How to make the Fender GT-40 sound AWESOME!

[@superfamous8296]

This video alone has raised the value of every mustang gt40 amp on the planet! Thank you!

[@hikefishmakemusic]

super famous Ha! you are too kind :)

[@MattBadger]

This is how reviews should be. You not only go deep on what the settings are, you explain when and why you might use them or change something. The spreadsheet is incredible. Thank you! Amazing work!

[@zerosoma33]

This amp is INCREDIBLE. Incredible. I have several tube amps - Marshall, Mesa/Boogie, Orange, Egnater, Randall, and Fender. I’ve played through nearly everything through the years. They have the MODELING RIGHT on this unit. Just throw away your speaker and go straight into your DAW with the headphone jack. I’m the pickiest fool you’ll meet and I have a love affair with this thing. Have owned and sold the Code, Cube, Kemper, and Katana. Take an afternoon and learn this thing. It pays dividends.

[@declandelaney6991]

I was going to sell mine, after watching the video, I have changed my mind. Thanks for putting the time and effort into doing the video

[@DW-ft3sd]

I've watched a couple dozen videos on the GT40 and this is by far the best one. After fussing with mine for an entire weekend I already had most of this down but I sure wish I watched this first! Great job and thank you! I love this amp. For under $300 it's definitely what I would recommend to people who want a living room amp.

[@AxemanMessiah]

How does this compare to the Boss Katana 50?

[@dd0ug]

@@AxemanMessiah beats me, never even seen one.

[@zerosoma33]

@@AxemanMessiahthis amp kills the katana and ships it back to Japan for burial

[@markfleming8971]

Hands down one of the most excellent reviews I have seen! Well done sir. Please continue!

[@markdecalmer2252]

Thanks mate, I'd fallen out with my GTX100 and was heading back to my tube amps, however you've thrown light on what I was missing, very grateful.

[@BiggRuss1000]

Thank you so much for putting in all this effort to help us get the most out of this little amp. I'm very grateful

[@VicSellsPeace]

Had the GT 200 for more than a year now. Excellent work-horse amplifier. I specifically bought GT 200 to avoid paying extra for the 40 and 100 since it comes with the footswitch. There is an EQ 7 setting now, so even distortion can sound heavy as hell. My guitar learning experience really took off because of this amp

[@Journey-of-1000-Miles]

I agree 100%! I purchased this amp, along with the foot-switch. I purchased this amp as a portable practice amp. I chose this amp specifically, because of its connectivity; bluetooth, wifi, usb, audio input. Also, I am totally blind, and the Tone app is fully compatible with my accessibility software, unlike its competitors. The foot-switch makes for even more functionality, and was worth the extra cost, considering the versatility and portability.

[@fabriziomaxenti9897]

Hi! I have a question about the footswitchand the looper...can you help me?

[@PugiTheDogYT]

What foot switch is?

[@Journey-of-1000-Miles]

@@PugiTheDogYT Fender MGT-4 Mustang GT Footswitch

[@indiedavecomix]

I have another modeling amp I think sounds better, but for size, features and the used market prices, you really can't beat this one! Perfect desktop practice amp.

[@user-js8wi3oz9z]

Steve, the subjects and organization of your content is SO lwell and professionally done, I'm subscribing immediately. I'm just imaging all the repetitiveness and nitpicking involved in adding all your graphics, edits, supplementary materials like that spreadsheet--you are a giant among creators. Just want you to know that here's someone else who knows how much work you're putting in, and that Yes, this is a splendid SERVICE to US ALL. Your vids are TOP NOTCH! THANK YOU!! 🥰

[@earllsmith2733]

Wow! People need to hear this review! Great job 🙌🏽

[@soapmctavish8821]

I liket the Mustang GT40 so much, I sold it to upgrade to the Mustang GT100, now I have more power, a Mid EQ know, and extra audio connectors on the rear. I play on a small band so this amp gives me great room to explore hundreds of sounds before committing money on specific expensive pedals. I also ended up buying the Footswitch to move across effects live.

[@eazizisaid]

Soap McTavish tell me please, is the sound on the same level better on the gt100 ? I only use mine in my bedroom and wondering if the gt100 is worth it ? I never go beyong 11 on the master volume but feel like the bigger speaker of the gt100 would be worth it. Thank

[@adhoc37]

Wow! All that hard work just for the community. Thank you.

[@fred3893]

WOW. Unquestionably the best review I have ever seen.

[@วรินทร์-ฤ1ง]

The best review of fender mustang GT-40

[@sgtjakey]

Oh my god thank you so much. The tones I used sounded so awesome on my strat, but I got a new Jackson and they didn’t sound very good. This video allowed me to make some awesome tones thank you so much!

[@DavidUK64]

This was/is incredibly helpful! Thanks for taking the time to do this, and for sharing!

[@klinks67]

Wow ! Thanks for the shortcut to the Mids control !

[@Journey-of-1000-Miles]

Samuel you can second that! 👍🏽

[@tylerharen5383]

Outstanding review, exactly what I needed when looking for a new amp, went over all the little details while explaining them in terms even a beginner could understand, definitely the best gear review I've seen in a long time

[@chrismohnacky1518]

This is an extraordinarily helpful resource, very well-organized and produced. Thank you!

[@vigorousprana140]

Wow. Magnificent, my good brother! Is Fender paying you for this? They should! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Can't wait to get back in there. P.S. I've always loved my GT40 for what it is. To be able to store all that versatility, albeit, it one little "box," and pull any of it up with the twist of a wrist makes this the greatest of times IMO. (A lot of tone still comes from one's fingers, yes?) Oh, and thanks for the downloads, Sven. You rock!

[@toneseeker4968]

I'm very impressed with this review and "How To." Your style kept me engaged. Thank you for posting!

[@mycosten-12]

Great tips! This amp is perfect in my opinion. These tips have made this amp open up exponentially. I have also found that it sounds absolutely incredible through headphones as well. You can really hear the stereo effects much better and each amp/setting feels different and completely authentic. I use Sony studio monitor headphones and everything comes through crystal clear. Might I also add that you can patch the sound out via the headphone jack & aux plug.

[@Belfrahn]

Oh my word! Thank you so much for this amazing video and documentation! Upped the value of my amp. Cheers from Spain

[@cesarpalacios4482]

Amazing job man, thanks a lot, i was thinking about buying this for my every day practice, this is the most complete review i have found, EVER!! thanks

[@UnchainedEruption]

Wow. In both cases of mystery amp 1, I guessed the GT-40 was the second one. In other words, the better sound actually came from the modeling amp than the vintage tubes.

[@zerosoma33]

Hear the reverb tank start to feedback slightly on the GT-40’s Deluxe Reverb. They might as well both be DRs but different years with in slightly different condition. People don’t talk about this much, but that’s absolutely insane. 😮😮

[@michaelloomisiii3475]

Just picked up a GT100 with the 4-button footswitch and Fender's expression pedal for $250. Thanks for the tips.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

You found a good deal. Have fun with it.

[@TheChristopherpatter]

Michael Loomis III where did you get that deal?

[@mikemarulli7505]

Thank you so much for this! I had no idea most of this was available.

[@jeffh9322]

Hey Sven - I really appreciate this review. I like that this is not the typical cookie cutter "buy this amp" type of review; you bring out a lot of useful points that are not even mentioned in the manual (go figure!). We're strangers, so I appreciate your taking the time to put this together as it has greatly benefited me and properly using the amp. I like that one of your tips is to create presets specific to your different guitars. I find that one of the biggest strengths of this amp (that guitars sound different through the amp - which is what one would expect with an amp!!!). I find it really disturbing that with some modeling amps, every guitar sounds the same as if the preset overrides whatever type of guitar and pickup combo you use (which is the opposite purpose for an amp in my mind). I almost gave up on modeling amps for this reason b/c I really like to modify guitars with different pickups to go for specific sounds. With this amp, it seems to work better than most of the modeling amps I've tried. Anyway, great review. My only complaint is that the amp does not seem very loud. Even with headphones on, I have to crank the Master knob up to the max. Is that your experience too? I'm hoping it is not something defective in my specific amp.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

Thanks for the comments and watching my video. I agree, the amp is not a loud amp, by design I presume. Like I said in the video, it's really meant for practicing. I suppose it can be mic'd and run thru a PA board so you can keep up with the volumes needed for a band. I have contemplated doing so, but haven't yet.

[@getthefedout]

Thank you do much for this! I just made ny Telecaster sound amazing!!!!! What a great video.

[@7775Kevin]

Thanks for the hard work you put into making the video. Appreciate it.

[@davekeys5926]

Excellent excellent review. Thorough and to the point, supported with great examples, others should learn from you.

[@omarhessissen727]

Appreciate the Excel sheet!!! Cheers for SHARING :)

[@mattbluesmain1359]

best help video on the net

[@rponce78]

a true masterclass

[@UrjunkMygold]

Wow! Great review and tutorial. Thank you!!

[@PHAER]

Big thanks for sharing all that with us! A lot of time spent exploring, testing and comparing! Really appreciated! I had tweaked a little with the EQ settings and few adjustments on the amps, and already noticed BIG improvements on the sound. So big that It makes me think that Fender spent a lot of time "converting" the classic amps into digital models on the system, but forgot to "match" them to the limited speakers + cabinet size of the GT40. Your video just made this impression stronger! Oh, and it seems the spreadsheet link is not working anymore =[

[@mlsiebert]

Thank you so much for the spreadsheet! It is SO helpful!

[@GeneroAburrido]

Thank you so much! I was about to throw my F M GT40 through the window. You developed a whole methodology to approach digital multifx and amps. I will try to emulate your approach in my Line 6 Pod HD 500x

[@shark3939]

Same here. I was so frustrated with my amp.

[@robertw1871]

Thanks, I’d really like to love this little amp, I bought one about a year ago and lost interest in it almost immediately, then I started messing with it a few days ago and had an interested infant turning all the knobs while I was playing and fortunately stumbled across a few presets while I was playing that actually sounded pretty good so I’m trying to find it’s actual potential now, I’m fairly sure there is a really decent little amp in there... thanks for the info...

[@mantashaft]

Great video! My pop just got a GT-100 somewhat my suggestion bc I felt it would serve his needs at 72 yrs old. I have spent a little time experimenting and I have mixed feelings. Although I felt tweaking presets would help. Your video is fantastic and I can’t wait to tweak the amp with these tips. 👍. My pop wouldn’t really know where to start with that... I don’t blame him.

[@dreyzzzilla]

Nice, most extensive review I've ever seen! Kind a wish you had modeled the acoustic guitar as well. Just out of curiosity, what model acoustic guitar do you have?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

I have a Taylor 914ce and s Breedlove C25/SCe.

[@cabarete2003]

@@hikefishmakemusic What does the set you use for acoustic look like? I tried a few with the preset before your video, but I didn't think they sounded very good. What do you suggest?

[@baldybonce29]

This is an excellent video thanks for sharing

[@4034miguel]

Very useful video. Thank you.

[@roland1313]

What a beautiffuly done instructive video! All I have to say is BRAVO

[@trevorgwelch7412]

I bought the Fender LT-40 S but only one speaker works - excellent amp .

[@edhenninger]

Wow! This is a super vid! I bought a GT40 recently and I was looking for a video just like this: one that would give me a LOT more than just another review. You really go in depth on this amp and it's very helpful. I'll continue to use it as a guide as I learn more about my GT40. I have one question: When I'm adjusting presets, I sometimes get a yellow box behind the preset number. No, not red...not blue. Yellow. I have no idea why it's yellow, but I suspect the Fender engineers allowed the yellow for SOME reason. Have you any idea why this is so? Thanks! I'm subscribed so I'll watch for your reply. Thanks again!

[@enostrum]

It is a preset that is part of your favorite set list. Just keep pressing the main encoder button to add or remove a preset from the favorite list

[@mgurmgur2]

Thank you so much for your amazing video! 1) Have you played with Firmware v3, and if you did - what are your thoughts on it? I bought the GT40 because the reviewers said it improved the amp a lot and because the amp will now have pre-set settings for each of the 600+ Fender Songs 2) Do you plan to create an updated video incorporating v3 updates?

[@RWulff007]

Thanks for your effort :) Good stuff here.

[@simoneric8183]

Stratospheric review -Thank you so much for your GT-40 science ! I was considering buying a Spark amp, but I think soundwise the Fender will be fuller sounding and seems more like a real guitar amp... hopefully it will be a better mate for my Sterling (AL-40) and her small sister, an indonesian Strat Affinity ... ah I just realize : the 40 is common to the guit and the amp ! good sign !

[@martijn_yt]

It seems that many inexpensive modelling combos suffer from a similar 'boxy' sound. I think the main reason for this is that they use cab simulation and a broadband speaker instead of just guitar speakers. The first method should theoretically work, and has the benefit that tnhe user can choose different cabinets and speaker sims. This approach works very well for recording and even while practicing with full range headphones, both of which were the originally intended use. The next logical step ofcourse was to also use this approach to play live, at home, in a rehearsal space or on stage. While it does seem to work well for PA's, msny guitarists find the guitar tone from full range speakers on stage or at home from a modelling combo less than satisfactory (to say the least ;)) Even top modelers such as a Kemper paired with expensive studio monitors often does not provide the same experience as a much less expensive actual guitar amp. One reason is likely that any modelling based on profiling always includes the effect of the microphone used to create the amp profile. This likely explains why this approach works well for recording and live PA's, where there is normally also a mic, but not home playing, rehearsal and s6xge monitoring, ehere we zte usedyo hezr the zctual amp ;). A second reason could be that although this approach should work theoretically, it is very difficult to make it work well in reality, even with high end studio monitors, let alone in any inexpensive modeling combo ,) It seems that not all manufacturers have read the memo (Fender, Line6 ). Many of their 'boxy' or unnatural sounding modelling combos will suddenly sound surprisingly good if connected to an external guitar cabinet and the cabsim bypassed ;) Modelling combos from a company such as VOX tend to sound much nicer, because they do not have a full range speaker. And Boss managed to repackage their fairly impopular CMOS modeling technique in a combo without full range speakers (as far as i know :)) and it became one of their most succesfull product series ;)

[@JagaegII]

Great video. I’m thinking of getting the smaller newer LT25 for practice and tone versatility. Any comments on that?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

In my opinion, the LT25 is like free crack. It will get you hooked at a low price and then you'll want the bigger/better stuff soon thereafter. You may just want to save and spend the $100-$150 extra to get a GT40 with WAY more functionality.

[@MattBadger]

Good question. Thanks for the answer!

[@BrianVallotton]

Thanks so much for this quality presentation. Fender should be very happy to have you working on their behalf! I was on the fence about whether to get the GT40 until I seen this. It came from Amazon last night and I will begin working with it today. God bless. I really do appreciate your time and effort that you put out for all of us.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

Thanks for your kind words, Brian. Even though the GT-100 does have a more full sound (due to the Celestion 12" in it), I still use this amp ON STAGE mic'd for our church worship band. It has got a big enough sound to work as a mic'd amp on stage!

[@BrianVallotton]

Sven Svenson Wow! I play guitar on our church worship team most Sundays. Lots of fun! I have a Dr. Z Maz Jr 18. But it is too much for a small room. Plus I like the idea of all those sounds and the wireless aspect as well. I am glad to know you brother.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

@@BrianVallotton Well, I also use my '72 all-original Deluxe Reverb and one of my newest favorite amps - Fender Super Champ X2 in wine -n-wheat with the upgraded Celestion G10 10" in it. (www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SupChampX2FSR--fender-super-champ-x2-fsr-15-watt-1x10-inch-tube-combo-amp-with-celestion-g10-greenback-wine-red) It's amazing what that amp can produce. I still use a pedal board thru it vs going with the onboard effects, but the natural gain on it is thick and clean. I'm a guitar gearhead, so I am always playing around with new things to get precise sounds out of my playing.

[@BrianVallotton]

Sven Svenson Nice! At church I play through the system with a Vox pedalboard. They don’t like to Mike the amps.

[@BrianVallotton]

Sven if you ever get a chance to check out the site I am involved with. It is USA.Life. Good folks there. Come look for me. You can get a boost to your videos there.

[@bluesman7119]

Informative and makes sense, many of these reviewers of this amp maybe just plugged in had bit of play , then came to the conclusion it's crap then went on their fanboy Katana praises, not saying the Katana is bad but to be honest I never heard what all the fuss is about , but this video is very informative, and maybe I might purchase this AMP, I just need something to practice or play at home, I do not see the sense of getting a 100 watt amp and never really be able to use it at it's full capacity, my current amp is a VOX VT 20X it's a strange one somedays it sounds great and other days it sounds like a wet fart , and frustrates me I do not mind playing around the amp reading what makes it tick, I am going to keep this video as fav for sure

[@OrdinaryNimda]

Thank you sir, for this scientific approach. It's useful not just for this amp!

[@OrdinaryNimda]

(For this amp and all the others.)

[@sambilyk1756]

Great video Sven! Will the tips you talk about work with a Fender Mustang III as well? I have a v2 I got a few years ago that I like a lot, not ready to replace it yet but I want to get the most out of it that I can. Thanks mate!

[@rohan-ghosh]

Awesome review! I had the LT25 for several years but I noticed from 2022 onward there was no way to connect to Fender Tone nor could I do any updates using my PC (they said it was some compatibility issues with Windows!!!). Prior to that the LT26 was awesome because you could download various tones etc. So had to finally do away with it. I am going to buy this GT-40 after watching this review. What's the difference between WIfi and Bluetooth. What can you do with a WIFi connection with the amp (maybe a silly question but just curious)?

[@DanielHoffmanddhoffman]

Great tutorial and tips/tricks!

[@Xantulle]

Very nice review! Will you be trying out the new Mustang GTX series? 50 or 100 watts

[@ThatsAllJazz]

Hello the preset shown at 13:32 "every breath you take" is one of mine created with Fender Fuse on my Fender Mustang 1amp. As fender fuse discontinued I just want to know if its possible to use old preset created with Fuse on this new Fender mustang Amp. I've save a lot of presets made with Fuse but, I've sell my Mustang 1 and I'm no more able to use them. don't know if you've got the answer to this question but I'll try my luck ;) Thanks

[@romesyoutubechannel5356]

Great work...thank you for the help.

[@stephenthethird333]

Amazing job

[@dinosqautch6941]

Great video.. thanks bro I learned a lot

[@reinaldogarcia5953]

Hi Sven, this is an awesome review. Thanks! Could you share the settings you used to emulate the Blues Jr?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

I used the '65 Princeton amp with a 15-watt 1x12 BB15 speaker cab. (The '65 Princeton has a 10" speaker cab as stock) Tweak the tone settings to your liking.

[@GerardHammond]

A great video - thanks!

[@paulalcamo2255]

Hi. One issue I have had with this GT 40 amp is that there seems to be some form of incompatibility with the Wi-Fi function as described by fender. It seems that after a period of playing for about 20 minutes for no particular reason, the volume will cut down almost to a muffle on me. I don’t know why it happens. It happens regularly. It was deemed unfixable by an amplifier expert here in my city and it was such that the distributor that sold me the amp just gave me my money back saying that fender couldn’t fix this it was too expensive to fix. I wonder if anyone else has had this issue and if they have found a fix for it yet. Presently, this amp is just sitting on my floor and I wish I could use it again because I really do like all the good features that you described in this article.

[@Dr.Snuggles79]

Thank you very much for this article. It helps realy to get a better sound out of my GT-40 and also on my GT-100. But your link to the spreatsheet is broken. Can you please provide this Excel again? It would be very kind of you and I would be appreciated it. Thank you.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

thanks for visiting the video. The link is not broken...it depends on what device you are using to access the file and how you are choosing to save it. I sent you the file in an email. Best of Luck!

[@stephenthethird333]

Thank you !!

[@matthewhegge1738]

I wonder is replacing the speakers with something like the Eminence 620H 6.5" Hemp Guitar Speaker would step up the tone a notch? I have not found any info on whether people have tried to do so.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

I am a big fan of eminence speakers. I think that would be a worthy upgrade. Ive seen a video where a speaker swap was done. It wasn't entirely easy to do.

[@cgripp256]

Sven, have you looked at the GTX series and discovered anything different than you recommendations here for the GT?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

great question. I have not tested the GTX series yet, but am looking forward to doing so very soon.

[@canadianintheukbrian]

It's just common sense that majority of these modelling amps need some sort tweaking, I am looking at this amp, but some really good points,

[@DW-ft3sd]

The current MGT4 foot switch is $79.99 pretty much anywhere, but the older version, which is a little over $50, will also work exactly the same. The only difference it the labeling on for face and Fender will, at least as of today (because I did it this morning, 6/24/19), will send a magnetic overlay with the MGT-4 labeling FOR FREE. They don't even charge shipping. Contacting customer service through the web site is all it took.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

yes, thanks for noting this. I have seen this commented elsewhere on the world wide webinet :)

[@DW-ft3sd]

@@hikefishmakemusic I am SO using the expression 'webinet' from now on

[@travmunro6976]

This may be a naive question but where do you start in regards to the tip about creating specific or "core" Presets for each guitar? I have a Fender Tele and an Epiphone 339. I understand the pickups are very different. One of the reasons I purchased a reasonable amp was that I'd be able to exploit some of the unique characteristics but I am very new to the "Amp" world so if you have any suggestions I'd greatly appreciate it. BTW - Thank you for the time you took on this video and all the documentation. Even for someone with little knowledge in this area, it has helped immensely already and I am hearing differences with my GT200 already.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

Thanks for your question regarding creating your own core presets for each guitar 1) start with your favorite amp 2) tweak the EQ for the amp to your liking for the guitar you are using 3) add in stompbox effects you prefer So, for your tele, for example: 1) choose a Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb (classic tele amp) 2) tweak the sound to be chimey, but not overly treble-laiden 3) add in a reverb and delay pedal with 115ms delay to get some slap-back with a hint of room reverb 4) save it and use it for your base set-up where you can tweak it, add stomps and save it as a different preset. It's pretty simple to create base presets for your guitars.

[@travmunro6976]

@@hikefishmakemusic Thanks so much. I've played around with this and it has helped a lot. Would your presets for your Gretch be a good start for a ES339?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

Trav Munro i would think so. i don’t have one, but would think the Gretsch settings would be a good start.

[@travmunro6976]

@@hikefishmakemusic Cheers. Thanks again for the video, has helped enormously in understanding how all the elements work together.

[@nateross14]

Tip# 21- Solder an ext. speaker jack so you can run it into a 2x12 cab, or build a new cabinet for the Gt40 with 2x12's in it, take apart the Gt40 and install the amp section in it.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

Interesting - not sure why you would want to do that to a practice amp. just buy the gt100 or 200 and save time, hassle and money.

[@johnbelfiglio562]

Hi. I just came across this and the spreadsheet download says page can’t be found. Was the link taken down? Awesome video by the way. I just got this amp and this helped a lot with setting up some sounds. Thanks!

[@hikefishmakemusic]

very strange - i just tested the page the other day. privately send me your email addy and I'll send you the file. thanks.

[@johnbelfiglio562]

Sven Svenson Thanks, but I was able to get it through the other link on here. Love the info. Can’t wait to mess around with it some more.

[@redknighton5405]

I’m in the process of buying my first electric guitar and amp. As a older guy and first timer it seems rather convoluted and intimidating. I’m looking for something quite and on the easy side of things. I really like the Vox adio and the THR10c but want the looper do you have any other ideas. Very in-depth review.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

I have not played thru the vox or the Yamaha, but they have only 3" speakers and do not have the full assortment of effects and amp/cab sims like Fender has. For the same money, I strongly feel the GT40 is the best bet. It's really easy to use. I am approaching 60, I guess some say that's old, and if I can figure out the GT40, anyone can.

[@davidwright184]

Get a BOSS Kantana 50. the software is better, it can do a variety of styles, it has a 12 inch speaker, and is only 219.

[@breakfastenjoyer]

Hi, great video. I bought mine used but I'm not sure I have everything i needed in the box. Did it come with a USB cable?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

Mine did not. That is something extra to buy.

[@BrianVallotton]

Hi Sven, I have a question for you. At church I play from my Vox guitar effects to a direct box that goes straight into the P.A. system. Is it possible to use the headphone OUT plugged into the direct box on my GT40? I wanted to take it to church and see what it sounds like and we are not setup to put a mike in front of the speakers. (They do not want sound on the stage) Thanks for your great work here.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

The headphone out would need a preamp to boost the signal direct to your PA. Even then, you would be boosting an inferior signal in my opinion. Probably not worth it, but worth a try to see...I could be very wrong. There's lots of chatboard chatter on the net about doing this, with subpar results.

[@BrianVallotton]

@@hikefishmakemusic Thanks for your kind and prompt reply Sven! It is not a big deal, but when I was getting frustrated on trying to find an answer I said to myself: Ask Sven! God bless brother.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

@@BrianVallotton I used to play at church through my '72 Deluxe Reverb, mic'd, but got tired of lugging a heavy vintage amp around. I used the Fender GT-40, mic'd, for awhile - it was very easy to carry around and I could create my own song patches easily. But still, I had to mic it and some church sound engineers don't like ANY sound coming from the stage they can't control. You could get the GT-100 or 200 and go direct out to a PA, but I ultimately went with this setup: Guitar > Amplitube MAX running on a MS-Surface > iRig Stomp I/O pedalboard controller > DI Box > Mixing Board > PA Amp & Speakers. Portable, plenty of amp sims, plenty of FX. I still use the Fender GT-40 for home practice and jamming with friends.

[@Melo_EL]

This is awesome advice! But would it be better to get the GTX50 instead?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

When I shot this video, the GTX50 wasn't made yet. The 50 has a 12" speaker, a stereo FX loop and stereo XLR outs. It will have a better sound for sure. Its up to you if you want to spend the extra money for a pratice amp.

[@Melo_EL]

@@hikefishmakemusic that's just it, I'm so new to all this and I don't know what I don't know. So in your opinion, now that the mustang line of amps has grown, which would you choose? A GT40 for $189 or a GTX50 for $319?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

@@Melo_EL if I were to buy today, I would go for the GTX50 simply because it has a 12" speaker. The GT40 is purely a practice amp.

[@Melo_EL]

Your video has a lot a great info! I've been doing a lot of research on the gt40 for a while now and have been searching for reviews, tips and tricks. KZbin's algorithms are so weird that your video just now came up.

[@Melo_EL]

Thanks!🤘🎸

[@JermGuy0619]

I just got this amp and the MGT-4 foot switch for 220 w/ tax out the door. I believe I got a good deal.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

Yes, a very good deal. Congrats!

[@אביתרשלמן]

I can plug to this pedals or multi effect?

[@dude_elpadre2961]

Thx so much!!!!!

[@totalynotfunnyguy6581]

You should make a comparison between this and the Monoprice 15W

[@EnochJC]

Hold on, you cant use the looper without the footswitch? Not even with the celphone app or something?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

Nope, only with the footswitch.

[@EnochJC]

@@hikefishmakemusic oh great to know, thanks!!

[@RWulff007]

Hey dude. Would love to DL Tour spreadsheet. Is it possibly you could share it once more? I know Fender have upgraded the amps since tour vid, but anyway woukd love to get a copy of your sheet. Thanks4gr8 cid.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

RatWolf can you not download the spreadsheet from the link in the video notes?

[@RWulff007]

@@hikefishmakemusic maybe I can, Just got error when tried it. But this is the 2nd time Ive comed aross te video , and you prove it aint a crap bedroom amp. EQ 'ing I learned lot fromt :)

[@anthonylopez8765]

Ik this is an older video but is there a chance I can get the spread sheet? It won’t let me download and idk if that’s because it’s an old link.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

send me a private message with your email and i will send you the spreadsheet.

[@anthonylopez8765]

Sven Svenson how do I send a private message

[@hikefishmakemusic]

@@anthonylopez8765 fotofisher att gmail dott com

[@CosmicGlue]

Tnx brthr

[@HaloLegendful]

Thank you

[@Thesodaisinfactblue2]

Would this apply for the lt50?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

yes, the settings and general advice on how to use the settings and features would apply. However, I am not intimately familiar with the menu structure and organization of the software to ensure this video is 100% on track with the LT50.

[@davidserna5884]

Hello. How can I do to bypass the gt 40 and use it as an acoustic amp for my acoustic guitar? I know that the regular mustang amps are able to do it pressing Tap while powering on the amp. Is there any combination like that on gt40 amp? Thank you in advance.

[@hikefishmakemusic]

I am not sure what you mean bypass the amp, maybe you are meaning to not use an amp sim and a cab combination? If so, it’s a surprisingly good (maybe even great) acoustic amp with the settings I suggest below. Set up an acoustic preset in this order for a base platform to tweak to your specific guitar: 7-band EQ Studio Pre-Amp Sine Chorus Small Room Reverb Adjust each to your preference.

[@davidserna5884]

Sven Svenson thank you so much. I will try it right now.

[@prodigalson56]

Can you still use it without an ipad or iPhone?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

Absolutely! Everything you can do on an iPad can be done onboard.

[@Deathbloom81]

Any chance the spreadsheet has been updated to 2020 firmware?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

Not updated. I do not have the amp any longer, so I have no way to fully document the changes.

[@alberttoros6749]

Should i buy this amp or should i get multi effects pedal?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

Here's help on how to answer this yourself: Do you need sound amplification and automated multi-effects patch switching? if so, maybe this is your ticket. If not, be sure your multi-effects pedal can switch between custom effects signal chains easily, otherwise you are not even coming close to what this little amp can do.

[@alberttoros6749]

@@hikefishmakemusic thanks , just tried it at store... and its amazing

[@dddd717]

My father got me the gt200 ...I wish he didn’t..Because he knows nothing about music nor plays any instruments.....still it is the thought that counts...but 200 watts (100w stereo) is crazy loud!! Also I play more heavy metal and doom...I did manage to get a great Swedish chainsaw tone 😅 with the tube preamp and eq ....and even a nice tight 5150 metal sound..I have been toying with the idea of closing the back to give,it more bottom end ....but at the end of the day it is a cool amp and damn does it shine on the cleans and even mid gain rock...still 200 watts hurts the ears

[@singerstarac]

Why does the amp cut out after 10-20 minutes?

[@hikefishmakemusic]

Alexia Christian you may have a bad amp. check with who you purchased it from for exchange or warranty claims. it should not cut out at all.

[@singerstarac]

Sven Svenson Thank you. I’ve heard reviews that it can cut out because it’s electronic but mine cuts out all the time now

[@King_Goblino]

@@singerstarac mine does as well, can't find a solution to the issue either. I'm about to return it.

[@ulyssedugard]

hi, please, can you tell me, i'm beguiner, ojective : get some knopfler sounds, like on money for nothing, calling elvis , but more lean like sultans of swing, do you think it's possible ? i should like to play some pink floyd, hendrix or stevie ray vaughan ... i play on a hohner £l75 thank you :)

[@christianr.8885]

Best best review

[@derickg1488]

When I tried your lifetime suggestion all that happened was it highlighted that row. Not sure if it's something that no longer works or I just made a mistake