I bought this exact bass and amp, I went with the 25W Fender Rumble, though. Now I gotta take lessons and learn how to play bass, getting a late start at age 45.
Kevin Michael I'm 43, played guitar for 30 years now, and I just bought my first bass. Now looking for a decent practice amp, and these Rumbles look pretty good so far. It's never too late to learn some new tricks.
Don't feel bad. I'm just starting bass at 56. I have the rumble amp and a full scale Ibanez bass, but I want the Squire SS in red and Sweetwater doesn't have it.
Hi Phil, just built out, ordered, and received a bass package for my son's birthday. Jaguar Bass, Rumble 40 and all the accessories!! Thanks for a great informative video!
I have an old Fender Rumble 100 with 2 10-inch speakers Its not in production anymore,and I use it to play my guitar.. It honestly gives awesome sounds,along with my Boss ME-50
i just bought my first bass. Really didn't know what I was looking for as a guitar player. I just know I wanted a jazz type neck, but a P-bass pick up. I ended up buying a Fender Duff McKagan Deluxe Artist series bass with both a jazz and p-bass pick ups and with a hip shot bass extender. I love it.
A buddy of mine gave me both a Rumble 40 and a Squire. You are 100% correct, both great value for the money. No matter what bass I plug into the Rumble 40 it sounds amazing.
Holy shit. This was my EXACT beginner setup. Got the Jag off of Cragslist for $100 and the Rumble vs 40w for a gretsch Uke and $40. One week later I played my first gig. That was a fun one. Seriously this beginner setup is awesome, have since upgraded to a Behringer 300w ultra bass head with a Kustom 2x15 tuck and roll cab from the 70s, and a yamaha bb300. Cab and head were $100 each and the yammy was $150, all used from my local music store. If you are a beginner and need gear, go with the second. SS basses are fun, but have a distinctive sound that you may or may not like, and a 40w bass amp really isn't enough to play with a dummer in most instances. Love your stuff man, keep the bass love coming.
I own this bass, I really like it, I also recommened it to a friend who then bought one. They had not recieved it yet. I was worried they would have consideration about it and maybe regret buying it. I then search around and found your video on this bass. It was great!!! Your chops on playing the bass and your comments about it were just what I needed to send my friend! There super excieted about getting it! There are aslo buying the Fender Rumble 100 (they like your presentation of the 40 watt amp as well)! So glad you kept this video up! Glad you made it in the first place, I really feel people will "Know there Gear" from your videos! Thanks for posting! Note there selling now between $300 and $350. Someone mention neck dive, I do not have this problem at all, in fact it sits totally level, well balanced.
For neck dive attach a slip on SCUBA weight pouch at the bottom of your strap by your hip. Buy the SCUBA weight that you require! This advice was provided to me by Keenan Crow. Such a simple solution for neck dive!
Thanks for the bass video! The Jaguar bass looks awesome, although I personally prefer standard scale bass guitars over shortscales. I picked a Squier Jazz Bass for my first bass guitar some years ago. I still love it and play it live. In my opinion, theres nothing wrong with getting a cheap (bass) guitar. Especially when personalize it and upgrade it over time. I sanded the lacquer off the neck and it plays fantastic. Maybe someday I'll put new pickups in it as well.
Who knew Phil had such great bass chops! Renaissance man! :) After 30+ years of guitar I am now suddenly tempted to try and let my inner Geddy Lee come out...
Aaah pre-Harley Benton "you can't beat this" statements :) like time travel Now I'd say get the PJ-74 or PJ-75 (4 and 5 string PJ basses) which are $70 less than the Squier Jag but better, (especially the P pickup) and their 80W practice combo (with TEN BAND eq section)
I own the same bass. Plays really nice and sounds much better than it should for the price. It would be an amazing bass if it were not so neck heavy. The neck dive is a real drag.
Man.. this video came up just after I bought a bass and amp in the past week. Having watched Phil semi-regularly he's mentioned short scale basses so I ended up with the Ibanez Mikro. Pots are low quality, but it's light, easy to play, sounds good & cheap. GC had a used Rumble 100 in perfect condition so I grabbed it. It really is light and sounds great too. Good advice from Phil!
I took it back and have the Ibanez TMB30 now and like it much more. One of my amps is a new rumble 40 v3. Great for practice and senior citizen reach .
the jaguar is an awesome bass. I've had the full scale one for 4 yrs. it's my favorite bass. I gig with that and a gk mb. Thanks for doing a bass vid. All your videos are cool. Keep posting.
Thanks for this! I mostly play guitar, but have a bass that I play every once in a while. This amp looks like a good upgrade from what I have without killing my wallet. Love your channel!
I've had this bass for over a year now and I love it but I installed flat wound strings recently and to be honest it's not the best no more. The neck has bent a little, so I recommend keeping its original strings on.
I decided to look for a bass guitar, so naturally I looked to my gear hero Phillip McKnight to see if he had any advice and of course I found this video. Apparently so did everyone else because these basses are impossible to find! That's OK though because sometimes the hunt is just as fun as the score.
Finally a bass video. Still curios on which is your favorite bass pedal/s? I was hoping you answered that question on your live video. Please continue with bass videos, or create a channel just for bass videos. Thanks. Keep them coming! LOL
I bought this in silver and am going to pair it with the nylon tape wounds you recommended on the long scale. I hope to get a semi unique warm punchy tone. Using a dual rumble 100 and peavey bandit 112 USA 1990 combo paired. (think royal bloods Mike Kerr setup ) thanks Phillip.
Great review of the rumble 40! Thanks! Been looking for a good review for a bit, I just picked one up with my new squier vintage modified jazz bass 77 :)
nice! When you engaged the overdrive channel it was Motorhead time!! I had a Squire Jazz bass and it was sweet. I also had an Ibanez Soundgear(cheap one, maybe $200, but still great) as my first bass and that was excellent for someone coming from guitar. I stupidly traded the Ibanez for a 5-string Squire P-bass which I THOUGHT was gonna be cool but I ended up hating.
You're a great bass player Phil! Love the amp and guitar combo....definitely a great deal for the tones you get. Plus...I'm more of a guitarist so the shorter scale length does feel great.
Phil does your shop sell the Fender Rumble amp ? I've been needing a cheap bass rig and this sounds perfect for me. I'd rather throw you the business since you made this helpful video. Great bass chops !!!
Best video yet to date, but then I'm a bass player. The Squire you showed was my first bass. Can't beat it's playability, still have and use it. Amp is a good start as there is so much you can do with it. Have you replaced the pickups, pots? I've been going to but the ones that came with it are still going.
Is the 40 watts loud enough to play with drummer? If not and its just a practice amp I may as well get the 25 watt for $99 compared to this 40 watt is $199
Hey Phil, could you explain the difference between strings for short, long and extra long scale? Could you put the more available long scale strings on a short scale bass?
My friend, I picked up a Fender Rumble 200 amp and 1 x 15 cabinet. The cloth on my cabinet flutters like crazy. It drives me crazy. Did you experience such an issue? I love the setup, but that fluttering fabric is crazy. certain frequencies cause the fabric to flutter like mad. How could Fender let this happen?
I just want a jackson and hartke rig. I don't have the money though. I want a dave ellefson signature bass and jackson 210 cabinet. I haven't checked any heads yet
Although short scale basses do tend to have a more mid-rangey sound and are a bit more genial to small handed players at the outset the short scale basses do tend to lack a lot of really defined low end and are limited in other ways too, regarding strings for one. That being said, they shouldn't be discounted..
Hi Phil, I do own this bass since some years. It's my only one. I changed strings to half rounds and the bridge pickup to a schaller, as is weak compared to the front pickup. It has only 5.2 k. I still not content with the sound. It makes a snappy scratchy noise when you dig in a bit harder. Not full and round even for back position. Any ideas? Only think I could try again would be pickup height. Greetings.
I bought a Yamaha TRX 304 mahagony bass a couple weeks ago and it's great for the money. 5 position Eq too for pick, finger, slap, solo, or flat pick up Eq.
Would that 40 watt be loud enough to play with a band? If not I can get the 25 watt for half the price actually. 100 to 200 bucks. Unless the 40 watt is playable with a band and the 25s not?
Guitar player looking to buy my first bass, Jackson CB-X or Fender vintage modified 70's jazz bass. Don't know what amp I should get though. The rumble 40 looks and sounds awesome and i'd get it but i only play in my bedroom. 40 watts is too much? i know there's lower wattage versions but they don't feature everything shown In the video. any suggestions?
Hi Phillip, I'm considering getting one of these basses "bass-ed" (ha!) on your recommendation. Are there any upgrades/work you are considering for it? Love it like it is? If you ever opted for new pickups for it, what would you get?
Hey Phil, Can the Rumble 40 hold its own in a rock band? I saw your "How loud is your amp" vids. Correct me if I'm wrong, the bassist appeared to be using the 40, it sounded good but I wasn't sure if you guys ran it through the monitors or not. I'd prefer the crisp response of a 10" speaker, so I really don't want to get the 100 watter if the lack of power is a problem on the 40.
Never be ashamed of your bass talents Phil. You gots the chops!
I bought this exact bass and amp, I went with the 25W Fender Rumble, though. Now I gotta take lessons and learn how to play bass, getting a late start at age 45.
Kevin Michael I'm 43, played guitar for 30 years now, and I just bought my first bass. Now looking for a decent practice amp, and these Rumbles look pretty good so far. It's never too late to learn some new tricks.
Kevin Michael I'm also a late bloomer and taking up bass is the best decision I've ever made. Just love it!
Don't feel bad. I'm just starting bass at 56. I have the rumble amp and a full scale Ibanez bass, but I want the Squire SS in red and Sweetwater doesn't have it.
I started guitar at 44. No natural ability but I kept at it and am 52 now and can play Ok. Enjoyed every minute of it
Not at all! My buddy took up 10 string steel guitar at 59. He’s my hero!
Fender rumble 200 all day long. Gigged with it full jazz band and wasn’t even 1/5 volume. But I can still get a great bedroom sound, amazing amps
Hi Phil, just built out, ordered, and received a bass package for my son's birthday. Jaguar Bass, Rumble 40 and all the accessories!! Thanks for a great informative video!
I have an old Fender Rumble 100 with 2 10-inch speakers
Its not in production anymore,and I use it to play my guitar.. It honestly gives awesome sounds,along with my Boss ME-50
i just bought my first bass. Really didn't know what I was looking for as a guitar player. I just know I wanted a jazz type neck, but a P-bass pick up. I ended up buying a Fender Duff McKagan Deluxe Artist series bass with both a jazz and p-bass pick ups and with a hip shot bass extender. I love it.
A buddy of mine gave me both a Rumble 40 and a Squire. You are 100% correct, both great value for the money. No matter what bass I plug into the Rumble 40 it sounds amazing.
Holy shit. This was my EXACT beginner setup. Got the Jag off of Cragslist for $100 and the Rumble vs 40w for a gretsch Uke and $40.
One week later I played my first gig. That was a fun one.
Seriously this beginner setup is awesome, have since upgraded to a Behringer 300w ultra bass head with a Kustom 2x15 tuck and roll cab from the 70s, and a yamaha bb300. Cab and head were $100 each and the yammy was $150, all used from my local music store. If you are a beginner and need gear, go with the second. SS basses are fun, but have a distinctive sound that you may or may not like, and a 40w bass amp really isn't enough to play with a dummer in most instances.
Love your stuff man, keep the bass love coming.
Amazing bass, how sweet the sound.
I own this bass, I really like it, I also recommened it to a friend who then bought one. They had not recieved it yet. I was worried they would have consideration about it and maybe regret buying it. I then search around and found your video on this bass. It was great!!! Your chops on playing the bass and your comments about it were just what I needed to send my friend! There super excieted about getting it! There are aslo buying the Fender Rumble 100 (they like your presentation of the 40 watt amp as well)! So glad you kept this video up! Glad you made it in the first place, I really feel people will "Know there Gear" from your videos! Thanks for posting! Note there selling now between $300 and $350. Someone mention neck dive, I do not have this problem at all, in fact it sits totally level, well balanced.
For neck dive attach a slip on SCUBA weight pouch at the bottom of your strap by your hip. Buy the SCUBA weight that you require! This advice was provided to me by Keenan Crow. Such a simple solution for neck dive!
I’m planning to take up the bass guitar and the insights & advice contained in this video are exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks Phil!
The "Flea sound" - which I agree does sound like Flea - is also almost spot-on with Geddy Lee.
Ibanez Mikro is a blast! Also short scale, but 29.6" rather than 30". Ibanez Mikro is much lighter than the Fender Jaguar short scale.
Really great review, one of your best. Very focused, well structured and highly informative.
Thanks for the bass video!
The Jaguar bass looks awesome, although I personally prefer standard scale bass guitars over shortscales.
I picked a Squier Jazz Bass for my first bass guitar some years ago. I still love it and play it live. In my opinion, theres nothing wrong with getting a cheap (bass) guitar. Especially when personalize it and upgrade it over time. I sanded the lacquer off the neck and it plays fantastic. Maybe someday I'll put new pickups in it as well.
Who knew Phil had such great bass chops! Renaissance man! :) After 30+ years of guitar I am now suddenly tempted to try and let my inner Geddy Lee come out...
Aaah pre-Harley Benton "you can't beat this" statements :) like time travel
Now I'd say get the PJ-74 or PJ-75 (4 and 5 string PJ basses) which are $70 less than the Squier Jag but better, (especially the P pickup) and their 80W practice combo (with TEN BAND eq section)
That lighting makes everything look so nice.
I've had that bass in black for about a year and just bought a R40 to replace a blown amp. Great combination.
I own the same bass. Plays really nice and sounds much better than it should for the price. It would be an amazing bass if it were not so neck heavy. The neck dive is a real drag.
Man.. this video came up just after I bought a bass and amp in the past week.
Having watched Phil semi-regularly he's mentioned short scale basses so I ended up with the Ibanez Mikro. Pots are low quality, but it's light, easy to play, sounds good & cheap. GC had a used Rumble 100 in perfect condition so I grabbed it. It really is light and sounds great too. Good advice from Phil!
Phil, you are quite the resource! I really learn a lot in your videos. As if I'm not spread 30 different ways, I'm ready to get a bass too.
I took it back and have the Ibanez TMB30 now and like it much more. One of my amps is a new rumble 40 v3. Great for practice and senior citizen reach .
The contour button doesn't boost the mids, it scoops the mids!!!! Which is what gives you that good slap tone.
Good slap tone = cut some mids, boost the bass and the treble :)
YEEESSSSSS!!! Thank you for a bass video!!
I just bought the same setup used from GC and I'm stoked about it.
the jaguar is an awesome bass. I've had the full scale one for 4 yrs. it's my favorite bass. I gig with that and a gk mb. Thanks for doing a bass vid. All your videos are cool. Keep posting.
Glad to see you playing the correct number of strings again, sir!
nice video! phil! love your explanation & demonstration , i really like the short scale bass sound, dont know why ppl dont like it.
This makes me think about getting a bass. I like the idea of the short scale if it makes for an easier transition from guitar playing.
Now I want to learn bass!
Do it! The low end doesn't get as much love as it should.
Finally! Been waitin for some bass videos!
At last a bass video, more please Phillip.
yeah, definitely do mix in more bass vids. keep thumping
Just ordered the jaguar bass from Sweetwater. I already have the Rumble 40 amp.
Thanks for this! I mostly play guitar, but have a bass that I play every once in a while. This amp looks like a good upgrade from what I have without killing my wallet. Love your channel!
I've had this bass for over a year now and I love it but I installed flat wound strings recently and to be honest it's not the best no more. The neck has bent a little, so I recommend keeping its original strings on.
There you go... Showing the Low-End some love!!! I sure appreciate it!!!
have that bass, and fuckin love it. couldnt be more happy for how much i got it for
The Jag SS is indeed a fantastic Bass, I like much better than the special. The build quality is astounding for such an inexpensive Axe.
I decided to look for a bass guitar, so naturally I looked to my gear hero Phillip McKnight to see if he had any advice and of course I found this video. Apparently so did everyone else because these basses are impossible to find! That's OK though because sometimes the hunt is just as fun as the score.
People can try the Ibanez Mikro too. The scale is even shorter than the Jag. Sounds good to me and is a very natural fit for a guitar player.
Finally a bass video. Still curios on which is your favorite bass pedal/s? I was hoping you answered that question on your live video. Please continue with bass videos, or create a channel just for bass videos. Thanks. Keep them coming! LOL
I bought this in silver and am going to pair it with the nylon tape wounds you recommended on the long scale. I hope to get a semi unique warm punchy tone. Using a dual rumble 100 and peavey bandit 112 USA 1990 combo paired. (think royal bloods Mike Kerr setup ) thanks Phillip.
It really is the best squier bass.
Great review of the rumble 40! Thanks! Been looking for a good review for a bit, I just picked one up with my new squier vintage modified jazz bass 77 :)
I wish the amp had some kind of indication, (say a little light or something) that showed if the three buttons were on or not.
Wow. Well this made my bass decisions for me. Pretty cool!
nice! When you engaged the overdrive channel it was Motorhead time!! I had a Squire Jazz bass and it was sweet. I also had an Ibanez Soundgear(cheap one, maybe $200, but still great) as my first bass and that was excellent for someone coming from guitar. I stupidly traded the Ibanez for a 5-string Squire P-bass which I THOUGHT was gonna be cool but I ended up hating.
tony93666 I was just think that too. That bass with the overdrive channel nailed Lemmy's tone big time.
thinking of getting a bass for home recordings and this is perfect
found this a few days late for input, got my first bass coming in a few days and grabbed a marshall micro bass stack to go with it
You're a great bass player Phil! Love the amp and guitar combo....definitely a great deal for the tones you get.
Plus...I'm more of a guitarist so the shorter scale length does feel great.
Adam King Lol from the bass player who plays guitars, I like my electrics strung really heavy. Like 12-54.
ive had 2 short scale basses, they are super fun to play
Excellent advice, the rumble 40 is a fantastic amp. Would love to hear your joyo vintage overdrive thoughts now you have one.
That's really nice lighting phil
What are you talking about? SS stands for Schutz Staffel...
I've always wanted a SS bass tuned to drop c.... With the correct string guages i hope it should work.
I think I found what I am going to buy myself for my birthday!!!
That sad E string sound on a short scale
You can pick up the Jag SS on jet.com for under $150 with the discount. A steal!
Digigng the lighting. I just ordered some LED strips for my music room.
Phil does your shop sell the Fender Rumble amp ? I've been needing a cheap bass rig and this sounds perfect for me. I'd rather throw you the business since you made this helpful video. Great bass chops !!!
Best video yet to date, but then I'm a bass player. The Squire you showed was my first bass. Can't beat it's playability, still have and use it. Amp is a good start as there is so much you can do with it. Have you replaced the pickups, pots? I've been going to but the ones that came with it are still going.
Is the 40 watts loud enough to play with drummer? If not and its just a practice amp I may as well get the 25 watt for $99 compared to this 40 watt is $199
Larry Tate cant remember which one my brother in law got but, it was the lowest fender bass amp and it's pretty loud. 25 should do well.
Love the sound of this bass :)
I think this would be a nice Christmas gift to me. OK! it's more expensive here in Germany but f... that 👍😀
Hey Phil, could you explain the difference between strings for short, long and extra long scale? Could you put the more available long scale strings on a short scale bass?
My friend, I picked up a Fender Rumble 200 amp and 1 x 15 cabinet. The cloth on my cabinet flutters like crazy. It drives me crazy. Did you experience such an issue? I love the setup, but that fluttering fabric is crazy. certain frequencies cause the fabric to flutter like mad. How could Fender let this happen?
Stick a hula dancer sticker, or two on it and let them flutter. 😁
Thanks for the bass content!!!
I'm intrigued. What's gauge string to put on us reckon?
I just want a jackson and hartke rig. I don't have the money though. I want a dave ellefson signature bass and jackson 210 cabinet. I haven't checked any heads yet
Although short scale basses do tend to have a more mid-rangey sound and are a bit more genial to small handed players at the outset the short scale basses do tend to lack a lot of really defined low end and are limited in other ways too, regarding strings for one. That being said, they shouldn't be discounted..
I have a Yamaha TRBX174 EW RB and a Rumble 15 for fust under 350€
Hi Phil, I do own this bass since some years. It's my only one. I changed strings to half rounds and the bridge pickup to a schaller, as is weak compared to the front pickup. It has only 5.2 k. I still not content with the sound. It makes a snappy scratchy noise when you dig in a bit harder. Not full and round even for back position. Any ideas? Only think I could try again would be pickup height. Greetings.
Awesome video! Fantastic bass playing! I was wondering if anyone has tried playing a guitar through a rumble bass combo?
Makes me want to play bass!
I've been asking for this type of content! \m/
Do you prefer the Squier Jaguar bass or the Sterling Sub Ax4 bass?I'm a guitar player looking to buy my first bass
I'd go with the Squire.
antiherogaming2 I'd recommend giving them both a try preferably in the same shop and go with wichever one you find to be more comfortable.
I bought a Yamaha TRX 304 mahagony bass a couple weeks ago and it's great for the money. 5 position Eq too for pick, finger, slap, solo, or flat pick up Eq.
Larry Tate Yamaha instruments are criminally underrated.
Yeah it feels and sounds like a bass twice its price.
Phil would this amp do ok with a 5 string bass?
hey Phil what is your opinion about Marshall MG10CF, do you think its good for bedroom practice???
Love your videos...
more bass videos!!!
Might get something like this to record some bass lines
room looks great
bought the same amp. but with a Yamaha TRBX174 for a friend. any feedback on yammies? just got a RS320. sweet!
Would that 40 watt be loud enough to play with a band? If not I can get the 25 watt for half the price actually. 100 to 200 bucks. Unless the 40 watt is playable with a band and the 25s not?
Larry Tate you're gonna need way more than that 40 watts if you want to be heard over a drummer. This is a practice amp really
How do I give more money to the kickstarter project?
Phil, I thought the Contour button, when engaged, actually scoops out the mid-range. Is that correct?
Hi Phillip can you please do a 10 countdown bass guitar for beginner, I am looking for a bass but I don't known what to pick, HELP!!!
Well done, phil!
More bass videos please 🙂
Ibanez Mikro 5 string??? Fender Bronco 40W???
Oh wow you got skills on bass too I see. Nice chops!
originally, he is a bass player
Guitar player looking to buy my first bass, Jackson CB-X or Fender vintage modified 70's jazz bass. Don't know what amp I should get though. The rumble 40 looks and sounds awesome and i'd get it but i only play in my bedroom. 40 watts is too much? i know there's lower wattage versions but they don't feature everything shown In the video. any suggestions?
Hey Phil, what's your opinion on similarly priced Squier Jazz basses?
I'm all about short scales
Hi Phillip,
I'm considering getting one of these basses "bass-ed" (ha!) on your recommendation. Are there any upgrades/work you are considering for it? Love it like it is? If you ever opted for new pickups for it, what would you get?
Love your channel Phillip!
You should add New for 2016.
Great video. Please show us more like this :)
Hey Phil, Can the Rumble 40 hold its own in a rock band? I saw your "How loud is your amp" vids. Correct me if I'm wrong, the bassist appeared to be using the 40, it sounded good but I wasn't sure if you guys ran it through the monitors or not.
I'd prefer the crisp response of a 10" speaker, so I really don't want to get the 100 watter if the lack of power is a problem on the 40.
How do you play live with it? Do you mic it?