nbaptista Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Hi, I have a Fender Rumble 15 watts combo(bass amp), I wonder if an Ampeg rb 108 is a worthwhile upgrade or is it a side move.The rb 110 has 50 watts, but is expensiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 I would say a side move at best 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fitzmaurice Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 If you want to go twice as loud you need to increase power not by a factor of two but by a factor of ten, so going from 15 to 30 watts is futile, especially if you don't increase the speaker size. To make a change worthwhile you need 50 watts into a ten, minimum. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbaptista Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 And a Fender rumble 40 watts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 20 minutes ago, nbaptista said: And a Fender rumble 40 watts? Hardly any improvement and will not make much difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 What is your amp for? Home practice or are you intending to play some gigs? If it's for gigs what is the line-up of the band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fitzmaurice Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 2 hours ago, nbaptista said: And a Fender rumble 40 watts? Quote To make a change worthwhile you need 50 watts into a ten, minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbaptista Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 (edited) Just for home pratice and play some gigs in the future, but for now just home practice.I can buy the rumble 40 s/h. I have been listening the rumble and for 15 watts seems fine.I Guess I Will keep it. Edited July 24, 2023 by nbaptista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 These amps are basically just practice amps for home use at best. You cannot reasonably expect to gig with any of them in any kind of a venue. Read BFM's post again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 On 24/07/2023 at 23:27, nbaptista said: in the future You should keep on saving and be aspiring much much higher than another little combo. A used heavy set of of gear is what you will need for most gigging bands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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