Fender Mustang II Guitar Combo Amplifier (40 Watts, 1x12")
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Access any of Fender's signature tones with this amp's 24 on-board amp presets. It also features 24 built-in effects including chorus, flanger, phaser, and more.
Overview
The Fender Mustang II is a 40-watt closed-back combo with a 12-inch Special Design speaker that sounds great and pumps serious volume. It contains 24 highly accurate on-board amp presets with tones from vintage Fender sparkle to outrageous modern metal distortion, and a bank of 24 built-in effects including chorus, flanging, phasing, tremolo, vibratone, step filter, reverb, echo, octaver and more -- 12 modulation effects and 12 delay and reverb effects in all. It's great for practice and jam sessions, and an 1/8-inch headphone jack lets you play loud, even if only for yourself. Further, connect Mustang II to your computer with free Fender FUSE software. Open up a world of possibilities, including on-screen parameter control, deep editing, additional effects, unlimited preset storage, online preset swapping with the Fender FUSE community, and free Fender artist presets. An optional single-button footswitch controls two quick-access presets.
Mustang II packs it all into a striking visual design with sleek and modern Fender styling that provides a look that's as desirable as the sound.
Check out a demo of the Mustang II's features in this Gearwire review:
Mustang II packs it all into a striking visual design with sleek and modern Fender styling that provides a look that's as desirable as the sound.
Check out a demo of the Mustang II's features in this Gearwire review:
Specs
General
Model Name: Mustang(TM) IISeries: Mustang
Amplifier Type: Solid State
Color / Part # : Black / 230-0020-000
Electronics
Voltage: 120VWattage: 40 Watts
Inputs: One
Auxiliary Input: 1/8" Stereo Input Jack
Headphone Jack: 1/8" Headphone Jack
Line Out: Speaker Emulated USB Output; 1/8" Headphone Jack Doubles as Speaker Emulated Line Out
Channels: One channel (with 24 presets)
Power Handling: 40 Watts
Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Master, Preset Select, Modulation Select, Delay/Reverb Select, Save Button, Exit Button, Tap Tempo Button
Hardware
Front Panel: Black Front Panel
Grill Cover Cloth: Carbon Tweed Textured Vinyl with Silver Grille Cloth
Output Impedance: 8 Ohms
Amplifier Length: 8.7" (22 cm)
Amplifier Width: 18.25 in (46.4 cm)
Amplifier Height: 17.25 in (43.8cm)
Amplifier Weight: 24 lbs (10.9 kg)
Speakers
Speaker: 1-12 in. Fender(R) Special Design SpeakerMiscellaneous
Additional Comments: 24 effects in two categories, easily and instantly selected and adjusted with a twist of only two knobs. 12 modulation effects (chorus, deep chorus, flanger, bias/sine tremolo, optical/vintage tremolo, optical vintage tremolo fast, vibratone slow, vibratone fast, octaver, phaser slow deep, phaser medium, step filter), 12 delay and reverb effects (tape delay 150ms/1 repeat, stereo tape delay 300ms/3 repeats, mono delay 700ms/4 repeats, small room reverb, plate reverb, large hall reverb, Fender '63 spring reverb, Fender '65 spring reverb, tape delay room, tape delay large hall, ducking delay small hall, echo filterUnique Features: Amp modeling; distortion; 24 onboard presets (unlimited storage with computer); USB connectivity for user programming and audio recording output; auxiliary input for media player; chromatic tuner; Fender(R) FUSE(TM) application for deep editing, preset storage, patch swapping and free artist content; additional effects including fuzz, pitch shifter and touch wah, with even more available through Fender FUSE; Ableton(R) Live Lite 8 Fender Edition studio-quality recording software compatible with Mustang USB recording output; AmpliTube(R) Fender LE software
Accessories:
- FootSwitch: Optional 1-Button Footswitch for Toggling 2 Quick Access Presets (P/N 099-4049-0
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(19 ratings)
Submitted June 1, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com
"One word: Versatility"
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Honestly this amp gives me more features than I could ever need. The only reason I could see to replace it would be to move to a larger amp in the Mustang series, but I dont see a need for that anytime soon.
Sound
Tones straight out of the box are good, but once you install Fuse and get deeper into sound editing, this amp shines like no other. All the amp models sound very good and the effects quality far surpasses any other modeling combo I have heard. I have used it for recording and have been able to match very closely the tones of several vintage tube amps I have used in the studio. I play a Special Edition Tele with Seymor Duncans with a coil tap. With this setup, my tone versatility is almost limitless.
Features
I give a 9 for features only because an included footwitch would be nice, but with everything you get at this price, I almost feel nitpicky about it. All knobs and buttons work smoothly and feel of excellent quality. The workmanship, especially at this pricepoint, is outstanding. Other than model settings and effects, of course, my most used feature is the Fender community. While the Mustang 3 has 4 more (I believe) amp models than the 2, you can download settings from other users that include these missing models, and save them to your amp (57 champ,65 Deluxe,65 Princeton, & British 70s). Amp responds very well to pick attack and volume & tone knob changes.
Ease of Use… read more
Even for the non-tech savvy (myself), it was extremely simple to use the amp itself, and to link it with the Fuse software and tweak to desired tones. I dont know how it would respond with external pedals, I have not tried. To be honest, I don't see the need. Every time I turn this thing on, or visit the Fender community, I find something new. If you cant find tones to please you in this thing, seek help.
Quality
Perfection. (Hello, Fender) Lightweight but feels very stout and sturdy. Closed back protects internals. Grillcloth, tolex seams & hems, feet, emblems, screw finish, all top notch. I plan on making a case/stand for this to protect top controls, although I believe you would have to really mistreat this thing to do any damage to them.
Value
For the price, I believe this amp is absolutely fantastic. Considering the amp itself is worth more to me than the selling price, factor in the Fender Fuse software, downloadable content fron the Fender community, plus the Fender Amplitube & Ableton Live recording software, more bang for your buck is an understatement.
Manufacturer Support
I have used Fender support before, although no on this amp. I have always had good dealings with them, I go through my guitar repair guy, who is licensed for Fender repair, so my dealings were painless.
The Wow Factor
After doing extensive research on many amps in this price range, it was a no-brainer to go with Fender. Just basing my choice on net info and customer reviews I was comfortable with the purchase. After recieving the amp and playing through it and discover all its features, it was hands down to me the best choice for me.
Musical Background:
Semi-Professional, Weekend Warrior
Musical Style:
Rock/Indie read less
Sound
Tones straight out of the box are good, but once you install Fuse and get deeper into sound editing, this amp shines like no other. All the amp models sound very good and the effects quality far surpasses any other modeling combo I have heard. I have used it for recording and have been able to match very closely the tones of several vintage tube amps I have used in the studio. I play a Special Edition Tele with Seymor Duncans with a coil tap. With this setup, my tone versatility is almost limitless.
Features
I give a 9 for features only because an included footwitch would be nice, but with everything you get at this price, I almost feel nitpicky about it. All knobs and buttons work smoothly and feel of excellent quality. The workmanship, especially at this pricepoint, is outstanding. Other than model settings and effects, of course, my most used feature is the Fender community. While the Mustang 3 has 4 more (I believe) amp models than the 2, you can download settings from other users that include these missing models, and save them to your amp (57 champ,65 Deluxe,65 Princeton, & British 70s). Amp responds very well to pick attack and volume & tone knob changes.
Ease of Use… read more
Even for the non-tech savvy (myself), it was extremely simple to use the amp itself, and to link it with the Fuse software and tweak to desired tones. I dont know how it would respond with external pedals, I have not tried. To be honest, I don't see the need. Every time I turn this thing on, or visit the Fender community, I find something new. If you cant find tones to please you in this thing, seek help.
Quality
Perfection. (Hello, Fender) Lightweight but feels very stout and sturdy. Closed back protects internals. Grillcloth, tolex seams & hems, feet, emblems, screw finish, all top notch. I plan on making a case/stand for this to protect top controls, although I believe you would have to really mistreat this thing to do any damage to them.
Value
For the price, I believe this amp is absolutely fantastic. Considering the amp itself is worth more to me than the selling price, factor in the Fender Fuse software, downloadable content fron the Fender community, plus the Fender Amplitube & Ableton Live recording software, more bang for your buck is an understatement.
Manufacturer Support
I have used Fender support before, although no on this amp. I have always had good dealings with them, I go through my guitar repair guy, who is licensed for Fender repair, so my dealings were painless.
The Wow Factor
After doing extensive research on many amps in this price range, it was a no-brainer to go with Fender. Just basing my choice on net info and customer reviews I was comfortable with the purchase. After recieving the amp and playing through it and discover all its features, it was hands down to me the best choice for me.
Musical Background:
Semi-Professional, Weekend Warrior
Musical Style:
Rock/Indie read less
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