Members steve_man Posted April 15, 2011 Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 Since I moved last month, I did not get to play much. So, got everything unpacked this week, and finally got to sit down and do some real practice. I love my M13, my AC15, and my Hot Rod...but my Mustang II is such a sweet amp. I even plugged my acoustic into it, and it sounded great! Nice smooth distortions, great cleans, and love the effects. All in a light, portable package...what's not to love?I'm guessing the Mustang honeymoon may be over for some (I've seen a few in the spam thread), but still loving mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CoqBelliqueux Posted April 15, 2011 Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 As good as a Valvetronix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zledi Posted April 15, 2011 Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 I am interested in getting one. There is no way I'll be able to get high gain sounds out of a low wattage tube amp at an acceptable volume so I feel a really good modeling amp is my best bet. Des it do high gain stuff well? I already know I like Fender's solid state cleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted April 15, 2011 Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 Been jamming with my Ibby SZ and the twin. Get some great tone out of my Mii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted April 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 I like the distortions...even the high-gain settings. You'd have to try one to see for yourself, though. And yes, I like it as well as the Valvetronix... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zledi Posted April 15, 2011 Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 I could always just go play one I suppose. I mainly need an amp that doesn't rattle and fuzz on the clean channel...and a guitar I like. I need different gear I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted April 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 yeah man, go try one...tons of different sizes/power options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted April 15, 2011 Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 Originally Posted by CoqBelliqueux As good as a Valvetronix? I hope they are, I find the valvetronix tinny and boxy sounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted April 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 yeah, the larger Valvetronix amps sound great...but the smaller ones are not my fave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted April 15, 2011 Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 Originally Posted by billybilly I hope they are, I find the valvetronix tinny and boxy sounding. This guy dose a short demo of the Mustang II. He is not showing the effects, stomp boxs and stuff you can do with the fuze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted April 15, 2011 Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 I clicked this thread, having temporarily forgotten that I'm the only person who actually makes threads about the Mustang as in the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluesidae Posted April 15, 2011 Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 Still likin' mine. Funny thing is that I have retuned to my Blues Jr and am enjoying it more... I have been playing it quietly with a pedal in front. Very nice, rich tones. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Simple tone I enjoyed playing with last night played on bridge of a stratAnd in a songDL'd from Fender Fuse website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted April 15, 2011 Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 I listed a Mustang I for sale, but I'm having second thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Every time I sit down to do a quick jam over a BT, I fire up the Mustang to the computer and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted April 15, 2011 Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 Loves me some Mustangs too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarick Posted April 15, 2011 Members Share Posted April 15, 2011 I like the clean sounds but the higher gains are just kinda "meh". I'm hoping at some point they do a new version with more/better models for the high gain stuff, and maybe wider tone controls on some of the other amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted April 16, 2011 Author Members Share Posted April 16, 2011 Originally Posted by Grantus I listed a Mustang I for sale, but I'm having second thoughts. You'll miss it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vexed Posted April 16, 2011 Members Share Posted April 16, 2011 Originally Posted by CoqBelliqueux As good as a Valvetronix? They were king of the hill for a while in the affordable modeling wars, but the Mustangs sound better and are infinitely more tweakable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted April 16, 2011 Author Members Share Posted April 16, 2011 and cheaper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted April 16, 2011 Members Share Posted April 16, 2011 Just gave mine hell for 2 hours. Had not had my strat out all week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArmyGuitar Posted April 16, 2011 Members Share Posted April 16, 2011 I have the I and III and love them both for what they do. Now its not my tube amp, but I have no problem getting some good sounds from it to put a smile on my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SnowViking Posted April 16, 2011 Members Share Posted April 16, 2011 I'm still a bit underwhelmed by mine TBH, and its 'boxy' sound, but it works really well as a twin amp for stereo effects. I think this is because the Fender valve amp I have has better cleaner sounds - to my ears anyway. The proof of how good something is, is how often you use it and the novelty wore off really quickly. The high gain stuff is actually pretty good (I think these are an old plexi, JCM 800, JCM 900/2000??), as are the number of options for effects and tweaking them through the fuse interface. To many options though? Call me old-fashioned. Saying that - for 150 quid it is a very versatile amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 It's just a fun inexpensive amp that comes as close to emulating Fender tones as anything out there. I have used mine at church with great results. It's powerful enough to be heard cleanly in a church that easily holds 400+ people and is approx two stories tall. (we have a choir loft in the back) And the tones are heard clearly throughout. I've never maxxed out the volume either and I haven't yet mic'd it to the PA. Just last night I went online and DL'd some settings that with minimal tweaking sounded great. This is my current tones line-up and you can find most of them at Fender Fuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FckStick Jones Posted April 16, 2011 Members Share Posted April 16, 2011 I like the clean sounds but the higher gains are just kinda "meh". I'm hoping at some point they do a new version with more/better models for the high gain stuff, and maybe wider tone controls on some of the other amps. They're worse than meh. The hi gain stuff is just plain awful. On the edge break up and nice cleans are all it has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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