Cheeto726 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 I'm trying to upgrade my ampeg practice amp and saw a Fender Rumble 40 that is in mint condition on Facebook marketplace for $150 USD. New they are about $250 USD. This will be used mostly for home practice and very small jam sessions. What you guys think? If not a Rumble 40, maybe something else in the same price range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 (edited) I’d say probably yes - equivalent to just under £120 here. I haven’t tried the Rumble 40, but if it’s anything like my Rumble 100 then it will be fine. The 100 is a great sounding amp, and I’ve used it for many small gigs with no problems. If you could run to a s/h one of these it would be more future proof than the 40 - over here they go from around £150 to £200 second hand (around 190 to 250 dollars). Good luck! Edited March 26 by casapete 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch625 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 I rented a Rumble 40 along with a Squier 40th anniversary jazz bass last year. I'm only a beginner but thought it sounded really good. The price seems decent too for a used one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 If your jam sessions include drummers, I'd say it won't be sufficient. There's only so much air 40w and a 10" speaker will move. The Rumble 100 is not a great deal more expensive and would be much more suitable in that application. I'd suggest saving a bit more money until you can afford something with a little more power. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 As Mr Dare says, it won't keep up with a drummer but otherwise a perfectly decent amp. If you're playing with a drummer, you'll want at least 100w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 On 25/03/2024 at 23:31, Cheeto726 said: I'm trying to upgrade my ampeg practice amp and saw a Fender Rumble 40 that is in mint condition on Facebook marketplace for $150 USD. New they are about $250 USD. This will be used mostly for home practice and very small jam sessions. What you guys think? If not a Rumble 40, maybe something else in the same price range? Did you get sorted with the Rumble 40? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeto726 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 23 minutes ago, tredders said: Did you get sorted with the Rumble 40? Not exactly lol. I found a used hartke rig and jumped on it. It's sounds super sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Just now, Cheeto726 said: Not exactly lol. I found a used hartke rig and jumped on it. It's sounds super sweet! Aah, good choice. Reason I asked is I have a new Rumble 40 here in Dallas which I was going to offer for free. I bought it when I moved into an apartment here but then decided (for the sake of my neighbours) that a headphone setup would be kinder for all involved! Glad you’re sorted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeto726 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 5 minutes ago, tredders said: Aah, good choice. Reason I asked is I have a new Rumble 40 here in Dallas which I was going to offer for free. I bought it when I moved into an apartment here but then decided (for the sake of my neighbours) that a headphone setup would be kinder for all involved! Glad you’re sorted. That's very kind of you sir! I appreciate it. I know that's there's another new bass player out there that needs it more. Thanks for thinking of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magister Ludi Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 yo-you do know theres two versions of the rumble 40 don't you? if you can pickup the 40 modelling model-its a cracker ! and fun to use too boot..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 On 08/05/2024 at 04:17, Cheeto726 said: Not exactly lol. I found a used hartke rig and jumped on it. It's sounds super sweet! I think - Hartke stuff is a bit more better than Fender rumble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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