Gimmick, Gadget, or Garbage? Fender’s Mustang Micro might just be your thing!

Baxter talks through why you might be surprised by how much fun you can have with one of these little headphone amps. If you have a new baby, you travel, maybe a small apartment, this little under 100 headphone amp might be the best 100 dollars you can spend. Baxter breaks it down for ya with some great samples of the tones at the end!

[@jasonbone5121]

Reminds of my Rockman I had back in the 80's. Was great to use when I was in the Navy living on a ship. Looks like Fender took that concept to the next level.

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

I did the same. Living in Key West and working offshore on a treasure hunting boat (Mel Fisher) and I would play thru my Rockman every night. 1986... Then we found $500,000 worth of treasure and I didn't have quite as much time🥴

[@30smsuperstrat]

Those were supposedly used by Def Leppard to record at least one of their albums.

[@BillDerBerg]

no one complained about the Rockman not being fully editable which seems to be the micro Mustang's biggest drawback but the sounds are top notch for a modeler

[@harrysachs2274]

I just bought my little brother one of these. He just had a baby so this was my baby gift. He loves it so far, he just got it Friday.

[@mma1st105]

That's actually a pretty good gift. I bough a little fender practice amp recently so I don't blow my roof off. The sound is a little hard to to get used to but it does fender sounds pretty good.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

Your brother had a baby? This modern world with all of its modern technology is crazy! Next they'll make an amplifier with 25 amplifiers in it the size of a Zippo.

[@DeepFriedHallelujah]

What I appreciate about Casino Guitars is they will only do videos like this if they genuinely think it adds something to the world of guitar. They don’t just promote every trending product, thus I trust their opinions.

[@autistichead8137]

I’m getting one to keep in my classroom. Just so I can practice at work.

[@vincentcabral1173]

For the price I can’t stress enough how awesome these things are. They sound great and allow easy backtracking practicing. I practice so much more now because I don’t have to worry about disturbing the household. I do miss my looper that is about it.

[@xevanx99]

you can still use pedals with it

[@peelarat9578]

Add boss looper with it.

[@danwilson9530]

You just made my Rockman X-100 feel it’s age! Was just thinking it took 35 years for Fender & Roland/Boss to finally bring products to the market that surpass what Tom Scholz made in the ‘80s. That’s how far ahead of its time the Rockman was.

[@jimcampbell2673]

I've had mine for a couple of weeks now and love it.

[@trickfall8752]

I've had one for about a month and it's fantastic. Great for late night noodling on the couch.

[@derrick11]

This thing is legit fantastic. I was super surprised with how well it sounds.

[@mulemusic]

Bought one for my wife for her Bass playing.. She forced me to try it, and I'm getting my own! This thing is amazing! I like to record at night, so running this into my Tascam DP-24SD is perfect!! Between this and the Fender Tone Master series amps, they are hitting us with some great products!

[@docdaytona108]

I got one of these weeks ago and let me tell you, playing along with that album, you can almost feel BOTH Gallagher brothers’ glares!

[@MattyK-USA]

You know that almost no one will get this. Touché.

[@docdaytona108]

@@MattyK-USA Yes, I’m very used to that.

[@iDannyism]

I got one two weeks ago and I absolutely love it. Use it all the time when kids or wide are in bed. Late at night and I can't sleep, I can go hang out on the back deck and blast an amp. So cool man. Sounds are really good. Like really good.

[@SaxJockey]

It's a very useful gadget in my opinion. Not a gimmick nor garbage. Quiet practice at home, or even for testing a new guitar in store (with your own familiar micro amp/phones), and of course the usb output for recording. Other similar devices have more options (App interface/versatility), but the micro meets my needs for a simple plug and play headphone amp. Owning a Fender Tube Amp (no headphone output), I was drawn to this device, sure enough the clean Fender Amp models are nice enough. Good choice of effects (Spring Reverb is a must for a Fender player 😁). I have not played my tube amp for a week, quiet practice through the Fender Micro, playing along to backing tracks coming in via Bluetooth 👍. My favourite driven amp model when playing my Les Paul is the BassBreaker 15. Not clear from the manual, but it does remember your last settings between power ups (amp/effect). After it's first full charge, it's lasted 6hr 27mins played most evenings during the week. That was feeding into my full size headphones* and streaming in backing tracks via Bluetooth. The volume on the micro was set about halfway, so it surpassed the 6hr that Fender claim for use at low volume. *Bayerdynamic DT-250 (80 Ohm). Expensive now, but have had them over 20 years.

[@frederickthompson8686]

Nice review as usual, Bax. Thanks.

[@rickknowlan8949]

I have one, and think your review is pretty accurate and fair. Well done.

[@Sean_Plays_Guitar]

I use mine to take my online guitar courses when my kids go to bed. It’s awesome

[@stephenstgo]

I have had the Fender Mustang Micro for two weeks and i have never practiced so much in my life.

[@georgeberger9546]

I got one; love it. Seriously, very neat.

[@dcamp671]

Had mine for about a month. Definitely extends the amount of time I can practice.

[@JasonChannell]

No Jonathan and no playing. The people demand answers. :)

[@jonathonix]

I was using a small Laney praictice amp that was great for the size but unlike a full sized amp that stays out all of the time it requred quite a bit of set up. I am a lefty so I had to rig it up a little differently inorder to be able to see the controls when I put it in my stratocaster. I built a leather case that holds int on the body side of my strat and got a small extension cable that runs to the guitar. The headphone cable runs up the length of my strap and I can plug in my studio headphones without having too much slack. It makes the set up for practice so much easier. I love this little thing thing.

[@bridgetpollock6760]

I just got one. It is really cool and easy to use!

[@fepatton]

I have one of these and I love it. In addition to practice time, when I'm out and about I keep this, a pick, and a pair of earbuds in my pocket in case I run across a guitar shop! I don't have to compete with all the folks trying to show how loudly they can play, and I don't have to worry about embarrassing myself. 😂

[@My-Channel_forever]

Great idea!

[@SaxJockey]

​@@My-Channel_foreverThat is a very good idea when testing a new guitar. You are using your baseline (micro) amp, phones and acoustics that you are familiar with 👍.

[@rstuartcpa]

hawking the merch! Love you Baxter!!!

[@jesusorozco5420]

This gizmo is a blessing for introverts

[@chris_2714]

Picked one of these up even though we're still in full travel lockdown in Canada. Just a cool piece of technology. Amazing what all they have crammed in it and how good it sounds. Buy decent headphones for sure if you intend to use this for silent practice (i.e. no Apple earbuds or Beats, actual headphones built more for recording).

[@L1VE3V1L]

I have this in my steinberger case. The ultimate travel companions.

[@rongroves9620]

Thanks for the info. I think I'm getting one.

[@tball5677]

My beach body resembles a beach ball, round is a shape!

[@charleswesley3642]

The Fender Mustang Micro works well with the Solupeak M21 to combine the PC headphones out put or another device with the Fender Mustang Micro with independent volume controls to your headset. It's a very small $30 powered mixer with a 12 volt power supply off Ebay.

[@peelarat9578]

That Fender micro is awesome ... really sounds great and so portable. I take my strat to the beach and play through headphones under the umbrella. Best bang for rhr buck.

[@jdb2722]

It’s great. I upgraded to the boss version and I miss the fender one.

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

Having heard it all prepared to hate it I was instantly humbled. It is virtually the 21st century Rockman. it's incredibly small size and recharge function is the icing on the perfect cake. The thing is with similar products they have no more than a handful of options and do not sound better. Add to that better things are 3 or more times the price and because they are not pro either they are a very, very expensive toys. In short they are the best value for money and if you do have a Pro rig they are the perfect choice for a practice amp.

[@ehiracheta]

It's past midnight here and I just finished using my Boss Tu-3 to split my signal to blast through both my Engl Invader and Engl Powerball 2 FULL STACKS. Not a care about volume...for traveling I actually just muscle around my Archon 25. No issues yet..lol. But if you get stuck in the hotel room next to me during work trips...I'll stop around 8 or 9.

[@Rachels123]

Amazing tech. Buy it!

[@user-vc3fr2kb3l]

was also thinking nux mighty plug but leaning towards this one

[@tricko2286]

Returned mine - sounds really great but I’m not currently traveling so it seemed like $100 wasted - I can just play plug-ins through my interface for quiet headphone practice & through my tube amps when volume isn’t an issue. If your situation warrants it, (like a kid playing at night in their room), this is an amazing device.

[@My-Channel_forever]

I find it great for playing outside without disturbing the neighbors. Probably not everyone’s thing, but I like to get fresh air when I can.

[@darthsensei3838]

I actually really enjoy mine for practice.

[@donald-parker]

How well does it connect to a guitars with strange jack placement. Jem for example. Or a tele with the recessed cup style jack. Can you do quick changes between presets (eg a phone app or midi controller) without scrolling?

[@rickbrooks1956]

These are fantastic! I love being able to grab a jam track on KZbin, and play along with it. Should be a must have, regardless of playing level.

[@allisonholmesmusic97]

I’m intrigued by this. I’ve heard nothing but positive things about it. I have a GTX50 which has a headphone jack. I’m still tempted though, I love well thought out technology

[@snoxracr]

I can't stand using headphones/earbuds (they bother me) so I use the headphone output to the input of a small portable speaker (I use a small rechargeable Oontz Angle), it gives me good sound, portability, long play time, and comfort. I've been using a Vox AmPlug, but I'm really wanting the versatility one of these for travel and even just for going to the park and being able to mess around out in the beautiful weather

[@CrypticChords]

Glad your setup works I am going camping this weekend and that is my plan. Even happen to have the same speaker :)

[@flycubfly]

Got mine today .. it’s amazing . Can’t put the guitar down

[@edpetrikk2027]

I’ll have to talk to my Pignose and see if she will let me bring some competition into the house 😎🎸

[@FunkyELF]

I'm wondering if I can pair this with a low latency Bluetooth transmitter and have it work with my Ultimate Ears MegaBoom BT speaker. If it works well, then I could bring my electric guitar instead of my acoustic on vacations.

[@recklesstoboggan]

Is this compatible with Gibson guitars?

[@thesmellycatjazz]

The only real use I have for this is demoing guitars when buying locally, but I already have a Katana Mini.

[@TribalGuitars]

When I was looking for a quiet way to practice I was using a PockRock (great for the price) but I wanted something more once a few of these plugs hit the market. It came down to the NuX and the Marshall Mirco and the NuX just had more and better features, and a better price. Even found some other amp apps that work with it. It's got an app, so no crib card and trying to remember what setting you like, and how many clicks. It was really hard to say "No" to the Marshall, though. I mean it's MARSHALL, ya' know?

[@traviesoarcefan3063]

Bought one for my daughter for her birthday. She loves it! Now she doesn't have to listen to her mom and grandma bitching all the time when she cranks up the metal.

[@davegallagher7428]

That sounds pretty cool, seems like a lot of bang for your buck.

[@chrisdriverband9404]

Does anyone know what semi hollow or hollow body is on the wall, upper left? I'd call it an Orange Creamsicle Burst with minihumbuckers.

[@lyndelguitars9478]

With the Bluetooth feature, can it be paired and played thru a Bluetooth speaker? Does anyone know?

[@pierheadjump]

Thanks Casino. ⚓️

[@0burrus]

It’s interesting that’s for sure

[@locadeva]

Thanks for your review! Sounds pretty awesome :) So I guess instead of headphones you can hook it up with a speaker as well? My bluetooth headphone has no jack...and I understand the bluetooth only works with a smartphone/tablet, but not with headphones/speaker - something to improve for the next model maybe? One thing tho, it's a shame: it is another 'Made in china' product. My money doesn't go to anything Made in china. I hope the next run will be a Non made in china one. Then I will rush to my local music store to grab one!

[@shawnmcx482]

The next time I see Baxter he needs to be holding a copy of today's paper.

[@phucknuts]

I have one..can't figure out how to Bluetooth it

[@alanlevesque7180]

I want that. My Hotrod Deluxe confuses me. I never know what channel I'm on. This looks simple. 😁

[@ryangunwitch-black]

How's the lag on the Bluetooth?

[@MrMagnificents]

You probably wouldn't want to be wearing headphones playing guitar in a bunker. But I could be wrong

[@ryanbrokaw]

This may be a stupid question. But is there any padding on the back to protect the finish?

[@SaxJockey]

Yes, there are two narrow rubber strips on the back of the micro.

[@105Gunner]

☹️ Would have preferred to hear Baxter or Jonathan play it. Sorry guys, not up to your usual standard.

[@dafud77]

a lot more expensive, but I have the Waza Air headset. Love it for practice when the family is home.

[@JasonChannell]

Same.

[@MattyK-USA]

Same same. If this was available back then, I'm not sure what I would have bought. To be clear the Waza Air has far more features - it's just a question of what you need in a silent practice amp.

[@Barbarapape]

Fender made one mistake with this micro amp, if you are a left hand player, the controls are on the wrong edge, and face away from you. Luckily i am right handed, but my friend isn't, so to keep him happy i swaped his for some of my Vox ones, we are both now happy. If you are a left handed player, you might want to try some other micro amps.

[@homersreluctantodyssey2508]

im a leftie, we used to getting ignored by product designers. luckily i play guitar right handed though

[@paul38501]

I have one and am a right so no problem. But I am thinking about getting a short cable with a male and female end so that the controls can be extended out maybe a foot from the body of the guitar. I think it would make it a bit easier to change settings and would also solve the lefty issue. The mar end will be 90 degrees and into the guitar and the mico male end will plug into the female end. Just a thought

[@teknomanning]

I’m 70 ,use my Boss WAZA Air with my ESP Horizon

[@PuttinOnTheRiffs]

Does it take pedals well? 🙃

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Love it. Great travel guitar buddy.. Vox sounds pretty cheap In Comparison to the Fender..👍🇦🇺

[@christopherbalmforth2514]

Does it do bass?

[@kenlee6126]

Strat with 3 p90s... you have to give them credit they are trying to give you what you want.

[@primeDecomposition]

Maybe I’m just spoiled because I’ve got a set of Waza Air Wirelesses, but I was VERY underwhelmed by the tones in the microamp, idk, maybe I just need to pair it with an actual set of decent headphones and not just earbuds. I foolishly impulse buyed these based on the rave reviews, but they don’t even touch the tones of the Wazas.

[@dieselgoinham]

Sony MDR 7506

[@tomeasley3538]

Can we buy this through Casino or do you have a link

[@danwilson9530]

It’s available on their website

[@BillDerBerg]

price went up

[@dannygarcia1981]

have mine for a year now and im saying that this will be thefuture of recordsing of concerts olfd heavy samps will be relics after everyone trys this you can plug in to anything as long as it has usb and small phones tsablets computers blue tooth will also rais the towns of trhe mareshall type s destarted effects and carfule all thre way up comes out really powerful or replay so loude it will scare the shit outta you if you forget your device valume is high and the mustang valume is hi awsome i predict after they start investingbin to differnt amp configurations say keep the cabs ditch the heads they are reducing in size as we go now smaller lighter sure tubies will gather dust but that just means history will repeat later when you can put tubies with this effwct crisper more plug ins with taylored effects maybe intewraction eq say vocals maybe a band jack where everyone vocals base drums and rythem lead can all patch in by blue tooth and give a live and recorded compulation of a band in one unit with indavidual valume on each of there setsa but a over all set pitch or valume on the band stand itsself to controle band output with maybe a interactuive eq studio for the cxomputer would rock like a studiuo anywhwre

[@donnyhall2535]

Baxter, who was that leather clad metal goddess? She scares me a little bit, but I like it 🤤.

[@recklesstoboggan]

gimmick, gadget, OR garbage? Can't it be all three?

[@bryantwalley]

You should have taken a guitar off the back wall all played it like you usually do.

[@homegrownson]

I Live on 40 acres and just bought a Supro Thunderbolt that I can crank full blast and although mini might be great for others I Think I will pound the Supro and Hope they can hear me 3 counties away, Just saying . but a perfect item for Parents not wanting their ears to Bleed or neighbors to disown them

[@tomfoolery342]

Oh Nooooooooo Casino Guitars has been "Forced" to peddle "Big Guitar's" crappy products like everyone else on the interwebs!!! #DarkDay

[@CasinoGuitars]

Haha nope, Derrick just wanted the team to do a video since he plays one at night after his kids and wife are asleep :)

[@tomfoolery342]

@@CasinoGuitars Just giving you a hard time! It wouldn't be a true internet experience without a bit of trolling!!

[@michaelogden5093]

Gadget. Anyone who thinks that hearing another person "improving", is a desirable thing, is out to lunch. All amps need a silent option. Now... about that summer body... how's about you and Jonathan giving some tips on a Brazilian wax.

[@mitchmatthews6713]

Not a big fan of headphone amps. Unless it has a direct out, it's onan for $100.

[@mikebrison1838]

Uh, maybe play it

[@mikebrison1838]

Oops sorry

[@ryangunwitch-black]

Hmmmmmmm

[@ryangunwitch-black]

Ok. I watched the video. I'm impressed.

[@donnyhall2535]

Here's your first like guys. Maybe it'll get the ball rolling

[@jamesreeves4600]

A JC 22 is better