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Fender Mustang IV
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« Cream of the crop »

Published on 04/25/11 at 13:16
I believe that the Mustang series is the flagship line for amp modelers that Fender is putting out. They now have several different sizes and wattage. These units are some of the best sounding modelers out on the market and definitely Fender's best efforts in this game.

I have never been a fan of amp modeling since I feel they don't sound authentic or feel at all like a real tube amp. This particular model doesn't change my mind but it does sound good for what it is.

Fender Mustang IV 150-watt Guitar Combo Amp Features at a Glance:

* 150-watt open-back combo
* 2 x 12" Celestion Speakers
* 100 amp presets
* 12 different amp models from vintage FENDER® sparkle to modern metal distortion
* 37 different effects in four categories (stomp, modulation, delay and reverb)
* 1/8" headphone jack doubles as speaker-emulated line out.
* Fender FUSE software Editor Software included
* Programmable 4-button footswitch included (controls quick access, preset/bank select, effects on/off and tuner)
* Effects Loop: Stereo Series Effects Loop
* Auxillary Input: 1/8" Auxiliary Input Jack
* Headphone Jack: 1/8" Headphone Jack
* Line Out: USB port, 1/8" Headphone Jack doubles as Speaker Emulated Line Out
* Covering/Grille Cloth: Black Textured "Carbon Tweed" Vinyl Covering with Silver Grill Cloth

UTILIZATION

Details
Type Solid State
Number of Channels 1
Power 150W
Speakers 2 x 12" Celestion G12P-80
Effects Yes
Reverb Yes
EQ Treble, Middle, Bass
Amp Modeling Yes
Number of Models 100 Presets, 12 Amp Models
Number of Tubes 0
Preamp Tubes No Tubes
Power Tubes No Tubes
Inputs 1 x Instrument, 1 x 1/8" (Aux)
Outputs 1 x Headphone (1/8")
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Height 21.5"
Width 26.5"
Depth 10.75"
Weight 47 lbs.

SOUNDS

These amps sound particularly good with Fender guitars. I like hearing this amp with a Fender Stratocaster or a Charvel. I like hearing the low to medium bodied woods with these particular amps. A great feature with these amps is not only the ability to have amp modelers, but also the stompbox models as well. This gives you a real feel for tossing a overdrive pedal in front of a Fender style amps.

Another great features in running your speaker simulated output direct into a recording device or house PA system. I think the amp sounds the best when in this situation. Running the direct out into the mixer sounds best in my opinion.

OVERALL OPINION

This amp is super loud. Coming in at 150 watts this little combo will knock you on your butt. This is also a more expensive unit for the amp modelers. At new these units come in at around $500. sort of on the high side for these types of amps.

I would recommend this amp for someone who needs everything in one small amp. For the people that come in this price rage would probably buy something else like a real tube amp. But for those who can talk your mom into getting this for you will be happy.