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I'm trying to upgrade my ampeg practice amp and saw a Fender Rumble 40 that is in mint condition on Facebook marketplace for $150 USD. New they are about $250 USD. This will be used mostly for home practice and very small jam sessions. What you guys think? If not a Rumble 40, maybe something else in the same price range? 

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I’d say probably yes - equivalent to just under £120 here. I haven’t tried the Rumble 40, but if

it’s anything like my Rumble 100 then it will be fine. The 100 is a great sounding amp, and I’ve

used it for many small gigs with no problems. If you could run to a s/h one of these it would

be more future proof than the 40 - over here they go from around £150 to £200 second hand

(around 190 to 250 dollars). Good luck! 

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If your jam sessions include drummers, I'd say it won't be sufficient. There's only so much air 40w and a 10" speaker will move. The Rumble 100 is not a great deal more expensive and would be much more suitable in that application.  I'd suggest saving a bit more money until you can afford something with a little more power.

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On 25/03/2024 at 23:31, Cheeto726 said:

I'm trying to upgrade my ampeg practice amp and saw a Fender Rumble 40 that is in mint condition on Facebook marketplace for $150 USD. New they are about $250 USD. This will be used mostly for home practice and very small jam sessions. What you guys think? If not a Rumble 40, maybe something else in the same price range? 


Did you get sorted with the Rumble 40?

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23 minutes ago, tredders said:


Did you get sorted with the Rumble 40?

Not exactly lol. I found a used hartke rig and jumped on it. It's sounds super sweet! 

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Just now, Cheeto726 said:

Not exactly lol. I found a used hartke rig and jumped on it. It's sounds super sweet! 


Aah, good choice.   Reason I asked is I have a new Rumble 40 here in Dallas which I was going to offer for free.  I bought it when I moved into an apartment here but then decided (for the sake of my neighbours) that a headphone setup would be kinder for all involved!  Glad you’re sorted. 

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5 minutes ago, tredders said:


Aah, good choice.   Reason I asked is I have a new Rumble 40 here in Dallas which I was going to offer for free.  I bought it when I moved into an apartment here but then decided (for the sake of my neighbours) that a headphone setup would be kinder for all involved!  Glad you’re sorted. 

That's very kind of you sir! I appreciate it. I know that's there's another new bass player out there that needs it more. Thanks for thinking of me

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On 08/05/2024 at 04:17, Cheeto726 said:

Not exactly lol. I found a used hartke rig and jumped on it. It's sounds super sweet! 

I think - Hartke stuff is a bit more better than Fender rumble. 

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