wambamalubop Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I'd like to audition a range of Fender amplification from the Rumble 500 head + 15 cab to the new Rumble 800 stage. Googling about I couldn't find any/many stores that keep this kind of Bass amplification in stock, the products mainly appear to be drop shipped. I am equidistant to Bristol/Birmingham/Cardiff and often travel up to London so any of those places would do, I'm guessing London is the best bet though. Anyone know of a suitable vendor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) Give Guitar Guitar in Camden a call. Their website is showing some Rumble gear in stock but they don't say which shop. They offered to ship some basses between their shops so I could try them, so maybe they would do the same with their Fender Rumble gear. Edited June 25, 2018 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wambamalubop Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Thanks, I’ve been in there its a good shop. I called PMT in Bristol because their Newcastle and Manchester branches are showing the full range, I think the 800 stage is quite new hence not in stock yet. Anyhow, they seem worth a look in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Dawsons stock Fender bass amps. Nice branches in Leeds, Chester and Altrincham that i’ve visited; they surely have more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wambamalubop Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 I managed to try the 500 Rumble head and 115 cab yesterday at PMT in Bristol, the store was way huger than I expected. There was something wrong with the cab I think as there was a lot of distortion somewhere, but I got the sense that I didn't like the tone of the thing anyway. It reminded me of the thin anaemic Fender combo I use for practice. Turning up the bass didn't really work, it just had more of the same tone I didn't like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 On 27/06/2018 at 10:29, wambamalubop said: I managed to try the 500 Rumble head and 115 cab yesterday at PMT in Bristol, the store was way huger than I expected. There was something wrong with the cab I think as there was a lot of distortion somewhere, but I got the sense that I didn't like the tone of the thing anyway. It reminded me of the thin anaemic Fender combo I use for practice. Turning up the bass didn't really work, it just had more of the same tone I didn't like. Did you manage to try it with the 2x10 cab? That's what is in the V3 combos and I certainly wouldn't describe it as anaemic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 42 minutes ago, Norris said: Did you manage to try it with the 2x10 cab? That's what is in the V3 combos and I certainly wouldn't describe it as anaemic Agree. The V3 2 x 10 combo isn`t lacking in bass. I did a pub gig last night and had the bass knob at about 1 o`clock and it was shaking the room. Until I was asked to turn down slightly. Spoilsports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wambamalubop Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 I don't think the demo room setup gave the gear a decent chance. It's the kind of place that there's too much stuff to easily get things wired up, moved around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDaBass Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Next time you try the Fender Rumble 500 head make sure you start with the Overdrive OFF. Start with everything flat, all EQ knobs at 12:00 o'clock. IMO the Rumble has quite a broad pallet of fine bass sounds on tap and you should be able to find something that pleases you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Just out of curiosity, what are you hoping to hear from the amp in a music shop that is going to inform you what it sounds like at a gig in a band situation? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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