Fender Mustang GT-200 Digital Guitar Combo Amplifier (200 Watts, 2x12")
Play on any stage -- with power to spare! The Mustang GT-200 pumps out 200 watts through a pair of lightweight 12" Celestion Special Design speakers.
Overall User Ratings (based on 6 ratings)
Submitted July 3, 2017 by Kevin D in Napa, CA
"Tube Snob Loves his Fender Mustang GT-200"
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If you're looking to craft great tones that will turn heads, this amp is loaded with everything you need. Most of the YouTube reviews absolutely suck, I'm not sure if it's because they're too lazy to dial it in or they have some type of axe to grind.
Sound
Here's the thing, if you're willing to dial in the presets to suit your guitar and playing style you will absolutely love this amp. The iPhone app makes it simple so it's all on you. I own and have played many terrific tube amps over the years but none of them have the flexibility to nail so many different sounds as this amp. If you're obsessed with trying to replicate exact original tube amps with a spectral analyzer you're missing the point, this amp is all about getting gorgeous sounds.
Features
Tons of Amps. Tons of Gorgeous Effects. The Bluetooth App is an absolute game changing delight.
I make good money playing solo gigs using the built in looper and audio in jack.
The foot-switch comes with the GT-200, it's a little tap dancy but if you take a few moments to let it all sink in it works just fine in a live setting.
The amps on board tuner jumps around too much for my taste, I hope future updates tighten it up.
I play in several professional bands, a solid state amp usually gets lost in the mix once things get cooking. I think you have to have this 200 watt model so you can run with the rest of the band, I doubt the GT-100 and certainly the GT-40 model would be able to keep up.
If you've played enough and been frustrated with your favorite amp sounding so different playing different clubs and venues then you'll love the Global EQ which lets you quickly adjust the amp's overall tone to match the room's acoustics without screwing with your presets. Try that with your favorite tube amp and good luck while you're at it.
Ease of Use
If you don't have an iPhone or iPad I would wait until the Android Bluetooth app comes out, otherwise it's a breeze.
Quality
It feels quite sturdy with whatever tough coat thing they've sprayed it with. It's extremely light! I've had friends help me break down who've almost hit a lamp or the ceiling lifting it up expecting it to be as heavy as it sounds, lol.
Value
I feel ripped off because this thing doesn't have a cover. Fender absolutely screwed up on this point.
As far as the amp goes, I have friends with $2,000.00 boutique pedal-boards and expensive amps (Remember that I do too) who just shake their heads at how great my tones are, so this is a steal when it comes down to it.
Manufacturer Support
I haven't needed them. N/A
The Wow Factor
As far as appearance goes I think it's a matter of taste, as far as the variety of great sounds you can summon from this thing it's a big time Wow.
Musical Background:
100+ Gigs a Year Guitarist
Musical Style:
Classic Rock, Blues, Country, R&B, Jazz
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Submitted January 21, 2020 by Donald Cejnowa in Riverside, CA
"Very pleased"
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Bought for my Grandson Dominic who is 13 years old. He loves the amp and the flexibility. He plays Nirvana, White Stripes and Deep Purple. You can make it sound like anything you desire. 4 button footswitch was the factor that made me choose the 200 over the 100 and the 2 12" speakers give it a warmth and kick. A friend of mine who plays in a well known touring band says he would use this amp. I just have nothing bad to say for it.
Musical Background:
Guitar 45 years, Drums 40 years
Musical Style:
Rock
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Submitted October 29, 2020 by William B in Mantua, NJ
"Fender GT200 with 4 footswitch"
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It's a Fender with 2 x100Watt Celestion 200 watt total in stereo. G-12 type speakers made for Fender. Looks almost like a G12-V 70w. Which does push out alot of volume. The updated software allows difference voice EQ settings, like bass boost, guitar high cut, or low cut and flat, Which was a huge problem when first released. But not anymore. Click of a button you can change you Main EQ to fit your gigs room easily. Open back with velcro strap for your included 4 button footswitch. The best feature is the looper. Simple and quick Rec-dub and play. The footswitch offers numbers and letter codes so your not totally lost. Scroll thru your presets easily. Works well with a 20ft cord but only works with Fender branded amps. Now let's get to the elephant in the Amplifier. It sounds amazing... Presets are over the top, so spend some time taming them down.. You will need some time to learn settings on the amp, as its very fiddly. Or, Bluetooth your cell or iPad And save some time. Great feature for the ipad, changing effects or any setting becomes quite simple. It will also update over the air-wifi. No need for USB cables or computers. Downloadable voicings/ models Tons and tons by users. Takes about 2 seconds to download.Sound Comparison, it does the job, and quite well. Tons and tons of options, effects loop in and out. Music thru amp from a Bluetooth source but isn't very loud as it's a guitar amp, not a PA Speaker. How loud is it once your plugged in? Its loud! Easy 100 person venues with a live drummer and it will still cut thru not a problem even at 1/2 volume. Great amp and great Fender sounds! Will it replace a tube? Almost.. Warnings, if your in a smaller room, this monster is too much sound! You'll be floating the volume at an 1/8 with gain and line volumes. I do love the amp for the Fender Tones which are almost, almost spot on! Great job Fender!
Musical Background:
Guitar, banjo, mandolin, keyboard. Master Auto Tech
Musical Style:
Just about anything.
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Submitted April 14, 2020 by Tim C
"Great amp"
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So just got this today plugged it in sounds great no buzz very clean on low and mid volumes. Have not cranked it up but really cant wear I live mid level is loud with the 2 12s and still clean so I'm happy. Lots of great presets but already tweaked a few to my preference. Looper was easy to use. The screen is very nice and easy to read. I have not tried the app on this one but I have for my last amp and it worked great so I'm assuming it will for this one as well. Very pleased so far but only day 1 I'll update after 6 months or so for a better review
Musical Background:
On and off for 16 years
Musical Style:
Thrash metal, sludge doom that NOLA style, and blues
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Submitted November 13, 2019 by Jim Simpkins in Fuquay Varina, NC
"Fender Mustang GT200"
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This amp is really great. It takes a little reading and video watching to learn how to dial things in, but once you do it sounds amazing. All the effects are great. Very easy to use your ipad with the amp to be your pedal board. I had a very nice tube amp and I sold it to get this. This amp is very versatile and capable of doing it all in my opinion. It is also half the weight of a tube amp of comparable size. I love the amp. The only thing that I wish would come with it would be the amp cover.
Musical Background:
Guitar player for 25 years
Musical Style:
Christian
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Submitted September 23, 2020 by a customer from gmail.com
"Not the best purchase I ever made"
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My previous amp was a Fender FM212R, so I was thrill see how light the GTX 200 was. Also the amps and effects are fantastic. Problem I have had is that this amp cuts off randomly during performances. Its almost guaranteed to have a severe volume drop when ever I am doing a lead part. Its happened so many times, that I have had to dig my FM212R back out of the closet. None of the recommendations of Fender support have helped. There is NO authorized fender dealer in within 100 miles of me. Since no one will buy it on Craigslist, I will probably gut it and use it as a speaker cabinet.
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