Members chimi Posted September 25, 2011 Members Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hey guys, So i need a new modelling amp. And for a while i was set on buying a Vox VT 20+ amp however i have heard some great things about the Fender Mustang series. Can anyone give me a breakdown of what the two biggest differences between the two amps are? I had an older version of the Vox Vt series and loved the heavy distorted tones, would i be able to get those on the Fender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted September 25, 2011 Members Share Posted September 25, 2011 Not sure about the heavy tones on the little Mustang I, but the Mustang II impressed the heck out of me for the heavy tones. I haven't spent much time with the + series Voxes, but I have a Tonelab and had an and AD and a VT series amp. Basically, I'd say the Fender (II) is better at heavy tones and Fender tones and the Vox is better at Vox tones and early/less gainy Marshall tones. The Fender KILLS in the effects department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted September 25, 2011 Members Share Posted September 25, 2011 I'm not sure distorted tones are the Mustang's sweet spot, but you can get some useable tones from it on that end of the spectrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted September 25, 2011 Members Share Posted September 25, 2011 These videos will help. They demo the Mustang II and the Vox VT40+ (close enough). If I recall correctly, they only use the factory presets on the Vox, which isn't really fair, but it's still a good comparison of the amps. The Mustang is in the first video, and the Vox in the second. [video=youtube;erKaCn2wgLw] [video=youtube;EcXSmBXylWQ] **edit - these guys prefer the Mustang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted September 25, 2011 Members Share Posted September 25, 2011 As long as it's the MII and not the M1, the Mustang is better than the Vox IMO (and I have had variations of both). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Scottie C Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 I don't know about the Vox, Mustang 1 or 2..... but the Mustang 3 is amazing for $299 retail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 I prefer the Mustang to the Vox. Tried them both out the other day in our local music store. The Vox sounded boxy in comparison. Probably had to do with a 10inch speaker vs a 12inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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