The Fender Mustang Micro Is Magic!

[@Mike28625]

Another cool thing, to me, is that the micro can be used the same as a master volume and the guitar volume works like a gain control. Anyone who likes that trick of being able to sweep from clean to dirty from the guitar volume alone, the micro can do it. The FBE-100 or BassBreaker on clean have an incredible sound. Then just turn up the guitar for fuzz city!

[@jblooz2371]

The guitar store suggestion is brilliant!

[@guguslive]

THIS.

[@dratonbalat3423]

I just did it 2 days ago. I took it with me along with small earphones and also a clamp tuner. I showed them to the workers to let them know these things are mine. Every guitar needed tuning. I used only two Amps (clean and overdrive) to compare every telecaster they had. It really makes a big difference when the guitars are perfectly tuned and you use the same amps over and over. Don't forget the tuner on the guitar when you put it back. I will never go to the guitar store without this micro amp and a tuner. Also, I'm taking them to guitar shows as well. Works fantastic for comparing guitars. Just use the same settings.

[@seangarland]

I have it, and love it. It removes any barriers (physical or laziness) to playing for me. I also use it to stream backing tracks, and even just a metronome, into my headphones while playing. It encourages me to play my guitars more, which is absolutely worth $99 USD.

[@guitarmovies]

Totally agree!

[@barbarak8158]

Now $120

[@L1VE3V1L]

This is a great point. I’ve been playing guitar every night any minute I can get as it’s so simple to use and with backing tracks it’s so much fun noodling away. Usually I can’t be arsed setting my gear up as I play in bands so it stays packed up till next gig (usually every weekend) and I just play acoustic at home. Now I’m electric every night. So good.

[@MartySimpsonau]

Grabbing one tomorrow 😊

[@sjazzp]

I have one since a few months ago and it is amazing, so handy when you want to play outdoors or while travelling. Regardless that it doesn’t have a gain control, you have plenty of choices to get the sound you are after.

[@paulyb-englishmaninhangzho3609]

These should be mandatory in guitar shops!

[@nixternal]

haha, I thought of the same thing actually, but Chicago Music Exchange has sound proof rooms for people to play through amps, so I almost forgot what it's like going in to a GC or SA or any other guitar store for that matter :)

[@jremi]

Great video! Just got mine today, but I was curious to see what others use it for. I got two great ideas from this video. 1- Playing by a river... and 2- trying guitars in a music shop without annoying anyone and being able to really compare guitars with the same settings. Thanks!

[@tatougiraglia935]

good idea!

[@JMDERUMS]

Love it too! It's way more easy to revisit my guitar lines before our set. Plus, i can practice anywhere I want without disturbing anyone. Thank you, Fender!

[@themanunleashed]

Bought this a couple weeks ago. And I love it. Came with a small card with the same color guide as the box so you can throw away the box. Highly recommended.

[@guitarmovies]

I still use mine nearly every day. Love it.

[@killroy123]

@4:32 The legendary lick of Guitar Movies. Glad you're back. Really cool about this device as I had my eye on it too. Thanks for the vid. Keep on keeping on!

[@Tuhqa]

Just bought this a few hours ago and its incredible for sure.

[@stonechurch1988]

Mate I absolutely love your KZbin style mate Please keep making these videos as they are so honest and down to earth ..... a real breath of fresh air in a KZbin world that’s becoming more of a an advertorial based platform than informative and entertaining but you have found a great niche amongst this and it’s bloody brilliant Cheers mate !

[@guitarmovies]

Thanks! Appreciate it

[@db3100]

Best review I've watched. Clear, concise, informative, and honest.

[@terrylamontRedShoes]

I got this yesterday and will try it on the quiet gigs I do, such as service clubs like VFW etc, and my Senior events. I'm using it with a Headrush powered cab

[@ImranStBrice]

Saw this before it was released somewhere online. Glad you came thru with a review!

[@DeepFriedHallelujah]

That clean Twin setting sounds really good for what it is. I do a lot of headphone playing because I’m rich enough to have guitars but too poor to own an isolated studio. I’ve been using an old Katana 50.

[@zephead2002]

This Mustang Micro will bring your headphone 🎧 sessions to a new level. It to so easy to jam with backing tracks with my smartphone via Bluetooth. Get one you'll love it!

[@MrRaErickson]

I cut out that chart and keep it in my guitar case. I have this, a fender gtx 100 and a Bose S1 Pro and I play the mustang micro 95% of the time. My acoustic also sounds great using it. Friggin love it and it’s been 3 years or so

[@emmanuelnnfor1016]

That micro amp is definitely a game changer. I have been a fan of micro amps like vox...etc, but this fender mustang micro is fantastic !!

[@dustinarnold79]

I got one a week ago ,great little practice tool

[@electricsoundboard3375]

Great to see you are back. Classy as always!

[@michaelcline7458]

Vox has been making similar headphone amps and they are also fantastic. They're cheaper but have less bells and whistles (no Bluetooth, USBC out etc). I also love the pick up and play versatility they give. Sometimes you don't want to deal with pedals, cables, amps etc.)

[@BrianOates]

I have had both the AC 30 Vox Amplug and the second version with more effects and the swivel plug, they aren’t at the level of sound quality of the Fender, I was shocked by how good these sound in comparison. The stereo delay effects and the different types of tremolo and reverb are much more friendly to long term practicing with headphones, whereas the Amplugs got tiring to listen to very quickly for me. The Bluetooth in for playing along or listening to instructional videos really helps for portability as you aren’t tied by a cable to your phone or tablet. so you can walk away or turn while wearing your guitar without pulling on an aux cable.

[@JavaoftheLava]

Been curious about this for a while. I keep my amp in my garage where I can play it loud and not bother people. Sometimes I hate going there because it's cold as hell and I hate playing wearing a sweater so I just stay indoors and play unplugged or acoustic. Might try it out.

[@ricksilman4874]

Best $99 I've spent on gear!

[@mattjackson7859]

Thanks for the video. When I can play loud(er) I play through my Marshall DSL 15w combo . When I want/need to play quiet, I play through my Vox Pathfinder 10w with headphones on. I like using the different amps for different purposes because I get a variety in my tone. However, no matter how loud I play with these damn headphones on I am unable to piss off my neighbors! 🎸

[@carljacob2019]

Have something similar, the Boss Pocket GT. Connects to guitar by a normal guitar cable. Ordered one of these as it’s more portable though less overall amp presets. Love these for practice. Hoping the KZbin blue tooth link works for backing tracks. The Boss Pocket GT is supposed to do that as well but it doesn’t work the way it should and the work around is a hassle.

[@necrom4454]

I've been using the "Rushead Max Valeton" Micro amp for some months now and have been impressed, it really is amazing, but when I see this Mustang thing, wow.. For the ones wondering, here are the advantages and disadvantages: Advantages of Mustang compared to Valeton: -Modulator to change effects' intencity -Lots of settings -Probably lots of presets -Bluetooth connection -Usb c connection -Foldable jack -Valeton has some gain even when in clean settings Advantages of Valeton: -Charges super fast! -Insane good sound for Metal and Rock -Cheap, only ~30$ instead of 100$ for Mustang Disadvantages of Valeton compared to Mustang: -Unfortunately you can't modulate too much the effects -Also can't record from there

[@pablo963]

The Valeton was ok as a practice tool, I liked a lot the design, controls and build quality but the sound IMHO let it down. The Fender sounds great.

[@necrom4454]

@@pablo963 I can't compare the two as I don't have the fender, but I'm sure it sounds better.. tho I dunno about the settings

[@pablo963]

@@necrom4454 if you can afford it and play with headphones often I think it's worth the extra money. Some people also rate the NUX highly. What do you mean about the settings on the Fender?

[@necrom4454]

@@pablo963 I do mean those yeah

[@pablo963]

@@necrom4454 the amps and the effects are more or less preset. You can adjust the tone of the amp slightly darker or brighter and it's reasonably responsive to guitar volume, and you can increase or decrease the effect intensity. It's not super flexible but in this case I really like the lack of options, so I don't waste time fighting with endless settings. And I like how it sounds.

[@Floppydonkey]

Brilliant video. Thanks. My only wish was just a few cycles of the “mod” button. I’m buying one regardless

[@TrishCanyon8]

I just got mine this week. BRILLIANT!

[@TheRocketN00b]

I just got one of these and can't wait to try it out. That's a gorgeous Tele btw.

[@scottstetzer]

Welcome back! And brilliant idea using at a guitar shop, wish everyone would.

[@guitarmovies]

Thanks!

[@chaos4316]

*3:40 I have one of these… and I didn’t think of that. Awesome idea man.

[@jimdep6542]

Very cool and creative. That looks like Lake Victoria up in Amesbury. Used to go fishing and swimming there.

[@guitarmovies]

It's Lake Saltonstall, right next to Winnekenni/Kenoza lake in Haverhill.

[@jimdep6542]

@@guitarmovies Ok......that sounds right. I used to go there too once in a while so I guess I got them confused. Thanks. I remember walking alone the paths during the Fall. The trees were so pretty. I'll bet the trees are starting to turn. I miss it !

[@robertbaldwin177]

Just bought a Squire Sonic Mustang and this Fender Micro Mustang plugin amp thing for my 10 year old daughter to learn guitar on. Less than £250 for all of it which seems crazy value. If she doesn't end up using it then I certainly will!

[@juergenschmitt245]

Ordered it yesterday. It takes two month to deliver. (Spain, where I live) . But, sure this new toy deserves the long waiting period .

[@Hans-fz6cc]

I like that yellow LP Special on the wall behind you.😮

[@guitarmovies]

Me too!

[@JonasCraftUltimate]

Wow I didn’t know I could also use it as an out with the USBC to my computer for recording. Sick!

[@BillZad]

The usb cable has a reversible small end plug, that's 18" long, and you can't find a longer cable , so get a 1/4" guitar cable 5 or 6 foot long, and a mono cable adapter to plug into one cable end, and the Mustang Micro in the other end of the adapter, then plug the other cable end into the guitar, hope this all makes sense. You can have the micro in front of you and see it better for operation and learn the color combos and remember your favorites. The main thing is a 1and a half foot usb cable, is now 5 plus feet long, you can relax and play and record way easier, hope this helps GLTA....

[@paulocorreia9608]

Great video, cinematic and straight to the point! Keep it up 👍🏽

[@epicmage82]

Can't wait for mine to come. Pretty excited to try it.

[@GuitarType01]

You can also run this through an amplifier with a 1/8 in cable through an MP3 / Line In output

[@iannicholls7476]

Looks good. Great to see you back!

[@theartoframos]

Thanks man great review I already bought mine like an hour ago I just wanted to watch a video about it so I can feel happy about my purchase while I eat lunch. But this was a great video by the way apparently watching you, you are able to record at the same time as you have your headphones plugged in that is pretty cool? .... Bubble Guppies? Lmao I have a 2 month old son so I guess I'm going to be looking forward to all those crazy little things. Cheers🤙🏽

[@guitarmovies]

Yes, you can record while listening through headphones at the same time. It works great. Congrats on your son!

[@camswar]

This is a great to have. Keep on guitar case. Okay anywhere anytime. Also under 200 beaks? Get on it!

[@adeebnaveen5694]

Imagine this device 20 or 40 years ago Like Damn !

[@arthurcorpart]

The modulated reverb really is ridiculous! That's my favorite effect as well. With headphones on, it makes you lose track of time to be honest.

[@guitarmovies]

Shoegaze mode activated

[@larry2icytv111]

The fact you can still use it to plug in your amp is amazing 😭😭 I just connnected a aux chord and connecter jack into it and BOOM it worked 😭 no more pedals and endless chords on the ground

[@A.P.P.]

Hi :) amazing review !!!you can use it with a speaker like "Bose soundlink" with an aux jack 3,5mm ???thanks man

[@L.A-h5s]

I prefer cable to bluetooth any tine , also when listening to music so although such item has a blue tooth I will use it with the wired headphones option.

[@jimmysegovia2688]

GOT MINE TODAY!!!! LOVE IT! BLOWS MY VOX AWAY!!!!.

[@jimmysegovia2688]

been using it since day 1!!!! love it! and I don't have to keep replacing expensive batteries all the time it last longer than the Duracell's been playing for several hours! awesome product.

[@vdub1959]

Excellent review dude. Thanks for posting!

[@scatcatcnut]

Good point about taking it to test new guitars with a fixed aural reference point!

[@Guilherme.Magalhaes]

Happy owner here! it's just amazing.

[@Pricegun]

Sounds a lot better than those Vox amplug s that I’ve had so many of

[@markbrown7103]

Cool 😎 i’m going to buy an electric guitar eventually I’m going to buy one of those two that’s pretty cool that way I don’t have to drag her an amplifier around with me most of the guitars I have an hour all acoustics but that will work great I like the video thanks 🎸😎👍🏼👍🏼

[@jimmyjames2022]

Good to see a review of the Micro, there's not many out there. I'm another fan of the Vox Amplug (Classic Rock), it's good enough but is just one amp. So when this Micro came along I ordered one right away, still waiting. I wonder how the P-90s sound through it. I have a P-Rail curious how it sounds on the Fender amps.

[@guitarmovies]

I have a guitar with a Lollar P-90 and it sounds awesome through the Micro.

[@scatcatcnut]

Could you show a few sounds with a humbucker loaded guitar - can't see a single example on KZbin where a Fender guitar isn't being used.

[@robertandrews7860]

I use a PRS guitar which has split coil functionality (I.e. humbucker when both coils are engaged). The amp works really well with this guitar using the humbucker.

[@scatcatcnut]

@@robertandrews7860 Thanks for the feedback - it's a bit frustrating that every single review has been with Fender guitars - much appreciated.

[@josephhubert753]

You can also just plug this onto any speaker with a 9mm input and can start playing so everyone can hear too.

[@Stonemonkie1]

I think one big thing fender didn't get about making a pocket device like this is USB audio out so playing output from a mobile DAW through it while recording would be possible. The similar NUX and Mooer devices can, and the NUX can reamp. Those devices have their own issues but they both beat the fender micro for mobile multitrack recording even if they don't sound as good.

[@robtoc]

Great review...this has sold me on getting one. Fender should pay you a 'finders fee'..... Your video production value is really great too man [I'm in the biz], really well done, keep up the good work. To Fender: I'm not color blind, but the "color coded" feature on the box and unit...may not work for colorblind folk? Just a thought.

[@guitarmovies]

Thanks!

[@madcat5965]

I just really can’t get into it, though I’ve tried. I think on vacation it will be perfect. I can’t believe they didn’t add gain stages to each amp, and the short cable is dumb. But, it plugs straight in to a macbook and that makes recording fun. I don’t think it sounds great though. Good for getting down ideas.

[@HatefYaminiOnline]

+1 to the guitar store idea. Super!

[@riverroxmusic]

Great idea to use this to test guitars

[@purplecowideal]

Just bought mine yesterday. Love it.

[@haziqrazif1230]

It's a great headphone amp but still not available in my country.. Did you direct record it with the usb interface?

[@guitarmovies]

Yep, I recorded it straight into Audition, and I did zero post processing

[@zephead2002]

Thanks for the great review. I have had this Mustang Micro for a month and it is the best $100 bucks I've spent on Music Gear period. I use the Mustang Micro for bedtime jam sessions streaming KZbin Backing tracks from my smartfone. I use the headphone out to a Tascam DR-40 and plug my headphones into the DR-40. The next day I have a nice stereo recording of my jam session to listen to at work. I also used it on my deck grilling steaks. Madison Square Garden in my headphones and not bothering anyone else. I have my favorite presets for vintage blues, classic rock, hard rock and Pink Floyd/Gilmour tones. Buy one you will play more guitar and won't be disappointed.

[@troymoon8617]

Great review. Very helpful. Now I am going to buy one!

[@gittarpikk]

When you BT your phone backing track through and jam with it, can you >still< record (tracks and guitar with effects) to the DAW?

[@DesoloZantas]

How are you doing this? Are there headphones and aux out at the same time? Or are you using a splitter?

[@brendann7377]

Mustang micro. Can you Bluetooth the audio from the guitar straight to a Bluetooth speaker? Instead of using the 3.5mm cable connection

[@ryanllewellyn3472]

Great review! Convinced me to order one 🙈😂👍

[@moisesroman7050]

Yes!!! This thing is amazing!! Specially because is bluetooth!!

[@Ochodzki]

Is it possible to play a song from your phone via device to headphones and still use this micro amp?

[@TomKaszuba]

Extremely helpful review. Thank you very much.

[@nicklorusso5898]

I really like your tele

[@guitarmovies]

Me too!

[@freetorunfree]

What guitar make is that? Sounds very good.

[@guitarmovies]

It's a partscaster. MJT body, Musikraft neck and Twisted Tele pickups.

[@bearpitrock]

Thanks for this. Got me intrigued. 👍🏽

[@philos212]

Just wondering how you got the sound to project so we can hear. Did you use some sort of a microphone? Sounds amazing.

[@guitarmovies]

It's just a USB-c cable from the Micro to my computer and then I recorded the output in Logic.

[@philos212]

@@guitarmovies I see thanks.

[@colaboytje]

I just got it. The things that bother me: - not being able to eq how you want - not being able to adjust the gain in the amp (I want to play the 65 deluxe with gain on the edge of break-up, but that is not possible) - not feeling the compression on the high gain amps, like you would feel on a cranked amp - not being to tap tempo the delay - volume knob on the guitar doesn't clean up the sound But for the price, it is very nice to practice with backing tracks.

[@chickenmuffin]

Why cant you eq with you tone knob and adjust the gain with the guitar volume? Tap tempo delay is a big one damn are you sure it lacks this?

[@quinnmitchel4075]

0:06 what you mean swimmings illegal in Mass? You mean in that public water? Cause I know someone in Mass with a pool. Also, I want that gadget.

[@guitarmovies]

Swimming isn’t allowed in lots of public water sources here. You get fined. And the places where you can swim, there has to be a lifeguard on duty or you can’t swim.

[@quinnmitchel4075]

@@guitarmovies Ok. Thats what I was thinking. Swimming in public areas

[@johngarrison1505]

Can you use it to stream to any bluetooth receiving device or is it only good with headphones?

[@guitarmovies]

Do it

[@abd-ix5qd]

Fender MM is overdue for upgrades.. Put drum machine, tuner, upgrade audio quality recording to at least 24bits, voice over capability thru TRRS headset, and probably connect to Fender Tone app for tweaking/patch sharing perhaps. A limited use of the tone app is good enough. And maybe a looper if DSP can handle, and lastly increase battery life. NUX MP3 is killing the Fender MM.

[@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!

[@adrianjos04]

Could this be plugged into an adapter which is plugged straight into my phone for live streaming ?

[@MatasMo]

The black stripes white pickguard on the Tele looks so good... did you design it yourself? btw very well made review

[@guitarmovies]

Thank you. No, I didn't design it. It's a Decoboom pickguard, and they have a ton of great designs.

[@jannawithrow4067]

I have the fender micro amp sounds awesome

[@PageandPlant4Life]

Cool decoboom pickguard

[@37hedonismbot]

Just got mine. Great review!

[@MengoMyth]

Which headphones is he using in the video? Trying to find some that works great for guitar practise with good surround feeling. I have ATH m50x and I feel far from the sound.

[@guitarmovies]

They are the Bose noise-canceling ones.

[@MengoMyth]

@@guitarmovies Thank you!

[@Matt-1d]

Very cool. I’ve got an iRig, and it’s annoying having the extra wire connected to my phone in addition to the instrument cable. This product gets rid of both of those wires. On the other hand, I appreciate being able to use my phone to call in delay or other effects. Besides different amp models, does the mustang micro have built in effects, and if so, are they easy to manipulate without a display? Seems like a trade off between the iRig requiring more wires, but perhaps the mustang micro not having a display. What are your thoughts, wise sir?

[@guitarmovies]

It has 13 built-in effects, and they’re super easy to cycle through with the effects/modify buttons and color coded LED lights.

[@Matt-1d]

@@guitarmovies Nice! Thanks for the input.

[@sandroquinta1125]

I wonder if I can use the Mustang Micro for online live lessons, through my laptop (windows 10). I need to ear what I'm playing through my headset without latency and my teacher should be able to ear me playing and speaking. Is it possible? What I need to do? Thanks for your help

[@nicolim6656]

Great video. Do you know if the fender mustang micro works with ableton?

[@guitarmovies]

I'm not sure. I've never tried it.

[@dagony7383]

Can you Bluetooth it to a Bluetooth speaker and play without headphones?

[@sleevelessace]

you forgot that not only were u holding 12 amps in ur hand but also 12 diffrent pedals aswell! u must workout like crazy to be able to hold all that gear

[@iz3158]

So what Bluetooth devices are able to connect to it? Are wired headphones required instead of Bluetooth ones? Thinking about buying.

[@a7i_26]

Are you able to use it without the headphones?

[@BrianR-ih1rq]

Do you have any issues with 60 cycle hum? If so, how do you deal with it?

[@petromusic23]

Do you need a separate speaker? Or is the sound coming out if it.

[@miniharez]

i ordered this and i am so excited!

[@TheGreatGadfly]

Awesome! Please give us a quick feedback when you get a chance. Does it interface easily w/ laptop?

[@miniharez]

@@TheGreatGadfly currently on back order from sweet water, im not surprised! ill get it in early may and i’ll try it out on my computer and let you know how it compares to my plug ins that i use in logic pro.

[@TheGreatGadfly]

@@miniharez good people over there. Giving IN a good name.

[@jakes5530]

Is there a fender app associated with it where you can adjust your eq and gain levels? Or is it just plug and play, no customization other than the volume and tone on your guitar itself?

[@guitarmovies]

You can adjust EQ and Effect levels directly on the Micro. There's no app, though.

[@MrPerrfectday]

Even lithium, battery would need a replacement in abt 3 years, is there such option ?

[@Steinbock23]

Instead of headphones, could you use it with a speaker as long as it is wired? I don't see why you couldn't?

[@guitarmovies]

Most headphone jacks don't have the power to push out to a speaker.

[@Steinbock23]

@@guitarmovies oooh so you'd have to either get a special adapter or a specific speaker?

[@guitarmovies]

@@Steinbock23 That might be possible, but I don't know. I think the limiting factor is the device itself, though.

[@lookingatyourworld]

@@guitarmovies I'm doing it right now plug adapter in to preamp using a 3.5mm line from the FMM

[@guitarmovies]

@@lookingatyourworld Nice! That's cool that it works.