The Affordable Amp To Rule Them All - Fender Mustang GTX100
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- #gtx100 #fenderamps #modelingamp - Why does the new Tonemaster lineup of amps from Fender get all the glory lately. The Mustang GTX100 does all the Tonemaster amps (at least 90% as well), includes dozens of other outstanding amp models, a tone of effects, a looper, Bluetooth editing and control - just a great set of features. It sounds great in almost any setting, and it's plenty loud enough for the gigging musician. Listen as I run through a number of the amps in the collections - using nothing but a bit of spring reverb for effects. This is the unsung and seemingly forgotten awesome amp in the current Fender line.
I have the 50 and once I got over the option paralysis and worked out the 3 or 4 presets that worked for the music I play I loved it.
Totally agree, this amp is unbelievable. It sounds great and is super easy to use and you can get so many different great sounds and explore different pedal chains without any additional hardware. Absolutely fantastic!
I’m a year into guitar. I’m running a Squire Jim Root Tele through a GTX50 via a Boss WL-20 wireless system. The deafening effects of 70’s concerts has saved me thousands on gear...the snobs are not happy. Love the channel 🤘🏻
Man, you're an original, watching you it feels like you just let a friend into your home for a drink and to check out your amp. Many utubers try to put on an amazing show but fail, by trying to be over funny or over loud voiced etc. whilst you, youre just being yourself and that's so refreshing. Also, great playing all those different genres on the fly!! I'm using an old fender cyber deluxe which is cool but if something goes wrong with it, I'll replace it with one of these GTX's without hesitation
Such a kind comment. Thanks so much my friend. It really is a pretty remarkable amp. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
I just picked up one of these recently. I agree, this amp doesn't get the love it deserves. It's a great "At-home" / Studio amp. CAN you gig with it? Sure, but I think it's real shine is at-home recording. With 200 presets, and tons of user customization this thing can make all kinds of tones. While I know many love humbuckers, I've found my GTX100 really shines the most with single-coils. This amp seems to have a decent punch with low end and mids. So the brighter chime of single-coils really helps bring out the sound. My Les Paul sounds great through it. But my classic Fender strat just sings...
Great Amp. Really shows that "Modeling amps" are catching up (and maybe even surpassing) the classic Tube amps.
I brought this amp over year ago and oh boy its great people were giving it bad reviews. But this is only that they don't understand how to use the amp correctly. I now set up my own banks and it sounds great. It rocks thanks Fender.
You are spot-on. You have to set up your own palette. A lot of the presets are in there just to give you an idea of the capabilities. My GTX100 is set up with probably half my own sounds, and the rest is the best of the provided presets.
It’s SOO GOOD! I am like freaking out how much people dismiss this amp! I get monster distorted hard rock tones from it and delightful cleans. I’ve never been a fender guy but damn I took back my katana and got this instead cause I think fender cleans and distortion are THE BEST. also thanks so much for this video sir!
I own a fender lt25. It's in my office. I needed a second amp for my rec room and everyone recommended the katana. I demoed the katana mk2, gtx50, a spark positive grid 40w,and yahmaha thrxii at guitar center, as well as a small 20amp line 6.
The katana was underwhelming. Only thing was it was cheaper. Used it was going for $200 while the gtx50 was $350 used. The gtx was thr best sounding of them all. The katana may sound better but I may never know as the effects and presets are locked away requiring a pc to use. It only has 5 or 6 amp channels and 3 effects on board. No screen so no changing stomp boxes that I see. Also only 3 presets with 3 variations, stuck until you change them on pc. . Same thing with spark, only this one requires a mobile phone app to control. Line 6 was too small. Maybe the catalyst and vox vt40x sounds good but they didn't have any. All I know is I don't understand the katana hype. Wonder if it's people buying due to cheap cost and theb evangelizing it?
I’ve had mine for almost a year now and I love it! I use it for 90% of my videos and it even has a good acoustic simulator. The foot switch, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and the app make this thing a beast. Thanks for the video.
I agree I love this amp. It does what you want it to do and more.
I got the gtx50, I love it👍 i put it next to a stock blues jr and it blew me away. I've had plenty of tube amps,, I'm over them for now.. I got 2 XLR cables running out the back into my zoom 8 track and it's great for recording too. Best value I've got in a long long time.
Over tubes too. Love their sound but I’ve had issues with them.
I find myself playing my GTX100 more than the Tonemaster Deluxe. I like the keep the settings simple and stripped down. I love the Bluetooth and also jamming along with RUclips tracks. Great video Tony.
This amp has some REALLY great tones
I’ll give you a like, just for the enthusiasm alone! I’m not sure the sound was conveying how good the amp really sounds in person. But I own the amp, and know what you were hearing. It Is Nice!
Dude...I have been talking about this since I got it. This amp is freakin CRAZY good.
You are right my friend. I've thought about buying a second one to create some crazy stereo combinations. It's a killer amp.
@@tonyleeglennhow would you hook this up in stereo? I know the Katana has a stereo option, but how would that work with the GTX?
Hey - You mean stereo out the back into a Board? Yes, that works great with this amp. It has L & R XLR outs on the back. Sounds nice into my board.@@Masetheguitarman
Oh - I think I see what you are asking now. If I had two GTX 100s I'd just use may Electroharmonix Switchblade to go out to both amps, then set each with a slightly different sound for the stereo effect.@@Masetheguitarman
awesome and enthusiastic review! I’m 4 months into guitar after a very brief dabble 20 years ago in high school and if this existed then, I probably would’ve kept with it. Thanks for the video!
Really appreciate you watching and commenting Tom!
I really enjoy this GTX100. I love all the heavy metal amps but uber metal is my favorite, 57 bandmaste,. The only complaint is it cuts out when using Bluetooth and goes silent sometimes. Just have to turn it off and on. If I don't use Bluetooth it works fine. But overall this fender rocks
Great Video Tony!!! Was just thinking bout buying the Tone Master. You've changed my mind. Thank You Southern Boy. :)
Totally agree. Just got a gtx50 today and haven't played it yet. I own mustang 3 v2 and a v head and a gr200. All great amps when dialled in! Power to you brother!
I just wanted 2 say hey .. and say thanx 4 ur videos .. u have helped me choose 2 of my most recent amps iv gotten a vox 40vtx.. and I just ordered the gtx100.... and I appreciate your skills on the guitar.. keep playing.. keep Makin those killer videos...
Sure appreciate your kind comment. You'll have a mess of fun with that GTX100. Just take your time and eq it to match up well with your pickups. That done, I don't know of any more flexible and fun amp. And the looper - I love it. One of the best parts that nobody much talks about!
I agree with you I've owned both the 50 and 100 I love them
Literally just ordered a 50 and can't wait. Your enthusiasm is infectious 😂
Like the 50?
totally agree. I do not understand why Fender has always been careless with the Mustang series of amps.
Fully agree Tony. You just said it all.
Very good amp , just bought one and I’m waiting for the new Boss dual Cube LX that comes this September
The grx100 is remarkable, this is the closest I have heard a modelling amp sound like the real thing not completely the same experience but damn close, I found it does require a little tweaking on the settings the presets are a good starting point though
I have a GTX100 it's a great amp, but the real tube sound of my Peavey Vypyr 60w tube combo just rips better but the GTX is an incredible modeler with it's awesome effects...
I would also let you all know that I added my personal pedal borad with the amp and it sounds fantastic fender I love you all for this amp I need to do a demo on line showing people what this amp can do.
Would love to see your demo Peter. You are right - you really unlock a new level of power with this one when you patch your own pedals in through the effects loop!
Your 100% correct. Now if your serious and you don’t have a tube amp at all then maybe you need a tube amp first. But this thing is the best modeling amp feature wise that exists.
I bought one recently and it’s getting better every day…your right it’s getting overlooked I feel because of its name in regards to other Tone Master Amps…by the way your sound didn’t help much here compared to your excitement, might want to adjust that. Your playing though is excellent. Thanks great amp I agree!!!
Got the 50 watt model and love mine.
I love this !!!!!!!!! You are amazing. Thank you
Tony!!!! Love that Squier. And your licks.
Would love to let you borrow the squier and see what you could do with it. I think it would work great on your instrumental adventures!
@@tonyleeglenn Wow that's so kind of you my friend!! I wish I lived near you. Hahaha. I'd sneak off for an afternoon and hang out 🤠
I hadn’t even realized he/you were playing a Squire! I just thought you were playing a Fender Strat with Humbuckers!
@wefields that Squier is amazing. I love it. I've a classic vibe 60s that I adore but I have a MIM standard black strat looks like Gilmour but I'd swap the CV for the FR style he has. Hahah
I'm about to love one of my very own.😁
Oh you are going to have great fun. Enjoy the tones and jamming with the excellent looper!
Would you say this amp has sped up your workflow? Been looking into it for months and have been debating between a small tube head or the GTX50
I’m kinda split at the moment. When Amy and I move I am thinking of getting the Mustang because I love the fender tone, and I am also thinking maybe a cheap tube amp. I’m having a hard time deciding
Lol I have cheap tube amps and would trade for a gtx100.
I've had and have other Mustang modeling units and they are good reliable versatile amps
And a 100 watt amp @ 22 pounds is AMAZING
A cheap tube amp is a heavy one trick pony that you need pedals for...
I would go with the mustang because it has the effects loop!
It IS nice to have an effects loop. And the two balanced XLR outs really sound great sending a stereo signal to the board. I should do a video showing how that sounds. Not really much need for the IRs really.
@@tonyleeglenn I watched your video a couple years ago on the " vox vt 20" I actually went out and got one! Nice little practice amp.
This amp is great, the only simulation I really hate is the Super Reverb! Impossible to dial a great super rever tone on the gtx.
I have dialed in a pretty nice super reverb sound on it. Check out this video and if you like the way it sounds I’ll send you the settings. Or make a video that shows how I do the sound. ruclips.net/video/Jj8g3w50n8o/видео.html
I'm new to guitar, but I love my GTX100
You've got a great amp Bob! Many thanks for watching.
Thanks great video.
A great unit for the price. But as usual all amp sounds are not so good in my opinion. Fender clear sounds are pretty good, the other. 😅
Try a Fractal FM3 or a quad cortex, or even a bassman 59 on a blues cube. Another world. But yes, price it’s not the same at all. As i said for the price not bad. But sorry not convinced at all on saturate and crunch sounds.
Anyway, your enthusiasm is beautiful to see. Like me testing new stuff 10 years ago. 😂
Keep this !
This amp has been delivered to my local FedEx location where it is waiting for me to pick it up. I leave in about an hour.
To enjoy it most, set up your own presets to your own taste. Some of the factory presets are a little much, but they are there to show you the capabilities.
You're so right, boy!!!
How does it compare to the spark 40 sitting behind you? Now spark has a Big cabinet
Ok, question does the Bluetooth on the gtx work better than on the gt models? The gt40 i have when you play music through it as a backing track like they advertise, the delay is so bad its useless
It plays music great from my iPhone via Bluetooth but if I’m going to use a backing track I always go in the auxiliary in and that works really great.
I’m considering getting this amp since I’m underutilizing my Vox AC15 in my apartment and even when I play at my local bar, I never turn it up all the way to crank out the full tube tones. How does this amp sound at appropriate apartment levels? Would you recommend it?
Sounds great. My AC10 is too loud as well.
I’m trying to decide between the GTX 100 and 50. I’ll be playing it alot in our house, so will the 100 still sound good if I have turned down pretty low?
It sounds great low too. The included control pedal makes it the best option
Neat sound👍
Why not record from the xlr outputs… it does a great job!
I do record through the XLR’s sometimes. I generally get better results with my helix that way though. I just wanted people to hear how the speaker sounded.
@@tonyleeglenn ya the speaker is great for the money but I find the tones are better coming out of an FRFR speaker. IMO Fenders tone library is better than any DAW suite of amp and effect models. I like where Fender is going with their new FRFR speaker cabs… I still love a pushed tube amp through a high quality guitar speaker but I feel it’s going to be more for small venues with no PA and jams. I love a great Jensen Vintage Alnico or a Blue Celestion blue or ruby but for pure convenience and creative effort reduced the digital products have firmly established themselves in guitar history. A plug and play swapable speaker in a combo would be interesting! Especially if it was designed to go with the Fender Digital Tone suite.
Howdy. I just got the GTX100 myself a couple of months ago. I am having so much fun and I don't have to lift a 40 pound amp around. I have been playing acoustic guitar for 50 years but I am only now attempting to learn electric guitar licks. I have been playing an Ibanez AWD-83 TDL, a semi=hollow, humbucker guitar which I love. But I am looking to get a medium price stratocaster to explore the single coil sounds. Can you tell me the exact model of the Fender Squier you are playing? I havent found it anywhere. I love its sounds and especially its looks. Thanks so much. I enjoy all of your videos.
Thanks for the comment Randy. Yes - I love that guitar. It's the Contemporary Stratocaster HH FR from Squier. I review it in this video. It's an amazing instrument that stays in tune really well after you break it in for about a week. One of the best affordable Floyd Rose equipped guitars you can get these days! ruclips.net/video/0gKEqsO4voc/видео.html
I think ive got a 100 on the way.i miss my mustang 3, shoulda never sold it
How is it compareted to the Spark amp?
More serious gigging amp.
@@tonyleeglenn thank you so much. And compared to the Helix?
I actually bought it because of The Spark. I love the Spark and how easy it is to use. The GTX is very similar. It has a lot more power, a lot more presets, and just more options to play with. That being said, I’d probably just stick with the Spark for simplicity. I never turn it up past 3. It’s just too loud! If you like the Fender sound, the GTX is a beautiful sounding amp. When I first got it, I thought it was the last amp I would ever buy. It sounds that good! And any sound you don’t like on it is tweakable. My only problem with it is, with the last update, it no longer works with the app, which sucks. Hopefully, that’ll get ironed out. It still works fine as a regular amp. Just less fun. Never had a problem with the Spark! It’s always a chance you take, with new tech. It works great when it works.
is this a viable option in mid 2022 and could i download for example a sex pistols tone?
Hey Darryl - I have no doubt it could emulate Sex Pistols. Do you have a particular song in mind?
@@tonyleeglenn hi, not really, i just really wondered if i could d/l a tone rather than an amp, such a zombie by cranberries or god save the quen by pistols etc
i have a line 6 amplifi which is poorly supported so im looking to replace but the fender is 2 yrs old, wondered if viable and future proof