Fender Mustang I (V.2)

Fender not only makes great guitars, they also make great amps. The Mustang I (V.2) Digital Modeling Combo is a great proof of this for about $170.

Appearance

The cabinet looks compact and beautiful, presented in a classic "Fender" design, recognizable at first sight. Rectangular body with dimensions 368x400x193 mm is made of MDF with black vinyl covering. The brand's logo flaunts on a light-coloured fabric grill that protects the 8-inch speaker. The handle is a little tight, it is not easy to put your fingers under it, but it fits snugly against the body and does not stick out.

Connectors

The combo received a wide range of switching options: there is a mini-Jack output (3.5 mm) for headphones, a linear one, a footswitch connector, and even USB for connecting to a PC. In general, a complete set that you could wish for, and even a little more.

Customization and sound options

The 20W combo amp sounds loud and clear. There is a 3-band equalizer, a set of standard, but necessary for most cases gain, reverb, tremolo, delay, phaser, echo effects, 17 amplifier presets, a chromatic tuner and Tap Tempo. In general, here you are, and check the system, and what sound you want to choose.

The free Fender FUSE software opens up possibilities for novice composers in sound editing — you can create effects, record, modify by connecting the amp to a computer or laptop.

It is worth emphasizing that it will be problematic to set up a normal sound on standard presets. This is noted by many users. Therefore, it is better to immediately use the software and download more banks. Although this will not solve the problem of "plasticity" of sound for some. Therefore, it is better for guitarists who are tempted by a good sound to immediately choose a more expensive model, for example, the same Mustang II.

But for beginners and not too demanding on the sound quality, Mustang I (V.2) will go with a bang.