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Rumble 500 (V3)

A 500-watt 2x10 bass combo that has stayed the default choice for club and rehearsal work since 2015.

Watch

The Wonder Hub's in-depth walkthrough of the Rumble 500 V3 takes the combo through its controls and voicings.

Why it matters

The internal 2x10 delivers 250 watts, and adding an extension cabinet unlocks the full 500, which is why it covers rehearsal rooms and stages with the same amp. Bright, contour and vintage voicings plus a footswitchable overdrive handle most styles without pedals, and the XLR DI with ground lift goes straight to a desk. It weighs around 36 lb.

Note

Still the benchmark gigging bass combo and one of the best-selling bass amps of the last 25 years. Lightweight Class D power, dual 10s and a three-button voicing palette make it the default club-and-rehearsal workhorse.

Specifications

• 500W (250W internal, 500W with extension cab)
• class D
• 2x10 in Eminence drivers + HF compression tweeter
• 4-band EQ
• bright/contour/vintage voicings
• footswitchable overdrive
• XLR DI with ground lift
• FX loop
• ~36 lb

Before you buy

• 500W needs an extension cabinet — the combo alone is 250W
• the footswitch for the overdrive is not listed as included
• a 2x10 with an HF compression tweeter, so check you want that top-end detail

Sources

• sweetwater.com
• reverb.com