The Fender Rumble series bass amplifier features a thick, natural and balanced tone that sits fat in your live or studio mix.
This manual covers the Fender Rumble series of bass amplifiers, including the Rumble 500, 200, 100, and 40 combo and head models. It details the control panel functions such as Gain, Bright, Contour, Vintage, Drive, and Overdrive, as well as rear panel connections for speakers, effects loops, and auxiliary inputs. The document also explains the use of compatible footswitches and the thermal protection features of the amplifier heads.
| Input Impedance | 1MΩ (Input), 10kΩ (Aux In) |
|---|---|
| Input Sensitivity | 25mVrms (Input)/250mVrms (Aux In) |
| Bass Control Range | ±15dB @ 80Hz |
| Treble Control Range | ±15dB @ 10kHz |
| Headphone Output Power | 280mW into 32Ω/Channel |
The minimum impedance for all connected speaker cabinets is 4Ω.
The Vintage control creates a dark tone rich with harmonics and some natural compression.
The Horn switch adds high-frequency crispness and sparkle for more modern tones well suited to slap-style playing.
The amplifier may overheat and shut down, causing a temporary muting of the speaker while the power LED indicator remains on.