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Fender Rumble Series Amps

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The Fender Rumble 40 1x10 40W bass combo amp packs a sonic punch in a compact package. This lightweight amp is ideal for practice or performance, featuring 40W of power and a 10" speaker to produce full, resonant bass tones. Adjust your sound with the intuitive 4-band EQ, dialing in the perfect tone and volume for any song. An overdrive circuit adds grit and punch, activated with an optional footswitch for tonal versatility on the fly. Whether at home or on stage, the Fender Rumble 40 provides crystal-clear sound with thunderous low end.

Foot-Switchable Overdrive Circuit

Activate the built-in overdrive circuit to add a dynamic edge to your tone. Toggle between a clean sound and overdriven punch with the optional footswitch, allowing you to bring in distortion during solos or musical transitions. The overdrive is fully adjustable, so you can dial in the precise amount of breakup and saturation to suit your style.

Versatile 4-Band EQ

Shape your tone with the intuitive 4-band EQ, adjusting bass, midrange, treble, and presence. Boost the lows for a full, rounded tone or cut the mids for a scooped metal sound. Increase the treble and presence for extra articulation and string definition. With dedicated controls for four frequency ranges, you can tweak your EQ to perfection.

Lightweight Yet Loud

Weighing in at just 18lb., the Fender Rumble 40 is highly portable without sacrificing power. 40W deliver enough volume and headroom for rehearsals and small venues, conveyed through a custom-designed 10" speaker. A sturdy cabinet construction and durable vinyl covering make this amp ready for the road, able to withstand the demands of frequent transport and performance. Despite its compact size, the Rumble 40 provides big, bold bass tones.

Additional Features

The Fender Rumble 40 includes useful extras for practice and performance. An XLR output allows direct connection to a mixing board, while an aux input jack lets you play along with music from your phone or MP3 player. A headphone jack is perfect for silent practice, muting the internal speaker for quiet rehearsal. Fender gives bassists of all levels a solid amp that can handle anything.

Fender Rumble 40 1x10 40W Bass Combo Amp
Fender Rumble 40 1x10 40W Bass Combo Amp
Fender Rumble 40 1x10 40W Bass Combo Amp

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  • Power: 40W
  • Speaker: 1x10" Fender special design
  • Single channel
  • AUX input
  • Headphone output
  • XLR output
  • Dimensions: 16.5" x 16.5" x 12"
  • Weight: 18 lb.
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4.72

151 Reviews

98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

I would buy this again
I would buy this again
I would buy this again
Excellent sound from a small amp, love it.
Very light weight but still great sound
Great Amp to start a rebuild
2 Rumble 40's as Keyboard Amp
A best buy.

Most Liked Positive Review

4

A best buy.

For the money, it is a good purchase. It held its own without going through the board at our venue's open mic. We have a full drum kit on the backline. The tone flexibility is good, with lots of bottom end available via the electronics. I play a P-Bass, but am a low-end guy, not a slap and pop bassist. In our case, we went with as small as possible, and still get decent tone, and I was happy with the available volume. I ran the gain and the master up, but did not max them out. If you play in a loud band, I woud go larger, but if you're on a budget, this amp can handle more than some give it credit for. If also has a lot more bottom end than the 25w 8" v3. It is not a high-end amp, but it has a great price, and after checking a ton of reviews, could not find a frequency of (import) failures. Fender has priced it to be competitive, and it is. I would buy a larger Rumble if I needed a bigger bass amp. The light weight is such a nice change from the usual. I would recommend this amp.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Nice Sounding....lightweight.......but

I went to Guitar Player to audition this amp as I am now a Senior player with a bad back. 18 lbs sounded really good to me. The sound is "not bad"....but the low notes were undefined and not up to my standards. I tried the Rumble 100 and it blew me away. The 100 is only 4 lbs heavier. For a meer $100 more you get a 12 inch Eminence Speaker(which makes a HUGE difference), an effects loop, and of course 60 more watts. The larger cabinet seems to have been engineered just right for that speaker....as it sounds deep and full at the volume I need....which at 1/4 volume drives a 20 piece Big Band. So FYI...before you pull the trigger on the 40, think twice about the 100......

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Best Uses
  1. Home Studio97
  2. Amateur Recording57
  3. Performances41
  4. Outdoor Events / Games31
  5. Professional Recording14
Cons
  1. Weak5
  2. Limited Functions4
  3. Difficult To Use2
  4. none2
  5. Poor Sound Quality1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced78
  2. Novice35
  3. Professional Musician14
  4. Child1
Pros
  1. Portable120
  2. Easy To Use119
  3. Excellent Sound118
  4. Warm / Comfy84
  5. Good Power Output71

Reviewed by 151 customers

  • Great product!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted14 days ago

    byNoe

    fromAustin, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Used in home studio. Love the different variations of sound you can get.

  • Very impressive output, yet light and easily to travel with.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda month ago

    byPete

    fromMiddleton, WI

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great sound, nice variety of EQ/tone settings.

  • Worth giving a great review

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byFrankie

    fromRockford Illinois

    I just play for my own pleasure at home and this amp has been great and brought me the excitement I was starting to lose with my old cheap bare bones amp I first had and now I replaced it with the fender rumble 40 and it is truly amazing and for the price you can't go wrong I can't say enough good about this amp very happy with the purchase and fender has done a wonderful job with this

  • I would buy this again

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byBrandon

    fromNorthbergen, NewJersey

    Its a good amp pretty light, loud, not that that many options but you have the basics it sounds great for the most part i would recommend if you dont want a super big amp but still want power and loudness.

  • Excellent sound from a small amp, love it.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 months ago

    byMark

    fromChattanooga, TN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great amp for practicing when you want to feel the bass. Auxiliary in for play alongs. Love the warm sound from such an affordable unit. Very portable and enough for smaller performance venues. #sweepstakes

  • Good practice amp

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byPaul

    fromRhode Island

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I recently bought a Rumble 40 for home use and I'm happy with it all around. The controls are simple, you can get a variety of good sounds out of it, and the amp is light as a feather.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 months ago

    asked byToby

    fromChapel Hill, NC

    Does this amp have a built-in pre-amp?

    Does this amp have a built-in pre-amp?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I'm sorry. I don't understand the question All combo amps have a preamp.

  • submitted7 months ago

    asked byJarrod

    fromColumbus ohio

    Does this amp have a warranty

    Does this amp have a warranty

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It has the full Fender warranty.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byDP

    fromRaleigh,NC

    Can anyone recommend a pedal that would pair well with this amp?

    Can anyone recommend a pedal that would pair well with this amp?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Fender 1-Button Vintage Style Footswitch.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byMike keys

    fromCleveland ohio

    Anyone use a rumble with a keyboard?

    Anyone use a rumble with a keyboard?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Rumble 40 would not make a good keyboard amp. It has no highs. A keyboard requires a full range system

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJoe

    fromWeslaco, Tx

    How big is this?

    How big is this?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Height: 16.5" ; Width: 16.5" ; Depth: 12" ; Weight: 18 lbs.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bychris

    fromny, ny

    Can this compete with a drum set?

    Can this compete with a drum set?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes but a lot will depend on the volume of the drums.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byLynn

    fromMacomb il

    Does this come with a cable?

    Does this come with a cable?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It includes the AC cord

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMr curious

    fromDenver

    Is this V3? Whatever thst means

    Is this V3? Whatever thst means

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This is a V3, which means it's the 3rd version of the Rumble 40.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byA2B

    fromTX

    Does this amp come with a wall plug for the amp? Mine didn't have one

    Does this amp come with a wall plug for the amp? Mine didn't have one

    Open Reply - Beau
    This amp should come with a wall plug for the amp.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJohn

    fromManassas, VA

    What is the correct cover to buy for this amp?

    What is the correct cover to buy for this amp?

    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    We don't actively carry the cover for the 40w version, but we can special order it. Please give us a call.
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