PaulWarning Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Took my Rumble in for repair suspecting a blown speaker(s) the guy told me Fender had loads of these back and had stopped using the Chinese made ones, the thing is I've got extended 5 year warranty on it but assumed Fender wouldn't replace the speakers under warranty, now I'm beginning to think it might be worth the £10 postage to send it back, anybody else had experience with dodgy Rumble speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 This is V3? How old is it? No problems with mine but I don't push it.....maybe I'll look to see what speakers are in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Muppet' timestamp='1502374769' post='3351054'] This is V3? How old is it? No problems with mine but I don't push it.....maybe I'll look to see what speakers are in it. [/quote]2014 bought it second hand, had a look at the speakers not much info apart from made in China, Eminence 16 Ohm and some numbers which don't seem to be part numbers, I don't think they're Neo's Edited August 10, 2017 by PaulWarning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6feet7 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I had a brand new Rumble 500 that lasted less than 5 minutes before it stopped working. Straight back to GAK and had a full refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Not had any issues with my V3 yet. There again I don't think it's been above 11 o'clock on the master lest I cause someone permanent hearing damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Mine says Made in Indonesia on the back. Dunno about the speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Not sure why Paul has not considered contacting Fender, given a similar thread and scenario a few weeks ago with a different Fender Amp.....has to be worth a shot, it will cost you an email/phone call!!! Oh, and the other amp was s/h too and Fender replaced it. Edited August 10, 2017 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1502386883' post='3351165'] Not sure why Paul has not considered contacting Fender, given a similar thread and scenario a few weeks ago with a different Fender Amp.....has to be worth a shot, it will cost you an email/phone call!!! Oh, and the other amp was s/h too and Fender replaced it. [/quote]I've got extended warranty from Gear4music, contacted them and they said send it back but it cost £10 and I haven't got the original packaging, wanted to find out if it was worth a punt before I did that, my thinking was that Fender wouldn't replace speakers just say I had abused it, can you post a link to that thread please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivansc Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Give them a call & see what you can get them to agree to. Hard to see how you can be accused of amp abuse unless there is evidence of beer spillage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1502388295' post='3351174'] I've got extended warranty from Gear4music, contacted them and they said send it back but it cost £10 and I haven't got the original packaging, wanted to find out if it was worth a punt before I did that, my thinking was that Fender wouldn't replace speakers just say I had abused it, can you post a link to that thread please? [/quote] Just get it in writing that they'll change the speaker. I doubt they'd be sending it to Fender to do if it's their own warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassjon Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Are Rumble amps any good ? I need to replace my Ashdown 250w 4 x 10 combo (not sure of the model) and am thinking one of these as they are lightweight and sound like they might be good for a metal band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Bassjon' timestamp='1503863654' post='3361239'] Are Rumble amps any good ? I need to replace my Ashdown 250w 4 x 10 combo (not sure of the model) and am thinking one of these as they are lightweight and sound like they might be good for a metal band [/quote] I certainly love mine and the overdrive is pretty good too. There again, ask any opinion on BC and you'll get polar opposite replies a-plenty I'm sure one will be along in a few minutes... Edited August 27, 2017 by Norris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 [quote name='Bassjon' timestamp='1503863654' post='3361239'] Are Rumble amps any good ? I need to replace my Ashdown 250w 4 x 10 combo (not sure of the model) and am thinking one of these as they are lightweight and sound like they might be good for a metal band [/quote] For what it's worth mine sounded great and I had no issues with it. However I've never been in a metal band, so can't advise on its suitability (or otherwise) for that genre. It certainly is very loud for a 350W combo (without extension cab). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 My rumble 100 just stopped working one day, the light for the drive/level knob was continually flashing but no signal coming out at all, less than a year old. Took it back and it was replaced but never got feedback as to what the fault actually was. I've only used the replacement as a bedroom practice amp at low level, I don't think the 100 is really up to serious gigging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 [u]Update[/u], sent the Rumble back to Gear4music, didn't get charged the tenner for sending it back, got it returned about a fortnight later with no communication at all, tried it out at practice and it sounds fine, so thumbs up for their repairs and commitment to the extended warranty but 0 out of 10 for communication, a result all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1503951794' post='3361824'] My rumble 100 just stopped working one day, the light for the drive/level knob was continually flashing but no signal coming out at all, less than a year old. Took it back and it was replaced but never got feedback as to what the fault actually was. I've only used the replacement as a bedroom practice amp at low level, I don't think the 100 is really up to serious gigging. [/quote] I played on the same bill as a guy using the 100 w one and it sounded really good. Gig- worthy, I would say for sure, though everything was going through a decent p.a. I could hear the sound from it coming off the stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killed_by_Death Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I've got a little Rumble that I use for bass as well as guitar. The gain & overdrive are actually hot enough to pull off pinch harmonics. I think if the speaker blew I'd just buy a better Eminence driver for it. Right now I'm realizing why I should have kept the original packaging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassjon Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 [quote name='Killed_by_Death' timestamp='1504562856' post='3365772'] I've got a little Rumble that I use for bass as well as guitar. The gain & overdrive are actually hot enough to pull off pinch harmonics. I think if the speaker blew I'd just buy a better Eminence driver for it. Right now I'm realizing why I should have kept the original packaging [/quote] that sucks mate. in the end i went to guitarguitar and got myself a markbass head and hartke 4 x 10 cab for under £500. beat that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killed_by_Death Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Well, there's a Fender repair guy 45 minutes away, so I doubt I'd ship it anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 [quote name='Bassjon' timestamp='1506408364' post='3378435'] that sucks mate. in the end i went to guitarguitar and got myself a markbass head and hartke 4 x 10 cab for under £500. beat that!! [/quote] I rock a MarkBass head and two Hartke 210s, great rig for around a grand . (I'm in Oz,everything is double your price ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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