The Fender Mustang Floor – the first guitar multi-effects unit with the legendary Fender name
The Fender Mustang Floor is, perhaps, the most surprising announcement from Fender this January. Remarkably, this is Fender’s first ever guitar multi-effects unit, a fact that is perhaps more surprising than the announcement of the product itself. Based on Fender ‘s Mustang amp modelling technology, it offers a massive range of amp models and effects, for use in live situations or recording.
Fender Fuse Compatible
The Fender Mustang Floor is designed around a familiar, elongated floor-mount design. On the front panel, nine footswitches feature, with an expression pedal to the right. Alongside instrument level outputs, low impedance outputs allow a ‘speaker emulated’ output to be sent directly to a PA rig, line level outputs for use with more power amps, and headphone connection, for those late night moments of inspiration.
Beneath the surface, as mentioned above, the Mustang Floor is based on Fender ‘s acclaimed Mustang amp modelling technology. On-board, 12 amp models and 37 effects are available, with 100 factory and user presets. The range of amps, effects and presets is already extensive, but with a unit like this, the real strength is in its ability to create user presets. In this respect, the Fender Mustang Floor is well equipped, as it is compatible with the Fender Fuse software common to the Mustang and G-Dec range. When the unit is connected to a computer via its USB socket, this software package allows detailed editing of all patches, via an easy to understand graphical interface. In addition, it allows presets to be stored on the host computer, easy swapping of presets with other users via an online community, and entitles the user to free artist presets.
In addition to its live performance credentials, the Fender Mustang Floor is a capable USB recording interface, and for practice, an auxiliary line input allows iPods or MP3 players to be plugged in, and played along with.
They may be latecomers to this particular party, but with the Fender Mustang Floor, Fender have created an effects unit with broad appeal to live performers, home players and recording musicians alike, and the Fuse technology should ensure it has a very long, usable life. Call our stores or customer service team (01925 582420), or order online today.
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I already have the Mustang 111 amp and although this would be a good direct to P.A. alternative the price is the same as the amp ?? . Bit strange considering the fact of cheaper construction and components aspect.
Hi Rob,
Thanks for your comment. I guess it could be perceived that way, but then the Mustang Floor does provide a lot more control over tones, and switching options. Plus, the amp cabinet is made from MDF or plywood as I remember, whereas the Floor is made entirely from metal, some bits of which may have required additional tooling, which add expense, but who knows. I guess, whilst it seems that you get a lot more with an amp, it’s just a question of what your needs are. If you need the extra control, then the Floor will be worth it, if you don’t then it won’t. It’s a fairly redundant product for those with a Mustang already, however (unless you use prog-rock levels of effects, and want to ‘double-up’…) Either way, they both sound great.
Cheers
Joe
Facts are Joe, the amp has a speaker and foot switch plus the chassis is as complex as the floor housing which is a stamped metal casing costing pence , also a power amp section so no way should it cost the same price. My need for the floor is as a gig tool direct to P.A. as I don’t need an amp for live work so I will bite the bullet’ (not fender) and get one anyway.
Hi Rob,
I was thinking more along the lines that Fender already make thousands of amps, and will have the facilities to produce cabinets very cheaply, having already recouped the cost of the initial tooling, whereas the Floor will be on its initial production run, and may well have that cost to make up. Anyway, who knows? As someone once said, ‘ya pays yer money and ya makes yer choice…’
Joe