Mustang Micro Plus

Just picked up the Fender Mustang Micro Plus a few days back and honestly, I'm proper happy with this little beauty. The sound quality is absolutely spot on, crisp and clear with surprisingly authentic amp models that range from lovely clean tones to proper heavy distortion that actually sounds convincing through headphones. I needed something for silent practice at home and when I'm travelling, and this tiny device has smashed all my expectations. The effects are genuinely studio quality, the Bluetooth works a treat for jamming along to tracks, battery lasts ages, and despite being featherlight, it feels properly solid and well made. The USB-C connection is dead handy. For what you pay, you're getting professional level tone and flexibility that would normally cost you thousands with traditional kit. I'm still in the early days with it, but being able to practice anywhere with genuinely great sound has already changed how I approach my daily routine. Absolute winner for any guitarist who wants quality without the faff of lugging proper amps about!

Like many, I was guilty of all the gear and no idea. Expensive amps which I could only play at volume 2... tab books piled higher than the eiffel tower, guitar picks aplenty and an insatiable desire to play the Royal Albert Hall by next Christmas. There was nothing holding me back. Except the ability to play guitar. Yep, thousands spent and I couldn't play a song beginning to end if my life depended on it. The intro to sweet home alabama? You got it! The nothing else matters solo? No problem! Bit of noodling in the A minor pentatonic so long as there's no backing track to monitor timing and chord changes? I'm yer man! For piecemeal playing perfection- I was the boy to book! I came across the micro amp whilst indulging my favourite past time (googling guitar stuff rather than practising or playing) and it gave me an idea. What I was lacking was a SYSTEM. Let's be honest we see it everyday. Crossfit, hyrox, atkins, calories counting - they're all just a SYSTEM to use to get results. It hit me - I had no system to learn guitar. I'd tried lessons but no guitar teacher is a miracle worker and I lost interest fast because none of it made sense. I didn't know a dominant 7th from a doormat and to be honest I just didn't care. I wanted to play my favourite tunes and enjoy it. I get enough stress from real work let alone allowing my hobbies to add to it! It didn't take long to set the micro amp up. Great Job. Quick charge, throw in some headphones... gift. The sound quality is quite exceptional for a lil device this size and easy to play with and adjust. They've got it bang on the money. In time maybe they'll have something you can modify tones with on a phone app? But for now... she's 80 quid well spent. HALF THE SYSTEM IN THE BAG. Now where this wee amp really comes into its own is the Bluetooth connectivity. I paired my phone with it and downloaded an app called music speed changer (no endorsements or sponsorship fyi so im sure there's plenty others this is just the one I have) . With the ability to slow down, loop, pitch shift (hendrix is in E flat and I ain't detuning) the second half of the system is complete. What a godsend it's been. My usual way is to learn 2 or 3 bars at a time, then another two or 3 bars... each time looping from the very beginning so pretty quickly what I have already learnt is almost boring to play because it falls under my fingers so easily. Repetition Repetition Repetition. Pretty soon you're breezing through parts you struggled with. It's an incredible feeling. I have friends who use yamaha thr amps to do something similar but it's a lot of cables and extra bits n pieces. The entire set up I use I've included in the two pics. My trusty vintage ii reissue, the micro amp and a pair of headphones. The screenshot is from the app and the song I'm learning at the minute. A natural I am not, but this has been revolutionary for me teaching myself some of the songs that inspired me to pick up a guitar in the first place. There's not too many folk round my way playing so it's a great hobby and one that has became ever so enjoyable now I've found what works for me. Hopefully this helps and it works for you too! 🙂

in a similar style write a 5 star review for a fender Mustang micro guitar headphone amp Giving this Fender Mustang Micro a full 5 stars. As a mid-twenties guy who wants to noodle around on guitar without waking the house, this little headphone amp is an absolute game-changer. The sounds are insanely good for something so tiny – loads of killer presets from clean to high-gain, plus effects like reverb, delay, and modulation that make it feel like a proper rig. Plug in your guitar and headphones, tweak a couple of knobs, and you’re jamming riffs or practicing solos that sound huge. It’s super portable too – clips right onto your guitar strap or belt, runs forever on batteries, and connects easily to phones for apps or recording. No setup hassle, just instant tone wherever you are, whether that’s bedtime practice or on the go. The build feels solid, the controls are intuitive, and the USB charging is a nice touch. If you want pro-level amp modelling in your pocket that actually gets you playing more, this is one of those buys you wonder how you managed without.

Is amazing soumd and ease of use I droped it down from 5 to 4 star as guitar tuner not working now as button stuck down.

Awesome bit of kit. I'm imagining my inner 90s kid being blown away by this being even 1/20th what this is capable of. It's not going to match a premium amp and speaker setup, but if you think of it as a practice amp you can fit in your pocket it's brilliant. Loads of effects, loads of customisation. Pretty accurate recreation of classic amp sounds too. Can record onto your phone with minimal effort, play backing tracks from your phone to play along to and connect to a computer. Obviously if your a pro there's better options, but for just playing at home or playing in a hotel room it's brilliant. Only negatives are that it doesn't work with Bluetooth headphones and it's a little easy to knock the volume knob when playing sitting down (depending on your guitar jack location).

As someone who loves to play guitar but doesn't always have the space or opportunity to crank up a full amp, this little gadget has been a total game-changer. It's essentially a tiny amp that plugs straight into your guitar and lets you listen through headphones, but it's packed with so much more than just basic amplification. The sheer number of amp models and effects crammed into this thing is astounding. It boasts 25 different amp emulations, covering everything from classic clean tones to high-gain distortion. I've spent hours just experimenting with the different sounds, and they're surprisingly authentic. Whether I'm after a vintage Fender twang, a British rock crunch, or a modern metal roar, it's all in there. On top of the amps, you get another 25 effects to play with. There's everything you'd expect – different types of overdrive, distortion, fuzz, modulation effects like chorus and flanger, delays, and reverbs. You can even stack multiple effects to really sculpt your sound. The quality of the effects is also really impressive for something this compact. The fact that it has 100 presets is just mind-blowing. Some are factory presets that showcase the different amp and effect combinations, and you can also save your own custom tones. This makes it so easy to dial in your favorite sounds and recall them instantly. Bluetooth connectivity is another fantastic feature. I can connect my phone or tablet and stream backing tracks to play along with. It makes practicing so much more engaging and fun. Plus, you can also use Bluetooth to control the amp and access more features via a dedicated app (though honestly, the controls on the unit itself are pretty intuitive). Being USB rechargeable is super convenient. No more fumbling with batteries! A single charge seems to last a good few hours of playing, which is more than enough for a practice session or just jamming for fun. The portability is the real selling point for me. It's so small and lightweight that I can easily throw it in my gig bag or even my pocket and take it anywhere. It's perfect for practicing silently at home without disturbing anyone, but it's also great for quick jam sessions with friends if someone else has headphones. Honestly, for any guitarist looking for a versatile, portable, and great-sounding practice solution, this little amp is a no-brainer. The range of tones and features you get for its size is incredible, and the Bluetooth and rechargeable battery just add to the convenience. It's definitely one of the best guitar-related purchases I've made in a while.

I love this and knew I would. We live in a digital age now where we don't have to collect many amps and effects for a very high price, just to be able to try some of the classic Fender sounds. Well worth the price, it functions very well, basic but robust enough for me to leave plugged into the guitar while I am not using it. I bought a great pair of headphones to go with it and that has been worth pairing them up, i just want to try it with a Bluetooth amplifier like a Blackstar to be able to test the output with a speaker. I imagine it will be just as amazing as with headphones. With 50 fun and classic presets and 50 extra spaces to make your own using an app on Android for me, using a Samsung tablet I can create different amp and fx combos easily giving great versatility easy enough for anyone to edit create new sounds. Fender is one of the most famous guitar brands synonymous with classic American and UK styles, all easily created and fun to jam with on this. My battery is easily lasting me 5 hours playing and I'm 43 now so don't play that often but still daily and it keeps well charged, while also charging very quickly when needed. I love using it on my Epiphone Sheraton where it has the lead jack on the front of the body of the guitar so it sits like a little computer, fitting perfectly for ease of use and style. It has a few buttons and switches and a dial on the front with a small screen, its been made to use with ease straight from the box. I can recommend this to anyone but it's perfect for me to save money on electric bills for amps when at home and using headphones, while it is also great for travelling, you can even walk around town with headphones on if you want. I want to try the Vox ones and Marshall bit I am pleased I started with Fender as I could never afford Fender amps above the other amps I chose over the years so this has been great to fill that gap.

Like others have said here it's a really great bit of kit. In addition to being an excellent headphone amp, I've used it to feed into the aux socket on my Orange Crush bass amp. This turns a simple amp into a fun modelling amp, no need for a separate guitar amp !! The bluetooth is a big bonus too. You can hook it up to a pc or phone for backing tracks and play-alongs and use the volume controls on the Micro to help balance the sound. It also works with my Boss looper pedal - just plug the micro into the output on the looper and you are good to go...............all in all very versatile.