Fender Amp Mustang I V2 Combo

Product Information

The Mustang I V2 amp is a small powerhouse. Even though it’s famous for being a practice amp, it’s suitable for smaller gigs too. The speakers may seem slightly lesser than average, but having 20 watts of solid-state power delivers a volume level louder than expected. Overall, the modeling technology and the ability to connect the amp to a PC makes this a handy amp for first-time guitar players and for intermediate guitar players looking to learn about digital recordings and effects. Amp Models - Without doubt, the main attribute of this Fender combo is the authentic sounding amp modelling on board. Is it any good though? Fender Mustang I - V2 Amp Models List

Not having extensive menus is an issue I like because it makes the whole experience simpler. However, the process of creating the presets on your own might be a complex task.

Tech Specifications

The amp looks great and unique. It obviously resembles some of Fender’s most classic amps, and this is a very creative choice of design. It looks a lot better than other practice amps in this category in my opinion, and it absolutely fits within Fender’s amp catalog.

Don’t underestimate it for its size, because the amp is very powerful, even beyond a typical practice amp. It comes with 20 watts of solid state power, which is easily enough for home use and even mic’d gigs. I know this from personal experience. I played my first 3 or 4 gigs with just this amp. The amp was obviously mic’d, because 20 watts of solid-state through an 8” speaker isn’t enough to keep up with a band. Controls of the Mustang are intuitive and easy. It has no menus, no screens, and no complex issues to scroll through. As I said before, you can save 24 individual presets, which will most likely be more than enough. The amp has a dead simple layout: gain, volume, treble, bass, and a master volume. There are also knobs for preset navigation, modulation, and delay/reverb. The amp also comes with a built-in tuner, which is accessed by holding down on the ‘tap’ button. It has a USB port for using the Fender Fuse software and even recording. The amp also comes with a demo version of Ableton 10 Live to get you started recording your own demos.Although it requires a PC to get the most out of it (and hence knowing a thing or two about editing software), beginners can still dial great tones by simply selecting a preset or an amp voice. Popular guitar pedal effects include chorus, delay, reverb, overdrive, distortion, and fuzz. Downside & alternatives 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 This doesn’t mean that a more experienced player will have no value with this little amp. It can be a great practice tool to have at home while your big heavy tube amp sits at the rehearsal space. Just from the name Fender, you know you will be getting a quality product. Moreover, the Mustang I V2 amp has a pretty good reputation in the guitarist community as a solid choice for home practice and gigs.