Fender Rumble 500w (2x10) combo, can I add a GK 1x15 Goldline

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I have a fender rumble 500w combo with 2x10's. I'm looking for a cab to hook up as an extension.

The manual says I need to find something with NO LESS than 8 ohms, and it recommends 700w (continuous) and 350w program.

This Is my first amp I've ever had that is large enough to extend , and I'm not sure about the wattage requirements . I know the rumble can't handle anything less than 8 ohms .

I found a GK 1x15 Goldline cabinet locally at a pawn shop. The specs I found show 8 ohms at 600w, 300 program. Could I power this speaker with my Fender Rumble 500?

Thanks in advance
 
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I am playing live outdoors with this setup more and more. Initially, we were playing indoors through a p a , but now we don' have the p a , and I am having to push the amp pretty hard.

It wouldn' be running at 80-90% all the time, but I don' want to risk damaging the amp or speakers . I Am unfamiliar with the wattage and how that affects the configuration with the combo amp and speakers.
 
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aaronious said:
Yes. Do it now. And it'll be fine. You won't need to go that loud with the added cab. But if you do, it'll still be fine.
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My understanding is that the Rumble 500w combo as it is now is only using 350w through the 2x10's. I could be wrong, but u believe that by adding a cab at 8 ohms, you are able to get closer to the 500w. I also understand I'll need to move more air to be heard, and by throwing a 1x15, it will dramatically increase the volume .

As long as it won' damage the combo amp, I'll be okay. Later I'll get the fender companion to the Rumble, but for now, for $80, I'm going to try it . Thank you for your time.
 
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Eedwards7891 said:
My understanding is that the Rumble 500w combo as it is now is only using 350w through the 2x10's. I could be wrong, but u believe that by adding a cab at 8 ohms, you are able to get closer to the 500w. I also understand I'll need to move more air to be heard, and by throwing a 1x15, it will dramatically increase the volume .

As long as it won' damage the combo amp, I'll be okay. Later I'll get the fender companion to the Rumble, but for now, for $80, I'm going to try it . Thank you for your time.
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I suggest to try it out at the pawn shop before spending any money. Also open the cab and verify the ohms, manufacturer and wattage.

Good luck.

Let us know how it goes!:thumbsup:
 
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Stumbo said:
I suggest to try it out at the pawn shop before spending any money. Also open the cab and verify the ohms, manufacturer and wattage.

Good luck.

Let us know how it goes!:thumbsup:
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Will Do! I' going up there tomorrow to plug in and make sure it' not busted.

When you say "open up the cab to verify the ohms", where should I look ? Just pop the grille off?

There wasn' a plate on the back , it just had a single input for a speaker cable .
 
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Eedwards7891 said:
Will Do! I' going up there tomorrow to plug in and make sure it' not busted.

When you say "open up the cab to verify the ohms", where should I look ? Just pop the grille off?

There wasn' a plate on the back , it just had a single input for a speaker cable .
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It's front mounted. You would have to take the speaker out. Doubt if they will let you do that.

If it works okay, roll the $80 dice. Maybe offer them $40, see if you can get it down to $60 since you can't verify the speaker.
 
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Stumbo said:
It's front mounted. You would have to take the speaker out. Doubt if they will let you do that.

If it works okay, roll the $80 dice. Maybe offer them $40, see if you can get it down to $60 since you can't verify the speaker.
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Ok, I'll just have to plug in and see if it works . Thank you for your help.

I attached a picture of the specs listed for this cabinet , if that helps.
 

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Eedwards7891 said:
Ok, I'll just have to plug in and see if it works . Thank you for your help.

I attached a picture of the specs listed for this cabinet , if that helps.
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An adjustable HPF would also help your rig. It helps protect the amp and speakers by reducing very low frequencies not needed to be reproduced, tightens up the low end and helps adjust to different venue's acoustics.
 
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Eedwards7891 said:
My understanding is that the Rumble 500w combo as it is now is only using 350w through the 2x10's. I could be wrong, but u believe that by adding a cab at 8 ohms, you are able to get closer to the 500w. I also understand I'll need to move more air to be heard, and by throwing a 1x15, it will dramatically increase the volume .

As long as it won' damage the combo amp, I'll be okay. Later I'll get the fender companion to the Rumble, but for now, for $80, I'm going to try it . Thank you for your time.
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Everything you said is correct. The amp was designed specifically to be. Good for most situations. For situations where you need more boom adding an 8 ohm can and bumpibgv
Eedwards7891 said:
My understanding is that the Rumble 500w combo as it is now is only using 350w through the 2x10's. I could be wrong, but u believe that by adding a cab at 8 ohms, you are able to get closer to the 500w. I also understand I'll need to move more air to be heard, and by throwing a 1x15, it will dramatically increase the volume .

As long as it won' damage the combo amp, I'll be okay. Later I'll get the fender companion to the Rumble, but for now, for $80, I'm going to try it . Thank you for your time.
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Yes. You're correct on all accounts. It's at 350 watts now. An 8 ohm cabs gets you all 500 watts and more volume. You won't hurt anything cause that's precisely what it's designed to do.

Have fun.
 
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aaronious said:
Everything you said is correct. The amp was designed specifically to be. Good for most situations. For situations where you need more boom adding an 8 ohm can and bumpibgv

Yes. You're correct on all accounts. It's at 350 watts now. An 8 ohm cabs gets you all 500 watts and more volume. You won't hurt anything cause that's precisely what it's designed to do.

Have fun.
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Yep, ditto on this comment. I ran the 500 combo into a Rumble 115 cab and it was very very loud.
 
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Stumbo said:
An adjustable HPF would also help your rig. It helps protect the amp and speakers by reducing very low frequencies not needed to be reproduced, tightens up the low end and helps adjust to different venue's acoustics.
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I'm unfamiliar with an "HPF" .

I understand what a compression pedal does , but I do not think that is the same thing. Are there any common pedals that are designed for this ? Is this different than an envelope filter?

Thank you so much for your advice .
 
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As a suggestion, having played through that combo for many gigs, it is far from a flat EQ when the knobs make you think it's flat. It has a big bottom end and top end boost and a mid scoop that is built in...even when set flat. Keep the low end dialed back to maybe 9-10 o'clock as you look at the knob. If you crank the gain and master on that amp and have the lows flat or even boosted it may blow drivers...it gets very loud! Trust your ears with the combo, not what the dials on your EQ say. A " reverse smiley face" is the best way to run the amp in most situations.
 
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