Fender Rumble 500
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Fender
Rumble 500
Product Info
Article Number:
331990
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Rumble 500
Category:
Solid-State Bass Combos
Price:
$832.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Rumble 500 is a serious contender for gigging bassists or those needing a powerful practice amp. It’s got a surprisingly clean and punchy sound thanks to the Class D design and those Eminence speakers – a great all-rounder for rock, funk, and modern genres.
Product Description
- Fender Rumble 500
- Bass Combo Amplifier
- Class D
- Power: 500 W @ 4 Ohm
- Loudspeaker: 2 x 10" Eminence ceramic magnet speakers with 16 Ohm
- Compression tweeter with on/off switch
- 1 x Jack input
- 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
- Headphone connector
- Mini jack stereo AUX input
- Line out - XLR with Ground Lift
- Effects loop send and return
- External speaker output 8 Ohm minimum
- Ivory soft touch radio potentiometer knobs
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 58.4 x 48.2 x 35.5 cm
- Weight: 16.56 kg
- Design: Black vinyl covering with silver grill cloth
PROS
- • Powerful Class D amp delivers surprising headroom and clean tones.
- • Eminence speakers offer a tight, defined low-end with decent projection.
- • The Contour control genuinely shapes the bass response for varied sounds.
- • Aux input and XLR DI output add versatility for practice and gigging.
CONS
- • Vinyl covering feels a little cheap compared to some higher-end amps.
- • Limited EQ flexibility might frustrate bassists needing precise tone shaping.
- • Weight, while manageable, makes it less ideal for frequent transport.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
500
Speaker
2 x 10in Eminence
EQ Bands
4
DI Output
XLR with Ground Lift
Effects
Effects Loop Send/Return, AUX Input
Weight
16.56 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a mid-cut and high-boost combination, subtly sculpting the low-mids and adding clarity – useful for cutting through a band or cleaning up a muddy tone.
They handle rock and funk well, but for extremely heavy metal or drop tunings, you might find the low-end a bit lacking compared to larger speakers.
Yes, it’s surprisingly good; it delivers a full and balanced sound, allowing for detailed practice without disturbing others.
