throwoff Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) I saw these about 2 months ago but have been waiting for public unveil to share! Silver cloth mmmmmmmm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=narjgOUXksQ&list=UUI7fys0WM62xF2jUlUdq0XQ Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle Link fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Oh also specs etc up on Fender.com [url="http://www.fender.com/amps/bass-amplifiers/?new=yes"]http://www.fender.com/amps/bass-amplifiers/?new=yes[/url] again. mmmmm silver cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Genz Benz design input me thinks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Only 410 and 115 cabs though... Would be great a 112 combo with the 500W head and a 112 ext cab, just like the Promethean, but with GB quality and reliability and Fender vintage sexy looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Why oh why didn't they do this a long time ago. I'm sure their rumble amps are fine but they looked like anonymous, boring, black boxes and nothing like the vintage stuff. I bought a Fender TV15 a couple of years ago, mainly because of it's drop dead vintage looks. It sounded good too, but I sold it because it was stupidly heavy with just one plastic handle on the top. The 500 watt version is only 36lbs (but then they said the TV15 would have a neo speaker in it......the one I bought didn't and weighed about the same as a small planet). Now somebody go out and buy one and write a great review, so I can justify buying one Edited January 25, 2014 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1390491390' post='2345992'] Only 410 and 115 cabs though... Would be great a 112 combo with the 500W head and a 112 ext cab, just like the Promethean, but with GB quality and reliability and Fender vintage sexy looks [/quote] The speakers are 4 ohm so no extension cabs possible unfortunately. Bit dumb that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1390494638' post='2346026'] The speakers are 4 ohm so no extension cabs possible unfortunately. Bit dumb that [/quote] At least the 500W combo alows for a ext cab (8ohm 250W) to be hooked up. Just look at the backplate pics Looks to me that a few more cabs are comming to the line in order to satisfy this. Haven't npoticed that both the 115 and 410 are 4 ohms. I'll take another look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I must have misunderstood your post but both the 410 and the 115 cabs are 8Ohms acording to the site's specs. Rumble 500 combo has to be 8ohm loaded because it alows the ext cab, see here: All other combos state that they are Eminence loaded and have 8ohms except for the Rumble 200 that has a very confusing spec. I believe that this specs aren't correct and have lots of errors, not what people would expect from a brand like Fender... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1390496655' post='2346059'] All other combos state that they are Eminence loaded and have 8ohms except for the Rumble 200 that has a very confusing spec. I believe that this specs aren't correct and have lots of errors, not what people would expect from a brand like Fender... [/quote] That's great! In the specs they just have 'Speaker 4 ohm'. They must mean that the minimum load for speakers is 4 ohms. That's much better. My Fender TV15 had a 4 ohm speaker fitted and no extension out, which was a big mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Really like the look of these, have always loved the tone of Fender amps. The drive sound on the clip is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Does anyone have an idea on price and stockists? I have been considering getting an amp for my rehearsal room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 [quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1390500505' post='2346136'] Does anyone have an idea on price and stockists? I have been considering getting an amp for my rehearsal room. [/quote] They'll probably be about the same as the present ones. I assume the old models will be going cheap soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Look good and probably sound good, but...the spec listings on the site are rubbish and confusing. I can't see a speaker config for the Rumble 500 combo Edited January 23, 2014 by Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1390503693' post='2346192'] Look good and probably sound good, but...the spec listings on the site are rubbish and confusing. I can't see a speaker config for the Rumble 500 combo [/quote] Probably because they haven't made their minds up whether it'll be a 15" or a 2x10".........or possibly both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) An online UK dealer have the following 500W head at £373 200W Head at £227 500 combo (which is a 2x10) at £455 410 at £373 115 at £273 Edited January 23, 2014 by throwoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Jack socket speaker outs on a 500W head!? Man up and fit speakons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I have a Rumble 15 (previous gen) which I rate very highly as a bedroom amp. If I had a regular requirement for something bigger I would be all over one of these. They look SO good. And no doubt if the quality is consistent with the previous range they will be cracking amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 They look half-arsed. I'd hoped Fender would take this opportunity to bring out something that would really get them back in the game. Ah, well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1390545609' post='2346558'] They look half-arsed. I'd hoped Fender would take this opportunity to bring out something that would really get them back in the game. Ah, well. [/quote] Agree with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Yep, me too. Even if they had re-packaged the genz streamliner it would have looked like a better bet on paper. Wonder what these sound like compared to the current heads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I can see how if one was expecting Fender to create a line of amps that cloned Genz Benz one might be dissappointed. However, I don't think Fender were ever going to do that. The cabs are black boxes with silver cloth grills, like many other cabs. The heads, I think they're ok, probably a bit of a marmite product I suppose. I've used the previous Rumble 350 combo and the 410 cab with the 350 head...no complaints from me, a really good sound especially considering it's not expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Any idea how much the new 500 head costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Any idea how much the new 500 head costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Throwoff has seen them for £373 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I think they look great. Sound wise, never heard a bad one. I wouldn't say no to one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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