Fender Mustang GTX100 Digital Guitar Combo Amplifier (100 Watts, 1x12")

From practice to performance, the Fender Mustang GTX100 can do it all. Stream Bluetooth audio through this amp to practice, or crank it up to play on stage.

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Fender Mustang GT-40 Digital Guitar Combo Amplifier (40 Watts)

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Take your tone to the next level with the Mustang GT-40. Loaded with tons of amp and effects models, this amp also features a USB out for easy recording.

Fender asked themselves, how can a modern legend like the Mustang digital amplifiers be improved? Simple -- they do it again, bigger and better with the Fender Mustang GT-40 Digital Guitar Combo Amplifier. They took seven decades' worth of experience crafting inspirational tools and use it to add new (and better) amp and effects models while making it easier to use all of this without sacrificing one iota of power. We make it easy to control a studio's worth of authentic amp and effects models with one finger via Bluetooth and the exclusive Fender Tone app.

Fender Product Develop Manager Rick Heins runs through the Mustang GT line:


Fender invented the world's first WiFi-equipped guitar amplifier, making it easy for you to download the latest updates, access Fender artist-created presets, and connect directly with a community of other creative players and music makers like yourself.

Packed with 21 classic amp models -- everything from the renowned '59 Bassman to modern metal -- and 47 different effects, the Mustang GT-40 can easily recreate classic tones or create brand-new, never-before-heard sounds. Fender developed new algorithms with even higher fidelity and more realistic response, along with more signal path flexibility so you can move effects anywhere in the signal chain for creative exploration. Program your sounds in the studio on the Mustang GT-40's large, full-color LCD display and then, with one hand, take them anywhere for the most realistic listening experience read more possible.

Fender invented inspiring tone, and our updated amp models let your instrument's voice and the dynamic nuances of your playing come through, reacting just like the originals to your every move. Lighten your attack to "clean up" your sound or dig in to make it grunt or howl -- the Mustang GT-40 and its dual 6" speakers reproduce every part of your performance or Bluetooth wireless audio stream with precision. Adding the optional MGT-4 4-button footswitch for hands-free preset/FX switching and looper control turns the Mustang GT-40 into a truly formidable performance powerhouse.

Adding convenient, one-finger control to the Mustang GT-40's power is the easy-to-use Fender Tone app. Not only can you connect to the Fender Digital ecosystem for learning and sharing, you can easily upgrade the amp's capabilities, adding more power and presets without patching a single cable or plugging in a soldering iron.

One amp for every stage, the Mustang GT-40 is easy for any player but powerful enough to go around the world.
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- Model name: Mustang GT-40
- Model number: 2310100000
- Series: Mustang
- Amplifier Type: Digital
- Height: 11" (27.9 cm)
- Width: 12" (31 cm)
- Depth: 18" (45.72 cm)
- Weight: 17 lbs (7.7 kg)
- Speaker: Two - 6.5" Speakers
- Inputs: One - 1/4"
- Channels: One
- Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Master, Encoder, Three Layer Buttons, FX Button, Save Button, Menu Button, Tap Button
- Effects: 21 Amp Models, 47 Effects
- Wattage: 40 Watts (2x20 in Stereo)
- Cabinet Material: 5/8" particleboard
- Covering: Black Textured Vinyl
- Grille Cloth: Black
- Handle: Integrated Top-Mount Handle
- Knobs: Black Plastic
- Other Features: USB Recording Output, 3.5mm AUX input, 3.5mm Headphone Output, Digital Chromatic Tuner, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Easy WIFI firmware and feature updates, Optional 4-Button MGT-4 footswitch for preset/FX switching and Looper
- Footswitch: Optional MGT-4 Mustang GT Footswitch P/N 0994071000
Cover: Optional MUSTANG GT40 cover P/N 7711779000

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (6 ratings)
Submitted July 8, 2018 by ALLAN BOURQUE in Tempe, AZ

"Overall a great practice amp, but not perfect."

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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For background, I am an average guitarist and these days I primarily play jazz rock, or progressive-ish styles of music. I gave up gigging in my 40’s and now spend my music time recording below average original compositions at home. I was looking for a small versatile amp to keep in the living room to play at low volume while my main rig stays in the music room. This is my second go-around with the GT40. I picked my first one up the week it was released and ultimately felt it was not quite ready for prime time and returned it. Over the next year I went on a quest to find the perfect practice amp that combined versatility, ease of use, and above all great sound. I took home the Blackstar ID:Core, Marshall Code 25, Line 6 Amplifi 30, and yes, even the mighty Boss Katana 50. All had attributes I was looking for and for the most part sounded good, but I found I was always comparing them to the GT40. The versatility of this amp is its greatest strength. It really shines with clean and crunch tones but can also hold its own in the higher gain regions. The list of available effects and ability to place them almost anywhere in the chain is a huge plus and not something commonly found in this price range. The amp is easy to use. If you know your way around an amp you can dive right in and tweak with relative ease. Fender does a nice job of walking less experienced players/users through some of the basics of amp modeling on their website. It’s not without faults, there read more are still glitches in the firmware and the Tone app seems to be forever a work in progress, but Fender is continuing to update both and significant improvements have been made since the product was first released. Overall the GT40 is a fine practice amp that should provide most players everything they need for late night jams or intimate gigs. It has some nice features for the price, and if you are willing to suffer though some growing pains you will end up with a great piece of gear. Fender is really making a push to introduce the guitar to a new generation, and I really appreciate what they are trying to do. I wish them great success and products like the GT40 should help them on that road. They just need to fill in a few potholes first. I give it 4 stars for its overall great sound and versatility, but there’s plenty of room for improvement in the user experience area.

Sound
The sound is what makes this amp worth the effort to overcome its limitations. I find this to be a capable amp that achieves the sounds I’m looking for from clean to high gain. The modeling is about what you would expect for the price point, and the surprising number of effects available are more than adequate to dial in the embellishments I am looking for. I use a traditional single coil Stratocaster and a dual humbucker PRS. The unique characteristics of both guitars carry forward regardless of the gain settings. The amp does a little better in the clean/crunch segments where Fender traditionally shines, but I can also get the smooth distorted higher gain lead tone I’m looking for. Dynamics are ok but not great. Rolling off the guitar volume introduces some unnatural artifacts at high gain, but that is common for low/mid-range modeling amps. Not a deal killer, just something to be aware of. Out of the box the presets are usable and logically ordered. They start with basic amp tones and get more complex as you get further in the list. The stereo effect is nice, but not ultra-wide like some other amps. It is best experienced with headphones. Overall, I’m quite pleased with the sound capabilities of this amp.

Features
The Good: * Nice selection of effects and effects are not mutually exclusive like some amps in this range. * The ability to reorder effects and place them where you want in the chain with the option to put them in front or behind the amp. You can experiment with non-traditional placement to get some interesting sounds. * Fender Tone app has a growing selection of user and celebrity created patches available to download. Browsing cloud patches is quick and easy. * Large bank for presets and set lists * WiFi. It seems trivial but being able to update firmware and load cloud presets direct from the amp is refreshing and who knows what other uses they may come up with in the future. * Bluetooth * On amp editing is easy and straighforward The Not so Good: * No PC editing software. Patches must be edited on the amp or from the Tone mobile app * The Tone app still has bugs/growing pains. Still disparity between iOS and Android app versions, and limited functionality. Sadly, after a year it’s still easier and less frustrating to edit patches on the amp. * USB audio is not bi-directional. It is input only rendering it useless for most Windows PC DAW applications. If you plan on recording with this amp, use the headphone out or mic it.

Ease of Use
The amp requires an internet connection to get the most out of it. Setting up WiFi and Bluetooth was fairly straightforward without too many hitches. I wouldn’t call it Apple easy, but it doesn’t require much user intervention to get online quickly. The Tone app does a decent job of guiding you through amp and app setup. The Tone App itself is still very much a work in progress. There are some editing features that are still not available or working correctly, but overall it can still enhance your experience with the amp. Browsing onboard or cloud (internet) presets is simple and quick. The music playback experience will depend on your phone. It is not consistent, and Fender still recommends using the app either as a music playback source, or an editing tool. Not both. Editing can also be performed on the amp itself and is still the least frustrating way to dial in your tones. Editing functions are laid out logically and consistent throughout the process. There aren’t a lot of buttons to get in the way and Fender does a decent job of making it simple.

Quality
The build quality of the amp is solid. It looks and feels like a small guitar amplifier, not a piece of consumer electronics equipment. Fit and finish are good, and the seams and joints are lined up well. The vinyl Tolex style covering looks sturdy enough to handle day to day use just like any other amp. The buttons and knobs while plastic, give a little resistance and have a nice feel when turned or clicked. The classic Fender logo on the grill cloth looks great.

Value
Compared to other products in this price range with similar functionality, the GT40 stands out to me because of continued manufacturer updates (GT version 2.0 is arriving early fall), better selection and operation of effects, and most importantly it sounded the best to my ears compared to several other products I’ve taken home.

Manufacturer Support
This amp has been available for over a year, and there have been several updates to the amp firmware and the Tone app. Fender appears to be making a conscious effort to get all the bugs worked out, but improvements have not been as quick as many had hoped. Fender support has been good via email answering some pre and post sales questions, and they do have a gear forum where questions are answered by Fender staff and the forum community. Fender has geared this product towards both entry level musicians and seasoned players. The Fender Tone web site offers some nice write ups on the basics of amp modeling, what the effects do etc. to help guide new players through the sometimes complicated process of getting a good sound.

The Wow Factor
Fender packs all this functionality into a great looking, great sounding small form factor amp. It’s the perfect practice amp for me.

Musical Background:
Playing guitar for over 40 years

Musical Style:
Rock, Prog, Christian
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