Fender Mustang LT25
Gearank High Notes
- 2022.12: Highest Rated Combo Guitar Amp Under $200
- 2022.08: Highest Rated Combo Modeling Amp Under $200
- 2022.08: Highest Rated Practice Amp Under $200
- 2022.07: Highest Rated Combo Guitar Amp Under $200
- 2022.04: Equal Highest Rated Combo Guitar Amp Under $200
- 2021.07: Equal Highest Rated Combo Guitar Amp Under $200
- 2021.06: Highest Rated Combo Modeling Amp Under $1000
On October 18 2021 we announced the results of our annual analysis of guitar amp brands – Fender ranked #9.
Gearank Recommended
The Mustang LT25 first went on our recommended list for Modeling Amps in August 2020 and it remains on that list today.
It has also been on our list for Practice Amps since it first appeared the September 2020 edition.
And it has been on each edition of our recommended list for Guitar Amps Under $200 since August 2020.
Overview
While there are affordable amps that offer amp modeling and effects, many of them don’t have good sounding clean tone. This is why Fender’s core clean tone remains to be their biggest advantage over other manufacturers.
The Mustang LT25 packs this iconic clean tone into a compact 25-Watt combo amplifier. It then expands on it via modern Digital Sound Processing technology.
This DSP allows for a selection of 20 amp models, starting with popular Fender amps like the ’65 Twin Reverb, ’65 Princeton, ’57 Deluxe, ’57 Twin and ’59 Bassman. It also carries emulations of other popular amps like the Vox AC30, Marshall Super Lead, Hiwatt DR103, Marshall JCM800, Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, EVH 5150 and more.
Compared to other amp modelers, it doesn’t drown you with too many amp models, providing just enough to cover different musical styles.
The effects side of the amp houses 25 digital effects divided into 4 sections, first of which is the Stompbox section which include a selection of overdrive, noise gate, fuzz, and compressor pedals. The other sections are Modulation, Delay and Reverb – with each section having a few effects options to play with.
Interestingly, Fender was able to incorporate all these modern features while retaining an intuitive interface, but there is an option for software control via USB.
Speaking of USB, it does allow for direct recording. Other features include a 1/8″ headphones out, and a built-in tuner.
Support
| Website | Source | *Rating Value |
| Guitarist Next Door | Teemu Suomala | 92/100 |
| expertreviews | Darien Graham-Smith | 60/100 |
About the Author
Alexander Briones
I have been writing about and researching music gear for many years, all while serving as a music director at my local church. I engage in guitar playing and singer-songwriter stints, in addition to mentoring young musicians and teaching guitar and bass.
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