Fender Mustang Series V2

diego · Jul 21st 2013

Hi folks

I have heard that the fizz disappeared in series 2 of the Fender Mustang amps. Additionally, they added amp models and effects and it seems to sound very nice (reviews on the internet).

Anybody tried one with the KPA as power amp?

Cheers
Sacapuntas

nightlight · Jul 23rd 2013

I think someone warned me that the FX loop doesn't bypass the amplifier's preamp section in series 2 of the amplifier. Series 1 got really good reviews from users here that paired it with the Kemper.

Ingolf · Jul 24th 2013

Quote from nightlight

I think someone warned me that the FX loop doesn't bypass the amplifier's preamp section in series 2 of the amplifier. Series 1 got really good reviews from users here that paired it with the Kemper.

This!
I would certainly try to get a series 1 unit used.

nightlight · Jul 24th 2013

Ah yes, the source!

HappyKemper · Jul 24th 2013

Quote from nightlight

I think someone warned me that the FX loop doesn't bypass the amplifier's preamp section in series 2 of the amplifier. Series 1 got really good reviews from users here that paired it with the Kemper.

I've read about this in the v2 but is it 100% confirmed, Ingolf?
I wonder how audible this FX loop difference would be so a link to someone doing testing clips would be great.

diego · Jul 24th 2013

Thanks folks!

Now I also found some sites where they discuss the issue with the effect chain with version II. Probably it was meant to be good by Fender but for the application here it unfortunately sucks.

I agree that some test clips would be good..

May be I order one in some weeks to try out.. Just for the matter of curiosity

Cheers
Sacapuntas

Ingolf · Jul 24th 2013

Quote from HappyKemper

I've read about this in the v2 but is it 100% confirmed, Ingolf?
I wonder how audible this FX loop difference would be so a link to someone doing testing clips would be great.

Another user had problems amplifying the Kemper with his MIII/V2. He told me about the change of the loop in version 2. He sold V2, bought a used V1 and all was well.

pesk · Jul 25th 2013

Here is the Fender description of Mustang V2 FX loop:

http://support.fender.com/manu…stang_V.2_EffectsLoop.pdf

There are two possible choices of FX loop position in signal chain. For loopers (and KPA too) is option: Looper Pedal.

diego · Jul 25th 2013

Thanks for this. Amazing somehow how much work and know how Fender invests in relatively cheap gear!

Cheers
sacapuntas

pesk · Jul 25th 2013

You are welcome! Yes, Fender Mustang series is wonderful gear for realy low price. I use MFloor with MIII as stage monitor or MFloor+KPA+MIII.

I hope that CK will make also floor version of KPA. It will make my setup much more simple.

regards, Petr

Ingolf · Jul 25th 2013

Thanks Petr!
According to the .pdf sheet it should be possible to use the KPA in the return of a Mustang III V.2 if you set the loop position to 'Looper Pedal' then.
That's good to know.

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