The BEST Digital Modeling Amps of All Time!

I like this post! Different scenario not in your studio! Keep on keeping on!

[@intheblues]

Thank you Jose! It's great to get out and about. My goal for next year is to see way more sunshine so it'll be a good change of scene hopefully for everyone. 🙂

@@intheblues it's a refreshing take on your great channel! I grew up on my dad's ranch, 7248 feet above sea level, in the great beautiful Tequila state of Jalisco, México. Nothing like walking in nature! Plus I had my own horse, Winchester rifle and 3 dogs! Ahh those were the days! Merry Christmas my friend and let's have a great 2025 from Southern California to you and your loved ones!

[@intheblues]

Beautiful mate, nice! Thanks for the kind words and best wishes to you and yours too mate!

[@chipevans1939]

I had a Mustang three when they first came out and after a year I sold it. After a couple other digital amps I realized how good the Mustang was and rebought a Mustang three version two and had it ever since..

[@EvgenijGr]

About half a year I’ve been thinking that maybe I should sell my Mustang III v2. But after this video I’ll probably reconsider that 😃

[@kristofer603]

Love my MUSTANG 111…Version 1.

[@denlewy]

Had my Mustang 3 v2 for years and love it for gigging

[@Santaheckler]

It was my second amp ever bought it back in 2014ish…it will stay in my collection.

[@intheblues]

@@EvgenijGr You can probably sell it for a fortune now 😂

[@boxcarstewart311]

I got the Mustang GTX 100 when they came out so I could gig with the Princeton sim on it at 100 Watts. But now that Im doing more cover band things, I like downloading the patches. Less time tone matching, more time practicing. I never had the original Mustang to compare it to. I enjoyed the spontaneity of this format, Shane! Thumbs Up. Always hit the slides!

[@gregoaks4413]

this channel is top shelf in pretty much all fields .... Thanks !

[@intheblues]

Thanks for the kind words Greg!

[@Santaheckler]

Been regularly gigging my Twin Tone Master and it’s still going strong. I’ve run into a few touring musicians that use the TM amps in more abusive situations than mine is subjected to and they have no problems either. Everything is repairable, or you could use the chassis to hand wire it into a tube amp. You could also make these into speaker cabs if you don’t want to repair or mod it. There are options.

[@intheblues]

Great info, cheers mate!

[@rullya11]

twin tone master isn't digital amp, sorry man.

[@Santaheckler]

@@rullya11 what is it then? He mentioned them in the video…

[@Freeontheland2030]

I like the background there it looks nice and peaceful except the flies of course and the weather is fantastic. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Shane!

[@Stephen_Elms]

I picked up the Fender Mustang III thanks to your Mustang Monday series back in the day. I still have it to this day. Great amp. I also have the 2-button and 4-button foot switches as well.

[@jeff4310]

Cheers from California! I love your honesty in your comparasons. Everyone has their preferences and biases, but you are able to set them aside and give us an honest, articulate evaluation. I've watched many of your amp comparasions and took them into consoderation before I bought my Blues Cube Stage. I am totally satisfied with it, in part thanks to you. Love your channel - keep doing what you're doing.

[@fatseaturtle]

I love my Mustang I v2, my first amp and it has served me well all this time! Great Deluxe Reverb tones!! ❤

[@rickclark4714]

I’ve got a katana artist mk2. It’s awesome. I will keep it forever. I wish I had this amp when I started playing over forty years ago. It would’ve saved me a lot of money buying and selling 30-40 amps over the years.

[@joelpoitras6226]

I had 3 of the modelers mentionned here and several others through the years including 2 different line 6 series, Vypyrs and Voxs. To my experience the best tone was from Peavey Vypyrs and Voxs. The Peavey vypyrs had very good tone experience, but the 2 different versions i had both had issues and glitches + you need their big footswitch to get the best of them and they almost cost as much as the amps themselves. My favorite and the one i kept is the Vox VTX150 with a single EL84 tube in the poweramp section instead if the common single 12ax7 in the preamp section like others and it has a 12" celestion neodynium speaker + effect loop + an extension speaker output of a crazy 150Watts 8 ohms that can be use at the same time . If available in your area, the current Vox VTX modelers with a single 12ax7 tube are also very good. A single 12ax7 does'nt make them less reliable, nor heavier, nor more expensive and should be included in modelers list reviews. If you come accross Vox VTX amps, they're definitely worth checking out.

[@maitrikashin3906]

Yep. Agree. I've got a VOX Valvetronix and it is great. There is an "Original Clean Tone" offered as one of the presets - so I have that loaded twice onto the Footswitch. One as totally clean and the other has Centaur Overdrive with Room Reverb added. My own pedalboard is loaded through the front end. Works a treat.

[@chrispaskell8344]

The mustang 3 I've had for years. Bought it when I lived in Alaska. When they were new on the market. I own two of them. They are built like tanks. They sound great. they are very loud as well.

[@MoneyPerDay-g6o]

The way these digital modeling amps replicate tone and feel is mind-blowing! The depth of customization really lets you fine-tune to perfection. Hard to pick a favorite, but the advancements here are a game changer for live performances and studio work.

[@etherboy3540]

I have a Boss Katana 50. It is true you need the Tone Studio software to send patches to it and the like, but for a home practice amp that's not an issue. I think I paid $220 US for it 5-6 years ago, so really good value as well.

[@retiredguyadventures6211]

Plus you don't have to use the tone Studio software. If you just use the panel settings you still have more options then most other amps.I have the 50 MkII and couldn't care less about Bluetooth.

[@rullya11]

​@@retiredguyadventures6211 bt it's future ... mk2, mk3 hasn't this

[@JimThompson-i3u]

The Katana Artist is the Katana to get. All the front panel tone shaping options plus the great speaker make it a killer amp. It is on another level compared to the base Katanas. Download and install the Sneaky amps and the Dumble amps.

[@Idgolfguy]

It also has a longer lifecycle because of the speaker and and features. Sneaky amps do not work on Gen 3. Different architecture.

[@JimThompson-i3u]

@@Idgolfguy Stick with Gen 2 then. I have no reason to upgrade my Katana Artist II. It sounds really good. Hopefully the Sneaky amps will be made compatible with Gen 3.

[@Idgolfguy]

@@JimThompson-i3u In hindsight, bloom etc. were subtle. I got a new Gen3 for the same price as Mk2 hence why ai picked it up.

[@JimThompson-i3u]

@@Idgolfguy Instead of buying the Gen 3 Katana Artist I bought the Laney LF Super 60 212. I haven't touched the Katana since and will be giving it to a friend.

[@mkrj2576]

The only issue with the Artist is its relatively large size and weight.

[@MyScooter57]

Love the slide😊

[@ForestFoxify]

I like the new format! Nice to see the landscape a little. Also, while not a gigging amp I swear behind the Vox mini 3 for practice. Best beginner amp ever, and I still use mine as a plug in and practice. Lots of amps, effects, tuner, a compressor, and it even has a freaking mic input.

[@jamrackmusic2198]

Boss Nextone Special, Katana Artist, Roland Blues Cube Artist. Great amps, best pedal platforms as well.

[@Doug5524]

I agree with you on how good they are I got the Roland Blues Cube Artist after the demo by Shane I also have Fender deluxe reverb + about 4 other small amps

[@jamrackmusic2198]

I almost forgot one of the best, the Roland JC 40 or JC 22…..or any Jazz Chorus. Killer pedal platforms.

[@Jeepjones85]

I got a Tonex for Christmas this year and I am blown away from the tones you can get out of this thing. If you haven’t had the chance definitely check it out.

[@MattMorgans]

Agree 100% re the Boss Katana. I have an Artist mk2, and rarely bother with the software. Once you,ve assigned your effects there doesn’t seem much point. The gafc pedal is a must to get the best out of it. Also have the Marshall Dsl40 ,bought purely on the back of your reviews, best tube amp I’ve owned so far, amazing bang for your buck! Merry Christmas

[@EpiLover]

Great video venue! Love seeing the Eucalyptus trees! Good on ya! I've had several modellers as well over the years and my current favourite is tha Vypyr VIP 1. It's about a decade old now and still functioning as built. I love the Voxes. I had a love hate relationship with my Line 6s and Rolands. I play the Vypyr every day. Love the Budda clean and the Twin OD amongst others. Great inexpensive amp!

[@robertanderson36]

Thanks Shane - plus a great demo of the “great Aussie salute” from the flies

[@WesPaul2000]

The outdoor format is cool. Great idea and well done.

[@Neuroanalisis]

Loved this format.

[@TheOnlyGuitarFather]

first amp ever was a Peavey Vypyr... loved it... Spark is the only one I own these days. it's great for beginners by far.... I know its not an amp but the Tonex is king of modeling

[@andrewkrodel7976]

I like my Fender GT100 and GTX100 for 1 main reason, I can use it as a Bluetooth speaker and play along to the music at the same time. If Boss would ever make a Katana with this capability, I would be the 1st on the waiting list to get one. The Fender GTX100 is great for beginners.

[@BenDewhirstMusic]

Shane going down a slide at a kid's playground definitely wasn't on my 2024 bingo card, but it was a lovely change of pace for the channel 😂

[@anthonyward8587]

Excellent Shane.❤ Great review.

[@redcomn]

Your old mustang iii v2 preset were goated. I still use mine and sometimes it’s a wonder how good it sounds.

[@ThatWhatIsNot]

I’ve had the Mustang, the ToneMaster Twin Reverb, and a Katana, but my favorite combination are the UAFX amp pedals with a ToneMaster FR-10. Yes, that setup is considerably more expensive than a single combo, but for $1200, I have an outstanding sounding Deluxe Reverb, Vox, and tweed options that act like the real things.

[@Jonathan-L]

By the way, does the UAFX 'Tweed' pedal sound like a Bassman?

[@ThatWhatIsNot]

I’ve never actually tried that. I usually just use it to get clean to edge of breakup tones for 50s style rock. That said, one of the cabinet options offered is a “Fender 4x10 Bassman cab with Jensen P10R speakers, mic'd with a 57 dynamic mic.” According to UA, this gives a “great scooped, high fidelity sound when used clean. Use with the KP-3K boost and low gain for clean, somewhat pristine sound.”

[@chrisb8193]

Ive owned a Catalyst 60, Fender Mustang GTX and Vox Cambridge 50. Ended up selling them all and keeping the Marshall Code 50. It gets so much hate but if you dial it in properly it’s absolutely brilliant.👌

[@motokev2727]

I agree, needs to be dialed in for each guitar. Try the code 25, my favorite.

[@chrishartley8867]

Great video 👍

[@bobs_ya_runkle]

Thanks Shane. I was wondering what was on the other side of that wall, I thought it might have been Mexico ..lol.. It was an amazing day in Wollongong today too. Yes, better to be out when the weather is so good. Best wishes.

[@intheblues]

haha! It's just Tasmania mate. 😂 Nice to hear it's been good up there as well. It's finally getting nice even in Melbourne.

[@GuitarWatsonMusic]

Saw Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders this summer - she was rocking the Tonemasters (two of them, Reverb Deluxe, both mic'd on stage). Sounded great. My Blonde version is the best gigging amp I've ever had - you get the tone with light weight, attenuation to create "natural" overdrive at much lower stage volumes (I play small joints), and added reliability. No tube tech or maintenance needed. Oh yeah, sounds fantastic. A game changer.

[@hutchfromba]

👌 I totally agree with what you said about the Fender Tone Master amps❗️Blues On....💙

[@11000038]

My fav amp is a 60w valve amp from 1968. Sounds fantastic. No buzzes or hisses. Full repair cost £330. Way better than any Katana for similar money.

[@nekkon1989]

I find that the Boss Katana is so good that I hardly ever take out my Fender Bassbreaker 30r to gig with any more

[@pjbsailing]

I have the mustang 1 v2. Great little bedroom amp. The fender tones are sweet. Been 8 yrs with this thing and still great. Am tempted to get the III but I don't gig. Good vid. Thanks

[@pjbsailing]

BTW, the Remuda app works with the old Mustangs. You can access more amp settings.

[@78kawasaki650]

I have the mustang 3, v1. When Fuse and Microsoft abandoned use, I stopped using it. Thanks for the info on Remuda, now I just have to figure the right android version to use. 12 won't work.

[@pjbsailing]

@@78kawasaki650 , this is the reason I didn't buy a GTX model. Fender may do it again

[@benallmark9671]

@@pjbsailingwhy what did he say is wrong or the problem with the GTX ?

[@pjbsailing]

@@benallmark9671 , never mentioned it. I was just concerned fender would kill the Tone app yrs down the rd.

[@elantric]

Fender Super Champ X2, essentially a Mustang with a EL84 Tube Power amp

[@BaronVonSchnarffler]

I have one, bought it new I'm never selling it, a great amplifier

[@benallmark9671]

@@BaronVonSchnarfflerditto

[@Brudnlaw67]

Still my favorite. Easy to navigate and good tone!

[@rullya11]

10' cub... not well

[@danstringer7610]

I had the Boss Katana 100 Mk2 and used it as a pedal platform. It was fine until I crossed paths with a Roland Blues Cube Hot. The Roland is my new love and it sounds great. It really cuts through the band mix in just the 15 watt setting…Nobels mini for my dirt and I am set.

[@benallmark9671]

I was surprised that wasn’t on his list. I’ve been on the hunt for one ever since I saw his review on it a long time ago.

[@Bobby_Digital37]

I’m saving up for a fractal!!!😊

[@PetefromSouthOz]

Hi Shane really great Vid. Impressed you took on the Slide. Totally agree, as with all Music Gear, it's Horses for Courses. As I am 68, I have arrived at "My Sounds" I want to get, weight is another big issue and budget really focuses the mind. When i picked up Electric Guitar in 2018, I decided early to go with Pedals to get my sounds, so that was another Amp priority. For me I first got a Fender Champion 50XL as I did not like the Boss Katana 50 (still don't get on with it simply because it is not what i need). Then I did a Jensen speaker upgrade in the Champ and I had a nice budget Deluxe Reverb pedal platform. Eventually I wanted to move up and went with a Tone Master Super Reverb. It works perfectly as my High Headroom Fender Clean Amp with attenuation and without the weight. But most important it is exactly what I want as my Pedal Platform for my Mk1 Tone Bender Fuzz, Dirty Surf Jangle, Klon and Blues Driver OD tones I use for everything else. Cheers Pete

[@mkrj2576]

Thanks for another good review. Biggest thing I’d like to see on a digital amp, like the Katana, is a 10 (ish) band eq. That’s the biggest reason I and many others need to use the computer hookup. An eq like that on the face of the amp when you run it direct to a PA would be a huge plus. And as long as I’m wishing… a built in tuner. Shane, and btw… men suffer from skin cancer most commonly on the tips of their ears. While I dig baseball caps, a full brimmed hat is more protective.

[@Techo1329]

Good discussion. I put a Celestion F12-X200 modelling speaker into my old Marshall VS-100R 112 combo and run a GT-1000 Core into into the FX Return. Great results for home use and the Marshall is way cooler than playing into some stupid monitor speaker. Get some Aerogard on.

[@Ian-os7kp]

You need one of those hats with corks hanging off them .... Damn Flies !!! - have a great Christmas 🎸🎸🎸

[@seanbrooks2583]

the amount of flies is wild

[@Jonathan-L]

In my part of the world, there's so many flies that you can lean on them.

[@flyonwall360]

In 2010, I bought a Fender Mustang III V1. I wish I had the V2 just for the XLR outs. However, it's been a great amp, and it's still going.

[@ItsaCatsLife]

Love the outdoor chat format 👍I need to get out and walk as well... Those high fence/walls you walk past look somewhat depressing [to me] - where is that? I assume they are traffic noise barriers for the estates? Have a good Xmas and NYE, Shane. Cheers from FNQ. PS: I sold my Katana 50 and went for a Laney Lionheart Foundry Super 60 112 and love it. No more modelling amps for me.

[@arkay9113]

I still have my Mustang III v2 after my Mustang III v1 drove me crazy. Rob from Pahrump

[@willwetherington]

I have a Mustang LT25 and for what I'm doing right now it works pretty good. I picked it up for like $50 here in Georgia

[@Sm0kn]

Still loving my OG Positive Grid 40 Out headphone jack into power amp in jack on my Peavey Bandit. Great Metal Tones. I haven't dialed in the greatest clean or blues tones though...

[@charlesbolin7249]

I have the Fender Mustang V v.2 half stack. It moves a lot of air when playing it through the speaker cab and you can just hook up headphones and quietly practice without having to bring the speaker cab out. Far as I know it's pretty much the same as the III v.2 just more power. Just bought a Mustang GTX 100 haven't unboxed it yet, but prices have definitely gone up, the half stack was only about $100 more than the combo. I'm biased to that Fender spring box reverb, and agree that these amps do a good job of recreating the sound of old Fender tube amps and for the most part take pedals good and give a good bang for the buck.

[@motokev2727]

I like the Marshall code 25. Don't care for the code 50, but for some reason I love the sound of code 25. I think it's the best couch amp.

[@ronpluijm]

Ever tried a Line6 Vetta Shane? :) It came with a 4x12 cab. It's from the early 2000's. I bought one recently, just for fun and for a bargain. Season's greatings from the Netherlands Shane! Have yourself a happy!!

[@shanewalton8888]

I wonder what you think of the VOx Valvetronix series. If find the controls super easy to use and you can find them very cheap on the used market.

[@benallmark9671]

I’ve heard them and Roland Blues Cubes are where it’s at. I’m in the hunt for both.

[@Smart-Alex]

I moved away from seeking perfect tube tone to the Katana Artist Gen 3 combo. I do run pedals in front of it too. And, I find the software just fine… configure your tones and set it and forget it.

[@Smart-Alex]

The parallel I draw is that a tube amp is a gas-guzzling vintage car and a digital amp is like a Tesla and I love my Tesla 😂

[@maitrikashin3906]

Austraya... bonza walk around Shane. I lived there for 40 yrs, but now I'm back across the ditch. I don’t miss the flies. I hope you try the VOX Valvetronix in 2025. In the Andertons Blind Amp Test, their VT40X was the standout winner - based on the valve-influenced clean tone. The VT100X has a few more goodies. There's a 12" speaker and an Aux-in jack (might be able to run a FX Loop into that). I got the VT40X with the Footswitch because it fitted my budget better. That Footswitch gives me an 8 piece peddle board to work from. I only selected 4 of the available amp options for that - with 2 settings each (Clean, and Centaur Overdrive with Room Reverb). I run my own pedal board through the front with some BOSS classics and Caline/Joyo additives. Nice. I still have a vintage Laney 65w amp with 2 input channels, a XRL mic-in and a FX Loop out back. Vocals through ambience pedals is way cool. That dual amp rig works for me. My LP clone with p90s kills it. Anyway, Shane. Love your work. Best wishes for 2025 mate.

[@ryanteacher8134]

I still use my little 20 watt Mustang v2 lol it sounds amazing..

[@cohoonatube]

Great list, solid scores. Looks like the flies Down Under are just as voracious as your Crocs! Thanks Shane! Edit. What was that cool El Camino-esque car towards the end (16:40)?! Would love to see those in the US!

[@brianmiller3287]

I saw that too!!! What is it???

[@coryfeldman-hz2yj]

Im looking for a versatile amp for a friend just getting started. Hopefully something on the used market. So thanks this is perfect. I could make an argument for a multi fx since some have built in daw and its not difficult to plug it into a home stereo which can be nice if you practice using the aux.

[@fatseaturtle]

Ha! How fun, I still practice using my Mustang I v2

[@manfredworner8528]

i find that the boss k sounds better when using usb recording every time the sound coming out was ok but when i played it back the recording was wow thats sounds really good i wish it would do the same comming out of the amp

[@Idgolfguy]

The Fender GTX is still a good amp similar to ‘Stang’ 3 but with a little more refinement. I did find that it’s a little flaky a loud volumes (cuts out for a few seconds) so I wouldn’t take it out on a gig.

[@trharding]

The wall is a motorway sound deflector.

[@kevindean1327]

Looks dystopian. Very strange to not see graffiti on it!!!

[@Gloomshimmer]

Sadly i one of the poor guys who own a Mustang 3.....MK1.....nice amp, but i miss a orange modeling. Mine doesnt has the hiss, and i use it occasionally. My secret tip for home use: Vox VT40. Sounds awesome. Bit oldschool and the 100 Watt Version isnt availabe anymore, but i use it all the time in my living room because the sound is so "Tubelike" with the pre amp tube in it. The orange, soldano and vox emulation is even in 2024 top notch. Sadly it has not a effects loop on the 40w version and the power adaptor is awful. And you can only use it with usb (there is a app) and the effect chain is very minimal. But it works very well with pedals. I love it and you get it even new from thomann for 200 to 250 bucks, on ebay for 100 to 150 (euro). Thought the Nux M60 Mk2 would be a thing, but i heard bad things about it, constructionwise. Will test it. But i tend to buy a used Mustang 3 Mk2 on ebay in red. It has everything. Works good with pedals. There is a third party app and you can adjust everything on the amp, effects loop and enough power for live gigs. And i never liked the boss katana. The look is awful and its good for metal. Thats it. And i dont like extra dlc for bluetooth. The only thing people wanted for the mk2 was bluetooth and they sell it extra with the mk3? I mean wtf?

[@cubistone]

The old Fender Dynatouch series of amps are very good imo--touch sensitive like tube amps but less maintenance requirements. The Princeton Chorus is among those and so is the Fender Stage amp which weighs more than a single 12 Boogie.

[@MRoo1oo]

My Fender GTX-50 with a foot switch is all I'll ever need.

[@julirichmond3]

Fender super Champ x 2/xd

[@redcomn]

Btw you should check out roland ga212. The precursor of boss katana with cosm modeling.

[@JimThompson-i3u]

For the price of a new Tonemaster amp you can find a used example of the real thing if you look for it. A handwired Silverface amp will be serviceable long into the future.

[@intheblues]

Agreed. The used market is a goldmine for getting great amps.

[@JimThompson-i3u]

@@intheblues I snagged a '74 Twin Reverb for peanuts. The price was too good to pass up. Silverface amps right now are like hidden gems for people in the know.

[@doctorskull8197]

Weight is very important to me. The Tonemaster Deluxe Reverb is awesome and weights only 23 pounds.

[@JimThompson-i3u]

@@doctorskull8197 The TMs do have some features I like. XLR DI out with IR, power scaling, and the light weight. If I were to get one I'd wait for a good used example in a a few years when the price drops to what it should have been new. The only reason Fender can get away with the price tag is because of the vintage aesthetic. Put the TM in different style enclosure and the price tag would be a tough sell. I'm adopting a wait-and-see attitude for the longevity issue and service/repair issues before I buy.

[@russellives6069]

Except they weigh more, don’t have attenuation, etc.. I get the point, but tonemaster is more than just a digital version of the real thing, so you can’t really compare fairly by price.

[@DrunkenRhinoceros]

Fender Tome Master is an evolution of the Mustang Amps. Fender really is monetizing the Tone Master series, by making one dedicated patch per cab, where the Mustang put em all in the one amp.

[@10sassafras]

Boss katanas have hardly any background noise and weigh not much. The perfect spare amp.

[@5timesthepain]

I have a 1st generation peavey vypyr 30 that sounds good imo

[@thetruly1730]

the mustang is a great amp ,but for a loud modeling amp gig loud. the PEAVY VYPYR is what you want.

[@coryfeldman-hz2yj]

My mustang v is crazy loud, with a preamp in front (or loop) its could hold its own in a very big crowded room. I run a 15 and 4x12 cab stereo. combo amps are louder if they are elevated crucial if you play with a loud drummer!

[@vintageswiss9096]

@@coryfeldman-hz2yj mustang v doesn't even come close to a Vyper on max. Peavey Vyper puts out 142dB...

[@thevagabond8978]

Walkabout!

[@daleguthormsen8555]

Im from 60s and bought a mustang, found it ia tad overwelming and hard to get the sound in my head. have been considering the blomde tone master twin but price has held me back! my goto amp is a harkey benton tube amp with pedals. its ok . still searching. love the walk and talk, set up out doors would be cool!

[@trharding]

I like the walk and talk format. You need a cork hat. 👋 🪰 👋 🪰 👋 🪰

[@josephusmarasigan1990]

Do some Laney Lionheart Foundry amp demo and review please.

[@TechnoRiff]

@intheblues - Nice comparison of top modeling amps! I have the Katana head on my list of potential new amps, and perhaps be finally free of having to buy new tubes. Since you've mentioned the Kemper profiler, how would you compare it with the HX Stomp / XL? Both would need a power amp section, though the HX is typically not thought of as an amp per se, rather it's sort of a swiss army knife that also does pedalboard stuff quite well.

[@RgusTunes]

Hi Shane, Have you ever tried the old (Johnson Millennium stereo 150)?? from early 2000’s I still have one (too loud for home but crazy good sound)

[@Matthew_Scan]

Vox Valvetronix very under rated , the new Katanas have a Bluetooth adapter you can adjust on your phone or tablet , yeah I think the Bluetooth is $80 I think, I bought one for my GX 100

[@OtherTheDave]

12:54 2x the volume is 10x the power, so…400 watts? I don’t remember what the original put out. Agreed on the FX loop, though. I can’t imagine why they wouldn’t add that.

[@stevebrusseau3301]

I love my fender tonemaster deluxe reverb my boss katana 100 just sits on my half stack and never gets used anymore but it's too good to sell for little money

[@mdenison2567]

With that many flies, you need a line6 spider

[@DimitriLeeBX]

Vox Air Gt is my favorite modeling amp. Does everything I need and runs on batteries. I have a Spark Live that's been regulated to a Bluetooth speaker now. Vox just sounds better and is easier to use.

[@benallmark9671]

No Roland Blues Cube ? How is that possible.

[@vlam75]

Hi Shane How do you tell a mustang 3 version 2 ….. from other versions ? I have found a mint mustang 3 but the owner does know which version it is as there’s nothing on the amp or the manuals that reference to version 2 ! Andrew

[@mike70s]

For me, the Roland Blues cube Hot has stayed amd is played the most . Its not perfect, but a simple switch on and play, its great. Still very pricey, possibly overpriced.

[@bikemyride]

do the Fender mustang III v2 and the Fender Mustang V v.2 head share the same processing

[@zordakAU]

AEROGUARD!

[@jimsimmons2674]

Shane what Amp and Cab Models did you use to get good tones when you had the Fender Mustang III?I still have the Fender Mustang 5 head and a Mustang Floor,can you suggest some good tone settings for me?

[@paulhicks3595]

Was there ever an analogue modelling amplifier?

[@leonardofigueredo2913]

And the Blackstar ID Core? my amp not stay in the list :/

[@intheblues]

I haven't tested that one

[@robertrouleau1000]

I prefer studio. Outdoors distracting...

[@rickhill6277]

Nice Vid Shane! Very Informative. I have both the Fender Tone Master Deluxe and Twin Gen 1. I still Gig 2 to 3 times a week and depending on the Venue determines which one I take. According to Sweetwater and Fender the Tone Master Amps are built in Modules thus any certified Fender Tech or other Tech can repair them if needed. Both told me the Cost of parts was not bad and labor would be the only concern if they're out of warranty. But that's Always the highest Cost and God only knows what the parts cost now days? But that was a Big concern of mine before I purchased them. Please keep up the Good Work and Cheers from Salem, Oh. US. Merry Christmas to you and yours also!

[@vintageswiss9096]

Peavey Vyper is where it's at for an at-home modeling amp.

[@phineashenshaw]

@intheblues Thanks for the video, but would like to add my take..... I really wanted the Tone Master. But have you tried the Champion amps. You can get a Champion II, put a better speaker in it, and it can be setup to sound almost identical with a Tone Master. That is the only reason I have not bought one. I like the fact the amp caters to old skool players that just want a simple amp with knobs. But that is what you are paying for. For me, I have a Princeton Stereo Chorus from 30+ years ago that I still gig with today. Should I replace it with a Tone Master? Only time will tell. As far as the Mustang V.1 and V.2?, they are masterpieces. I have a Mustang V.2 II and III. The fact that Fender made killer models of their own tube amps was genius. When I bought my Mustang III, I was looking at the Hotrod Deluxe and the George Benson Signature HRD. I had the opportunity to try them side by side with the Mustang III. They let me load up the patches for the HRD and GB-HRD. The Mustang sounded so close to the HRDs, I wound up buying the Mustang. Not to mention the features like the built in USB soundcard and the balanced direct output. The downside for me is the FUSE Software. The new Mustang GT(X)s are trash. But looking back, the older Mustangs are so good at modeling the tube amps, I am sure it put a dent in higher end amp sales. Hence the creation of the Tone Master.

[@kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287]

My Mustang GT 100 is still going strong.

[@sammydavej]

What is this wall?! Are you in the southern US? Or is this the “rabbit-proof fence”?

[@iainh631]

What is that giant fence Shane?