Members steve_man Posted July 3, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 3, 2011 I keep repeating this, but; imo, the mustang is the best $100 someone can spend on a guitar gadget. Talking about the m1 here or course. Agreed...I love my Mustang II, but for just $100, you cannot beat the smaller Mustang I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BB123 Posted July 3, 2011 Members Share Posted July 3, 2011 I've had mine for a month now and still love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DFB Posted July 3, 2011 Members Share Posted July 3, 2011 I love my Mustang I.My only gripe is that it's so tweakable with Fuse,that I spend too much time tweaking,and not enough playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted July 3, 2011 Members Share Posted July 3, 2011 Agreed...I love my Mustang II, but for just $100, you cannot beat the smaller Mustang I. For a solo practice amp, and recording direct, or playing in silence, it's the best amp I've ever used. If there is a gripe I have w/the 1, is it doesn't sound good cranked - but for $100, whatever, it wasn't designed for that. My son has a Mustang 2, and it gets plenty loud and still holds it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted July 3, 2011 Members Share Posted July 3, 2011 I am totally in love with the MIII. Sounds killer, and I haven't tweaked it much at all, other than creating maybe two patches. It is the most natural, organic, tubey-sounding SS amp I've ever played, and it fills my needs quite nicely. Other than the build of the cab maybe not being able to take a regular beating, I could easily see gigging one of these, with another as a backup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SnowViking Posted July 3, 2011 Members Share Posted July 3, 2011 Still underwhelmed by mine - anyone want it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 Still underwhelmed by mine - anyone want it? check your pm's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted July 4, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 Still underwhelmed by mine - anyone want it? Just send it to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArmyGuitar Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 I am totally in love with the MIII. Sounds killer, and I haven't tweaked it much at all, other than creating maybe two patches. It is the most natural, organic, tubey-sounding SS amp I've ever played, and it fills my needs quite nicely. Other than the build of the cab maybe not being able to take a regular beating, I could easily see gigging one of these, with another as a backup +1 the III is amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MorganB Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 can dial in a great clean or dirty tone in a sec and play at bedroom or concert level plus one for the easier to read tuner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tweak'd Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 Another positive vote for the III. Unreal good SS amp that really does sound like tubes when you want it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 For the most part I'm also enjoying my Mustang I. I've had it for a while now and I'm still very impressed with all the great tones and fx you get for $99.95; but with the volume up, sometimes it just all starts to fall apart like a cheap suit and the merits of its price-point becomes apparent. I find though that as long as I'm using moderate volumes and using it like Frets mentioned above, i.e. jamming along to backing tracks on the PC, then it's a great toy to have around. Lately I've been turning away from my tube amps just because I like built-in features and I don't want to be stressed about tube life if the amp is just sitting there cooking away being ignored. Well, I think mixed reviews are often the best reviews - but bottom line - I'd still buy it again. I haven't heard anything from the Cube family so far that sounds as good as this one, but the Cubes do seem to be a more rugged machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 For the most part I'm also enjoying my Mustang I. I've had it for a while now and I'm still very impressed with all the great tones and fx you get for $99.95; but with the volume up, sometimes it just all starts to fall apart like a cheap suit and the merits of its price-point becomes apparent. The Mustang 1 does not sound good loud, there is no doubt. I didn't buy mine for anything other then being a quiet practice amp, and it's perfect for that. Recording wise, it's exactly the same as the 2/3/4/5/6, so it's great for recording. $100, still can't believe how good it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tweak'd Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 I bought the III as a practice amp as well, and even though I don't need 100 watts for that, the Celestion speaker and ease of adjustment at the amp made it worth the extra money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArmyGuitar Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 I bought the III for a practice amp as well. It is just fun as hell to play through, and the LCD and tweak options from it make it that much better. I havent messed with the foot pedal yet, have any of you guys? I know you can link the 4 and the 2 button on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 The Mustang 1 does not sound good loud, there is no doubt. I didn't buy mine for anything other then being a quiet practice amp, and it's perfect for that. Recording wise, it's exactly the same as the 2/3/4/5/6, so it's great for recording.$100, still can't believe how good it is. Yes, I think it's the first inexpensive amp to come along and knock the Vox Pathfinder out of the "best value practice/bedroom amp" category, and it does it in spades with its myriad to tones and effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gatogordo Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 Just traded the Line 6 POD HD300 for the Mustang III. Absolutely love it. Very easy to use. Easy to get whatever sound you want, at a good bedroom sound. Haven't had it above 4. Don't know if it's an upgrade from the 300, but works perfect for what I'm doin . Also ordered the 4 button pedal today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted July 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 5, 2011 For a solo practice amp, and recording direct, or playing in silence, it's the best amp I've ever used. If there is a gripe I have w/the 1, is it doesn't sound good cranked - but for $100, whatever, it wasn't designed for that.My son has a Mustang 2, and it gets plenty loud and still holds it together. My Mustang II sounds pretty stinkin' good cranked! The 12" speaker was the reason I opted for the II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArmyGuitar Posted July 5, 2011 Members Share Posted July 5, 2011 Also ordered the 4 button pedal today. Let us know how it works, I want to run it with the included 2 button if it works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted July 5, 2011 Members Share Posted July 5, 2011 My Mustang II sounds pretty stinkin' good cranked! The 12" speaker was the reason I opted for the II. Speaker in my II is fine. I had another speaker in for a bit but put the stock speaker back. Same with my SCXD I really like the speaker after it broke in some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarick Posted July 5, 2011 Members Share Posted July 5, 2011 I really want Fender to come up with a Microcube version of this amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted July 6, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2011 I really want Fender to come up with a Microcube version of this amp. I don't think it would be the same if it were any smaller than the Mustang I... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benzem Posted July 6, 2011 Members Share Posted July 6, 2011 Love my Mustang II. I use it every day. Stuff's going unused. I think it's the best yet AFA modeling/practice amps go. I like way better than some marshall, vox, practice amps I have owned recently. No comparison really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tweak'd Posted July 6, 2011 Members Share Posted July 6, 2011 I bought my III shortly after my Tweaker went to the shop for repair. The Tweaker's been back a couple of weeks now and all I've really done is make sure it worked. I stay plugged into the Mustang III all the time. Really great sounding and inexpensive combo amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dacat Posted July 6, 2011 Members Share Posted July 6, 2011 So this amp is better than the Microcube? I have the Micro and the little 5 inch speaker strains even at medium volume. I think I may have even damaged the speaker(gets a bit fizzy sometimes) and I never play at high volume, but lots of fuzz and gain. Was thinking of the Vox ac4, but this is cheaper and I just play low and medium volume. I guess it has a 8 inch speaker..... Another 100 bucks, I can feel it slipping away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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