Mustang III

[Lewguitar]

Re: Mustang III

If anyone is considering a Mustang amp might want to wait a bit.
My Mustang V's preamp board crapped out. Contacted Fender to see if they would sell me a replacement board. The helpful support guy told me none available, they are working on next gen.
As far as mine goes have bypassed preamp and using my own preamp. No modelling or USB connection so I'm thinking of sticking a cheap Pod or V-Amp2 in the loop and see.how that works.
Like my 5 because I cut out an opening in the front panel squeezed two 10" speakers in the head so I can just use the head up to about 30% for some stuff or hook up a couple of 80W 12s if I need the full 150Ws.

The Mustang III comes with a 5 year warranty. For the $325 I paid for it, I'd be surprised if mine lasted as long as my 50's and 60's Fender amps. Just like most modern things, they'll have something even better in five years anyway. But for now, it might be the best amp value on the market. The comment about the overdrive sounds not being great is totally wrong, IMO. I get terrific overdriven sounds out of mine. You just have to put in the time to learn how to create them. It isn't going to happen while trying the amp out in a Guitar Center.