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Description
The Fender Mustang II is a powerful combo guitar amplifier that delivers both versatility and high-quality sound, making it an ideal choice for practice sessions and studio recordings. With its robust 40-watt solid-state amplifier and a 12" Fender Special Design speaker, this amp ensures your guitar tones are full-bodied and expressive. Whether you're experimenting with new sounds or sticking to the classics, the Mustang II offers 8 amp models and 24 effects, giving you the flexibility to craft your unique sound.
The user-friendly controls include Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, and Master, alongside three select buttons for presets, modulation, and delay/reverb effects. This makes it easy to adjust your sound on the fly. The amp comes factory-loaded with 24 presets, so you can start playing right out of the box or dive into customization with the included recording software from Ableton and IK Multimedia, as well as Fender's FUSE application.
USB connectivity allows for seamless integration with your computer, opening up a world of recording possibilities. Plus, the 1/8" headphone jack doubles as a speaker-emulated line out, perfect for silent practice or direct recording. For those needing quick access on stage or in rehearsal, an optional 1-button footswitch is available to toggle between two quick-access presets.
Key Features:
- Amplifier Type: Solid state
- Output Power: 40 Watts
- Speaker: 1 x 12" Fender Special Design
- Presets: 24 factory-loaded from 8 amp models and 24 effects
- USB Connectivity for recording and customization
- Includes Ableton Live Lite 8, Amplitube Fender LE, and Fender FUSE software
- Optional 1-button footswitch for toggling presets
FAQs
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What are the core tonal characteristics of the Fender Mustang II amp?
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The Fender Mustang II offers a versatile range of tones, thanks to its 18 amp models and onboard effects. It delivers classic Fender clean tones, as well as overdriven and modern high-gain sounds, making it suitable for a variety of music genres.
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Is the Fender Mustang II loud enough for gigging?
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With 40 watts of power and a 12" Fender Special Design speaker, the Mustang II is suitable for small to medium-sized gigs, rehearsals, and home practice sessions.
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Does the Fender Mustang II amp support USB connectivity for recording?
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Yes, the Fender Mustang II features USB connectivity, allowing you to connect it to a computer for direct recording and deep editing with Fender FUSE software.
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Can the Fender Mustang II be used with external effects pedals?
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While the Mustang II includes a range of built-in effects and amp models, it also features a 1/4" instrument input, allowing you to use external effects pedals for additional sound customization.
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What kind of presets are available on the Fender Mustang II?
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The Fender Mustang II offers 24 onboard presets, which include a variety of amp models and effects settings. These presets can be further customized and stored using the Fender FUSE software.
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PROS
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Highly portable and lightweight
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Versatile with a wide range of tones and effects
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Compatible with Fender F.U.S.E. software for creating custom presets
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Can connect to computers and smartphones for programming
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Suitable for beginners and experienced players alike
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Offers multiple presets and sound variations, including classic rock and bluesy tones
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Can be improved significantly with user upgrades
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Loud enough for bedroom practice and small performances
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Allows connection and emulation of various instruments
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Great value for its price point
CONS
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Original speaker quality and cabinet construction are poor
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Some effects and presets sound mediocre
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Lacks depth in bass without modifications
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Not ideal for live performances without a mic
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Missing advanced features like onboard display and effects loop in higher models
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Power cable not included
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Limited appeal for metal genre sounds
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Mustang II.
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Features and functionality
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The Fender Mustang II offers a range of customizable presets and effects, which users find particularly useful for practice sessions.
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Activating bypass mode by holding the tuner button provides a true clean tone, bypassing all presets and effects for pure sound output.
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The first three channels ('57 Deluxe, '59 Bassman, '65 Deluxe Reverb) offer clean tones with three variations each, indicated by light colors.
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Software and compatibility
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The Fender Fuse software is highlighted for enhancing the amp's functionality, especially during practice, providing a standout feature in the Mustang II series.
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The last 10 presets on the Fender Mustang II are closest to basic amp settings, offering regular tones without heavy modulation.
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The Fender Fuse software is critical for accessing the full range of the amp's capabilities and managing the presets effectively.
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4.0 out of 5
Based on 11 Reviews and 49 Ratings
My practise amp
Does its job on my bedroom. Super loud my parents keep telling me to reduce the volume haha If you connect it to Fender Fuse on your pc, you get to create your own preset and add pedals, which is really nice. You can save up to 30 presets I think? still, amazing for the price your paying for it, you can't complain! I never tried using it to play live but I bet it works if you put a mic in front of it.. and if you have a good cable and a decent guitar you can get good sounds from it. Clean tones from the Fender Deluxe amps and Pop punk from the Metal presets. There's also a bunch of effects you can match with the presets but to be fair, they don't sound very good to me, so I rarely use them. 4/5 if we're talking about a practice amp. If we're talking about a live show amp I give it a 3/5, fairly decent, you can definitely play small pubs and bars with it.
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Serves a purpose, easy to grow out of.
The Fender Mustang II is the second iteration of the Mustang Series of amplifiers by Fender, and is a solid state amp for young guitarists looking for a range of sounds. The Mustang II has 8 presets: 57 Deluxe, 59 Bassman, 65 Twin Reverb, British 70s, British 80s, American 90s, Supersonic, and finally, Metal 2000s. Each preset can be customized via the amp settings or by using Fender Fuse. The Mustang II has a wide range of sounds, but they're all mediocre, as with most amps of this nature. They do many things in an "ok" fashion, rather than doing one great sound or feature. Overall, the Mustang II gets the job done of giving young guitarists an amp that is easy to use and exposes them to different types of sounds coming from their playing, but any sort of performing requires bigger amps.
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Decent amp for the price.
This is my first amp. I have had it for 5 years and have not really been that impressed with the modeling, but it is definitely a great practice amp. Would recommend to anyone starting out so they can improve their playing capability and then save up for a better amp.
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Good modeller but the 3 is better
There's really no reason not to save up a bit more for the 3 (or better yet 4). Better, more useful features like the onboard display, mid control, and effects loop.
However on its own the 2 is a neat little amp, great if you're looking for a wide variety of classic rock and bluesy tones that sound surprisingly great. There's not a lot here for metal sounds though unfortunately.
Very lightweight which makes it handy for transport.
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My First Amp
This is the only amp I own, currently. It's the first guitar amp I ever bought and it does the job. With the Fender F.U.S.E. app, you can connect this amp to your computer and download more presets, even custom presets made by other users. Great versatile and loud amp. Good for small spaces or jamming in the garage with the band.
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good enough
good enough for the price, can't ask more from a 150 dollar combo... but the overall is good for practicing, not for live playing..
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