Generic question about the Mustang series

[gregggyf]

Good Evening,
This is a generic question.
Could the Mustang LT25 DO EVERYTHING that the Mustang 1 do? (yes... the amp introduced in 2010)
If possible, could you please mention aspects that the Mustang 1 does better than the LT25. (if any)
Thank you very much.

[Offshore Angler]

I guess it depends what you're looking for out of it. They are extremely entry-level cheap amps. They're basic purpose is to make an electric guitar loud enough for your bedroom. Considering good, pro-level amps go for thousands and you're looking at one that costs a little over $100 USD you're going to have to accept a lot of compromise.

That said, if it's what your budget allows go for it and play it relentlessly until you can move up.

In that price range maybe you can buy a Joyo or a Terror and a cheap cabinet and have the building blocks for a rig that can grow with you.

Chuck

[OldStrummer]

As usual, I don't have either amps from which to draw a comparison, but this guy does:



However, since I'm kind of in the "waiting for the water to boil" moment, I'll give you some of my own opinions, since I think our purposes and goals are similar.

I have a Fender Mustang IIv2. I also have a Fender Champion 40. Like the Mustang I and the Mustang LT25, they are very similar in size and capability. I have the Champ in my living room and the Mustang in my guitar room. I rarely play in my guitar room (it's more a storage area than a studio). It's been so long that I don't even remember why I chose one over the other. So, let's talk your two:

The Mustang I is old. It's so old it's not even on Fender's product list. The LT25 on the other hand, gets a lot of positive reviews -- for what it is. What it is, is a modeling amp with an 8" speaker and 20 amp models, 25 effects, USB connectivity, and an auxiliary input. That's quite a lot for an amp that costs less than $200!

(I chose my two amps because they are both 12" speakers, first and foremost). It's also a 25w amp, versus 40w for my two. Personally, that doesn't make a lot of difference to me; I also have a Monoprice 15w with a 1w switch, and even the single watt punches out sound in my living room. 40 watts is actually more than I need, since I never crank my sound up to annoy my neighbors (but I could!).

All things considered, if I were you, I'd be looking at the LT25. It's newer, which means more modern technology under the hood, as well as still being supported by Fender. If you're looking to play out, I'd probably be wanting a house PA and use the LT25 as a monitor, but since I don't play out except acoustically, that too, is a wash for me.

My $.02. I hope it's worth it. And the water is boiling.

[gregggyf]

As usual, I don't have either amps from which to draw a comparison, but this guy does:



However, since I'm kind of in the "waiting for the water to boil" moment, I'll give you some of my own opinions, since I think our purposes and goals are similar.

I have a Fender Mustang IIv2. I also have a Fender Champion 40. Like the Mustang I and the Mustang LT25, they are very similar in size and capability. I have the Champ in my living room and the Mustang in my guitar room. I rarely play in my guitar room (it's more a storage area than a studio). It's been so long that I don't even remember why I chose one over the other. So, let's talk your two:

The Mustang I is old. It's so old it's not even on Fender's product list. The LT25 on the other hand, gets a lot of positive reviews -- for what it is. What it is, is a modeling amp with an 8" speaker and 20 amp models, 25 effects, USB connectivity, and an auxiliary input. That's quite a lot for an amp that costs less than $200!

(I chose my two amps because they are both 12" speakers, first and foremost). It's also a 25w amp, versus 40w for my two. Personally, that doesn't make a lot of difference to me; I also have a Monoprice 15w with a 1w switch, and even the single watt punches out sound in my living room. 40 watts is actually more than I need, since I never crank my sound up to annoy my neighbors (but I could!).

All things considered, if I were you, I'd be looking at the LT25. It's newer, which means more modern technology under the hood, as well as still being supported by Fender. If you're looking to play out, I'd probably be wanting a house PA and use the LT25 as a monitor, but since I don't play out except acoustically, that too, is a wash for me.

My $.02. I hope it's worth it. And the water is boiling.

Thank you very much OldStrummer for your in depth opinion.
Of course, I will watch the video as well.

[gregggyf]

I guess it depends what you're looking for out of it. They are extremely entry-level cheap amps. They're basic purpose is to make an electric guitar loud enough for your bedroom. Considering good, pro-level amps go for thousands and you're looking at one that costs a little over $100 USD you're going to have to accept a lot of compromise.

That said, if it's what your budget allows go for it and play it relentlessly until you can move up.

In that price range maybe you can buy a Joyo or a Terror and a cheap cabinet and have the building blocks for a rig that can grow with you.

Chuck

Thank you very much Chuck.

[Offshore Angler]

Thank you very much Chuck.

NP. The biggest mistake a beginning player can make (IMHO) is to buy a "toy" amp with lots of bells and whistles. Depending on distortion and chorus and delay will stunt your playing big, big time. It all starts with getting a good clean tone.

Learn how to use the guitar's volume and tone knobs to shape your sound.

Then, after you have a solid clean sound and can play with precision start adding effects. A little reverb is ok in the beginning. But starting out with a death metal distortion will cause so many bad habits you'll never break them. Most of us old dudes started with an acoustic back in the day so we learned proper fretting, etc. How to make the notes musical.

Chuck

[gregggyf]

NP. The biggest mistake a beginning player can make (IMHO) is to buy a "toy" amp with lots of bells and whistles. Depending on distortion and chorus and delay will stunt your playing big, big time. It all starts with getting a good clean tone.

Learn how to use the guitar's volume and tone knobs to shape your sound.

Then, after you have a solid clean sound and can play with precision start adding effects. A little reverb is ok in the beginning. But starting out with a death metal distortion will cause so many bad habits you'll never break them. Most of us old dudes started with an acoustic back in the day so we learned proper fretting, etc. How to make the notes musical.

Chuck

Thank you again Chuck for your insights.