Fender Rumble 40
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Fender
Rumble 40
Product Info
Article Number:
331985
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Rumble 40
Category:
Solid-State Bass Combos
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Rumble 40 is a fantastic practice amp and a surprisingly capable gigging option for smaller venues. Its compact size and light weight make it easy to transport, and the built-in overdrive adds a bit of extra grit. Ideal for beginners and gigging bassists needing a portable, affordable solution.
Product Description
- Fender Rumble 40
- Bass Combo Amplifier
- Class D
- Power: 40 W
- 1 x 10" 1x 10" Fender special design loudspeakers
- 1 x Channel with switchable bright switch
- Contour
- vintage switch and overdrive
- Controls: Gain
- bright on/off
- contour on/off
- vintage on/off
- drive
- overdrive on/off
- level
- bass
- low mid
- high mid and treble
- 6.3 mm Jack input
- Headphone connector
- Mini jack stereo AUX input
- Line out XLR with Ground Lift
- Soft touch radio potentiometer knobs
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 41.91 x 41.91 x 30.48 cm
- Weight: 8.16 kg
- Design: Black vinyl covering with silver grill cloth
PROS
- • Lightweight Class D amp delivers surprising power for its size
- • Fender’s special design speakers provide a balanced, articulate tone
- • Versatile EQ section with Contour control shapes bass response effectively
- • Line output with ground lift is excellent for recording or live use
CONS
- • Bright switch can be overly aggressive, lacking subtlety
- • Limited channel options restrict more complex tonal sculpting
- • Vinyl covering, while durable, isn’t the most premium aesthetic
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
40
Speaker
1 x 10in Fender special design
EQ Bands
4
DI Output
XLR with Ground Lift
Effects
None (Overdrive)
Weight
8.16 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a good balance of power and portability, with Fender’s signature tone, but lacks the channel flexibility of some competitors.
It's a decent, usable overdrive – not a high-end distortion, but it adds a welcome edge for rock and blues styles.
The DI output is clean and reliable, making it suitable for basic live sound, though a more sophisticated mixer might offer more control.
