Fender Rumble 500 - Considering A Change?

[discreet]

Well now, here's a thing... I very much like the idea of the Fender Rumble 500 and I like the spec. But I've already got a great bass head that I like a lot, in the form of the GB Streamliner 900. Now the thing is... How about I use that with a newly-bought Fender Rumble V3 210 Cabinet with Eminence Ceramics that weighs 20kg, for just £265..? OK it's 5kg or so heavier and a little bigger than the combo, but I'd be saving £151 on the purchase price for a little rig which surely can't sound too bad, can it..? What have I missed? Would there be a better cab for the job, at this price point..?

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Edited February 28, 2015 by discreet

[theyellowcar]

Bargain really. Do it!

[Highfox]

I'm not sure how much of that new Rumble sound actually comes from the amp. If that's what your looking for?
I have a shuttle 6 that sounds very different to the rumble.Like chalk and cheese Both nice in their own way. The Rumble sounds a lot more aggressive and punchier and warmer to my ear and that's what I like with this combo.
As a stand alone cab I have no idea how they sound.

[discreet]

Thanks. I suppose in that case what I really want to know is 'which 2x10 cab?'...a question beyond the remit of this thread. I'll start a new one.

[spongebob]

I've just ordered a the 115 cab to go with my 500.

The 500 has got bags of go on it's own, but I couldn't resist the cab as an addition for bigger venues, and a larger tone.

Loads of people over on Talkbass are using this set-up, seems to be really good.

I've even joined the Rumble Club....!