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Ace, great write up. Frightening warm up act to follow there! Wow. Also, Yampeg. Dunno why I’ve not heard that previously, but it’s a part of my vocab now. Would love to try one of these rigs, I play that same Yamaha bass (well, the 5) and love what they’re producing right now.

The 210 cab is about 4kg heavier owing to the ceramic magnets, but I actually find it an easier carry as the inset side handles are solid.

Same for me 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ The combo is very capable, the weight/tone/power made it a clear winner.

I’m pleased with mine too Lozz, just a really solid bass amp aren’t they. Very easy to get a good sound out of. I just added the Rumble 210, for no other reason than I thought it’d be fun. The combo is plenty loud enough, mind you and really punches beyond its 13kg!

Same for me with the 735 vs P35. The 7 was cool, looked and felt great, but I just didn’t love it, unlike the passive P35. I’m now on the hunt for an older 415/425/1025 too! I’d bite your hand off for that vintage white 1025 now 😂

Hmm, tempting. I’ve recently acquired an MXR EF and love it. Will ponder this, please don’t hesitate should a buyer come forward though!

Thanks for that, good to hear. Will also keep an eye out for one on here I think and try it out! Nothing to lose if you can get one for £50! I do like the TC minis anyway and have had a good experience of them so far.

I’d highly recommend the Rumble 210 cab. It’s actually great. I bought one as an extension to my R800 combo, and yeah, it’s a genuinely solid cab. Great build and look, excellent handles, decent tweeter and deep, loud and clear. Good with a low B, good with effects. I got mine about a month ago and there weren’t any more available in Europe for a while. Though, there’s a couple on here for £250ish, which if you’re local too, I’d suggest can’t be beaten for that money.

Interested to see you mention floor noise @ped, I’ve had many compressors too, and this always bugged me. I was going to try an M87 or Spectracomp next, both of which have very mixed reviews on the subject.

Fantastic looking thing!

Adding the 2x10 to my Rumble 800 was fun!

Cheers for this! Don’t need them at all, but too good not to at that price!

^ agreed. The HB power plants are great.

Didn’t know what to expect with a thread title like that 😂

Really saddened to hear this. I’d met Nick twice over the last decade or so, as we traded P basses on 2 occasions. We’d go for coffee after and he was an incredibly warm and passionate guy with a wealth of knowledge on all things bass. If his family do end up on here, he was a wonderful person and his input and presence here was valued by all. Though my meetings with Nick were few he definitely left an impression. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Shame, though there’s probably going to be some good deals! The MK4 version of this and more so the 121h were pretty short lived!

Much appreciated. Yeah, that’s where I’d landed. They’re not going to be worlds apart, in a similar enough enclosure, that I’m going to crack on with it.

Thanks @Bill Fitzmaurice, much appreciated. Indeed, Fender certainly aren’t giving away many clues.

Recently bought a Rumble 800 combo, which has neo Eminence 10”s. The ext cab has the ceramic Eminence 10”s. Not sure if the speakers differ other than that, hard to tell from the info at hand. I’d like to get an extension cab, other than subtle differences in how they sound, any reason not to?

I’ve had one too and loved it. Very nearly bought another but decided to go for a Rumble 800 instead. I’ve not had chance to try one of the new non-wooden cabs. I’m not sceptical as such, there must be something there? But, as you say, how will they hold up to the test of time and load ins/outs/gig life? Thought it was a shame the 121h was discontinued, hopefully this isn’t headed the same way.