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  • Page 1 MUSTANG GTX50 MUSTANG GTX100 EXPANDED OWNER’S MANUAL REV. A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GTX-7 Footswitch Looper EXP-1 Expression Pedal EQ & Amp Settings Global EQ Line Out/USB Gain Preset Organizer Restore Settings and Restore All About this Amp Cloud Presets Backup/Restore for Presets and Setlists Firmware Updates and Factory Restore Fender Tone™ App Specifications...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Bluetooth, USB, onboard tuner, GTX-7 footswitch, EXP-1 Expression Pedal and looping functions. Mustang GTX’s tonal possibilities are virtually endless, especially when paired with the Fender Tone™ app (page 62). Be sure to check back regularly for firmware updates that improve and enhance the Mustang GTX experience (see page 60).

  • Page 4: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL The Mustang GTX top control panel consists of an instrument input, seven control knobs, display window, three LAYER pushbuttons, ENCODER wheel, four UTILITY pushbuttons, 1/8” auxiliary input and 1/8” headphone output. HOLD FOR TUNER Mustang GTX100 top panel shown; Mustang GTX50 panel shares same features. A.

  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL KNOBS It’s important to note that all top control panel knobs except Master Volume (H) are, as described above, “programmable. ” That means that when a preset is first selected, the physical position of a top control panel knob may not indicate the actual setting contained in that preset (the actual setting appears in the display window).

  • Page 6: Preset Basics

    PRESET BASICS Mustang GTX comes with more than 100 sequentially numbered presets, and users can create and add even more. Each preset has three “layers” that appear in the DISPLAY WINDOW. These are the PRESET LAYER (top), SIGNAL PATH LAYER (middle) and CONTROLS LAYER (bottom); the three LAYER BUTTONS provide access to each layer (see illustration below).

  • Page 7: Editing And Saving Presets

    The CONTROLS LAYER of each preset displays information on whatever amp or effect is highlighted in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER. Amp control knob settings are displayed by default (see illustration below); effects con- trol settings are displayed when an effect is highlighted in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER. Amp and effects controls are selected by turning the ENCODER.

  • Page 8: Editing Preset Amplifier Control Knob Settings

    If an edited setting is not saved, the preset will revert to its previous settings when returning to the preset af- ter leaving it, or when turning the amplifier off and back on again. To save a preset edit, press the illuminated SAVE utility button to get three options (see illustration below): SAVE (keep preset as edited), RENAME (save preset with a new name in its current position) and SAVE AS NEW (save preset in a new position with a new name).
  • Page 9 Once in the CONTROLS LAYER, turn and press the ENCODER to scroll through and select a specific digital amp control knob. Then turn the ENCODER again to change that control’s setting. When a control setting is changed, the box containing the preset number changes from blue to red (indicating that a preset edit has been made), and the SAVE utility button illuminates.

  • Page 10: Replacing Preset Amplifier Models

    REPLACING PRESET AMPLIFIER MODELS To replace an amplifier model within a preset, access the SIGNAL PATH LAYER by pressing its LAYER BUTTON. The preset amp model will be highlighted. Press the ENCODER to access and scroll through a menu of amp models;...

  • Page 11: List Of Amplifier Models

    Triple-speaker Fender narrow-panel tweed classic known for crisp highs ’59 Bassman® One of Fender’s greatest tweed amps, which began life as a bass amp before being adopted by countless guitarists ’61 Deluxe From the “Brownface” era of the Fender Deluxe, this amp splits the difference between tweed and “Blackface” models ’65 Princeton®...

  • Page 12: List Of Cabinet Models

    Acoustic Sim with Acoustasonic preamp for additional tone shaping Blues Junior Based on the highly popular warm-toned, moderately powered 1x12” Fender combo with overdrive and FAT switch Vibro-King Modern Fender classic with touch-sensitive dynamics and distinctive natural overdrive JC-120 Clean...
  • Page 13 LIST OF CABINET MODELS (CONT’D.) ’65 Princeton® Based on a mid-’60s Fender studio favorite with the snappy tone of a single 10” Jensen® C10R speaker ’65 Deluxe Based on a popular mid-’60s Fender mainstay with a single 12” Jensen® ceramic speaker Excelsior Based on a nonconventional modern Fender amp with a distinctively thumping 15”...

  • Page 14: Editing Effects

    EDITING EFFECTS In addition to amp models, each preset also features various combinations of effects. Effects can be edited in several ways—they can be bypassed, replaced, moved, added or deleted. Further, the individual settings of each effect can be modified. Each option is explained below and on the following pages. Editing the types of effects in use and their position in the signal path happens in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER.
  • Page 15 BYPASSING AN EFFECT There are two ways to bypass effects. The first is a general on-off feature that simply turns off all effects in all presets with a single press of a button. The second lets users bypass specific individual effects within a preset. To turn off all Mustang GTX effects in every preset (and turn them back on), press the X FX utility button.
  • Page 16 REPLACING AN EFFECT To replace an effect, highlight the effect to be replaced in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER and press the ENCODER. Select “REPLACE” from the menu of effects placement options and press the ENCODER again. Select one the four effects categories that will appear—Stomp Box, Modulation, Delay or Reverb—and press the ENCODER to access the effects in that category.
  • Page 17 ROCK & ROLL SAVE POST FX 1 RANGER TWIN FUZZ BOOST REVERB With the effect replaced (as indicated here by white arrow below it and label above it), continue editing other parameters or press the illuminated SAVE utility button to keep completed edits. MOVING AN EFFECT To move an effect to a different position in the signal path, highlight the effect to be moved in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER and press the ENCODER.
  • Page 18 ROCK & ROLL PRE FX 2 TWIN REVERB FUZZ REVERB After moving the selected effect by turning the ENCODER, press the ENCODER to select its new position in the signal path. ROCK & ROLL SAVE PRE FX 2 TWIN REVERB FUZZ REVERB With the effect moved to a new position (as indicated here by white arrow below it and label above it), contin-...
  • Page 19 STOMPBOX MODULATION DELAY REVERB Select an effects category by scrolling to it and pressing the ENCODER. SIMPLE COMP back COMPRESSOR TOUCH WAH RANGER BOOST Select an effect by scrolling to it and pressing the ENCODER. ROCK & ROLL POST FX 1 TWIN FUZZ REVERB...
  • Page 20 In the second method of adding an effect, highlight an existing effect in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER and press the ENCODER. Select “ADD FX” from the menu of effects placement options and press the ENCODER again. Select one the four effects categories that will appear and press the ENCODER to access the effects in that category.
  • Page 21 ROCK & ROLL POST FX 1 TWIN FUZZ REVERB BABY The newly added effect, highlighted with a white arrow below it and label above it, appears in an green box indicating that it can be left in place or moved to a different position in the signal path by turning the ENCODER. ROCK &...

  • Page 22: Editing Effects Settings

    BYPASS REPLACE MOVE ADD FX DELETE Select “DELETE” in the effects placement options menu by scrolling to it and pressing the ENCODER. ROCK & ROLL SAVE AMPLIFIER TWIN FUZZ REVERB The SIGNAL PATH LAYER will then show the effect has been deleted (as indicated by white arrow), either by replacing it with a plus-sign placeholder symbol (as seen here) or by shifting another effect (if present) into its position.
  • Page 23 ROCK & ROLL POST FX 1 TWIN REVERB FUZZ REVERB LEVEL DECAY DWELL DIFF TONE In the CONTROLS LAYER, highlight an effect control by scrolling to it using the ENCODER; each effect control turns blue as it’s highlighted. ROCK & ROLL POST FX 1 TWIN REVERB...
  • Page 24 USING THE TAP TEMPO BUTTON In presets that include Modulation effects, Delay effects or both*, the TAP utility button flashes in time with the default rate of the last delay effect in the signal path (or last modulation effect if no delay effect is present). This rate can be left as is, or it can be modified using the TAP utility button.
  • Page 25 There are two modes for BPM—”global” and “preset”. “Global” mode applies a single BPM to all presets. In “preset” mode, each preset has its own BPM, which can be set individually per preset (the default rate is 120 BPM). To switch from one BPM mode to the other, press the bottom LAYER BUTTON corresponding to “mode: preset”...

  • Page 26: List Of Effects Types

    STOMPBOX EFFECTS Ranger Boost Distortion effect inspired by the ’60s-era Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster Overdrive Versatile Fender overdrive specially designed for Mustang GTX Mythic Drive Inspired by the ’90s-era Klon Centaur germanium-diode overdrive Overdrive effect inspired by the original late-’70s...
  • Page 27 Classic Fender “stuttering” photoresistor tremolo, as heard in Fender amps such Vintage Tremolo as the Twin Reverb Smoothly pulsating tube bias tremolo, as heard in amps such as the Fender Sine Tremolo Princeton Reverb Creatively non-harmonic dissonance from the early era...
  • Page 28 Small Hall for example, a hall the size of a movie theater Builds on Fender’s Small Hall Reverb by adding lush modulation to internal reverb struc- Mod. Small Hall ture. Added high- and low-frequency cut controls further expand creative possibilities...
  • Page 29 DYNAMICS+EQ EFFECTS Simple Comp Compressor effect inspired by the classic MXR Dyna Comp Same as Simple Compressor above, with added gain, Compressor threshold, attack and release controls Inspired by the MXR M-163 Sustain, a rare 1980s compressor pedal with a particularly Sustain strong compression effect and a short attack time Inspired by the ISP Technologies Decimator II G String pedal.

  • Page 30: Menu Functions

    MENU FUNCTIONS Just to the right of the ENCODER is a vertical column of four utility buttons. The third one down is the MENU utility button, which enables access to a variety of Mustang GTX special functions (see illustration below). These functions are referenced elsewhere in this manual;...

  • Page 31: Setlists

    SETLISTS For individual convenience, presets can be grouped together in “Setlists. ” These are user-created groups con- taining any arrangement of presets ideal for a particular situation—a gig or rehearsal, a favorites list, genre, artist list, etc. Simple to create and edit, Setlists personalize and streamline the Mustang GTX experience so that users can access multiple presets quickly and easily.
  • Page 32 The selected preset is now added to SETLIST 1; repeat the previous two steps to add additional presets to SETLIST 1. Once multiple presets have been added to SETLIST 1, use the ENCODER to scroll through and acti- vate different presets within the selected Setlist: 1 - PRESET 25 - PRESET 50 - PRESET...
  • Page 33 “DELETE” will then appear in a blue box; press the ENCODER on it to delete that preset. Alternately, press the PRE- SET LAYER button corresponding to “back” in the DISPLAY WINDOW to not delete the preset from the Setlist: back DELETE MENU To create subsequent additional Setlists, repeat the steps on pages 29 and 30.

  • Page 34: Wifi Use

    SETLISTS MENU SHORTCUT The Setlist menu can be quickly and easily accessed using a shortcut straight from Mustang GTX’s top con- trol panel. Simply press and hold the top LAYER BUTTON, and the Setlist view will be displayed: FAVORITES MENU NOTE: The maximum number of Setlists is 25 (including “FAVORITES”);...
  • Page 35 SETLIST CLOUD PRESETS WiFi & BLUETOOTH EQ & AMP SETTINGS MENU FOOTSWITCH TUNER Use the ENCODER to scroll through the menu to “WiFi & Bluetooth,” then press the ENCODER and select “WiFi”. back WIFI OFF MENU The default WiFi setting is “off” (labeled in a red box); press the ENCODER to turn WiFi on (labeled in a green box). back WIFI ON NETWORK 1...
  • Page 36 back ENTER PASSWORD: ******* MENU After selecting “CONNECT,” enter a password by turning and pressing the ENCODER to add each character. done ENTER PASSWORD: A B C D E F G MENU When password is complete, press the PRESET LAYER button (corresponding with onscreen prompt “done”). back WIFI ON NETWORK 1...

  • Page 37: Bluetooth Use

    BLUETOOTH USE Mustang GTX amplifiers feature Bluetooth connectivity for easy pairing with streaming audio devices and the Fender Tone™ application. Favorite music streaming applications from the user’s audio device can be used to stream audio to Mustang GTX. To enable Bluetooth, press the MENU utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to “WIFI & BLUETOOTH, ”...
  • Page 38 DISPLAY WINDOW, indicating streaming readiness: BASIC BROWN DELUXE ’61 DELUXE TONE When the Fender TONE app is connected to Mustang GTX, a “TONE” icon will appear at the top left of the DISPLAY WINDOW: BASIC BROWN DELUXE ’61 DELUXE TONE...

  • Page 39: Built-In Tuner

    BUILT-IN TUNER To access Mustang GTX’s built-in chromatic tuner, press and hold TAP utility button for two seconds, or press the MENU utility button and select TUNER by turning and pressing the ENCODER (see illustrations below). The letter name of the note is displayed, and vertical bars on either side of the longer vertical center bar will illuminate red to indicate varying degrees of sharpess (to the right) and flatness (to the left).

  • Page 40: Auxiliary And Headphone Jacks

    No external driver is needed to connect to an Apple computer. To connect to a Windows-based computer, the user must download the ASIO driver setup with Fender Mustang device, available at www. fender.com/support/articles/fender-universal-asio-drive. Note that USB audio and Bluetooth audio streaming (page 35) can not be used simultaneously.

  • Page 41: Footswitch Use

    FOOTSWITCH USE Three foot-control devices can be used with Mustang GTX amplifiers—the GTX-7 and MGT-4 footswitches and the EXP-1 Expression Pedal. The seven-button GTX-7 Footswitch comes with Mustang GTX100 and is optional for Mustang GTX50. It en- ables convenient remote foot control of several functions, including the built-in tuner, amp preset selection, effects bypass, 60-second looper and more.
  • Page 42 GTX-7 FOOTSWITCH: MODES The GTX-7 Footswitch offers three Mustang GTX modes—PRESETS, EFFECTS and LOOPER. To choose one, cy- cle through them by stepping on the MODE button (D) at the upper right of the footswitch repeatedly until the desired mode is reached, as indicated by its color-coded MODE LED (C). PRESETS MODE PRESETS mode enables the user to reach any of Mustang GTX’s many presets using the GTX-7 Footswitch.
  • Page 43 Up to the first five effects in a preset are assigned this way; in a preset with only two effects, for example, they are assigned to FUNCTION buttons “FX1” and “FX2”, as in the example below. EFFECTS mode example showing a preset with two effects, each assigned to FUNCTION buttons FX1 and FX2. The illuminated red FUNC- TION LEDs above FX1 and FX2 indicate that both effects are on;...

  • Page 44: Looper

    Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select the “category” setting, shown in the DISPLAY WINDOW as “1.STMP 2.MOD 3.DLY”, then press the MENU utility button to return to the active preset: FIRST 5 (DEFAULT) 1.STMP 2.MOD 3.DLY MENU The GTX-7 Footswitch has now assigned Stompbox effects to FUNCTION button FX1, Modulation effects to FX2, Delay effects to FX3, Reverb effects to FX4 and Filters+Pitch effects to FX5;...
  • Page 45 When finished playing the first musical passage, go into overdub mode by stepping on FUNCTION button 2 (yellow arrow in illustration below). The red FUNCTION LED above the button will begin flashing and the DISPLAY WINDOW will show “DUB, ” indicating that the LOOPER is now in overdub mode and a second musi- cal passage can be recorded over the first (overdub mode can also be activated during playback of the first passage by stepping on FUNCTION button 2).
  • Page 46 TUNER MODE The GTX-7 Footswitch can also be used for hands-free tuning. To do this, step on and briefly hold the MODE button (green arrow in illustration below) to activate the chromatic tuner, upon which the pitch letter closest to the sounded note appears in the DISPLAY WINDOW.

  • Page 47: Exp-1 Expression Pedal

    EXP-1 EXPRESSION PEDAL The EXP-1 Expression Pedal is a dual-mode foot controller that enables the user to control master volume (“Volume” mode) and various amp and effect parameters (“Expression” mode). Switch between Volume and Expression modes by stepping on the toe switch (at the top of the pedal).
  • Page 48 Once an amp or effect is highlighted in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER, the CONTROLS LAYER below it will show several configurable EXP-1 items for that particular preset. Press the CONTROLS LAYER button to enter the CONTROLS LAYER (see illustration below). EXP-1 (PRESET) back GREEN...
  • Page 49 Several other EXP-1 modes reside in the CONTROLS LAYER. Use the ENCODER to scroll among and select these modes and the options within them. These modes are: VOLUME MODE (“VOL”): Turns off the EXP-1 Volume mode (green LED) pedal function (see illustrations below). EXPRESSION MODE (“EXP”): Allows three different assignments.
  • Page 50 GLOBAL SETTINGS As noted, GLOBAL SETTINGS is used to assign the EXP-1 to all presets. After pressing the MENU utility button and scrolling to and selecting “EXP-1 SETUP, ” press the ENCODER again and scroll to “GLOBAL SETTINGS” (see illustration below). back GLOBAL SETTINGS PRESET SETTINGS...

  • Page 51: Eq & Amp Settings

    EQ & AMP SETTINGS “EQ & Amp Settings” is a MENU utility (see page 28) providing access to several functions, including GLOBAL EQ, LINE OUT/USB GAIN, PRESET ORGANIZER, RESTORE SETTINGS and RESTORE ALL, and ABOUT THIS AMP. All are initially accessed by first pressing the MENU utility button and using the ENCODER to scroll to and select “EQ &...

  • Page 52: Line Out/Usb Gain

    GLOBAL EQ LINE OUT/USB GAIN PRESET ORGANIZER RESTORE SETTINGS MENU RESTORE ALL ABOUT THIS AMP Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “GLOBAL EQ.” BRIGHT CUT back FLAT EQ GUITAR FOCUS 1 MENU GUITAR FOCUS 2 BRIGHT BOOST 1 Turn the ENCODER to scroll to one of nine “GLOBAL EQ”...

  • Page 53: Preset Organizer

    PRESET ORGANIZER “PRESET ORGANIZER” is a MENU utility button function within the EQ & AMP SETTINGS menu (page 28) that lets the user move a preset to different position or clear it from the list of presets. The function also allows the entire list of presets to be restored to its original factory configuration.
  • Page 54 To clear a preset from the preset list, press the MENU utility button, use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “EQ & AMP SETTINGS“, and then “PRESET ORGANIZER” as described on the previous page. Then use the EN- CODER to scroll to and select “CLEAR PRESET” (see illustration below). back MOVE PRESET CLEAR PRESET...

  • Page 55: Restore Settings And Restore All

    RESTORE SETTINGS AND RESTORE ALL “RESTORE SETTINGS” and “RESTORE ALL” are MENU utility button function within the EQ & AMP SETTINGS menu (page 28). They enable quick and easy restoration of factory presets and amplifier settings. To do this, press the MENU utility button, then use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “EQ & AMP SETTINGS. ” Scroll to and select either option—“RESTORE SETTINGS”...

  • Page 56: About This Amp

    After selecting “CLOUD PRESETS” from the menu, follow the instructions in the DISPLAY WINDOW to enter a log-in code, which the user obtains online by going to tone.fender.com and clicking on “Set Up Amp” (see illustration below). The code only needs to be entered once; the user remains logged in once the code is en- tered.
  • Page 57 ARTIST SIGNATURE FEATURED MENU FENDER PRESETS Once a cloud preset category is selected by pressing the ENCODER on it, scroll through list of presets shown (yellow arrow in illustration below). The highlighted preset will automatically be played/previewed. To add a highlighted preset to the amp, press the SAVE utility button (green arrow).

  • Page 58: Backup/Restore For Presets And Setlists

    BACKUP FOR PRESETS AND SETLISTS To backup all presets and Setlists to the cloud, first connect to Fender Tone and open the app. In the app, go to the “SETTINGS” menu at the bottom of the screen, then select “BACKUP/RESTORE”: The first time a backup is created, the user is prompted to select “CREATE A BACKUP”, then to enter a backup name:...
  • Page 59 “GOT IT”, which returns the user to the “BACKUP/RESTORE” screen: Backups are logged by time and date in the cloud; this backup log can be viewed in the Fender Tone app. By selecting the “edit” symbol at upper right (green arrow), a backup can be deleted; note that doing so deletes the backup from the cloud, not merely from the backup log.
  • Page 60 RESTORING/DELETING PRESETS AND SETLISTS To restore or delete presets and Setlists from the cloud, first connect to Fender Tone and open the app. In the app, go to the “SETTINGS” menu and press “BACKUP/RESTORE”: Amazing backup A list of the backups already created will appear; select the one to be restored from the list. A screen detail- Amazing backup ing the backup will then appear;...
  • Page 61 Alternately, a “RESTORE FAILED” screen may appear, prompting the user to select “TRY AGAIN” or “CONTACT SUPPORT” (the latter directs the user to the Tone app support portal on the Fender website). If the restore fails again after selecting “TRY AGAIN”, a second “RESTORE FAILED” screen then prompts the user to select “CONTACT SUPPORT”...

  • Page 62: Firmware Updates And Factory Restore

    FIRMWARE UPDATES AND FACTORY RESTORE As noted in the introduction, Mustang GTX users should check regularly for firmware updates that improve and enhance the Mustang GTX experience. To perform a Mustang GTX firmware update, put the amp in WiFi update mode by pressing and holding the ENCODER for five seconds (yellow arrow in illustration below) while turning the amplifier on.
  • Page 63 When performing a firmware update, the user might encounter three scenarios in which a firmware update cannot be initiated. In such cases, the DISPLAY WINDOW will indicate that Mustang GTX’s WiFi connectivity is not configured, no update is available, or the amplifier update server is unreachable (see illustrations below). AMPLIFIER UPDATE SERVER WIFI NOT CONFIGURED NO UPDATES AVAILABLE...

  • Page 64: Fender Tone™ App

    Fender Tone—the ultimate companion app for Mustang GTX amplifiers—is available as a free download from the Apple App Store (iPhone) and Google Play Store (Android). Fender Tone users can have convenient control over existing Mustang GTX functions, plus access to additional content from Fender and the Fender Tone user community.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications Mustang GTX50 TYPE PR 5748 POWER REQUIREMENTS 118 watts POWER OUTPUT 50 watts INPUT IMPEDANCE 1MΩ (guitar) 18kΩ (aux) SPEAKER One 12” Celestion® G12P-80 (8Ω) FOOTSWITCH Seven-button GTX-7 (optional, PN 0994072000) Four-button MGT-4 (optional, PN 0994071000) EXP-1 Expression Pedal (optional, PN 2301050000) FITTED AMP COVER Optional (PN 7717475000) DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT...
  • Page 66 311 CESSNA CIRCLE CORONA, CALIF. 92880 U.S.A. AMPLIFICADOR DE AUDIO IMPORTADO POR: Fender Ventas de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. Calle Huerta #279, Int. A. Col. El Naranjo. C.P. 22785. Ensenada, Baja California, México. RFC: FVM-140508-CI0 Servicio al Cliente: 01(800) 7887395, 01(800) 7887396, 01(800) 7889433 Fender®...

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