Three voicing switches for basic tone character (Bright, Contour, Vintage)
4-band tone control
Switchable Overdrive with controls for Drive and Level
Balanced XLR Line-Out for direct pickup of the Bass sound
Aux-in for playing backing tracks
Headphone jack
Connector for optional footswitch
Classic FenderStyle with black Tolex and silver front cover
The Fender Rumble in the official video:
Fully featured 40 watt Bass combo for practicing and jamming
With the Fender Rumble 40 V3 Combo, the traditional Californian company sends a fully equipped Bass combo for practicing and jamming into the race. With 40 watts of power and a 10" speaker, the practical bass amp delivers a grown-up sound with the typical Fender character, whereby three basic voicings, a 4-band EQ and the Overdrive promise a variety of timbres. A balanced line out, Aux-In and headphone jack complete the features of the Rumble 40 Combo from Fender.
Three voicings and 4-band EQ
The single-channel Rumble 40 offers versatile options for setting up the perfect Bass sound. In addition to the gain control for the strength of the input signal, three switches recall basic voicings for the Bass sound. Vintage provides a warm old-school sound with tube character, Contour lowers the mids for crisp slap sounds, and Bright emphasizes the highest frequencies for increased punch. In addition, the Fender Rumble 40 features a 4-band tone control for precise tone adjustment.
Switchable Overdrive
The switchable overdrive elicits juicy distortions from the Fender Rumble 40 if desired, which give the Bass sounds of rock and metal the final touch. While the Drive control determines the intensity of the Overdrive, the Level control adjusts its volume. An optional footswitch can also be used to conveniently turn the Overdrive on and off without having to interrupt the E-Bass playing.
Extensive connections
Last but not least, the Rumble 40 V3 Combo from Fender offers extensive connections that expand the bass amp's application possibilities. The balanced XLR Line-Out allows direct sampling of the Bass sound for mixers or audio interfaces, while the Aux-In enables the playback of backing tracks. Thanks to the headphone jack, the Rumble 40 is also suitable for playing Bass silently at an advanced hour.
This is a really good entry level bass amp. Before buying it I had my mind set on the Roland Cube. But comparing the two in the store, the Fender was clearly the best.
I use this amp at home primarily. The amp sounds fantastic at all levels. The versatility of tomes available are more than sufficient to bring me through my five decades of music fandom from Yes, to Coldplay to Miles Davis.
This is a basic 40w amp that is so light you can lift it with one finger. The sound is bold with a reasonable bass, middle and top end. It is easy to dial up a decent sound. There are plenty of reviews on youtube so you should have a fair idea of what to expect. I was delighted by the sound, perfect for a practice amp. 3 presets, a 3mm auxiliary and headphone output. Best amp I've played or heard in this bracket.
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