The Fender Rumble 40 Studio enters a new category of combo amps, combining the warmth of analogue bass amplification with the flexibility of digital technology and promising an excellent tool for anyone seeking a powerful partner for home playing or recording, as it offers a wide variety of amp and speaker simulations, forty effects, and convenient features such as Bluetooth, WiFi, and a USB recording output. At the same time, it can still function as a straightforward conventional amplifier with a simple three-band EQ section, which keeps it familiar and easy to use. Thanks to its modern Class D power amp, the Rumble 40 Studio remains pleasantly lightweight, and its compact dimensions make it easy to carry or store despite the impressive range of possibilities it provides.
The Fender Rumble 40 Studio is built around a 10" speaker, a switchable tweeter, and a 40-watt Class D amplifier, forming a solid foundation that's complemented by a classic three-band EQ section, allowing the sound to be shaped quickly and effectively. Up to this point, it behaves like a familiar amp, yet from here on the possibilities expand dramatically, offering the user 16 amp simulations, 22 speaker simulations, and 40 effects that can be combined freely. To keep everything easy to manage, a wide range of presets for different genres and special sounds are available, all of which can be edited and saved as needed. With Fender's free dedicated app, players also gain access to an ever-growing library of presets that can be downloaded directly from a smartphone to the Rumble 40 Studio via WiFi. The connectivity is equally impressive, providing pre and post-DI, a stereo effects loop, USB recording output, AUX input, a headphone output, and even streaming and control via Bluetooth, leaving virtually nothing to be desired.
Without a doubt, the Fender Rumble 40 Studio is designed for a new generation of bassists who are unswayed by vintage nostalgia and feel perfectly at home with modern technologies such as USB connectivity and app integration. It will also appeal to players who want to embrace the full range of what the digital world can offer, seeking an amp that delivers broad tonal flexibility and room to grow as new options become available. The word "studio" in its name already hints at its true strength, since its high-quality amp and speaker simulations provide an impressive level of authenticity. With features like a USB recording output and two DI connections, the Fender Rumble 40 Studio will become an ideal companion for anyone aiming to achieve ambitious and professional-sounding bass recordings at home.
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.
When enjoying music, it's only natural not to want to set the bass aside, yet this can become a problem later in the evening when parents, siblings, flatmates, or neighbours want complete quiet. To avoid this, the Fender Rumble 40 Studio includes a headphone output, and as soon as it's used, the speaker is automatically muted, allowing for quiet practice without sacrificing sound quality. All amp and speaker simulations, along with the full range of effects, remain available in headphone mode, so players never have to compromise. For more effective practice sessions, a sound source such as a drum machine or mobile phone can be connected via the AUX input, providing a simple way to play along. And for those who prefer to avoid extra cables, music can also be streamed directly to the Rumble 40 Studio via Bluetooth, thus keeping everything tidy and convenient.