Fender Amp Mustang I V2 Combo

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With the Fender Fuse software, you can also put any preset on any slot regardless of what amp name is next to it on the amp. So it’s completely possible to fill the entire amp with just ’65 Princeton Reverb presets if you wanted to.

The new v.2 models have gotten minor upgrades to the control panel, but otherwise look very much the same. The controls on the Mustang are knob-driven and on top of the amp. It has a single knob each for Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, and Master. The Preset Select has a preset that you can dial through, and some effects are under master headings called Modulation Select and Delay/Reverb Select. The amp models light up individual LEDs for each model type. The control panel features a Treble knob to control the high frequencies and a bass knob to control the lows, but there is no Middle knob to control over the mid-range. It may seem a bit confusing at first. However, you will get used to it in no time. Either way, the Mustang I V2 allows guitar beginners and students to start out with a great tone. More importantly, this amp allows people to learn about different effects and tonal shaping, which is something even pro players can appreciate.The “1” in the “Fender Mustang 1” name stands for “I”, the Roman number. It means it’s the smallest amp of the Mustang series (without counting the Mustang Mini). Users claim the amp does a great job at what it intends to do. However, they insist the amp needs some tweaking via the FUSE software. Because this is a small and practical amp suited for home practice, the Mustang I V2 is a budget-friendly loud-box. The Fender Mustang I (V2) 20 Watt Digital Practice Amp is an extremely versatile piece of kit and is ideal for guitarists at all levels.

The sound quality is well above its price point. When you’ve heard enough affordable amps, you’ll notice how the sounds are mostly cheap and muddy. Ableton® Live Lite 8 Fender® Edition studio-quality recording software compatible with Mustang USB recording output If you’re looking at a Mustang III, IV or V, then the answer is yes. This is due mostly because the v.1 versions of those amps had a bug that is know as “FIZZ” among their grumpy owners. V.2 solves the FIZZ problem.The tiny 17lb plywood body houses an 8″ Special Design Fender speaker. The speaker is very dark and muddy, but has a surprising (and overwhelming) amount of bass for such a tiny speaker. I had a hard time getting a good sound through the speaker and found that it didn’t sound much better when it’s mic’d.

Each effect can be fully tweaked to achieve the sound you’re looking for. So for example, if you choose an overdrive stompbox, you can adjust the level, gain, low, mid and high. Connecting to Fender FUSE is the best way to control your effects as you have more flexibility and can access additional effects. Presets Digital technologies have allowed some major improvements regarding what solid-state guitar amplifiers can provide. The old adage saying “tube amps are always better” might no longer be true. If that's not enough for you, it is also possible to store more on your PC, which brings us nicely onto ... Electric guitar beginners and kids will find an awesome, fun, and budget-friendly device, and I highly recommend this baby as your first amp for guitar.Seventeen high-quality Fender and other amp models including five new ones, such as ’57 Twin and ‘60s Thrift; 24 onboard presets (unlimited storage with computer); a full palette of effects including reverb, delay/echo, tremolo, phaser, with additional new effects including Big Fuzz, Green Screamer and pitch shifting (with even more available through Fender FUSE); new low-noise power amp platform; chromatic tuner; USB connectivity for user programming and audio recording output; auxiliary input for media player; Fender FUSE application for deep editing, preset storage, patch swapping and free artist content; Ableton Live Lite 8 Fender Edition studio-quality recording software compatible with Mustang USB recording output; AmpliTube Fender LE edition with free Fender FUSE editor/librarian software for Mac and PC (makes Mustang ideal for guitarists new to digital recording). Lastly, the “V.2” indicates the series has had an upgrade, so you now have more amp choices because there are now 5 additional alternatives. The V2 models carry additional tonal shifting options mostly.