Raslee

+1 - I too wished they’d kept the silver

I've got a Stage 800 and i think it's bl**dy marvelous for the money, admittedly still in the honeymoon period 3 weeks in but i'm liking the bells & whistles a lot. Great digital convenience and decent tones available and fairly easy to use once you've done the manual - if you've got a smart phone you'll love it as you can make amp patches up on your phone to try out. Still yet to gig it but it's on the cards....unbelievably my Genzler Magellan aka simply the best amp known to humankind has quietly taken a back seat for now. Here was my first impressions

Hopefully not, but it is like having a computer in your amp - surprisingly easy though to get to grips with. Very impressed with mine so far and am using it in a rock/grunge band. Bought a £13 Stagg amp stand and it’s a perfect tilt now. The Fender 800 is not for the faint hearted but it’s a very rewarding journey and well worth it once you take the plunge.

"Careful with That Axe, G- string babysitter Eugene" 🤣

So, have had the Fender Stage 800 Rumble combo 5 days now and happy to share my first impressions. I’ll update the thread as I go along and I’m also happy to answer Q’s for those who are curious about this model: 1. It’s heavier than anticipated. Still a one hand carry though and pretty light for what it is I guess. 2. The 64 page manual, that annoyingly you have to download, initially seemed a bit daunting but actually wasn’t too hard to work through – it’s very pictorial and a lot easier compared to the Markbass Multiamp manual. I confidently learned the Fender amp programming in about 2 hours – there’s a lot to remember but it’s fairly self-explanatory once you get going. 3. The sounds and FX are very good, decent envelope filter and there is a decent notable difference between the amp models – ironically I’m favouring the GK emulator at present. There seems to be an abundance of distortions/overdrives…probably too much and a lot of the presets are distortion heavy but of course all settings are easy to modify and make cleaner. 4. The Fender Tone app on the iPhone is brilliant, easy to modify your sound from your phone as long as your connected to the amp via Bluetooth. You can create amps, add Fx and make setlists all from your phone and its quick to make the changes. There are also presets in a Fender cloud that can be auditioned as well as downloaded- quite handy. All settings can be backed up to the cloud too. 5. The footswith is great too. You can switch between amp models easily and switch FX on and off in each patch setting if they’re present. Built in tuner and you can control the looper from the pedal. The pedal is sturdy and built to last, however, the connecting cable is a cheap nasty molded plug type – basic mono jack to jack. 6. First bass amp I’ve ever connected to my home Wifi too – novel! However its great you can play your music via Bluetooth through the amp – today I jammed along with an iTunes playlist and levels can be adjusted to suit. 7. I’m sure there is a toaster somewhere on it but haven’t found that yet…neither have I managed to get on eBay with it Overall though I’m very impressed so far and will take it to rehearsal on Sunday for a good running. Particularly pleased it has a 12 string emulator patch so I can now contribute on our bands take on Pearl Jam’s ‘Jeremy’

I’ve just sold my 2005 Stingray (great bass!) since recently buying a 2013 Classic Sabre - it totally does the classic Stingray sound and so muuuuch more, even a close P sound. The build quality and birds eye is astounding. You’d be wise to check a modern Sabre if you get chance...can’t see me ever going back to a Stingray now 😎

I noticed the Stingray too but wasn’t 100% certain as to post; my wife thought I was a geek. Anyhow I loved the film although my Queen mad friend informed me of a few minor inaccuracies ....but still a great film.

Bought a lovely MM Sabre from Jay Synchro - everything as described and am super happy with this bass. Deal with confidence