you fully thought this through? Quote
discreet Posted April 20, 2016 Author Posted April 20, 2016 I wouldn't remove the grill cloth for recording, but I could if I wanted to. The triangular piece of wood is part of the frame to which is fitted the sparkly cloth... the whole being fixed to the cab with Velcro. All I've done is remove one logo and fitted another! Thppp! Quote
FinnDave Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 We need to see the velcro...get the camera out! Quote
Hobbayne Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1461149636' post='3031833'] We need to see the velcro...get the camera out! [/quote] Yes. No point in starting something you cant finish. Quote
Marvin Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1461149636' post='3031833'] We need to see the velcro...get the camera out! [/quote] We don't need any smutty photos like that on this site. Quote
Billy Apple Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 I can't believe you don't remove the grill cloth for recording. Everyone knows the cloth gives woolly tone. Quote
FinnDave Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 I think that's exactly what this site needs! Quote
discreet Posted April 20, 2016 Author Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) Ay Caramba! OK then, cop this: Edited April 20, 2016 by discreet Quote
RhysP Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 That grill cloth is a bit tatty around the edges, it could do with a trim. Quote
RhysP Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1461151421' post='3031866'] they look yellow to me? [/quote] Look yellow to me too. Quote
Billy Apple Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 I think they're rusty. They can be replaced with stainless steel ones. Quote
RhysP Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1461151682' post='3031870'] I think they're rusty. They can be replaced with stainless steel ones. [/quote] I think yellow staples indicates that the wood the cab is made of is diseased. Quote
Hobbayne Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 You can get some staples from Staples. [url="http://www.staples.co.uk/26-6-staples/cbs/412849.html?promoCode=200200556&Effort_Code=WW&Find_Number=412849"]http://www.staples.co.uk/26-6-staples/cbs/412849.html?promoCode=200200556&Effort_Code=WW&Find_Number=412849[/url] Quote
Billy Apple Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 Disease free wood can be sourced from the USA Quote
discreet Posted April 20, 2016 Author Posted April 20, 2016 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1461151198' post='3031860'] That grill cloth is a bit tatty around the edges, it could do with a trim. [/quote] YOU could do with a trim! Quote
Muppet Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 My newer Rumble uses USA made, Fender logo'd staples. I reckon your yellow Indonesian ones may benefit from an upgrade.... Quote
FinnDave Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 I suppose they could be yellowish. A yellowish shade of green. Quote
ahpook Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 Maybe the yellow staples are used as they're easier to see ? Anyway, my solution to the logo ? Take it off. Naomi Klein would be proud of you Quote
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