I've had one of these for a couple of years and it's great fun for mucking around at home , so many great clean sounds in it. Distortion isn't great, overdrive is OK. Very versatile and adjustable, has saved me fortune in not buying delay/chorus/reverb effects pedals (so far...) Works great with a looper. The app is brilliant. Would recommend for beginners/intermediate.
Thanks for the great video. You mentioned that you don't like that effects (i.e. delay etc) are not always on the same pedal. You can change that in the settings by the way. Per default, the fender mustang GTX adds the first effect on pedal 1, the second on pedal 2 and so on. It basically follows the effect chain as one would do on a pedal board. For me that is confusing as I never know which pedal holds which effect. In the "Footswitch" menu option, just select "category". Now the effects of the same kind (distortion, delay, reverb, chorus etc.) are always on the same pedal no matter which preset or bank you are in. After 10 minutes you have it and will never have to guess which effect is on which pedal.
Sinds kort eigenaar van mijn eerste gitaar, een PRS SE McCarty 594. En deze week komt de Mustang GTX50 binnen. Mede gekozen op basis van je fijne review. Mooie kwaliteit review voor een gemiddelde (in mijn geval beginnende) gitarist. Dank en ga zo door! Ik ga je andere video's checken.
I've had many amps valve, digital, transistor, I've had Blackstar id15, id30, HT5H, HT5HR mini stack, Fender Frontman 15, Mustang v1 1,2, Mustang v2 1,2,3, GTX50 and 100, Marshall VS80, VS8240 2X12, AVT100, DSL100H, TSL60H, DSL20HR, ORIGIN 20H, ROLAND CUBE 20 & 40, BUGERA 100H, BOSS Katana 50 mk2 and Many I've for gotten about and as far as I'm concerned gtx's are the best none valve amp I've ever played and the best Modeling amp only downside there a bit expencive which beginners might find but if they can get 1 its will be a long time before you out grow it, I agree with everything you've said
I grew out of mine pretty fast. These do make a good FRFR type unit though if you want to run a different modeler through it. I just used the Studio Clean channel and ran my ToneX into it. It worked great for that purpose.
@@KaiserVonWilhelm1 I am not familiar with the Boss but it worked well with my ToneX. That said, I now have a cabinet and a Seymour Duncan Powerstage 100 (and a 170 I used first) for the ToneX. I wouldn't go out and buy a Mustang GTX just for this purpose unless you get find one for a great price. I just did it because I already had the amp. If you don't already have one, and want to buy new, it might be better to pay a little more and get an FR-12 which is designed for this purpose. That or get a Powerstage power amp and a cabinet, since you already have the BOSS. If the BOSS has stereo and you are intrested in running a stereo rig you will want the PowerStage 100 but it's expensive compared to the mono units. Sorry if I added confusion. :D
You might have mentioned in the video that the foot switch is extra with the gtx50, but comes with the gtx100, so you're essentially going to be paying the same price for the 50W as you will for the 100W. Also, since it doesn't have an attenuator built in, do you control the volume just by keeping the master control turned down? How does that work as far as the quality of the tone coming out of the speaker with the master volume turned down?
Thanks for the video! I have the same amp and the looper. What I find odd is the sound quality of the loop. When I play, it sounds "full" but when I loop it, it sounds dull. Have you encountered similar issue? I've tried to look for the loop quality but didn't find any settings.
I think they have done this on purpose. They had Fender Fuse for Windows with the Mustang v.2 years ago. I think most people prefer the ability to use iPad or phone with Bluetooth instead of usb connection with computer.
I have this amp and play it with my PRS SE Standard 24-08. I don't know what I'm doing wrong but I just can't get a nice tone. I would like to have a nice (80's-ish) rock sound for playing lead, thats why I even bought a might red distort pedal (mad prof). But can't make it sound good. I'm a self-taught player (4years), with some help of youtube legends. Could someone please help me, because it really demotivates me to play more guitar... :(
Great review! That amp has some good tones. I think i'll buy it next week. A simple question, can I use this amp in my bedroom without anoying my neighborhoods and without losing tone quality?
Hi, thank you! Well depends on where you place it in the room and your neighbors… you allways need to pass a certain threshold for the speakers to become “active”. But i can see the level is way lower then tube amps, and else you can allways get a pair of headphones…
@@NotThatCoolKid Thanks for answering. I live in a three-story apartment and I think I will have no problems with family or neighbors. In any case I'll have my headphones on hand. Thanks for the information. It has been a great help to me. Cheers!
This sounds not right to me to abrusive and harhs the high freqencies are overwhelming. So this is not for me, i think i will try the NUX BT 20 MK2 or 40 instead we will see. Thanks anyway.
Not Good at all. Purchased it and tried about 1 week. Absolutely buggy bluetooth. Just does not work. When you switch betwenn the sounds or try to run through the backstage it just hang up until switched on/off. Last drop for me was guitar disconnection caused by bluetooth. Sent back to the Seller. Just computer toy. Purchased boss then. Satisfied. Not such flexible bluetooth but works. Can not advise GTX50 just due to the bluetooth issues. Sound is good. Ideas inside of the software are good too. But it simply does not work well for me. And it looks like fender can not or just does not like to fix bluetooth issues.
@@NotThatCoolKid I tried LT50 too. But there is no Bluetooth. Sound was about the same quality not big difference. My GTX50 was not faulty. It was not fault but definetely buggy software. I discovered that it is not good especially play to it from the phone via bluetooth. Then problem come faster. If you just switch presets it is better. But in any case problem come in the end. And only reload of the unit (on/off) helps. Software itself has good ideas. I liked that. But I need to switch and use it. Do not like to dance around the unit to make it run well. So I end up with Katana. Luckely had 30 days return.
@@ivanl1370 Ok.. because I have never had problems with the Bluetooth connection... So I am curious if this is a one of problem or not... but based on this we can;t define that.
I have had one for 2 years and I mic it up with a sm57 and I get compliments all the time on how good it sounds. The tone downloads are a + as well.
Why did you sell it?
I've had this amp for a few years and recently added a Sheeran looper X to the setup. It's awesome for at-home playing!
I recently bought a GTX50 and still stoked about it!
Still like it?
I've had one of these for a couple of years and it's great fun for mucking around at home , so many great clean sounds in it. Distortion isn't great, overdrive is OK. Very versatile and adjustable, has saved me fortune in not buying delay/chorus/reverb effects pedals (so far...) Works great with a looper. The app is brilliant. Would recommend for beginners/intermediate.
Thanks for the great video. You mentioned that you don't like that effects (i.e. delay etc) are not always on the same pedal. You can change that in the settings by the way. Per default, the fender mustang GTX adds the first effect on pedal 1, the second on pedal 2 and so on. It basically follows the effect chain as one would do on a pedal board. For me that is confusing as I never know which pedal holds which effect. In the "Footswitch" menu option, just select "category". Now the effects of the same kind (distortion, delay, reverb, chorus etc.) are always on the same pedal no matter which preset or bank you are in. After 10 minutes you have it and will never have to guess which effect is on which pedal.
Thnx for the tip!! Will check it out!
Thanks for your excellent honest review.
Found this amps amazing presets super and one preset absolutely perfect for my playing ( Europa ) .. you only need one amp with this ..
Sinds kort eigenaar van mijn eerste gitaar, een PRS SE McCarty 594. En deze week komt de Mustang GTX50 binnen. Mede gekozen op basis van je fijne review. Mooie kwaliteit review voor een gemiddelde (in mijn geval beginnende) gitarist. Dank en ga zo door! Ik ga je andere video's checken.
Tof man! Prs is ook mooi spul!
I've had many amps valve, digital, transistor, I've had Blackstar id15, id30, HT5H, HT5HR mini stack, Fender Frontman 15, Mustang v1 1,2, Mustang v2 1,2,3, GTX50 and 100, Marshall VS80, VS8240 2X12, AVT100, DSL100H, TSL60H, DSL20HR, ORIGIN 20H, ROLAND CUBE 20 & 40, BUGERA 100H, BOSS Katana 50 mk2 and Many I've for gotten about and as far as I'm concerned gtx's are the best none valve amp I've ever played and the best Modeling amp only downside there a bit expencive which beginners might find but if they can get 1 its will be a long time before you out grow it, I agree with everything you've said
And the best tube amp for home use..?
@@Twylightt gtx50 or a DSL20 the gtx can do anything you want from jaz to ACDC
@@Twylighttfender 68 vibro champ reverb
Fender XD vibro champ
I grew out of mine pretty fast. These do make a good FRFR type unit though if you want to run a different modeler through it. I just used the Studio Clean channel and ran my ToneX into it. It worked great for that purpose.
I have a Boss Me 90 and I wanted to get a cab just to run my unit through instead of paying through headphones. This a good option your saying?
@@KaiserVonWilhelm1 I am not familiar with the Boss but it worked well with my ToneX. That said, I now have a cabinet and a Seymour Duncan Powerstage 100 (and a 170 I used first) for the ToneX. I wouldn't go out and buy a Mustang GTX just for this purpose unless you get find one for a great price. I just did it because I already had the amp. If you don't already have one, and want to buy new, it might be better to pay a little more and get an FR-12 which is designed for this purpose. That or get a Powerstage power amp and a cabinet, since you already have the BOSS. If the BOSS has stereo and you are intrested in running a stereo rig you will want the PowerStage 100 but it's expensive compared to the mono units. Sorry if I added confusion. :D
😂this amp makes me smile, fine review mate.
Thnx!
You might have mentioned in the video that the foot switch is extra with the gtx50, but comes with the gtx100, so you're essentially going to be paying the same price for the 50W as you will for the 100W. Also, since it doesn't have an attenuator built in, do you control the volume just by keeping the master control turned down? How does that work as far as the quality of the tone coming out of the speaker with the master volume turned down?
I just turn down the volume and it just works good (enough) you allways mis a bit from the speaker not working that hard on te low-low levels…
Thanks for the video! I have the same amp and the looper. What I find odd is the sound quality of the loop. When I play, it sounds "full" but when I loop it, it sounds dull. Have you encountered similar issue? I've tried to look for the loop quality but didn't find any settings.
It is a real pity that Fender does not make available the Tone app for Mac o Windows... only works in smart phones and tablets.
I think they have done this on purpose. They had Fender Fuse for Windows with the Mustang v.2 years ago. I think most people prefer the ability to use iPad or phone with Bluetooth instead of usb connection with computer.
Most of the reviews are from three or four years ago. Don't care about crappy blue tooth. I'm looking for a long term review. Thanks.
Wahhhh
I have this amp and play it with my PRS SE Standard 24-08. I don't know what I'm doing wrong but I just can't get a nice tone. I would like to have a nice (80's-ish) rock sound for playing lead, thats why I even bought a might red distort pedal (mad prof). But can't make it sound good. I'm a self-taught player (4years), with some help of youtube legends. Could someone please help me, because it really demotivates me to play more guitar... :(
Great! Do you know if its possible to use analogic pedals with this amp?
Havent tested that. Bought it with the idea of not having to use it with pedals..
Just set the GTX amp to a really Clean channel setting and let your pedals do their thing. Same with an Effects Processor/Modeler
Great review! That amp has some good tones. I think i'll buy it next week. A simple question, can I use this amp in my bedroom without anoying my neighborhoods and without losing tone quality?
Hi, thank you! Well depends on where you place it in the room and your neighbors… you allways need to pass a certain threshold for the speakers to become “active”. But i can see the level is way lower then tube amps, and else you can allways get a pair of headphones…
@@NotThatCoolKid Thanks for answering. I live in a three-story apartment and I think I will have no problems with family or neighbors. In any case I'll have my headphones on hand. Thanks for the information. It has been a great help to me. Cheers!
does this model work with the fender tone phone app+
The app used around 12:30?
@@NotThatCoolKiddidn't finish the whole and now I know thanks 👍
Just go in the fender tone app and adjust the patches to your liking!😂😂
Good tip!
This sounds not right to me to abrusive and harhs the high freqencies are overwhelming.
So this is not for me, i think i will try the NUX BT 20 MK2 or 40 instead we will see.
Thanks anyway.
Not Good at all. Purchased it and tried about 1 week. Absolutely buggy bluetooth. Just does not work. When you switch betwenn the sounds or try to run through the backstage it just hang up until switched on/off. Last drop for me was guitar disconnection caused by bluetooth. Sent back to the Seller. Just computer toy. Purchased boss then. Satisfied. Not such flexible bluetooth but works. Can not advise GTX50 just due to the bluetooth issues. Sound is good. Ideas inside of the software are good too. But it simply does not work well for me. And it looks like fender can not or just does not like to fix bluetooth issues.
Did you try multiple unit or could this be just a one off faulty unit?
@@NotThatCoolKid I tried LT50 too. But there is no Bluetooth. Sound was about the same quality not big difference. My GTX50 was not faulty. It was not fault but definetely buggy software. I discovered that it is not good especially play to it from the phone via bluetooth. Then problem come faster. If you just switch presets it is better. But in any case problem come in the end. And only reload of the unit (on/off) helps. Software itself has good ideas. I liked that. But I need to switch and use it. Do not like to dance around the unit to make it run well. So I end up with Katana. Luckely had 30 days return.
@@ivanl1370 Ok.. because I have never had problems with the Bluetooth connection... So I am curious if this is a one of problem or not... but based on this we can;t define that.