If you want to gig with this amp, instead of using a mic, use the xlr's on the back panel. Also to use pedals or multi effects, you can plug it straight to the amp or use the effects loop on the back panel as well. If you want maybe some more low end than the Mustang 3, look into the Mustang 4 and 5. Great amps with more low end. But the Mustang III version 2(v2) is ideal. And using both the 2 button and 4 button footswitch is cool. You can program how you want each pedal to work. The 2 button can be programmed to function as a QUICK ACCESS to switch to a specific patch or it can control your delay and tap tempo. It's crazy how you can handle gigs with these amps. I've been a professional musician for 26 years and these amps are great for amateurs, or seasoned guitarists. It's practical in every sense. Just take the time to dial in a sound that you love. You'll find that you'll run out of ideas before the amp runs out of possibilities!!!!! ;-)
a few years ago, I ran my Mustang III into a 2x12 combo amp, using the Mustang as a pre amp. It sounded great. Very full / fat sound.....also using 2 amps really brings out the stereo effects.
The casual style of this review actually makes it incredibly useful because it gives me as a viewer the feeling of being at a buddy's house and he's showing you how useful his new piece of gear is. Overly formal reviews for gear have a place but sometimes 10 minutes pass and you still don't know what to think of the product, as they are so hands-off. This video touched on a lot of my questions about this amp and I felt like I actually interacted with it, due to the camera angles. I appreciate your straightforward approach.
I have played Vox & Twin Reverbs back in the '60's, & I had to buy the Mustang 3. Everything one needs without the hassle. An amazing piece of design & cuts out having 200 pedals!!
I've had this amp for 2 years now and I absolutely love it!! I can play any style and get just about any sound and tone from it that I want. I use the Fender Fuse software regularly to tweak the patches for certain song. I was able to build a whole set list , in order, into this and save it. I just clicked up on setting after each song and bingo! I have the effects and tone I need for the next song. It also has plenty of power to fill most rooms but if you are micing up it doesn't matter. I have saved tons on pedals with this amp.
edrad23 I own one there great! on the fuse software can you have a compressor and an overdrive, on the amp it only gives you the option to have one or other?
Just got my Mustang III in today and I'm loving it ! I still have a lot to learn on it but so far its been simple and easy. It's the best fender since I bought my twin reverb back in 67
This amp comes in red color which is what i have and is awesome, this amp does it all. if your in the market for a great amp this is killer all the way, i have had so much fun with it, i have used my ltd with seymour duncan pickups and emg pickups and it just produces awesome tones, easy to operate. I have a bc rich sc and i haven't used that guitar on the amp but i bet it will be a killer sound when i do. I have a black star amp that kicks ass but this Fender Mustang III is killer at 100 watts. You can use your smartphone to play music thru the amp, usb to hook up to laptop computer, mp3 also. I am almost 70yrs old and i felt like a 8 yr old when i got this amp, it is just that awesome to play. Stephen this is a great video and should be proud of what you have done.
This is the first review I've ever seen where the demonstrator is in his pyjamas. Classy! From now on, I. feel all demonstrators should wear pyjamas. Yeah!
Just got the III, really love it, what great options and tones. I very much agree with your review. These amps are big bang for the buck. One of my best buys ever, just super fun and loud.
Steve, this is a great video for someone who just purchased any one the Mustang 3, 4, 5, Models. I have the Model 3 and 5 and couldn't have made a better choice! Great video and thank you for the lesson!
Just played one of these at guitar center and it rocked I was really impressed!! Really easy to use, and the preset sounds were great!!! your right they did a great job here, im gonna add one of these to my collection!!!
Straight to the point, clear and concise, decent amp content samples/ demonstrations. Was gonna get a Line 6 IV 150, strongly reconsidering. Fender IV seems to have superior quality and sound vs the Spider IV150 per my visit at the local music candy store.
I have the Mustang IV, I used to have a Line 6 flextone 3,previously I have had a fender twin Marshall 2x 12 your revue is perfect .I play a Les Paul std and I can say without fear of contraception this is the best amp I have ever owned. Do not shoot this amp down if you have never used one they are priced just right.Fender have got this range right.Thanks for posting
Hey Guys, I'm a 57yr old drummer tryin' to get back to my guitar roots so I bought a fine honeyburst Epiphone Nighthawk & a Fender Mustang III. All I can say is WOW - this session has convinced me that I bought the right amp - was looking at a Champion 100. I didn't even realize half of the stuff this amp can do - just knew I wanted a Fender. Look out Eddie Van Halen - I'm coming for your crown...after I take Alex down! GREAT video review - thank you thank you
I had a Mustang 3 for a while but had to sell in times of money troubles, sad I sold it. Yes it’s solid state and we’ll always have the tube amp snobs out there, but for the money it’s a decent amp in my opinion, I got used one for £60 which was a bargain. Like most gear if you’re willing to spend a bit of time creating and editing your desired tones you can get some very good sounds from it. Plenty of effects built in if you choose to use or individual pedals works well too. I used this as a stereo guitar rig and this had a decent clean tone with a bit of modulation and ran my pedals through another Fender amp, I thought my guitar sound was really good, very big stereo sound which is great.
I recently just purchased my first electric guitar and a I purchased this amp. I use to only play acoustic. My buddy said this amp would be good to start with and fast forward 7 months I am not disappointed
Great video. Have one and wonder why more people don't appreciate these amps. Probably because they have hundreds of stompboxes and a 500+ watt amp tube amp, but of all the imortant effects a guitarists needs the looper is the only one missing. I only use it with the noise supressor pedal and that is only because my guitar is very noisy. Any stompbox such a delay on the amp you can modify any of the parameters that effect uses, and that is true of any other effect the amp has, overdrive, chorus, reverb, even flanger, and many more. The value for the price is just amazing.
Really good demo. You didn't concentrate too much on showing off your skills, or waffling. You spent your time giving necessary, useful info and demos on the amp.
This is a great introduction to the Mustang 3 thank you for the video. A friend of mine brought one over to my house a couple of weeks ago for us to jam a little and I fell in love with it..... Needless to say I had to get one.... I am picking mine up this week.
Best demo of how the 4 button footswitch works on youtube! I have this amp and love it, I just got the 4 button switch. Actually the amp will work with both footswitches to make it even more versatile.
This a very versatile amp for both studio and live playing. One thing that was missed when reviewing the 4 button pedal is it IS ALSO A TUNER! How cool is that? Not only can you tune from the amp screen but when you are on stage just press the far left button for 2 seconds. The sound of the amp will turn off and the lights on the pedal become your tuner and the note you are playing is displayed in the center. If you're flat the light on the left will be illuminated, if you're sharp the lights on the right will illuminate. The green light in the center means your string is in tune. As you can see this was designed for playing out live with the 4 button pedal set up.
I see a lot of ignorant comments by people and I want to help you with the fact here. The Fender Mustang series amps are great for the money, very versatile, and so much more to it to make your own sound. I don't think people understand how much there is to this amp. I have the mustang III and I am completely happy with the purchase and I have been playing for 32 years. It does everything I want it too and it is definitely loud! Mic it and you are good to go. Thank you for the video.
I just saw this just out of the blue. I like your casual kind of style and easy to listen to with good cadence and clarity. If you want feedback, just a bit more detail about functions and slow down a tad, but fantastic overall.
I bought one of these a couple of years ago. The instructions I found on line just confused me. After watching this video I now know how to use it! I agree 07 (Johnny Marr) is beautiful and my favourite, but 17 adds tremolo. Obviously speed etc can be modified.
Thank you so very much for this comment. Some days it is just difficult to stay focused when all you see is unprovoked negative feedback. Great to hear something positive.
Best demonstation i've seen i'm getting mine this week hopefully i can't get over this amp what it has and does amazing piece of equipment you should demonstrate for the companies your very astute explaining everything thank you for your support good playing also
I just picked up this amp last friday, i love it.. i swear to god ive owned tubed amos and there is no comparison between this amp and a tubed amp.. best 300$ ive ever spent. And this baby is LOUD!! but crystal clear no matter now loud you crank it its clear and its got enough umph to feel it in your chest when you turn it up.. very nice review btw..
I bought a used one for $100 and I agree with you that it is absolutely the bomb with a purchase of the four switch pedal for $30 off eBay and it is my main amp I am just a home player for most of the past two decades but I used to play in a bar band in the eighties I have similar taste for classic rock ZZ Top
I'm watching your video in 2017 and I just purchased this amp. Modelling amps have come a long way since your video, but the Fender selling point for me was the software. and the very active web forum that shares personal amp settings.
The 2 button footswitch is not only up/down preset, you can set it functionallity. For example: Quick acces 1 / 2 (jump to two different presets) and also it can be used to turn on/off two parameters of the preset you are using. So you can use it as a normal footswitch to turn on overdrive, delay, modulation, reverb, etc.. :)
Liked the way you explained the 4-switch pedal. I have a Mustang III, so I'd be interested in seeing how the 2 switch and 4 switch pedals work together , if at all.Thanks!
I was gonna buy a Vox vt 80+.Then I found this. Now its mine. The display on the amp did it for me. I might read the info booklet someday. For now I'm still exploring the amp models and have barely even got into all the combinations of them. The software that came with it is just another plus. I can't believe how much fun this is. I'm going to be exploring new sounds for a long time. AND recording .
Hey Man, Excellent video,I got one of these amps a month ago and the sounds are fantastic ,I also bought the 4 button pedal but I didn't realize so much could be done with it till i saw your demo. To anyone contemplating buying one at the price it is a steal.The fender Mustang floor (pedal ) is more expensive than this amp and the amp provides all the same sounds as the pedal Buy and enjoy.
Thanks Stephen! That was a great demo and the amp looks very suitable for my purposes. I have a Vox AC15 and I'm pretty bored of it and out of cash to purchase tens of pedals. So why wouldn't I go for this one and save my money for guitars instead! :)
They really are... Very powerful. Mine is the current 2008 model, which has the blue marvel speaker, although I wanted one with the Sheffield speaker. 80 watts, 100 with external cabinet. Best solid state amp on the market in my opinion.
I really like this amp. Solid State has come a very long way... Why I like it is because it nails the Fender clean tones of some of my favorite amps. I have always used tube amps, but to get the most out of a tube amp, you have to bring it to the volume that it wants to run... That doesn't always work either at home, in the studio or on a gig. I use IEM's while playing live and I can tell you, it doesn't matter how loud your amp is... or if it even has speakers. That is why God created the PA System... :-) All I need to hear is my guitar in my IEM's.
Thanks for the review, Ive owned this for over a month and love it. I had the cyber deluxe and enjoyed that but for less money this is excellent the modeling is fantastic.
Thanks Stephen, this was helpful, I have been thinking of moving up from my Mustang 2. These amps are very versatile and easy to carry. And you save on effects pedals big time. Very good review!
I have this amp and YES you can plug a pedal in. The foot switch is not in line with the guitar. It plugs into the back of the amp. You can plug a pedal in the same way you do with any other amp. I some times use a wah wah pedal with this amp.
I just got one of these at a steal price from a music teacher, and I am delighted. Needs some time to learn how to tinker with it, but even at a new item price, I honestly think US$300 for such a functional and versatile amplifier, Fender is getting ripped off by customers, lol. Loud as hell, I haven´t gone more than 2,5 on the master volume, anything more than that and it is goodbye to your windows. A great amp, this one is going to stay for many years.
Nice in depth review! Thanks. Question, can you lower your MP3 input sound so you can hear yourself playing over the song enough to not be drowned out?
Nice review, good job with the demo. I had no interest in modeling amps till I got a Mustang l in a trade. After playing with the Deluxe reverb model I went out and got the Mustang ll then the lll. I have a Deluxe Reverb Reissue and an original '66 DR. The Mustang comes close. I set the sag to the lowest setting and the bias hot and you really feel like it's a tube amp. I got the 4 button switch and use it along with the 2 button, almost like having a pedal board.
I bought 2 of them running them through my gt 10 they will blow your mind,im using my tones from the gt 10 running them stereo , im not uning the patches on the amps. this video will not do what you here on here justice you would have to here it to believe it!!!!
My point was that Fender SS amps have not been very good up to this point. I agree with you on the Ampeg and Roland Jazz Chorus though, super gear. I use this amp mainly for recording, as it gives me options and tones that otherwise would require a huge pedal board to produce. But, for live shows, my main rig is still my Peavey Classic 50 212 tweed tube combo, a Jemini distortion pedal, and a Polytune mini. But thanks very much for taking the time to watch and comment.
Mine is the v2 model and it sounds incredible the deluxe model just is grate. I also used line 6 for years and had all the pods there was always something lacking. With this amp you just plug and play
@uoft93 Thanks! I bought the 3 today. The price with a coupon was $249! I almost bought a used 4, but it was $399 and they would not allow the $50 coupon. It will be shipped to the house later this week, they did not have them in stock at GC(very popular I guess). I can't wait to get my hands on it!
Got mine Last Sat. Who cares who says what? I had most of the amps, and It all depends on what you do! I don't play out and use the computer a lot!!! With the MIII I am all good!
I actually don't own it any longer. but I still use my Bogner spider valve a lot. That said, I think the mustang series is still relevant and affordable.
Line 6 is usually crap for amps, but the Mustang v2 series are very cool and gives you a holy shit kind of sound that you wouldn't exspect from a 300 dollar amp.
No, Stephen James is correct. The III comes with a 2-button footswitch and the IV comes with a 4-button footswitch. And, yes, there is a Mustang V, just as Stephen stated. It's a head that is designed to be played with the matching 4-speaker cab. And Stephen never claimed to be a virtuoso on the guitar in this video. It was made as an informative video with a few personal opinions thrown in to boot.
Can you do a video on saving and re-naming a preset? I know how to re-name it, but I can't figure out how to backspace to get rid of extra letters in the original name.
Thanks for the demo good Job. I'm very happy with mine and just bought the 4 pedal switch that really gives me everything I want and complete access to all the effects at the press of a switch. I wasn't as impressed with the software. Preset effects could have been better organised so I could move up through the presets without screaming feedback. The loud presets should be grouped rather than random metal effect sitting in the middle of all the clean sounds. Stephen got to love the ZZ top.
@CrossHolder92 No regrets. I did my own comparison in a small local music store. I was able to mess around with the amps for as long as I wanted. Both amps sound great and can virtually emulate eachother. But the display on the Mustang makes it easier for me personally, as they both have so much info to absorb. I will eventually own the Vox also.
Hey Steven, good job. I've been gigging with the m3v1 for over a year now.It covers everything like you said. And a real back saver too. It takes a while to dial it in but once done it easy to set up patches for diferent rooms you play in. One little hint for you demo's, is show the foot controller as you're controlling it. ya know. It"s really hard to describe all the funchtions in such a short time but good job. I'm to shy to put up a vid lesson like that so kudos to you.
I use my Boss Me33. everything works except pitch shift and smart harmony, must be some digital interference. But the wah, expression pedal, auto-wah, and od/distortion work fine. You want to use the amp setting, not line, and use it as a manual stomp box (no amp models, take those out)! good luck. I use the Boss Phase for my VH sound because it's a bit better than the on-board phaser. You can also run two cables out of the ME70 and put them in effects return so you can use old patches.
The tune at 7.20 is 'Give me three steps' by Lynyrd Skynyrd... has great solo I have a Mustang 1 which great for practice. I also play it through a value amp like a Fender Floor. The modelling is excellent. I'm thinking of getting this too as it's so light and easy to move around.
I liked your hands-on critique of the amp. I got a Mustang V head just to record with, but I haven't tried just plugging in an audio jack or a connector to my computer audio without my 4x12 cab yet. Do you think it won't hurt the circuitry in the amphead not to be connected to it's cabinet while I run direct thru the 1/8 jacks?
Yes you run an android phone the same way plug into aux in. And I do still use the amp daily. Now that the price dropped I grabbed a Mustang Floor processor as well. Great for gigs with a good PA system. Snd the expression pedsl rocks
@CrossHolder92 The Mustang IV is in another class. With 150 W and 2x12's the choice should be an easy one. Just a couple hundred bucks more. I got the M III for $255.00 and thats all I wanted to spend.. Peace....
2023 and still loving my Mustang III
2024 April…Still Lovin’ mine.A Wonderfull Amp.
@@kristofer603 and September 2024 and still love having mine. A great and versitle amp.
If you want to gig with this amp, instead of using a mic, use the xlr's on the back panel. Also to use pedals or multi effects, you can plug it straight to the amp or use the effects loop on the back panel as well. If you want maybe some more low end than the Mustang 3, look into the Mustang 4 and 5. Great amps with more low end. But the Mustang III version 2(v2) is ideal. And using both the 2 button and 4 button footswitch is cool. You can program how you want each pedal to work. The 2 button can be programmed to function as a QUICK ACCESS to switch to a specific patch or it can control your delay and tap tempo. It's crazy how you can handle gigs with these amps. I've been a professional musician for 26 years and these amps are great for amateurs, or seasoned guitarists. It's practical in every sense. Just take the time to dial in a sound that you love. You'll find that you'll run out of ideas before the amp runs out of possibilities!!!!! ;-)
a few years ago, I ran my Mustang III into a 2x12 combo amp, using the Mustang as a pre amp. It sounded great. Very full / fat sound.....also using 2 amps really brings out the stereo effects.
The casual style of this review actually makes it incredibly useful because it gives me as a viewer the feeling of being at a buddy's house and he's showing you how useful his new piece of gear is. Overly formal reviews for gear have a place but sometimes 10 minutes pass and you still don't know what to think of the product, as they are so hands-off. This video touched on a lot of my questions about this amp and I felt like I actually interacted with it, due to the camera angles. I appreciate your straightforward approach.
Thanks. I am very glad this could help you.
Good post , V ...
.. same thoughts here 😎
It's so casual I'm convinced he was just sleeping in that dog bed! Have this amp, and enjoyed the video!
2024.....still gigging with this amp......amazing 😊
I have played Vox & Twin Reverbs back in the '60's, & I had to buy the Mustang 3. Everything one needs without the hassle. An amazing piece of design & cuts out having 200 pedals!!
I've had this amp for 2 years now and I absolutely love it!! I can play any style and get just about any sound and tone from it that I want. I use the Fender Fuse software regularly to tweak the patches for certain song. I was able to build a whole set list , in order, into this and save it. I just clicked up on setting after each song and bingo! I have the effects and tone I need for the next song. It also has plenty of power to fill most rooms but if you are micing up it doesn't matter. I have saved tons on pedals with this amp.
edrad23 I own one there great! on the fuse software can you have a compressor and an overdrive, on the amp it only gives you the option to have one or other?
only one because it's in the stompbox selection
Just got my Mustang III in today and I'm loving it ! I still have a lot to learn on it but so far its been simple and easy.
It's the best fender since I bought my twin reverb back in 67
awesome. i just bought a Fender Mustang 3, on kijiji, used, have no idea, i am a guitarist wannabee, i found this most instructional. Thank you
This amp comes in red color which is what i have and is awesome, this amp does it all. if your in the market for a great amp this is killer all the way, i have had so much fun with it, i have used my ltd with seymour duncan pickups and emg pickups and it just produces awesome tones, easy to operate. I have a bc rich sc and i haven't used that guitar on the amp but i bet it will be a killer sound when i do. I have a black star amp that kicks ass but this Fender Mustang III is killer at 100 watts. You can use your smartphone to play music thru the amp, usb to hook up to laptop computer, mp3 also. I am almost 70yrs old and i felt like a 8 yr old when i got this amp, it is just that awesome to play. Stephen this is a great video and should be proud of what you have done.
This is the first review I've ever seen where the demonstrator is in his pyjamas. Classy! From now on, I. feel all demonstrators should wear pyjamas. Yeah!
Lol. I will never live the leisure pants down I'm afraid.
@@uoft93 I did a 360xp review in mine. Lol
Just got the III, really love it, what great options and tones. I very much agree with your review. These amps are big bang for the buck. One of my best buys ever, just super fun and loud.
Really glad you like it. Best way to keep playing is the fun factor.
Steve, this is a great video for someone who just purchased any one the Mustang 3, 4, 5, Models. I have the Model 3 and 5 and couldn't have made a better choice! Great video and thank you for the lesson!
thank you very much. I'm glad I could help
2022 and I still gig with these no issue. There's nothing it can't do.
Just played one of these at guitar center and it rocked I was really impressed!! Really easy to use, and the preset sounds were great!!! your right they did a great job here, im gonna add one of these to my collection!!!
Straight to the point, clear and concise, decent amp content samples/ demonstrations. Was gonna get a Line 6 IV 150, strongly reconsidering. Fender IV seems to have superior quality and sound vs the Spider IV150 per my visit at the local music candy store.
Great clean tones and effects, easy to tweak without a computer. Put your fave OD pedal in front of a clean tone and you'll love it
Good review. I have a Mustang 3 V1 and I love it. Practice or gig, it can handle either...
I just bought one of these m3's and it's incredible. Great presentation and review
This was really helpful. I was on the fence and now I am sold!
Always great to know a demo helped someone. Thanks for the feedback.
I have the Mustang IV, I used to have a Line 6 flextone 3,previously I have had a fender twin Marshall 2x 12 your revue is perfect .I play a Les Paul std and I can say without fear of contraception this is the best amp I have ever owned. Do not shoot this amp down if you have never used one they are priced just right.Fender have got this range right.Thanks for posting
2024….Still Married to my Fender Mustang 3.
Great video! I just bought a mustang iii last night. first time ive strayed from a trusty tube amp, but i really love it so far! rock on.
Hey Guys, I'm a 57yr old drummer tryin' to get back to my guitar roots so I bought a fine honeyburst Epiphone Nighthawk & a Fender Mustang III. All I can say is WOW - this session has convinced me that I bought the right amp - was looking at a Champion 100. I didn't even realize half of the stuff this amp can do - just knew I wanted a Fender. Look out Eddie Van Halen - I'm coming for your crown...after I take Alex down! GREAT video review - thank you thank you
I had a Mustang 3 for a while but had to sell in times of money troubles, sad I sold it.
Yes it’s solid state and we’ll always have the tube amp snobs out there, but for the money it’s a decent amp in my opinion, I got used one for £60 which was a bargain. Like most gear if you’re willing to spend a bit of time creating and editing your desired tones you can get some very good sounds from it. Plenty of effects built in if you choose to use or individual pedals works well too.
I used this as a stereo guitar rig and this had a decent clean tone with a bit of modulation and ran my pedals through another Fender amp, I thought my guitar sound was really good, very big stereo sound which is great.
I recently just purchased my first electric guitar and a I purchased this amp. I use to only play acoustic. My buddy said this amp would be good to start with and fast forward 7 months I am not disappointed
Great video. Have one and wonder why more people don't appreciate these amps. Probably because they have hundreds of stompboxes and a 500+ watt amp tube amp, but of all the imortant effects a guitarists needs the looper is the only one missing. I only use it with the noise supressor pedal and that is only because my guitar is very noisy. Any stompbox such a delay on the amp you can modify any of the parameters that effect uses, and that is true of any other effect the amp has, overdrive, chorus, reverb, even flanger, and many more. The value for the price is just amazing.
I am still exploring my Mustang V's capabilities, and I have it quite some time now. This amp kicks ass. The versatility is unbelievable.
Great vid....I am about to purchase a Mustang III after watching this !!!! I am now convinced....
Really good demo. You didn't concentrate too much on showing off your skills, or waffling. You spent your time giving necessary, useful info and demos on the amp.
LOVE my Mustang 3....Good review!!
This is a great introduction to the Mustang 3 thank you for the video. A friend of mine brought one over to my house a couple of weeks ago for us to jam a little and I fell in love with it.....
Needless to say I had to get one.... I am picking mine up this week.
Great review helped me choose the III V2, thanks so much
Best demo of how the 4 button footswitch works on youtube! I have this amp and love it, I just got the 4 button switch. Actually the amp will work with both footswitches to make it even more versatile.
This a very versatile amp for both studio and live playing. One thing that was missed when reviewing the 4 button pedal is it IS ALSO A TUNER! How cool is that? Not only can you tune from the amp screen but when you are on stage just press the far left button for 2 seconds. The sound of the amp will turn off and the lights on the pedal become your tuner and the note you are playing is displayed in the center. If you're flat the light on the left will be illuminated, if you're sharp the lights on the right will illuminate. The green light in the center means your string is in tune. As you can see this was designed for playing out live with the 4 button pedal set up.
MrSouthsideJohny that's really cool
I see a lot of ignorant comments by people and I want to help you with the fact here. The Fender Mustang series amps are great for the money, very versatile, and so much more to it to make your own sound. I don't think people understand how much there is to this amp. I have the mustang III and I am completely happy with the purchase and I have been playing for 32 years. It does everything I want it too and it is definitely loud! Mic it and you are good to go. Thank you for the video.
Great demo Stephen. I picked up one of these a year or so ago -needed something lightweight and loud. This surpassed my expectations in spades.
I just saw this just out of the blue. I like your casual kind of style and easy to listen to with good cadence and clarity. If you want feedback, just a bit more detail about functions and slow down a tad, but fantastic overall.
I bought one of these a couple of years ago. The instructions I found on line just confused me. After watching this video I now know how to use it! I agree 07 (Johnny Marr) is beautiful and my favourite, but 17 adds tremolo. Obviously speed etc can be modified.
Cool demo. I have one (mustang 3) and love it.
Thank you so very much for this comment. Some days it is just difficult to stay focused when all you see is unprovoked negative feedback. Great to hear something positive.
Best demonstation i've seen i'm getting mine this week hopefully i can't get over this amp what it has and does amazing piece of equipment you should demonstrate for the companies your very astute explaining everything thank you for your support good playing also
I just picked up this amp last friday, i love it.. i swear to god ive owned tubed amos and there is no comparison between this amp and a tubed amp.. best 300$ ive ever spent. And this baby is LOUD!! but crystal clear no matter now loud you crank it its clear and its got enough umph to feel it in your chest when you turn it up.. very nice review btw..
I bought a used one for $100 and I agree with you that it is absolutely the bomb with a purchase of the four switch pedal for $30 off eBay and it is my main amp I am just a home player for most of the past two decades but I used to play in a bar band in the eighties I have similar taste for classic rock ZZ Top
I'm watching your video in 2017 and I just purchased this amp. Modelling amps have come a long way since your video, but the Fender selling point for me was the software. and the very active web forum that shares personal amp settings.
The 2 button footswitch is not only up/down preset, you can set it functionallity. For example: Quick acces 1 / 2 (jump to two different presets) and also it can be used to turn on/off two parameters of the preset you are using. So you can use it as a normal footswitch to turn on overdrive, delay, modulation, reverb, etc.. :)
Great review love it thank you
Liked the way you explained the 4-switch pedal. I have a Mustang III, so I'd be interested in seeing how the 2 switch and 4 switch pedals work together , if at all.Thanks!
This is a good demo to answer this question.
2 & 4 Button Foot-Switch for Fender Mustang III, IV & V Guide
Stephen James Thanks, that's a great video.
Anytime. Just keep playing.
Stephen James Ain't no question about that, my man. : )
I love this amp!! Bought one about 3 months ago, just great!!
Edward A do you know if it has tube or regular system?
I was gonna buy a Vox vt 80+.Then I found this. Now its mine. The display on the amp did it for me. I might read the info booklet someday. For now I'm still exploring the amp models and have barely even got into all the combinations of them. The software that came with it is just another plus. I can't believe how much fun this is. I'm going to be exploring new sounds for a long time. AND recording .
I got one and I loooooove it!! Not a Marshall but sure easier to carry around and it does the job.
Hey Man,
Excellent video,I got one of these amps a month ago and the sounds are fantastic ,I also bought the 4 button pedal but I didn't realize so much could be done with it till i saw your demo.
To anyone contemplating buying one at the price it is a steal.The fender Mustang floor (pedal ) is more expensive than this amp and the amp provides all the same sounds as the pedal
Buy and enjoy.
Thanks Stephen! That was a great demo and the amp looks very suitable for my purposes. I have a Vox AC15 and I'm pretty bored of it and out of cash to purchase tens of pedals. So why wouldn't I go for this one and save my money for guitars instead! :)
Markus Mikkola
I know exactly what you're saying...
They really are... Very powerful. Mine is the current 2008 model, which has the blue marvel speaker, although I wanted one with the Sheffield speaker. 80 watts, 100 with external cabinet. Best solid state amp on the market in my opinion.
I really like this amp. Solid State has come a very long way... Why I like it is because it nails the Fender clean tones of some of my favorite amps. I have always used tube amps, but to get the most out of a tube amp, you have to bring it to the volume that it wants to run... That doesn't always work either at home, in the studio or on a gig. I use IEM's while playing live and I can tell you, it doesn't matter how loud your amp is... or if it even has speakers. That is why God created the PA System... :-) All I need to hear is my guitar in my IEM's.
Thanks for the review, Ive owned this for over a month and love it. I had the cyber deluxe and enjoyed that but for less money this is excellent the modeling is fantastic.
Thanks Stephen, this was helpful, I have been thinking of moving up from my Mustang 2. These amps are very versatile and easy to carry. And you save on effects pedals big time. Very good review!
Thank you very much. No matter what, keep playing.
+Stephen James (uoft93) You bet Stephen, enjoyed your playing. I plan to get the Mustang 3. Thanks again and ROCK ON!
Nice review,. Using the Fuse software, their are a bunch of different Cabs to choose from. The only thing it’s missing is a external speaker out.
Just picked up a Mustang iii v.2 for 2 bills. Downloaded all of Shane's patches from intheblues. Lovin' it.
I have this amp and YES you can plug a pedal in. The foot switch is not in line with the guitar. It plugs into the back of the amp. You can plug a pedal in the same way you do with any other amp. I some times use a wah wah pedal with this amp.
Still got one. Still wqorking but needs cleaned. It's special, especially on a budget.
I just got one of these at a steal price from a music teacher, and I am delighted. Needs some time to learn how to tinker with it, but even at a new item price, I honestly think US$300 for such a functional and versatile amplifier, Fender is getting ripped off by customers, lol. Loud as hell, I haven´t gone more than 2,5 on the master volume, anything more than that and it is goodbye to your windows. A great amp, this one is going to stay for many years.
Nice in depth review! Thanks. Question, can you lower your MP3 input sound so you can hear yourself playing over the song enough to not be drowned out?
.. thank you .. its May 2022 now lol .. and I'm thinking about getting the 100w Mustang 3 V2 available at my local store
Good video. Got what I wanted to know about the amp out of it ... and it was entertaining and honest.
Nice review, good job with the demo. I had no interest in modeling amps till I got a Mustang l in a trade. After playing with the Deluxe reverb model I went out and got the Mustang ll then the lll. I have a Deluxe Reverb Reissue and an original '66 DR. The Mustang comes close. I set the sag to the lowest setting and the bias hot and you really feel like it's a tube amp. I got the 4 button switch and use it along with the 2 button, almost like having a pedal board.
Great Review, helpful for me. I am new to the Mustang III.
I bought 2 of them running them through my gt 10 they will blow your mind,im using my tones from the gt 10 running them stereo , im not uning the patches on the amps. this video will not do what you here on here justice you would have to here it to believe it!!!!
Great review man! Kinda chill feel to it, just straight up.
I love it! watching from Amsterdam
thanks for the feedback man
I have this amp for about a year now. Great amp.
Thanks for this video as been debating if I should buy the Mustang and this has gone a long way to help me decide to buy the Mustang III. Thanks
Great review..thanks a lot..just got mine today..
they have a head phone jack you can also plug your mp3 player in or a drum machine or your laptop for your backing tracks.
My point was that Fender SS amps have not been very good up to this point. I agree with you on the Ampeg and Roland Jazz Chorus though, super gear. I use this amp mainly for recording, as it gives me options and tones that otherwise would require a huge pedal board to produce. But, for live shows, my main rig is still my Peavey Classic 50 212 tweed tube combo, a Jemini distortion pedal, and a Polytune mini. But thanks very much for taking the time to watch and comment.
Mine is the v2 model and it sounds incredible the deluxe model just is grate. I also used line 6 for years and had all the pods there was always something lacking. With this amp you just plug and play
nice review man, digging what I see and hear so far.
definitely considering getting this as a practice amp
@uoft93 Thanks!
I bought the 3 today. The price with a coupon was $249! I almost bought a used 4, but it was $399 and they would not allow the $50 coupon. It will be shipped to the house later this week, they did not have them in stock at GC(very popular I guess).
I can't wait to get my hands on it!
Got mine Last Sat. Who cares who says what? I had most of the amps, and It all depends on what you do! I don't play out and use the computer a lot!!! With the MIII I am all good!
I was thinking of going for the Fender Mustang 5 head as well which has the same things this does. I think you've just sold me brother.
How do you feel about it 10 years later? I actually just picked up a Mustang Floor as NOS at Sweetwater for $100.
I actually don't own it any longer. but I still use my Bogner spider valve a lot. That said, I think the mustang series is still relevant and affordable.
Great job, love it
Thanks
Great explanation of the pedal too...thanks
Line 6 is usually crap for amps, but the Mustang v2 series are very cool and gives you a holy shit kind of sound that you wouldn't exspect from a 300 dollar amp.
ericspalacio
Errr..... The mustang is a Fender amp?..
I bought this today, think I like it better than my vox ac15c1. Will let you know if the honeymoon period ends.
No, Stephen James is correct. The III comes with a 2-button footswitch and the IV comes with a 4-button footswitch. And, yes, there is a Mustang V, just as Stephen stated. It's a head that is designed to be played with the matching 4-speaker cab. And Stephen never claimed to be a virtuoso on the guitar in this video. It was made as an informative video with a few personal opinions thrown in to boot.
Great demo!! Thanks for your time and effort!
Can you do a video on saving and re-naming a preset? I know how to re-name it, but I can't figure out how to backspace to get rid of extra letters in the original name.
the aux is directly into the power section, post effects loop.
Glad you mentioned the VM. It has a really nice tone. The Mustang looks good though.
Thanks very much. I try to be as informative as I can, will be posting demos on the 150 watt head version soon.
This baby will be mine next week, I hope it lives up to the hype
Thanks for the demo good Job. I'm very happy with mine and just bought the 4 pedal switch that really gives me everything I want and complete access to all the effects at the press of a switch. I wasn't as impressed with the software. Preset effects could have been better organised so I could move up through the presets without screaming feedback. The loud presets should be grouped rather than random metal effect sitting in the middle of all the clean sounds. Stephen got to love the ZZ top.
HI! What number patch you play to House of the rising sun(can not found the patch or wasit number 36?)
Regards
Göran
@CrossHolder92 No regrets. I did my own comparison in a small local music store. I was able to mess around with the amps for as long as I wanted. Both amps sound great and can virtually emulate eachother. But the display on the Mustang makes it easier for me personally, as they both have so much info to absorb. I will eventually own the Vox also.
Hey Steven, good job. I've been gigging with the m3v1 for over a year now.It covers everything like you said. And a real back saver too. It takes a while to dial it in but once done it easy to set up patches for diferent rooms you play in. One little hint for you demo's, is show the foot controller as you're controlling it. ya know. It"s really hard to describe all the funchtions in such a short time but good job. I'm to shy to put up a vid lesson like that so kudos to you.
Oh and you probably know to ignor the jerks here right?
Dave Olsen See ya on TGP.
I use my Boss Me33. everything works except pitch shift and smart harmony, must be some digital interference. But the wah, expression pedal, auto-wah, and od/distortion work fine. You want to use the amp setting, not line, and use it as a manual stomp box (no amp models, take those out)! good luck. I use the Boss Phase for my VH sound because it's a bit better than the on-board phaser. You can also run two cables out of the ME70 and put them in effects return so you can use old patches.
The tune at 7.20 is 'Give me three steps' by Lynyrd Skynyrd... has great solo
I have a Mustang 1 which great for practice. I also play it through a value amp like a Fender Floor. The modelling is excellent. I'm thinking of getting this too as it's so light and easy to move around.
I have the white version,loud freaking amp
I liked your hands-on critique of the amp. I got a Mustang V head just to record with, but I haven't tried just plugging in an audio jack or a connector to my computer audio without my 4x12 cab yet. Do you think it won't hurt the circuitry in the amphead not to be connected to it's cabinet while I run direct thru the 1/8 jacks?
it is not a tube amp. no need to have a cabinet load to use it.
Yes you run an android phone the same way plug into aux in. And I do still use the amp daily. Now that the price dropped I grabbed a Mustang Floor processor as well. Great for gigs with a good PA system. Snd the expression pedsl rocks
@CrossHolder92 The Mustang IV is in another class. With 150 W and 2x12's the choice should be an easy one. Just a couple hundred bucks more. I got the M III for $255.00 and thats all I wanted to spend.. Peace....