I'm holding out for the soon to be released battery powered Mustang Mini. Actually ordered two a few weeks back, should ship early Nov. Bought one for me and one to give as an Xmas gift. I've spent a bit of time with the M-I and was very impressed. As the technology improved modelers are becoming extremely useful.

I sold a 2010 Peavey Transtube Bandit today for $250. Nice, loud little amp, but it didn't Surf and it didn't Shadow. Also have a spectacular 1993 Bandit Solo Series made in Meridian, MS USofA that has been my faithful practice unit for years. It Surfs and Shadows, but needs some TLC, which it will get. I was torn between the Mustang 2 and the Mustang 3 because of the extra presets on the 3. Finally decided on the 2 for the low volume home practicing I do these days. The added presets on the 3 are amps I can live without anyway. $206 out the door from Music 123 with expedited shipping. Stoked!! If I ever get to playing in a band again, my Twin Reverb reissue waits patiently stored in its flight case. This Mustang should be fun

You're not drunk if you can put your socks on while standing.

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"It showed up on schedule, but DOA. Would not power up"

Oh how I hate when that happens!!

Good luck with the next one John........

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nice little amps.. now have the I and the III. may go on and pick up a II while i'm at it. why?? the I is more fun than the III and has the same control layout as the II. now i use the I more than the III. i like the simpler layout better. have yet to use the fuse hardware and all that stuff. i don't record (do not know how with computers--give me 2 revox reel to reel's and lookout!) so, that's no problem. the III is too loud for the house--i should get the IV!!!! so maybe the 40 watter II is the way to go. they are all good!!!

Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!

Well, I was noodling around on e-Bay tonight, searched for "Fender Mustang Amp" and found this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180748926247&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123

$125 with free shipping! I contacted the seller and he sent me a video of him playing though the amp that he put together in about 10 minutes. He's a great country player, with a butterscotch Tele that looks like it was used for batting practice. He tried "Surf Rider" on the Twin Reverb preset and although he's not a surf player, it sounded damn great! At least it works in TN! Should have it in in about 10 days. 2nd time's the charm???

You're not drunk if you can put your socks on while standing.

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I need some opinions. Can't decide which one. Mustang II or III. It will be used at home for practice + it should be an emergency amp for live performance. Anyone got a chance to compare these two? Thanks in advance.

The Hicadoolas

Stokeman---the mustang III is definitely worth the extra cash!!!! sounds great at low volumes too!! probably records well--that's an assumption cause i don't record on computer. the surf setting on the III is good but it ain't a showman and a tank--but it's still good. you can tweak all the sounds on the thing too, it takes a minute or so.

i know a country player that uses a IV in his band and it's near perfect in his mind! and he uses a strat so you know where that is headed!

the amp is not too loud for the house--i am too loud for the house!!!!!

get a III and i thinks you'll be happy! hope this helps! you might want to get the 4 button footswitch too, i heard it really expands the amps capabilities!

Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!

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zzero wrote:

by the way--i can't put my socks on while standing up
sober!!

There's a story behind that quote. Won't go into detail, but I got pulled over by the CHP between Ventura and Santa Barbara. I'd been surfing at C-Street for 4 hours and was on Vicodin for an abscessing tooth. I was driving barefoot and when the officer told me to exit the vehicle, I stepped out and asked if I could put my shoes and socks on. He said "OK". So I grabbed my socks and put them on. He laughed and said "You're not drunk if you can put your socks on while standing", got back in his cruiser and drove off

The $125 Mustang 2 was shipped today. Airesound, I appreciate what you said about it being able to keep up with a band if need be. I'm sure it will be more than adequate for a home jam session, which is all I'm looking at in the near future. And it will probably be overkill for my solo practicing. Can't wait to get it. Thanks all!

You're not drunk if you can put your socks on while standing.

stokeman---sounds good to me!! i'm just old.

Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!

Has anyone had success using the Mustang IV 2x12 combo in a live situation? I want to get a proper amp soon but its a lot harder to afford a Super or a Twin than the Mustang IV. I like the little one for home but you never know how something will sound live compared to home or even rehearsals