Fender Mustang GTX50 (Does It All, But How Well?)
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- Fender Mustang GTX50 (Does It All, But How Well?)
Fender has a new range of amps, called the Mustang GTX. They're modeling amps, that come packed with all sorts of sounds and features. They don't cost an arm and a leg (although they're not cheap either). Here I have the 50 watt version. Let's check it out, and see if it sounds good, or if it falls short. The promising thing is that it comes loaded with a Celestion speaker.
I've previously reviewed two Fender modeling amps, the Champion 50XL, and the Mustang LT25. The Champion I didn't like, but the LT25 I found very good, especially for the price. So, how does this new Fender amp fare? Find out in this video. Enjoy!
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Hey Elmo! Really hope you see this comment ! sweet demo, builds, reviews like yours right here and several other videos/research that made me finally pull the trigger on my own however i need your help as I'm a little stuck on what neck/*net width* I should get for my build, you seem like you're way more experienced with this stuff than me...
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*Burning question about necks/nut width for you* say you can ONLY choose a standard thin neck option not a large neck, boatneck or 59 profile etc, just the closest thing to what you think is a C shape neck.
- now what would be your
*GO TO* *nut width* to compliment it ? Should I go with
*1- 11/16ths (43mm)*
as a safe starting point? That's what is considered standard nut width I believe and it matches up with most of my favourite guitars and probably those of other players really because..
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*I know for SURE i cant go much lower in terms of nut width especially the vintage fender size *41mm* will probably too tiny feeling! Im 6"1 and on necks like that in the past with my moderate sized hands (yet smaller pinky finger lol)
*the high e string slips off the fretboard when playing fast/soloing* maybe you've experienced the same kind of tendencies on a thin nut yourself?
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And Important note is I'm *NOT going with a floyd rose, instead a gotoh 510 bridge* SO basically I'm stumped there and not sure what nut width to settle for. Even on the opposite end of this, going *TOO large width wise* so higher than *43mm* will likely feel way too wide I don't want playing between strings to feel like a massive "leap" either
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Anyways, with all that in mind my guess is it's safe to lean towards a
*standard thin shape neck +
1 11/16 nut* it sounds like the safest recipe so far and for that area I'm really OK with "vanilla"/safe nut width and neck combo since if that one aspect is off, we can surely both agree that it can drastically compromise the feel of a good neck!
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I'm very interested to hear if you agree or what your advice would be for a newbie first time builder like myself. I cant tell over video but something tells me we might have similar size hands!
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Apologies for the novel amd I hope to hear back from ya whenever you get the chance! Cheers from Niagara falls Canada and please stay safe and healthy during this time🙏🤟😊
- Adam
Hi Adam,
I'm sorry to say I can't really be of help. I have a luthier who builds guitars for me, and I've never looked into the details of it all, nut width being one such thing.
That being said I'd probably go wider rather than thin, as the neck might start feeling too small otherwise.
Sorry I can't be of more help :(
Old guys like me that have a job and a life , get to play on weekends or at church, are called upon to pull off songs from 5 or 6 decades. We need to push a button get the sound , close enough , and then move to next tune.
These amps are brilliant.
Fair enough.
Me too! Nearly 60 years old and don;t have any use for "refrigerators" anymore. my music room is small and I have no space for 20 stomp boxes and all the cords (which attract noise) . A lightweight amp with enough juice to keep up in a small room and all the effects I'll ever need? That's my version of heaven.
Even when I do "play out" most of the bars and clubs around here are small and there is no need of a Marshall stack. If I need more volume I can mic it or run the stereo line outs to the board.
My main thing is fooling around recording my own music. It sounds AMAZING running direct to MY little board and then into the computer. The pedal is also great, and well worth the extra money.
The mustang line of amps is what motivated me to keep playing guitar. Now that I spend more time at home, I can spend hours honing my tone, to get a sound that I enjoy, and is unique to me. Endless possibilities, I never get bored.
Just bought mine Friday and i am happy with this one it has 189 settings.
After watching you for nearly a half hour demonstrating how much versatility this amp has, and changing your playing style to accommodate the various tones it provides, I was expecting you to say it was a great amp... I was very surprised not only that you didn't, but that you spent so much time ragging on it at the end...
I may have to watch the video again to see if I missed something along the way, as it certainly seemed to provide some great tones with a wide range of expression...
I already have 6 all tube amps, but I'm considering one of these for the versatility, the ability to ditch the pedalboard, ease of dialing up tones and to modify tones, as well as the great sound... and from what I hear, these project far better than the old mustang series used to, where the sound seemed to come mostly out of the back... I suppose my next step is to find someone that has one of these on the showroom floor and to hear it live for myself...
Also wondering if you had changed the global EQ setting to "Guitar Focus 2" as another commenter suggested...? and if you hadn't, if that tweak might make a difference in your opinion of the amp's sound as he believed it would... that "plasticy quality" you mention at 23:14 certainly sounds like a Global EQ setting that is affecting the tones "all through it", which a change to those Global EQ settings would likely completely fix for you.
UPDATE: Reading the dozens of positive reviews for the GTX50 & GTX100 at Sweetwater has restored my faith and optimism in the quality of sound and satisfaction factor for this amp...
I own this amp. I love it because the if you find one you kinda like, you can tweak it easily and save it, adjust tones ,even adjust tube bias on a model.
I get where Elmo is coming from. If you are someone that wants to plug n play, turn a couple knobs and get great tones within seconds I don't see or hear it with the presets I heard.
The demos where a guy uses the app and fine tunes the tone it sounds pretty damn good. It's not a plug and play amp until you tweak and save the amps, effects and tones you want.
@@johnsmith-ug5tp Valid points, but then he should have demoed it for what it is. This is not a quick plug and play amp like the less expensive models he mentioned. Elmo really would have heard much better tonal representations had he truly taken more than a few moments to dial in his tones. He also could have stacked a pedal or two and gotten much better results with his heavy tones if he wanted to be lazy about it. He made it clear from the start that he didn't want to be bothered to mess around and tweak everything as intended. It's unfair to a product if the reviewer is not willing to fully test this type of amp for what it is.
I don't own this amp, but I've heard some pretty close tonal representations -- even for a Plexi. The cleans are really great and are a wonderful basis to stack a couple of pedals too for rock and metal tones. I have even heard of people mostly using this as a cabinet and pairing with other modelers like an AxeFX. Lots.of things Elmo could have tried to improve the end result, and he just didn't do it (and admitted so much).
I generally love Elmo's reviews, but he just doesn't seem to want to fully test the features of modeling amps with their respective tone apps, stacking pedals, etc. I don't really understand why he bothers with these amps if he's not going to take the time to really give them a fair shot. It's totally fine that he doesn't like them for himself, but maybe he'd enjoy the tones better if he really tweaked the tones for more than a minute, took more advantage of the tone banks from their apps, tried stacking some basic pedals, etc. That's what everyone does when they buy modeling amps. Nobody is expecting a fast plug and play experience when they buy this type of amp. Those who prefer simple plug and play would not be in the market for modeling products.
So yeah, I get his point too . . . but if he's going to test them, he needs to be fair and take the time to test it as it's meant to be used. Otherwise, how is the review helpful and unbiased? I'm not trying to sound harsh here, but I'm just perplexed why he'd test a product like this if he's not willing to go the distance and use them as the customer base would be.
@@MashaT22 To be fair to Elmo, 90% of the people that demoed this amp on YT did the samething. Fender is to blame for their poor marketing and promotion when they launched this amp. They did the samething with their fantastic Bassbreaker tube amp.
@@MashaT22
Long time since your post but I just read it. I couldn't more.
To get the diverse range of sounds and effects that this amp offers (top notch or just OK) with that kind of detailed control over each would require an investment far beyond $399. Not to mention that you would have to lug a large host of other equipment (pedals, cables, rack, speakers etc) which is a pain in the ass. Fender didn't release this amp to replace all of the amps and effects it replicates (especially at $399), if they did why would anyone ever buy another Fender amp other than this? It doesn't work that way. If you are an OCD purist and can literally hear every subtle tonal variation in your guitar tone over the sound of your entire band and can't bear to hear the flaws in the replication, then yes, spend the $1000 or more on a bigger and better setup... or you could just get this and put the saving into your therapy bill, because I guarantee you no one in your audience will walk away and say "Did you hear that slight plastic sound from the guitar player? eww"... Bottom line is this is a swiss army knife that is meant to do a competent job at being a one stop shop and save you money and space. If that's not what you want, get something else.
I just got this as a gift for xmas! Holy smokes this amp is so nice!
The great thing about these amps is the organizational capability. Since most of us don't just stick with one or two sounds (a set list may require many different effects) this thing really helps out. Build your setlist via ipad, phone or directly on the amp, then just click through the list as you play your set or practice routine. Dont have to twiddle around with buttons, dials or many clicky switches to move on to the next song!
100% yes to this comment. I have now gigged my GTX amp for 9 months in a covers band and have sold off and put cash back in my pocket from the amps, pedals, patch cords, pedal boards, batteries and power sources. GTX 50, GTX-7 my iPhone w Tone app= done. I can get a tone good enough for the sober audiophile in the front row (compliments me for), be loud enough for the front window bar room gig, and low and behold, stereo XLR outputs to the desk to the PA when we play larger rooms.Yes it has that digital quantizing sound on some of my presets that I do hear playing solo in the home rehearsal room, but I didn’t buy this to play alone at home. As soon as our drummer, keys bassist and singer start there is no hearing that through the mix, just my guitar tone competing with the drunks singing along in the pub, and with the set list feature, I can now join them, I program our 32 songs in order so I just stomp next and voila tones volume and effects are up ready for me to play. I can now do a gig so shit faced it’s amazing. No more river dance for me😂
I love this amp. I’ve had it now for over a year and I love the ability to build presets from scratch. I typically start with selecting one of there amps. Then I start tweaking the amp’s setting until I get the sound that I’m looking for, next I start adding and adjusting pedals, then I name and save it. Another option is to select a preset, and then start the tweaking process again until I get the sound that I’m looking for and then rename and save it as a new name.
I've had one of the older Fender Mustang amps for several years now and have not really had any problems with it. They are great amps for practice and recording. I have not looked heavy into the new models, but the one I have plugs into the computer and you have to really mess with the EQs and customize the presets. The older Mustang amps had tube settings in them and you could adjust that and get tube type tones. I rarely have used them for distortion though being mostly a funk/blues player. I've had great luck getting amazing clean tones out of the Mustang. The few times I did mess with distortion though, it took me a while but eventually I built a preset trying to mimic Eric Clapton's Cream tone, and had some pretty good success with the Fender overdrive pedal that comes with it. The reverbs that come with the Mustangs also work pretty well, love the stereo tape delay, gets a bit of a Hendrix sound there.
I’m not a “fanboy” of these amps, but I do think they’re pretty impressive for a plug and play experience. And the cleans are pretty nice and functional actually. The distortion isn’t necessarily bad, but there is some dialing in that needs to happen depending on the guitar. The EQ settings are quite helpful w this amp. Enjoyed the review and the playing even though I think maybe the amp deserves a little more credit. It is pretty deep and functional all things considered. At the price, I actually think it is pretty close with the Boss Katana and even exceeds it in some categories.
You already had a bias going into this, calling the amp "this thing"..... Plus, you didn't mention the cool software that comes with this that lets you have even more control over the amps and effects. Don't be so critical of these amps and their sounds. A professional guitarist isn't going to be buying this. It's for the home player, jamming with friends and maybe playing local gigs. For players like that, this is a godsend. It has most every effect and amp simulation for the average player for not a lot of money... I wish I had this when I was younger. I remember laying out $100 just for one stomp box.
@Luke He didn't say don't have an opinion. His point was don't have a preconceived bias and don't judge an amp meant for home use for budget players, meant to be a low price point, jack of all trades by a standard of professional use, high price point, good at one or two particular sounds.
@@derred723 ffs its a home amp? Bu-but😦
Thats the problem with most people who shit on this amp, they don't take the time to dig into it. Don't have the time or can't be arsed? Fine. But don't shit on the amp cos it's a fantastic amp when dialed in. It even has a few very good presets from the factory that require no tweaking.
And that stomp box was made in USA.
@@gmmakesmehurl ikr I just got mine a few days ago and its amazing you just need to take some time and learn it properly
Thanks Elmo. Like the 'erm' review 😁. Nice to find an independent unbiased review channel.....with a good sense of humour. Top man.
Cheers :)
And that Fender Mustang GTX50 amp with all the bells and whistles sounds terrific-real nice-I just got myself a Fender Mustang LT25 amp(on July 2nd)
one thing that a lot of people might not realize when reviewing this amp is that it sounds so much better if you go into the Global EQ in the settings and adjust it to "Guitar Focus 2". it comes default on "flat" which makes it sound so boxy and cheap! once you change the global eq its not bad for a little non tube amp. this is for the mustang GT series i would assume this feature is also for the GTX versions.
My GTX50 arrived yesterday, thanks for your tip, just checked the settings... there is a Global EQ menu. I’ll try it tomorrow.
They oughtta ship the amp with Guitar Focus 2 set as default.
Thank you for that clarification. Did you try to record this amp with an Android phone ?
What's the difference in the GT and GTX ?
What's the difference between the GT and TBE GTX ?
My issue with most reviews is that I want to hear the best output of each amp, not the factory presets. I know that would take a lot more time to learn but would be a better video. Enjoyed your video
You've convinced me! I'm getting one tomorrow.
They look nice and seem to offer a lot for the value. Great video!
One hell of an amp! Will easily cover my needs. I'm getting one!
I just picked up one and it absolutely sounds great. Obviously it can’t perfectly mimic a rig that it obviously isn’t but it gets close. Sound quality over all is great.
No, it's not. you have a tin ear.
I was looking for reviews of this amp everywhere. Couldn't find any so I ordered a DSL40CR yesterday. Glad it turned out to not be so great 😅. Btw, great reviews. Thank you!
I ordered a Dsl too, it arrived I plugged it in and after 5 minutes sent it back. Absolute rubbish, the hum it produced was terrible even at low volume. Ended up buying a Boss Katana Mk2 instead and that's amazing. Download patches and store on the app, genius.
Never buying a Marshall again, they were great once but not these days.
Hope the DSL works out better than the one Richard tried. Marshall do still make properly great amps, such as the Studio Vintage or the 1987x, but of course they're in a totally different price range. I also disagree on the Katana 2. It's OK for what it is, but definitely not amazing.
@@MrPolevaulter I've heard the QC on the DLS's was iffy when they first came out. Hopefully I get a good one. Agreed ok the katana. Tried the 50 and then the 100. They're good for the price but just lack.... personality if that makes sense.
The DSL is bad ass didn’t care for the clean to much but the crunch is awesome and the high gain can get there with a boost
At Long and McQuade in Canada Best Music Store in Canada it sells for $480 !!!! I'm getting one for sure . Thank You for the excellent review . 🇨🇦✨
Cheers!
I have this amp and I LOVE IT!
Thank you so much for the review, this helped a lot.
I just restarted playing guitar again (I'm a bassist, really ;)) and bought a beautiful guitar (Hagstrom Super Swede 60th) last year. Since then I'm looking for an amp that can do:
a) practicing at home in a decent volume, so that my neigbours aren't bothered by it
b) record directly into my DAW/through my USB Interface without mics
c) rehearsal and gigs with a band, if I decide to join one.
Last month I bought the Blackstar Silverline Special. It sounded awesome with the speaker and I got some sounds out of it immediately which I liked.
Then I connected the emulated out to my USB Interface. The sound difference was horribly strong, and it provided a high frequency, from which my ears are still ringing. It was impossible to get a decent high gain sound out of the emulated out. So I decided to send it back.
I'm still searching for a new amp and thought that the GTX would so, as it has decent D.I. outs on the back, but am not sure now after your honest review.
I will definitely look out for the recommendations you gave at the end of the video.
Are there other recommendations you would give to my setup?
Again, thank you so much for the review :)
Glad I could be of help.
When running the XLR into the PA, instead of the internal speaker, it can sound great.
Maybe not good if you’re wanting to nail the sound of a different amp, but if you’re wanting to craft the sound in your head, this thing does really well.
The Lt line suffer from no xlr out, & far fewer options
As usual you sound GREAT & can make anything sound awesome!!!!!
Thanks man :)
I played the 100 and it sounded better than ‘okay’ with the settings dialed in, including the global eq. It is a huge step up from their previous offerings in terms of sound and quality, most notably in the gain department. Further, the Fender amps are impeccable and there are a ton of them!
Cool.
@@MrPolevaulter I think in this case the simply "cool" answer is not enough..
@@Mr.Wu. Come tell me how to answer comments again when you get the same amount I do. I thought it was cool that he thought it was better than okay.
@@Mr.Wu. You'll get a longer answer to your comment in a video at some point.
Thank you a lot as always for your honest videos. Given that I saw that you already reviewed the Boss Katana MKII 50, which one would you prefer between the two? Thanks!
If i found my favourite sound than it works for me. I played tube amps a lot, but in my opinion and for my needs the GTX is a winner, because of playing stereo and yes i need more effects than one or two.
Something about the initial transient/attack of the notes don't sit well with me, especially on the lower strings.
I’ve had many of the latest SState amps and they just can’t compare with their tube counterparts... Live anyway. Tube amps are most appreciated by the player, than the listener with a fine ear. Once either are plugged into a PA or DAW the difference really goes away, but in my room they usually suck, lol. Thanks for the post!
Haha :D True :)
Thanks for your complete honesty!!
My pleasure.
I have this amp!!
Preset 32 the Irish one is great 👍
And 6 the ambient wash I believe. Is amazing
That strat looks gorgeous!
Thanks :)
Finally an honest reviewer. Bravo
Thanks!
So you recommend the LT50 line than the GTX100? I know the LT50 has a window app that you use. Not so with the the GTX100. You have to use Tone Mobile, whci kinda sucks, I would like the Fender Tone amp for Windows for the GTX100.
What do you think for a beginner
This one or the vox vt40x or the fender lt 50 or the katana 50 mkii or blackstar id30? Please i need help
Fender LT50 or Katana. Haven't tried the Vox, and didn't really like the ID Core 10.
the hands wash photo was hilarious
I know modeling amps can be a little divisive but I’ve had a good experience with the Boss Katana Mark 1 that I’ve been gigging with for the last 2 years. I like the way this sounds and I would use it like an old school amp the way I use the katana. I use it as a clean platform with my pedal board. And it’s worked very well. I’d like to have this Mustang to get that nice Fender clean sound.
I’ve used overdrives from Boss, JHS, Way Huge, Paul Cochrane, Love Pedal and Caline. They have all worked well.
I really like the sound of the amp, especially for the money. But, I especially like your playing!!! I feel like a lot of the tones are due to your hands and fingers. It’s refreshing to watch someone with a great talent AND a great personality!! Don’t ever change, Bro.
Thank you Wayne :)
I really think people are missing the target audience of this amp. This is more of a beginner/intermediate practice home amp. The Tonemaster series is getting into advanced level pro territory. Just look at the price differences. So I think if you judge this amp with that perspective in mind you may come to a different conclusion. Or maybe not. In the end this is all subjective. I tend to make my own conclusion by actually playing equipment for myself. Regardless really great content and appreciate sharing you experience.
Thanks Marlon :)
Yeah there's a lot of people shitting on this amp. Most of them tend to be pretentious gear snobs. Let me put it this way, I have the GTX100 and a Marshall JCM800. I use the GTX100 more. Sound wise I can get them near identical (Obvioulsy not the 4x12 oompf) But still..
And the fact that you can run the amp through XLR is a huge plus for studio/producing work.
Also at gigs, the people watching don't give a shit about what you're using. People listening to a studio recording don't give a shit either and even if they did, they could't tell what was used after mastering anyway. If they say they can they're talking complete bollocks.
I think this is more of a budget thing not an experience thing. An experienced guitar player would happily take one if they were tight on money.
@TheSackless I realize this is a few years old, but if you wouldn't mind sharing how you get the JCM to sound good on the Mustang that would be appreciated. What settings do you use?
I bought this amp to have fun with tone and experiment with different types of amps and discover amp styles that work well with certain pickups and use effect like stacking modulation and delays for ambient tones; it dose a very nice job! I like Strat single coils with a Super Reverb😁 It may not be exact but I like the models and the Fender Effects, the rest is a box and a speaker which is ok but if you had something better for power and speaker it could be a lot better for jams, gigs and recordings.
what pedal was that fx standard didnt get what you said
Wow I htink Im going to get one after your review. Ttoally awesome tones (and great playing). Are you using the AKG C-414 mic there? I have the AKG-214 for vocals - never thought of using for a cabinet. What settings do you use for mic'ing cabs on yours? Cheers
Yeah. when I record a loud amp in a small room I use a figure 8 pattern on it. When I do the videos I have it set to cardioid. I might have a pad on depending on the amp and volume.
I bought this recently with an ibenez axion 6 string with fishman fluence pickups and let me say I love it. I bought a marshall dsl40 I had a orange combo too.... i have had 700 dollar combo amps and they might sound better than this with 2 sounds but theyre so limiting. With this I dont need the agrivation of pedals and changing my sound constantly to tune in multiple sounds... to get this same thing in a tube amp id need to spend a grand or so... yeah an axe fx or helix or high end stuff like that is better. But I dont want to deal with computers ether. Sure if I had a whole pa system I could sync in through yeah that would be great. But for 400 after tax this amp is incredible. I wish when I was 15 or 16 and just starting I couldve gotten something like this. Tubes do sound great... but this sounds alright... with 50 or so different sounds that are usable and good. Deffinately a great amp. Sure when I have more space I may buy something different but I want simplicity and for a guy in a townhome this is awesome!
My son loves his, I'm undecided. I've owned various amps over the years, mostly with EL84s in them somewhere, so I get the whole tube amp thing. I've also got a Spark 40W modelling amp that's brilliant easy to use, but after messing about with other random robes, I always revert back to one or two, and those are what I get out of my valve amp. Maybe I'll skip on this and invest in another low power 1x12 valve combo instead.
The clean and slightly overdriven tones sound pretty darn good. Some of the metal tones are fizzy. Luckily, I don't play metal.
does anyone know how to find the MAC address for the mustang amp? I am unable to register it for my wifi without the MAC address and I am unable to find it elsewhere.
Dunno.
Which song is the solo at 9:12 from?
Thanks for the review Elmo, great info👍. Could you review the Blackstar Silverline special 50? 👍
Thanks! Probably not. I already reviewed one Silverline. I forget which one it was though.
@@MrPolevaulter ok, I check that one out then, thanks 👍
So, you still think there's is no solid state amp yet that feels and sounds like a tube amp?
Hi Elmo , greetings from Italy. I'm going to buy an amp for home use...for study and have fun with effects and stuff, and I would like to ask you if it is better to take one of these or maybe a solid state like the orange 35 rt and add a multi-effect pedal like the zoom g3xn ? and thanks for the honesty you put in the videos.
I have the older gt40 and a blues jr iv . If you're just playing around the house the gt40 or this is what you want. Save your money on all the pedals . These have so many effects and pedals in them it's crazy. Make sure to get the foot pedal too. There are some really nice presets that sound incredible.
Tough question. It really depends on how much variety you need. Actually I'd save some more money and get a Katana 50 second hand. That way you save a bunch. Besides I think the Katana is better than this.
Thanks a lot for the very useful video.. I hope you can help me with something though.. I bought the Mustang LT50 and it was fine but as a beginner I'd like to have an amp where i can download presets for certain songs which i can't do on the LT50.. so I decided to send it back and get this one instead.. Would you recommend that?? Thanks a lot
Would I recommend this over the LT50? Not sure. I haven't tried the LT50. I did try the LT25 and I liked it.
Bought this amp 10 months ago for 500€. As of today it's at 620+ retail. Thanks world economy I guess. That aside, for a total beginner this amp is a dream. Has all I could ask for and much I didn't even ask for so it'll last me for years. I'd say it's great for every beginner who has yet to dial in their preferred sound and then go and buy just that a few years into the guitar journey. The only thing I have to criticise is the tablet-amp-connection which appears to be a bit finicky at times but nothing that a restart wouldn't solve. It's a damn computer inside after all. I'd give it 9/10 stars.
I just saw one for $250 shipped on Reverb.
I have one of these amps, and I love the Tweed Sugar preset
Hi Elmo - quick question - aren't the LT series and the GTX series built on the same base modeling system? My biggest question - is the main reason you like the LT over the GTX the price and ease of dialing up presets? I like the idea of the extra functionality of the GTX, including the wifi and bluetooth capabilities (and the stereo XLR outputs). If they sound similar and I can find the GTX used for a similar price to the LT, would that be a good option?
That's what I've understood, which makes it weird that I actually liked the sound of the LT more. Maybe I just had a better day then (since I've never tried them side by side). Price does come into it, but not really ease.
Actually I’m in selection process and have the same question, LT50 is little bit expensive than GTX50 in Russia while it should be vice versa, as I see main differences are speakers, open back of LT model and a little bigger size of GTX model.
LT50 - 12” Fender Special Design
GTX50 - 12” Celestion G12P-80
How would you compare this amp to the Fender Champion 40 ? I haven't got into the store yet but I'm figuring I would rather pay for a good amp without too many options and later go for a distortion, digital delay and chorus pedal setup. Would you say that the Champion 40 would be better for such a setup ? Great video. Thx for your input.
Thanks! Haven't tried the Champion 40.
Does it come with A/B switch to change up the pedals?
Not that I remember.
Great review. First time here and I subscribed. Looking for a home use amp don't think this is it😋
Thanks man :)
Thanks for the review. Can we plug a drum box (or beat box) on this amp in addition to the guitar?
Not sure. Been a while since I recorded this.
hi please help me to choose the best between Mustang LT 50 Vs Mustang GTX 50 Vs Champion 40. which is best out of three
I liked the LT25.
What about beginners (that played a little acoustic when younger) and want to try out el.guitar and explore different sounds to find out what they like the most? What guitar and amp would you recommend up to 1000 € for both? I mean a "second" guitar and amp, that will last longer than "begginer" examples (or do you think 1000 isn't enough). Maybe something with a good split-coil?
And compared to Boss Katana 50, how is this one?
Thanks!
First, I'd say that finding what you like is something you can do pretty much by listening to different guitar players. When you like someone's sound, you find out what gear they have. That should help.
I'm not sure which amp and guitar I'd recommend though. It depends so much on what you'll be using it for. If you're just playing at home and have decent speakers, then you can get the old Axe-FX Standard. That's very affordable these days. With that you can explore different sounds. Look at second hand guitars. That way you might be able to save a bit, and get better quality.
@@MrPolevaulter Thanks!
Hi Elmo. Thanks for review. I have been using Blackstar ID Core 10 for two years plus Bias FX2. Digital modelling options are very usable for home using and recording. But I am considering an upgrade for better sound. But valve amps are too loud. So Boss Katana or another digital or solid state amps can be my option. I can’t decide. What do you suggest under 500 dollars?
You can get valve amps that go down to 1 watt or even 0.1 watt. I'd look at one of those. If not, then the Spark Mini is good, as is an old Roland (Micro) Cube.
@@MrPolevaulter Thank you very much for reply 🙋♂️
@@MrPolevaulter I watched your Harley Benton 5 watt video. I decided to buy it. Thank you very much 🙏✌️
I get your point. After hearing a few demos of this amp, feel it just does not 'breath' or move air in the way a typical tube amp will. Probably has a lot to do with the actual speaker type used as it is chosen to be far more neutral than normal tube amps. Furthermore Fender obviously did not build this (DSP tech) to replace their Tone Master series or newer tube amp models. But as a modeling combo amp that tries to do it all it is probably better than the previous versions of the Mustang modeling line.
I have a cheaper model of this amp, and while it will never compare to a tube, sitting down and messing with the settings I was able to get some very good tones. The ones that come pre-loaded I did not like at all, just needed some tweaking.
@@5manufan With everything being said the GTX50 is a great amp for what it is. No, it cannot replace a decent tube amp exactly. However it offers so much more flexibility in a combo amp and can sound good with the right settings that I think it offers one of the best choices for a guitarist starting out. You can always get that custom tube amp later if that is the sound you are going for in the end. But at a minimum it is a really useful practice amp that you can build your sound and technique on. The 2 ch outputs add a whole dimension to its effects if wanted. Coupled with all of the connectivity, to me, it makes for a really versatile amp for students and some gigging situations alike.
What's the difference between the GT and the GTX?
oddly enough I'm listening to this video through the Mustang gtx 50 itself
Definitely not a beginners amp. Too many possibilities, so one maybe overwhelmed. As for anyone else, it has an excellent clean tone so if you can’t get a tone(s) from this thing just hook up pedals of some kind and enjoy. Though for the price there are many other options so I’d look elsewhere. Excellent demo Elmo! Anyone who listens to this video you have provided should know if this amp is for them.
Cheers! Yeah, the amount of options on these things is ridiculous, considering they do none of the things really well.
Hi Elmo
great video!!!
so let's say gtx is similar to LT50?
Do you prefer this last one?
sounds good?
Thank you
Haven't tried the LT50, only the LT25. I prefer that to this.
Excellent review.
Glad you liked it!
Hey mate , In your opinion how does this compare to the Vox VT40X. Im only an old beginner but to my ear the Vox sounds fuller when modelling similar effects.
Thanks for your reviews.
Haven't tried the Vox. Sorry I can't help.
Stick to your 60 watt Vox. I tried this amp. Mm, it's ok. It's too digital and s/s for me
A minivan does alot of things also .. some not great like a drag car .. but practical and very useful for others .. there is not 1 amp .. 1 vehicle .. 1 boat .. 1 plane that is better than others at everything .. its what is best for you .. for its versatility .. price .. and descent sound.. it's a hit for many
Wich one is better : marshal code 50 or mustang gtx50 ? I cant even make a choice
No mention of the USB playback feature. Can it playback backing track for gigging or even soloing practice through the USB?
Don't remember.
Not with USB. You may stream backing track using Bluetooth though.
Good advice, I was going to buy that but changed my mind. What would you suggest if most of the time
It is to record in a small room or pratice with few people and mostly on clean sound ?
Not sure. How big does it have to be? The Harley Benton Tube15 is great.
@@MrPolevaulter thanks for your advise. I play in a small room, mostly alone. I’m more an acoustic guit player but with a new interest for electric. I do have a drum in that room but prefer when the drummer play soft. Mostly i record. For my acoustic guitar I have a Marshall AS100D that I really like but now for the electric the store suggested me a Fender Excelsior that I don’t like, maybe it is my skills but first I think it is too big because the level knob is always at the minimum. I found it noisy and the sound is not well define. Your suggestion, Harley Benton does not seem to be availabale here, I’m in Quebec, Canada....that explain my strange english....
@@joseedandurand4744 Ah, I think it's called Stage Right by Monoprice in the US. Not sure if you can get that in Canada.
Can you play music from TH-cam on your iPhone through the amp ?
So you can play along to guitar backing tracks
Can't remember.
I have the GTX100 and it's amazing. The versatility has made my jcm800 redundant.
Cool bananas :)
is it better than boss katana mk2?
Cobra Singura The Fender Amps are unreal.
@@Rluce75 what are you meaning with the word "unreal"? Is good or not?
@@Mr.Wu. I use an ART multi instrument tube preamp into my GTX 100 to add tube warmth, and that changes A LOT. Even without it the amp modeling is the best Fender has done to date. It definitely does metal better than ever before.
Thank you for your honest review! I enjoy your videos, and you are a very talented guitar player! Keep rockin!!!!! 👍
Thanks!
Great review. I am looking for something more versatile than my dsl20. Only playing at home. Looking at Katana, Yamaha THR and positive grid spark. The advantage of the gtx50 is the footswitch, available only on the biggest Katana (100) and unavailable on the other ones. I want to simplify my setup by selling my tube amp and most of my pedals, but I don’t want to sacrifice the sound quality. My actual setup is not versatile but it sounds great for a certain kind of tone, think Aerosmith... I will have to try it but your video make me think that Fender is not there for the amp modeling quality.
Thanks :)
You should look into the Fender Mustang I, II or III. These are amazing and get amazing reviews. In particular the I and III review extremely well. Fender had failed with LT models.
grat job on the plexi sound men
But is it as good as the Mustang III v 2, because the last try was a total failure.
That was actually a pretty damn good intro
Cheers!
question: can i delete the factory presets - and load aftermarket presets???
Dunno.
Yes, all presets are editable.
so you think the lt50 is better than the gtx50?
Hello Elmo, I am wondering if you can help me. You mentioned the "access" amplifier. Do you have a review here on You tube or is there one that is helpful that I can look at? Thus is going to be a gift And I am only knowledgeable On what I hear when it comes to a guitar amp. Thank you for your help. I have enjoyed your reviews,
I'm pretty sure he said "Axe-FX".
If you can store a large amount of presets, and can take EQ pedals and boost/compression/low-or-mid gain drive(like TS-9 style) pedals, has a good FX loop, sounds great on any type of pro grade pickup on all amp/pre amp settings (even if it takes lots of tweaking and EQing) and is loud enough to hear clearly on med to big stages/venues with loud bands but also can get quiet enough and still sound great at home "bedroom" volume level, for late night practice that won't disturb anyone I will buy one as my main amp for now.. I have lost all my gear and I play ALL styles of music and gig regulatory so I need something that sounds badass for ANYTHING and has many presets and is portable and easy, and sounds great for everything.. I need something all in one for right now until I can afford higher grade tube amps or Ax Fx. Is this amp my answer?? Please help I need advice, one pro to another
It does all sorts, so it could be. How many sounds do you need? What's happened to your gear?
I bought this amp's previous version because I am playing mostly in my house and I didn't want dozens of expensive pedals cluttering my home.
Cool :)
If you have any expensive pedals making a mess around your house just send them my way
Do you think it can be loud enough to sustain a medium size venue?
Probably, but not sure.
It’s more of a recording unit, not much of a live rig unless you run directly into a PA
Hello! LINE6 SPIDER V 60 MKII or fender mustang gtx50?
Haven't tried the Spider.
Just a subjective comment, not about their sound: these models *LOOK* so much better than the previous ones, which I thought didn't just look plain, they looked downright Ugly.
Yeah, they do look like amps these new ones.
Thank u for the demonstration
Yo the ambiant wash sounds awesome what the heck ?
That’s why I like the boss katana katana is not a modeling amp and it has its own distinct five different voicings
Should I just got ahead and get the Orange cr120 combo then?
Haven't tried that, so not sure.
amazed at your playing more than the amp…
Haha :D Thanks!
did you changed global EQ to bright cut or guitar focus?
No.
What about de LT50?, Is it the same as the LT25?
Dunno.
Hey Elmo if possible could you please do a review of the Blackstar Silverline Iam about to buy my first amp and I would really like one with as little bells and whistles as possible and on which I can easily achieve a good tone which would inspire me to play more
I reviewed one of the Silverline heads already.
I checked this out and the cleans are really good. For the drives you have to turn the gain down and crank the volume and you can get a decent sound. I like this better than my helix and definitely better than the line 6 catalyst. You can say that ax effects, helix or Kemper have better modeling than this but they really don't. It's digital modeling. I got a better faster tone out of this than I did with my helix. I have to admit it's sounds horrible in this video. I saw that "will it chug" Ola dude demo this and it sounded really good.
How does it compare to Katana on amp sounds?
The Katana is slightly better.
The amp sounds GREAT.
But Elmo it is Christmas!!! 12/21/21 to be exact!! Merry Christmas my friend!!!
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Thanks! Happy 2022!