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

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Available since April 2014
Item number 331990
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Power in W 500 W
Speaker component 2x 10"
HF-Horn Yes
Equalizer 4-Band
Compressor No
Limiter No
Effects Unit No
Headphone Output Yes
DI Output Yes
Speaker Connector Yes
CD/MP3 Input No

£725

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Committed to tradition

If there's one company that truly embodies tradition, it's Fender, so it is no surprise that the Rumble 500 delivers a full, rich bass sound with enough power for rehearsals and gigs, while still performing impressively at home. Packed with a wide range of features, this amp gives players access to an extensive palette of modern and vintage tones. With both amplifier and speaker combined in a single enclosure, the Rumble 500 remains both compact and, thanks to its modern Class D power amp, surprisingly lightweight and easy to handle as well.

Useful features

The Rumble 500 is built around two 10" speakers, a switchable tweeter, and a powerful 500-watt Class D amplifier, delivering 250 watts through its internal speakers while allowing connection to an additional cabinet to harness its full power when needed. Its robust core sound can be shaped to individual taste with a variety of features, starting with a responsive four-band EQ section covering bass, low mids, high mids, and treble. Three dedicated switches are provided to further shape the sound, offering a bright top end, warm vintage character, or a contour setting that lowers the mids while slightly boosting bass and treble. Players seeking a touch of grit can engage the overdrive via button or footswitch, adjusting both intensity and volume to suit the moment. There is also a DI output that ensures easy connection to a mixing console or audio interface, making the Rumble 500 as versatile for practice and performance as it is for recording.

Performance and flexibility

The Fender Rumble 500 is designed for ambitious bassists seeking an amp powerful enough to handle rehearsals and gigs of varying sizes with their own band, and it can be expanded with an additional cabinet whenever more volume and presence are needed, ensuring the player can be heard clearly even on larger stages. With a wide array of internal sound-shaping tools, it is sure to appeal to those who value sonic flexibility without relying on external gear, while its compact size and moderate weight make it particularly attractive for musicians who transport it frequently, whether for home practice or life on the road.

About Fender

Fender is without doubt one of the most legendary guitar and amplifier manufacturers of all time. The company was founded in 1946 by its namesake Leo Fender († 1991), whose innovative ideas brought a breath of fresh air into the musical world. His Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass are not only classics – they also continue to shape the styles of musicians in countless genres to this day. Timeless Fender amplifier models such as the Bassman, Twin, Deluxe, and Princeton also enjoy a stellar reputation. Besides maintaining its classic product portfolio, however, the company is also constantly developing new products that make Fender a driving force in today’s music industry.

Effective practice at any time

Although the Fender Rumble 500 isn't a practice amp in the truest sense due to its high power rating, its compact dimensions and relatively low weight make it perfectly suited to home use. Playing late at night can sometimes be tricky if family, flatmates, or neighbours are around, which is why the Rumble 500 includes a headphone output that automatically mutes the speaker when connected. To make practice even more effective, users can also plug in a sound source such as a drum machine or mobile device, allowing them to jam along to their favourite songs, drum loops, or a simple click track.

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Great Combo

David R. 5284 26.09.2019

This combo is a great unit, it is fairly compact and not too heavy and can be carried for quite a distance before the weight kicks in.

Sound wise it is a really powerful amp with a 4 band EQ and great sounding speakers which give a good bass thump, but this combo also produces a very good mid range and clear top end with the tweeter set on high.

The 3 preset buttons are handy, I use the vintage preset all the time as with my Fender Jazz bass it gives me exactly the sound I am looking for with the EQ more or less flat only needing a bit of tweeking from room to room to fine tune.

Great combo that gives me everything I need from a bass combo with plenty of power, great sound and portability.

It does feature an overdrive section but it does has never appealed to me so I have never even turned it on so I cannot comment on how well that works.

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Boy, does this pack a punch

Patch 25.06.2017

I knew I wanted to try a Fender Rumble, but was debating what wattage to get. In the end I said, heck, why not go all the way. And boy, this amp has POWER. I have to play at 5-10% MAX during band practice, otherwise it starts ripping everyone's eardrums apart. Plus or minus? You decide.

Apart from that, the amp is extremely light, which is an enormous plus. You can sit on it, stand on it and it still feels very durable. The 4 band equalizer and overdrive give vast opporunities for you bass playing to tinker with the sound, as well as the sound colouring (vintage, contour, bright) do make a difference.

Just wanna play at home and not tear down your walls with these 500W of pure BASS POWER? Just neatly plug in your headphones and no one will ever know you jammed the whole night through.

So apart from the effort you have to put in taming this beast during band sessions, I have no negatives. Certainly recommended.

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Fantastic option for medium budget basses

Vivi Sjóvættir 16.09.2022

I play Bass for a small local death metal band and was previously using my guitar amp, when I went looking for bass amps this one immediately caught my attention, affordable price point, looked large and powerful and came with a lot of easily understandable features.

Boy, I was impressed before I used it, after using it I just felt even happier. This thing is monstrous, easily able to pump out plenty of sound from a practice space and a stage, and has a lot of nice features, with only a few that don't seem to be particularly important or helpful for me.

It's also surprisingly not all that heavy, making it relatively easy to transport and move around on stage for gigs, so it's pretty much perfect for me, this is the exact definition of "does exactly what it's supposed to do".

Rather than shelling out a few grand for a proper professional setup, I made the exact right choice with this, and if you are in a similar position as I am regarding money, this is literally a purchase that pays for itself basically. Zero regrets, pretty much perfect, many happy times with it.

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Best bass combo in the market right now!

Kyuuga 04.12.2017

This amp does everything it's designed to do - it's a lightweight, easy to carry combo that can offer a clean signal and also has an overdrive function for heavier styles.

Very easy to use with the classic 4-band EQ (Bass, Low Mids, High Mids and Treble) and also with some cheesy options if you're looking for something else. The Bright button gives you more high end treble that can sparkle your sound. The Vintage button adds more bass and gives you a thumpy, fat sound. And Contour gives you a smiley-face EQ cutting your mids and boosting the bass and treble, ideal for slapping.

The Overdrive is decent but a bit limited. It's good if you want to add a bit of grit to your sound but there's better pedal options obviously.

This amp won't colour your sound too much, it's mostly clean and it really shines if you add some pedals with it. It's perfect for small and medium gigs and if you're looking for something easy to carry around without spending too much money.

Tone-wise it's limited but paired with a few pedals it can get you anywhere. All in all a very good choice and the best combo in the market right now.

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