Re: [Harp-L] Fender Mustang

[Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"John Dekker" wrote:
<Does anyone have experience with the Fender Mustang 1 amp? Seems pretty interesting, especially for $99.

I spent a little time with this modeling amp recently at a Guitar Center.  I also checked out a Peavey Vypr modeling amp on the same visit.  I found the Vypr to be more harp-friendly.

The Mustang 1 is equipped with an 8" speaker, as I recall.  I'm not very fond of 8" speakers these days--they just don't project low frequencies very well.  I'm sure that one of the reasons people like the VHT Special 6 so much is that it's equipped with a 10" speaker, which projects low frequencies much better than an 8".  So if you do go for a Mustang, I'd recommend the next step up, the Mustang II, which has a larger speaker (and is still reasonably priced at less than $200).

Modeling technology is built into plenty of amps and devices these days.  Just like tube amp technology, different manufacturers's modeling amps produce different sounds, and of course different modeled amps (like real amps) respond differently to different mics.  So it's best to drop by the local Guitar Center and check the gear out yourself with your favorite mic before you buy, or else buy from an online dealer like Americanmusical.com or musiciansfriend.com that offers a no-questions-asked money-back guarantee for 45 days.  That way you're out shipping costs at most if you don't like the gear.

Regards, Richard Hunter

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